Press releases

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

AIFC Authority

14 February 2018 00:00

The world’s top-10 start-ups will participate in Fintech Stars, the international accelerator programme launched by the AIFC

The world s top-10 start-ups will participate in Fintech Stars, the international accelerator programme launched by the AIFC in cooperation with Seedstars and MOST Business Incubator. Assel Zhiyenbayeva, Chief Digital Officer of AIFC Authority JSC noted

AFSA

09 February 2018 00:00

The AFSA and the China Securities Regulatory Commission agreed on cooperation in the field of financial markets

The document has been signed by Mr. Stephen Glynn, the Chief Executive Officer of the Astana Financial Services Authority and Mr. Liu Shiyu, Chairman of China Securities Regulatory Commission (CSRC) The MoU is the first such agreement to be signed by

AIFC Authority

26 January 2018 00:00

Astana International Financial Centre in cooperation with Thomson Reuters hosted the panel discussion within the framework of World Economic Forum

The delegation of the Astana International Financial Centre (hereinafter - AIFC), led by the Governor of the AIFC Mr Kairat Kelimbetov, participates in the World Economic Forum (WEF). Within the framework of the forum, the AIFC in cooperation with

AIFC Authority

25 January 2018 00:00

Astana International Financial Centre and the Waves Platform signed a memorandum of cooperation

Within the framework of the World Economic Forum in Davos (Switzerland), Astana International Financial Centre (AIFC) and the Waves Platform signed a memorandum on cooperation and strategic partnership. The purpose of the partnership is the creation of

AIFC Authority

24 January 2018 00:00

The Ministry of Finance of the Republic of Kazakhstan, Astana International Exchange (AIX) and Euroclear Bank agreed on cooperation

The Ministry of Finance of the Republic of Kazakhstan, AIX and Euroclear Bank have signed a Memorandum to cooperate in the development of a new international link for Kazakhstan. The Memorandum signifies an intention to work in partnership to support the