Press releases

AFSA

24 November 2023 12:41

AFSA and the National Agency of Perspective Projects of the Republic of Uzbekistan agree on cooperation and mutual assistance

The Astana Financial Services Authority (AFSA) and the National Agency of Perspective Projects of the Republic of Uzbekistan ( NAPP ), have signed in Tashkent a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) that aims to foster cooperation, mutual assistance, and

AIFC Green Finance Centre

22 November 2023 14:57

The webinar on the issuance of sustainable financial instruments, including external review aspects, was held for financial market participants

As part of a Roadmap of the Agency of the Republic of Kazakhstan for Regulation and Development of the Financial Market to raise awareness on ESG and sustainable finance issues, the AIFC Green Finance Center delivered a training webinar on November 22,

AFSA

22 November 2023 07:49

AFSA publishes amendments to its Financial Services Framework Regulations

The Astana Financial Services Authority (AFSA) has revised its Financial Services Framework Regulations (FSFR) and made a number of changes to them and other relevant rules. The amendments aim to ensure that the Astana International Financial Centre

AFSA

21 November 2023 13:20

AFSA announces new Rulebook on Digital Asset Activities

The Astana Financial Services Authority (AFSA) has published its new Rulebook on Digital Asset Activities, which is taking effect on 1 January 2024.AFSA Chief Executive Officer Nurkhat Kushimov: The Rulebook was developed in close collaboration and

AIFC Authority

20 November 2023 14:42

Green finance market in Kazakhstan

The purpose of this analytical report is to examine and analyse the green finance market in Kazakhstan in order to inform the private sector, government agencies, and the general public on the market s status, trends, and structure, as well as the

AFSA

17 November 2023 09:22

AFSA and the Financial Regulatory Commission of Mongolia agree on cooperation and mutual assistance

The Astana Financial Services Authority (AFSA) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Financial Regulatory Commission of Mongolia. The purpose of the MoU is to enable mutual cooperation in areas relating to sharing of information and

AIFC Authority

13 November 2023 13:04

Survey aimed at assessing market demand among retail and corporate clients for Islamic financial products in the Republic of Kazakhstan

The Astana International Financial Centre Authority with the support of the Islamic Development Bank is conducting this survey aimed at assessing market demand among retail and corporate clients for Islamic financial products in the Republic of

AIX

10 November 2023 09:40

KEGOC starts trading on AIX

Astana International Exchange ( AIX , Exchange ) is pleased to announce that ordinary shares (the Shares ) of KEGOC JSC ( KEGOC ), the national electricity grid operating company in Kazakhstan, have been listed on the AIX. Shares shall be traded under

AIFC Authority

10 November 2023 08:11

Around 50 Singaporean companies participated at AIFC Connect: Singapore 2023 event

The Astana International Financial Centre (AIFC) with the support of the Kazakh Embassy in Singapore hosted AIFC Connect: Singapore 2023 event, where international investors and financial experts gathered to exchange their perspectives on the business

AFSA

10 November 2023 06:29

Branch of Asyl Tukymdy Sharuashylyk Ordabasy Sut Onymdery LLP of the AIFC falsely claims to be registered and licenced at AIFC

The Astana Financial Services Authority (AFSA) alerts the financial services community and the public to a company called Branch of Asyl Tukymdy Sharuashylyk Ordabasy Sut Onymdery LLP of the AIFC that falsely claims to be registered and licenced under

AIFC Authority

09 November 2023 09:48

Astana has been awarded the status of the financial centre of the Turkic world

During the 10th Summit of the Organisation of Turkic States (OTS), President of Kazakhstan, Kassym-Jomart Tokayev, announced that the OTS member countries had supported the initiative to designate Astana as the financial centre of the Turkic world. When

AFSA

03 November 2023 11:20

Communication regarding the situation involving the SPB Exchange - shareholder of International Trading System Limited

AFSA is closely monitoring the situation and is at the stage of assessing the degree of impact of sanctions against the SPB Exchange on the activities of International Trading System Limited (ITS).The regulator attaches paramount importance to ensuring

AIFC Court

03 November 2023 08:01

New Chief Justice Appointed to the AIFC Court

The President of the Republic of Kazakhstan, Kassym-Zhomart Tokayev, appointed The Rt. Hon. The Lord Burnett of Maldon, as Chief Justice of the AIFC Court, upon the retirement of the Rt. Hon The Lord Mance, Chief Justice of the AIFC Court from 1 January

AFSA

02 November 2023 13:19

AFSA issues Consultation Papers on proposed amendments to the AIFC CIS Rules on ESG Funds and revised proposed amendments to the AIFC Fees Rules

The Astana Financial Services Authority (AFSA) has issued the following Consultation Papers to seek suggestions from the market on: Proposed amendments to the AIFC Collective Investment Scheme Rules on ESG Funds. It is proposed to introduce the

AFSA

30 October 2023 13:33

AFSA issues “Dear SEO Letter” addressing regulated firms engaged in the investment business

The Regulatory Office of AFSA has issued a Dear SEO Letter addressed to regulated firms engaged in the investment business (defined in AIFC Glossary as PRU Investment Firms) on selected conduct of business matters. In this letter, AFSA has shared key