Press releases

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 -

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