Press releases

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

AIFC Authority

24 March 2023 14:58

Head of State receives Governor of the Astana International Financial Centre

The President was briefed on the advancements of the Astana International Financial Centre in generating innovative financial products and services, enhancing the country's investment attractiveness, and promoting cooperation with key business partners,

AIFC Authority

24 March 2023 07:03

The Astana International Financial Centre has maintained its position in the 33rd edition of GFCI ranking

According to the updated rating of global financial centres published by independent experts Z/Yen, the Astana International Financial Centre has maintained its ranking and is placed at the 66th position. In the Eastern Europe and Central Asia region,

IAC

16 March 2023 14:12

The Third Annual IAC Central Asia Vis Pre-Moot was held in Astana

The IAC held its 3rd Annual IAC Central Asia Vis Pre-Moot Competition during 10-15 March 2023. The competition happened at the IAC premises in Astana, Kazakhstan, and with some participants online.Tashkent State University of Law (Uzbekistan) won the

AIFC Authority

09 March 2023 12:46

Roundtable on "US-Kazakhstan Cooperation: Women's Economic Empowerment" highlights the importance of women’s economic empowerment

The Astana International Financial Centre together with the Embassy of the Republic of Kazakhstan in the United States hosted an online roundtable discussion on women's economic empowerment.The event was attended by the Ambassador of Kazakhstan to the

AIFC Authority

07 March 2023 09:42

Roundtable on "Women in Trade" was held

On March 1, 2023 an online roundtable discussion on Women in Trade was organized by the Astana International Financial Centre in cooperation with the Permanent Mission of the Republic of Kazakhstan to the World Trade Organisation (WTO).The event was

AIX

02 March 2023 12:12

AIX Rings the Bell for Gender Equality

Astana International Exchange ("AIX", the "Exchange") for the fourth time participated in the Ring the Bell for Gender Equality initiative - a global partnership intended to spur women s participation in the world economy and promote sustainable

Tech Hub

22 February 2023 11:59

Ecosystems in telecom and the new generation of mobile communications: Tech Hub AIFC held an official presentation of Corpus Telecom

The official presentation of the ecosystem research in the Kazakhstan telecom CorpUp Telecom was held in the AIFC. Corporate partners of the study - Beeline Kazakhstan and Huawei Technologies Kazakhstan, expert partners - IDC and KPMG Caucasus and

AFSA

21 February 2023 09:20

AFSA holds a face-to-face meeting with the EAG assessors’ team on the implementation and effectiveness of measures to combat money laundering, terrorist and proliferation financing

Representatives of the Astana Financial Services Authority (AFSA) have had a face-to-face meeting with assessors of the Eurasian group on combating money laundering and financing of terrorism (EAG).A mutual evaluation of the national AML/CFT system of

Tech Hub

13 February 2023 12:46

Telecom ecosystems in Kazakhstan and the world: Tech Hub AIFC has prepared a research "CorpUp Telecom"

The AIFC Tech Hub prepared the first analytical review of ecosystem development in Kazakhstan telecom CorpUp Telecom. Beeline Kazakhstan and Huawei Technologies Kazakhstan were the corporate partners of the research, IDC and KPMG Caucasus and Central

AFSA

13 February 2023 06:29

Freedom Finance Global PLC settles with the Astana Financial Services Authority

The Astana Financial Services Authority (AFSA) announces that it has agreed a settlement with Freedom Finance Global PLC (FFG) regarding regulatory deficiencies identified during a supervisory inspection concluded in 2022.FFG acknowledged that it

Tech Hub

08 February 2023 12:48

AIFC Tech Hub continues to support investment projects of international big tech companies

With the support of the AIFC Tech Hub, JSC "NC" KTZ" signed a memorandum of understanding with the international satellite communication company "Network Access Associates Ltd." (hereinafter - OneWeb). The memorandum was signed on February 02, 2023 as

Tech Hub

07 February 2023 14:40

AIFC Tech Hub became a partner of Kazakhstan Blockchain Day 2023 as part of the Digital Almaty 2023 forum

The annual international technology forum Digital Almaty was held in Almaty, bringing together international experts, representatives of government agencies, business and the IT community to jointly discuss current trends in the field of

AFSA

06 February 2023 00:00

Financial Promotions Alert

The Astana Financial Services Authority ( AFSA ) reminds AIFC Participants that according to Rule 3.3.1 of the AIFC Conduct of Business Rules ( COB ), a Person is prohibited from making a Financial Promotion in relation to a Regulated Activity carried on

AIFC Green Finance Centre

03 February 2023 14:33

AIFC Green Finance Centre expands cooperation with the countries of Central Asia

Within the visit of the Chairman of the Board of the AIFC Green Finance Centre Aidar Kazybayev to Ashgabat (Republic of Turkmenistan), a meeting was held with the Head of the "Turkmenhimiya" State Concern Niyazli Niyazliyev. The main purpose of this