Press releases

AFSA

01 July 2024 10:27

AFSA issues Consultation paper on enabling trading of Tokenised Investments and Qualified Investments and proposed enhancements to the AIFC Multilateral and Organised Trading Facilities Rules

The Astana Financial Services Authority (AFSA) has issued this Consultation Paper to seek suggestions from the market on enabling trading of tokenised Investments and Qualified Investments and proposed enhancements to the AIFC Multilateral and Organised

AFSA

01 July 2024 09:06

AIFC introduces Family Offices Framework

The Astana Financial Services Authority (AFSA) has enacted the AIFC Family Offices framework effective from 1 July 2024.The Framework introduces specific regulations tailored for operations of Single Family Office (SFO) in the AIFC, which are able to

AFSA

28 June 2024 13:27

Astana Financial Services Authority approved Toncoin for Trading on Digital Asset Trading Facilities in AIFC

Astana Financial Services Authority has reviewed and approved Toncoin (Telegram Open Network s native cryptocurrency) for Trading on Digital Asset Trading Facilities in AIFC.AFSA's decision follows a comprehensive review process, ensuring that Toncoin

AFSA

28 June 2024 12:49

AFSA issues Consultation Paper on the proposed ESG Debentures framework. Deadline for providing comments is 29 July 2024

The Astana Financial Services Authority (AFSA) has issued this Consultation Paper to seek suggestions from the market on the proposed ESG Debentures framework.The framework introduces minimal standards of regulation and requirements for issuance and

AFSA

27 June 2024 14:28

AFSA issues Consultation Paper on the proposed enhancements to Credit Rating Agencies framework. Deadline for providing comments is 28 July 2024.

The Astana Financial Services Authority (AFSA) has issued the Consultation Paper on proposals to enhancements to Credit Rating Agencies framework to seek public s opinion.Credit Rating Agencies (CRA) play a critical role in promoting transparency and

AFSA

26 June 2024 15:33

AFSA issues Consultation Paper on the proposed AIFC treasury framework. Deadline for providing comments is 26 July 2024

The Astana Financial Services Authority (AFSA) has issued a Consultation Paper on the proposed AIFC treasury framework to seek suggestions from the market.AFSA proposes developing a tailored framework for Corporate Treasury Centres (CTCs), which

AFSA

25 June 2024 14:31

AFSA registers first Umbrella Fund

AFSA has registered Fonte Emerging Markets Umbrella Fund OEIC Limited as the first Umbrella Fund in AIFC, which represents an investment vehicle comprising several Sub-Funds, each with its unique investment objectives and strategies, while remaining as a

AFSA

18 June 2024 12:16

AFSA hosts training on sanctions for compliance community

A Sanctions Training: International and Regional Insights has taken place at the Astana International Financial Centre (AIFC). The workshop convened a community of compliance and anti-money laundering (AML) professionals from amongst the AIFC

AFSA

27 May 2024 07:18

"Astana Exchange" falsely claims to be registered and licenced at AIFC

Комитет МФЦА по регулированию финансовых услуг (AFSA) предупреждает общественность о том, что компания, называющая себя Astana Exchange и

AFSA

17 May 2024 08:51

The Astana Financial Services Authority (AFSA) and the National Digital Assets Commission of El Salvador (CNAD) in agreement to enhance cooperation

The Astana Financial Services Authority (AFSA) and the National Digital Assets Commission of El Salvador (CNAD) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) in May 2024, aimed at enhancing cooperation, mutual assistance, and the facilitation of information

AFSA

29 April 2024 15:08

AFSA provides prudential reliefs for authorised firms managing Collective Investment Scheme

AFSA announces prudential relief measures for firms authorised to carry out the regulated activity of Managing a Collective Investment Scheme in respect of Exempt Funds[1]. The respective class modification took effect on 24 April 2024 and may be found

AFSA

19 April 2024 07:37

AFSA invites to its Regulatory Townhall

The Astana Financial Services Authority (AFSA) is delighted to invite you to join the Regulatory Townhall meeting, to be held on 25 April 2024 at 11:00 Astana time via Zoom. This Regulatory Townhall would be dedicated to the discussion of the practical

AFSA

18 April 2024 08:22

AFSA issues Consultation Paper on proposals to Derivatives Framework, Enabling Margin Trading, Short Selling and High Frequency Trading

The Astana Financial Services Authority (AFSA) has issued the Consultation Paper on proposals to Derivatives Framework, Enabling Margin Trading, Short Selling and High Frequency Trading to seek public s opinion and market interest in these framework and

AFSA

12 April 2024 09:48

AFSA informs that Xignal&MT Ltd.’s licences have expired

The Astana Financial Services Authority (AFSA) informs that the licences of Xignal MT ltd. expired on 28 March 2024. Prior to that on 24 November 2023 AFSA suspended the licences of Xignal MT Ltd. due to compliance failures, and the firm s operations

AFSA

10 April 2024 13:09

The Astana Financial Services Authority has issued a Consultation Paper on the proposed AIFC Venture Studio Framework

The Astana Financial Services Authority (AFSA) has issued this Consultation Paper to seek suggestions from the market on the Proposed introduction of the AIFC Venture Studio Framework and respective amendments to the AIFC Fees Rules.We invite comments