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Press releases
AFSA
05 July 2019 00:00
Astana Financial Services Authority signs the IOSCO Multilateral Memorandum of Understanding
The Astana Financial Services Authority (AFSA), the regulatory body of the Astana International Financial Centre (AIFC), has become a participant to the IOSCO Multilateral Memorandum of Understanding concerning Consultation and Cooperation and the
AFSA
02 July 2019 00:00
200 companies registered in AIFC jurisdiction
The Astana Financial Services Authority (AFSA) registered the 200th company with the AIFC. This event coincided with the holding of Astana Finance Days, the annual financial conference that traditionally brings together global experts and government
AFSA
22 April 2019 00:00
Astana Financial Services Authority signed the Memorandum of Understanding with Financial Services Commission and Financial Supervisory Services of Republic of Korea
The Astana Financial Services Authority (AFSA) has entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Financial Services Commission (FSC) and Financial Supervisory Services (FSS) of Republic of Korea. The MoU was signed by Mr. Mukhtar Bubeyev, the
AFSA
02 April 2019 00:00
Astana Financial Services Authority and National Bank of the Republic of Kazakhstan signed an Assistance and Cooperation Agreement
The Astana Financial Services Authority (AFSA) has entered into the Agreement with the National Bank of the Republic of Kazakhstan (NBRK) in relation to mutual co-operation. The Agreement will provide for formal cooperation arrangements, including
AFSA
19 February 2019 00:00
Astana Financial Services Authority and Banking Regulation and Supervision Agency of Turkey signed the Memorandum of Understanding
The Astana Financial Services Authority ( AFSA ) has entered into a Memorandum of Understanding ( MoU ) with the Banking Regulation and Supervision Agency of Turkey ( BRSA ) in support of regulatory cooperation in banking industry. The signing ceremony
AFSA
01 February 2019 00:00
AFSA jointly with global regulators launches GFIN (Global Sandbox)
The Global Financial Innovation Network (GFIN) is a newly-formed alliance of 28 financial regulators and organisations including, Financial Conduct Authority of the UK, International Monetary Fund, World Bank Group and Astana Financial Services
AFSA
26 November 2018 00:00
AFSA has joined Group of Banking Supervisors from Central and Eastern Europe
The ceremony of joining the Group of Banking Supervisors from Central and Eastern Europe (BSCEE), a regional group of Basel Committee on Banking Supervision, took place on 26 November 2018 in Abu Dhabi on the margins of the International Conference on
AFSA
13 November 2018 00:00
Astana Financial Services Authority, Astana International Financial Centre Authority and Monetary Authority of Singapore sign Co-operation Agreement to enhance fintech innovations
Monetary Authority of Singapore ( MAS ), Astana Financial Services Authority ( AFSA ) and Astana International Financial Centre Authority ( AIFCA ) have signed a tripartite Cooperation Agreement to boost FinTech ties between Singapore and
AFSA
08 November 2018 00:00
AFSA and Bank of Lithuania sign Co-operation Agreement to promote innovation in financial services
The Astana Financial Services Authority ( AFSA ) has established cooperation with Bank of Lithuania.Agreement provides a framework for co-operation, information sharing and referrals in fintech innovations area between the AFSA and Bank of Lithuania.
AFSA
10 October 2018 00:00
The AIFC and the AFSA supported World Investor Week 2018 in Kazakhstan (watch video)
World Investor Week is a week-long, global campaign promoted by the International Organization of Securities Commissions (IOSCO) to raise awareness on the importance of investor education and to highlight the various initiatives of securitiesregulators
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