Press releases

AFSA

14 September 2018 00:00

AFSA and China Banking and Insurance Regulatory Commission sign Memorandum of Understanding to enhance cooperation in banking and insurance supervision

The Astana Financial Services Authority ( AFSA ) has entered into a Memorandum of Understanding ( MoU ) with the China Banking and Insurance Regulatory Commission ( CBIRC ). The signing ceremony was held during the official visit of CBIRC delegation to

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

AFSA

17 January 2018 00:00

Astana Financial Services Authority Opens for Business

AFSA Chief Executive Office Mr. Stephen Glynn said the launch represents a significant milestone in the development of Kazakhstan s financial and capital markets. The AFSA aims to be a globally respected regulator of financial services and capital