Press releases

AFSA

07 June 2023 14:04

AFSA and Securities and Commodities Authority of UAE enters agreement to cooperate in capital markets

The Astana Financial Services Authority (AFSA) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Securities and Commodities Authority (SCA) of the United Arab Emirates (UAE). The purpose of the MoU is to enhance mutual cooperation and exchange of

AIFC Authority

07 June 2023 05:31

Capital hosts Astana Finance Days 2023 – a major event of the year in the world of finance

On June 7th, the Astana Finance Days (AFD) conference, an annual event, takes place at the Astana International Financial Centre (AIFC). Since 2018, this conference has been the primary platform for networking and addressing current issues, trends, and

AFSA

07 June 2023 00:00

Astana Finance Days holds panel session “Future of Crypto Regulation: Discussion with Experts Representing Academia and Industry”

The Astana Financial Services Authority (AFSA) has hosted a session Future of Crypto Regulation: Discussion with Experts Representing Academia and Industry. The panel session included Professor in Banking and Finance Law of Queen Mary University of

AFSA

07 June 2023 00:00

Astana Finance Days hosts panel session “The Impact of Economic Sanctions on Financial Centres and the Role of Financial Regulators in Preventing Financial Crime”

The Astana Financial Services Authority has hosted a panel session The Impact of Economic Sanctions on Financial Centres and the Role of Financial Regulators in Preventing Financial Crime. The session involved Deputy CEO and Chief Regulatory Officer of

AFSA

30 May 2023 07:43

Otan Private Bank Ltd has withdrawn its Licence

The Astana Financial Services Authority (the AFSA ) has agreed to the voluntary withdrawal of the Licence of Otan Private Bank Ltd for the Regulated Activities of Accepting Deposits, Providing Credit, Advising on a Credit Facility, Arranging a Credit

AIX

29 May 2023 00:00

Liquidity Management Program by BI Group is registered on AIX

Astana International Exchange ( AIX , Exchange ) is pleased to announce that the first issuance of securities under the Liquidity Management Program has been registered, issued, and placed on AIX by BI Development.BI Development, one of the largest

AIFC Authority

26 May 2023 08:15

Astana has risen in the ranking of intelligent cities

According to the updated seventh issue of the Smart Centres Index (SCI 7), published by independent experts Z/Yen, the city of Astana has risen 11 positions in the rankings and now ranks 54th.The Smart Hub Index examines the ability of global

AIFC Authority

25 May 2023 09:49

AIFC invites to High-Level Panel Sessions at Astana International Forum

Astana, Kazakhstan May 22, 2023 on June 8-9, 2023, Kazakhstan will host the Astana International Forum (AIF), organised under the initiative of President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev. The forum aims to address key global issues such as foreign policy, security

AIFC Authority

23 May 2023 07:33

President of Singapore Halimah Yacob visits AIFC

On May 22, in the presence of the heads of state of the Republic of Kazakhstan and the Republic of Singapore, an agreement was signed between the Astana International Financial Centre and Enterprise Singapore, the state agency for business development in

AIFC Authority

18 May 2023 12:07

Export Finance Kazakhstan conference: European export credit agencies intend to finance projects in Kazakhstan

On May 17, a conference on financing exports to Kazakhstan took place at the Astana International Financial Centre (AIFC). The conference aimed to highlight the ongoing modernization efforts in Kazakhstani industry and technology, as well as the

AIFC Authority

04 May 2023 00:00

Astana Finance Days 2023: at the Forefront of Finance

The Astana International Financial Centre (AIFC) is pleased to announce the upcoming Astana Finance Days (AFD) 2023, which will take place on June 7th as part of the Astana International Forum (8-9th). AFD is an annual international financial conference

AIFC Authority

20 April 2023 14:04

Astana retained its leadership in the Global Green Finance Index among Eastern European and Central Asian countries

According to the recently published 11th edition of the Global Green Finance Index (GGFI), the Astana International Financial Centre (AIFC) in Kazakhstan has retained its first-place ranking among Eastern European and Central Asian countries for the

AIFC Green Finance Centre

18 April 2023 08:45

AIFC Green Finance Centre has opened the call for entries for the Green Finance Awards!

The Green Finance Awards is organised every 2 years to attract attention and popularize among the public the idea of transition to a green economy and respect for natural resources.The Green Finance Awards 2023 ceremony will be held on June 7, 2023,

AIFC Authority

11 April 2023 09:36

Presidents of Kazakhstan and Azerbaijan visited Astana International Financial Centre

As part of the official visit by the President of Azerbaijan to Kazakhstan, Kassym-Jomart Tokayev and Ilham Aliyev visited the Astana International Financial Centre.During their visit, the Heads of State took a tour of the AIFC Court. The Registrar and

AFSA

04 April 2023 06:20

AFSA receives Corporate Registers Forum Innovation Award

The Astana Financial Services Authority (AFSA) has been awarded the Corporate Registers Forum (CRF) 2023 Innovation Award Commendation. AFSA received the award for the project of digitalisation of registration services.Over four years, AFSA has