Press releases

AIFC Authority

08 June 2018 00:00

Astana International Financial Centre develops strategic partnerships in cooperation with financial institutions of China

The Astana International Financial Centre (hereinafter referred to as AIFC) signed several memorandums with financial institutions of the People's Republic of China within the framework of the visit of the President of the Republic of Kazakhstan

AFSA

24 May 2018 00:00

AFSA and Abu Dhabi Global Market Signed Agreement to Enhance Cooperation on Financial Markets

The Financial Services Regulatory Authority (FSRA) of Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM) and the Astana Financial Services Authority of Astana International Financial Centre (AFSA-AIFC) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) at the side of the

AIFC Court

16 May 2018 00:00

AIFC Court Justice met with the Kazakhstan law communities in Almaty and Astana

This week an AIFC Court Justice, The Rt. Hon. Sir Rupert Jackson, participated at a number of events to promote the AIFC Court and International Arbitration Centre in the AIFC (“IAC”) in Almaty and Astana. On Monday 14 May 2018 Justice Jackson spoke

AIFC Authority

17 April 2018 00:00

AIFC is expanding cooperation with financial institutions of the People's Republic of China

The delegation of the Astana International Financial Centre (hereinafter - AIFC), led by the Governor Mr Kairat Kelimbetov, took part in the annual Boao Forum for Asia 2018 (BFA), which was held on April 8-11 in the town of Boao, Hainan Province of the

AIFC Authority

04 April 2018 00:00

AIX held an extended presentation of its trading system for professional participants of the Kazakhstan capital market at the AFK platform

The Exchange of the Astana International Financial Centre (AIX) held an extended presentation of its trading system for professional participants of Kazakhstan stock market at the platform of Association of Financiers of Kazakhstan (AFK). Upon AFK

AIFC Authority

04 April 2018 00:00

AIFC explained business opportunities to students of Kostanay city

Specialists of the Astana International Financial Centre today met with students of the State University in Kostanai named after A. Baiturnynov and presented the activities of the AIFC. The meeting discussed the conditions of doing business in the AIFC,

AIFC Authority

28 March 2018 00:00

The retreat of Committees of the Senate of the Parliament of the Republic of Kazakhstan on the development of the Astana International Financial Centre took place today

The AIFC Governor Kairat Kelimbetov, the chairmen and deputies of the Committee on Finance and Budget, and the Committee on Economic Policy, Innovation Development and Entrepreneurship of the Senate of the Parliament of the Republic of Kazakhstan

AIFC Authority

19 March 2018 00:00

Astana International Financial Centre explores investment opportunities and experience of the Republic of Malta in the field of financial services development

The delegation of the Astana International Financial Centre (AIFC) visited the Republic of Malta to establish contacts and explore the local experience in the development of the financial services market. Malta is one of the fastest-growing financial

AIFC Authority

01 March 2018 00:00

The first meeting of the Advisory Council on Islamic Finance under the Astana International Financial Centre was held today

The first meeting of the Advisory Council on Islamic Finance (ACIF) under the Astana International Financial Centre (AIFC) was held today in Astana. Islamic finance is one of the key strategic directions of the AIFC s activity. ACIF members will provide

IAC

27 February 2018 00:00

UK Leading Commercial Barrister Barbara Dohmann QC has been appointed as the Chairman of the AIFC International Arbitration Centre

Barbara Dohmann has over 30 years of international arbitration experience, as well as continuing as a leading commercial litigator and having held appointments as a deputy judge in the English High Court and judge of the International Court in

AIFC Authority

27 February 2018 00:00

UK Leading Commercial Barrister Barbara Dohmann QC has been appointed the Chairman of AIFC International Arbitration Centre

The UK Leading Commercial Barrister Barbara Dohmann QC has been appointed the Chairman of the AIFC International Arbitration Centre (IAC). Barbara Dohmann has over 30 years of international arbitration experience, as well as continuing as a leading

AIFC Authority

26 February 2018 00:00

A retreat on the development of the Astana International Financial Centre was held today

The AIFC Governor Kairat Kelimbetov, the chairmen and deputies of the Committee on Finance and Budget, and the Committee for Economic Reform and Regional Development of the Mazhilis of the Parliament of the Republic of Kazakhstan attended the retreat on

AIFC Authority

26 February 2018 00:00

A regular meeting of the Legal Advisory Council was held in London

A regular meeting of the AIFC Legal Advisory Council was held on 20th March at Baker McKenzie office in London. Introductory remarks were given by Kairat Kelimbetov, Governor of the AIFC. The meeting of the Legal Advisory Council was hosted by Roy

AIFC Authority

19 February 2018 00:00

The AIFC Management Council has appointed Lady Barbara Judge CBE as Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Astana Financial Services Authority

The Astana International Financial Centre (AIFC) Management Council has appointed Lady Barbara Judge CBE as Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Astana Financial Services Authority (AFSA). Lady Judge, a commercial lawyer, has a broad and successful

AFSA

19 February 2018 00:00

The AIFC Management Council has appointed Lady Barbara Judge CBE as Chairman of the Board of Directors of the AFSA

The Astana International Financial Centre (AIFC) Management Council has appointed Lady Barbara Judge CBE as Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Astana Financial Services Authority (AFSA).Lady Judge, a commercial lawyer, has a broad and successful