Press releases

AIFC Court

04 July 2019 00:00

International Arbitration Centre launches a new service for investors

On 4 July the International Arbitration Centre at the AIFC (“IAC”) launched its new service, Arbitration-Mediation or “Arb-Med”. Arb-Med is a process where a dispute is first referred to arbitration. If parties are unable to settle their dispute

IAC

04 July 2019 00:00

Memoranda of Understanding signed between the AIFC Court, International Arbitration Centre and the European Business Association of Kazakhstan (EUROBAK)

On 4 July the AIFC Court and International Arbitration Centre (“IAC”) signed Memorandums of Understanding with the European Business Association of Kazakhstan (EUROBAK). EUROBAK is a strategic partner of the AIFC Court and IAC. The signing ceremony

IAC

04 July 2019 00:00

International Arbitration Centre launches a new service for investors

On 4 July the International Arbitration Centre at the AIFC (“IAC”) launched its new service, Arbitration-Mediation or “Arb-Med”. Arb-Med is a process where a dispute is first referred to arbitration. If parties are unable to settle their dispute

AIFC Authority

03 July 2019 00:00

The members of the Legal Advisory Council of the AIFC met with the Minister of Justice of the Republic of Kazakhstan

Today, members of the Legal Advisory Council (Advisory Council) of the Astana International Financial Centre (AIFC) along with the First Deputy Chairman of the AIFC Administration Board Marat Aitenov met with the Minister of Justice of the Republic of

Tech Hub

03 July 2019 00:00

AIFC and Fidor Solutions signed a Memorandum of Understanding to drive fintech innovation in Central Asia

Astana International Financial Centre (AIFC) and Fidor Solutions today signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to launch fintech programs in Kazakhstan and promote economic development across Central Asia. This MoU was signed within the framework of

BCPD

02 July 2019 00:00

The first Kazakhstan forum of educational technology EdTech 2019 was held in the capital

The first Kazakhstan forum of educational technologies EdTech: People. Inspiration. Progressive growth. was held at the AIFC Bureau (BCPD) at the second annual conference of Astana Finance Days. Inspiration. Progressive growth. The first Kazakhstan forum

AFSA

02 July 2019 00:00

200 companies registered in AIFC jurisdiction

The Astana Financial Services Authority (AFSA) registered the 200th company with the AIFC. This event coincided with the holding of Astana Finance Days, the annual financial conference that traditionally brings together global experts and government

AIFC Authority

02 July 2019 00:00

Bloomberg Media Group launches its first live camera station in central Asia at AIFC

As part of the Astana Finance Days AIFC Governor Kairat Kelimbetov and Bloomberg Media Group CEO Justin B. Smith have opened the first Bloomberg studio in an official opening ceremony. This studio will allow Nur-Sultan to be integrated into the

AIFC Authority

02 July 2019 00:00

А meeting of the AIFC Management Board, chaired by a meeting of the AIFC Management Board, chaired by President of the Republic of Kazakhstan Kassym-Jomart Tokayev, was held.President of the Republic of Kazakhstan Kassym-Jomart Tokayev, was held

As part of Astana finance days, a meeting of the highest collegial body of the Astana International Financial Centre (AIFC) - the AIFC Management Board, chaired by President of the Republic of Kazakhstan Kassym-Jomart Tokayev, was held.The meeting was

AIFC Authority

01 July 2019 00:00

The round table “Eurasia and Emerging Markets: Competition or Cooperation?” was held in the framework of AFD

The round table Eurasia and Emerging Markets: Competition or Cooperation? was held at the Astana Finance Days financial conference.Experts discussed the main aspects of Eurasian economic integration, as well as the need for cooperation between countries

AIFC Authority

01 July 2019 00:00

Astana International Financial Centre signed partnership with the WEF Centre for the Fourth Industrial Revolution

The Astana International Financial Centre (AIFC) signed partnership agreement with the World Economic Forum (WEF) Center for the Fourth Industrial Revolution.The Centre for the Fourth Industrial Revolution is a hub for global, multi stakeholder

AIFC Authority

01 July 2019 00:00

“AIFC: Opportunities for Oil and Gas” workshop held as part of AFD

An educational event (workshop) titled AIFC: Opportunities for Oil and Gas was held as part of the Astana Finance Days financial conference. It was attended by industry representatives with extensive experience in this field.Experts discussed current

AIFC Authority

01 July 2019 00:00

The opening of the office of AIFC Law Pro Bono was held within Astana Finance Days

Official launch of the AIFC Law Pro Bono Office took place on 1 July 2019 in Nur-Sultan under the umbrella of Astana Finance Days. The event was attended by representatives of leading international and local law firms such as Baker McKenzie, White Case,

Tech Hub

27 June 2019 00:00

Astana International Financial Centre becomes a patron member of Global Blockchain Business Council during first Blockchain Central Conference in Kazakhstan

On June 27-28, the Astana International Financial Centre (hereinafter AIFC) in partnership with the Global Blockchain Business Council (hereinafter GBBC) hosts the first Blockchain Central Conference (hereinafter - Conference) in Nur-Sultan, Kazakhstan.

AIFC Authority

21 June 2019 00:00

Astana International Financial Centre and a subsidiary of Sberbank BI.ZONE signed a Memorandum of Understanding

Astana International Financial Centre (AIFC) and a subsidiary of Sberbank BI.ZONE signed a Memorandum of Understanding within the framework of the second International Congress on cybersecurity.The terms of the Memorandum imply long-term cooperation in