Press releases

AIFC Authority

25 September 2018 00:00

2018 World Investor Week in AIFC

World Investor Week is a week-long, global campaign promoted by the International Organization of Securities Commissions (IOSCO) to raise awareness of the importance of investor education and to highlight the various initiatives of securities regulators

AFSA

14 September 2018 00:00

AFSA and China Banking and Insurance Regulatory Commission sign Memorandum of Understanding to enhance cooperation in banking and insurance supervision

The Astana Financial Services Authority ( AFSA ) has entered into a Memorandum of Understanding ( MoU ) with the China Banking and Insurance Regulatory Commission ( CBIRC ). The signing ceremony was held during the official visit of CBIRC delegation to

IAC

13 September 2018 00:00

First Kazakhstani lawyers join the IAC panel of arbitrators and mediators

The International Arbitration Centre at the AIFC has continued to extend its panel of arbitrators and mediators. Currently it has 28 independent, highly qualified and respected international arbitrators and mediators from a variety of jurisdictions and

AIFC Authority

07 September 2018 00:00

Bakytzhan Sagintayev, Prime Minister of the Republic of Kazakhstan hold meeting with representatives of the investment bank Goldman Sachs.

Cooperation issues on the implementation of joint investment projects, as well as the use of hedging instruments in the oil industry of the country were discussed with the bank during the meeting. In particular, the prospects for attracting international

AIFC Authority

06 July 2018 00:00

Heads of Central Asian states take part in AIFC presentation

The President of Kazakhstan Nursultan Nazarbayev together with Presidents of the Kyrgyz Republic Sooronbay Jeenbekov, the Republic of Tajikistan Emomali Rahmon, the Republic of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev examined the digitalization exhibition timed to

AFSA

04 July 2018 00:00

The AFSA and the FRA of Egypt signed Memorandum of Understanding in the field of regulation of financial services

The Astana Financial Services Authority (AFSA) and the Financial Regulatory Authority of Egypt (FRA) signed a Memorandum of Understanding for Consultation, Cooperation and Exchange of Information in the area of financial services, insurance and

AFSA

04 July 2018 00:00

Interview of Stephen Glynn, the CEO of the AFSA to CGTN English

Kazakhstan has launched the Astana International Financial Center with the ambition of becoming a new financial hub following Hong Kong, Shanghai and Dubai. The Astana International Exchange launched recently is a regional platform to attract investment

AFSA

03 July 2018 00:00

AFSA and QFC Regulatory Authority sign Memorandum of Understanding to strengthen regulatory cooperation

The Qatar Financial Centre Regulatory Authority ( QFC Regulatory Authority ) has entered into a Memorandum of Understanding ( MoU ) with the Astana Financial Services Authority ( ASFA ). The signing ceremony was held on the side lines of the official

AIFC Court

21 June 2018 00:00

The first AIFC Legal Education Week in Astana

From 18 to 23 June the AIFC Court and the International Arbitration Centre at the AIFC, in cooperation with the AIFC Bureau for Continuing Professional Development, is holding their first AIFC Legal Week(“Legal Week”) in Astana. From 18 to 23 June

IAC

21 June 2018 00:00

The first AIFC Legal Education Week in Astana

From 18 to 23 June the AIFC Court and the International Arbitration Centre at the AIFC, in cooperation with the AIFC Bureau for Continuing Professional Development, is holding their first AIFC Legal Week (“Legal Week”) in Astana. From 18 to 23 June

AFSA

19 June 2018 00:00

Registrars of AFSA and ADGM signed a Statement of Cooperation

The Astana Financial Services Authority (AFSA) and the Adu Dhabi Global Market recently enhanced their bi-lateral relationship when the AFSA Chief Executive Officer Mr. Stephen Glynn and Chief Executive of the Registration Authority of Abu Dhabi Global

AFSA

18 June 2018 00:00

Astana Financial Services Authority waives license fees until 2021

On the 29th April 2018 the Astana Financial Services Authority (the AFSA) decided to waive until 1 January 2021 the license application fees for regulated, market and ancillary services in the Astana International Financial Centre (the AIFC) as well as

AIX

15 June 2018 00:00

AIX announces appointment of Chief Executive Officer together with two senior appointments as it prepares for launch

The Board and Shareholders of Astana International Exchange (hereinafter - AIX) is pleased to announce the appointments of Timothy Bennett as Chief Executive Officer, Arman Tastanbekov as Chief Legal Officer and Member of the Management Committee and

AFSA

14 June 2018 00:00

Astana Financial Services Authority becomes IOSCO Associate Member

The Astana Financial Services Authority (AFSA), the regulatory body of the Astana International Financial Centre (AIFC), has been accepted as an associate member of the International Organization of Securities Commissions (IOSCO).The IOSCO is an

IAC

13 June 2018 00:00

The first presentation of the AIFC International Arbitration Centre for KazBar members took place in Almaty

Ms. Barbara Dohmann QC, Chairman of the International Arbitration Centre, Astana (“the IAC”), and Mr. Christopher Campbell-Holt, Registrar and Chief Executive of the AIFC Court and IAC, gave a special presentation on the IAC to Kazakhstan lawyers -