Press releases

AIFC Authority

11 March 2019 00:00

AIFC takes first place in the ratings of the Eastern Europe and Central Asia region

The Astana International Financial Centre (AIFC) reach 51th place out of 100 in the Global Financial Centres Index (GFCI), which is 37 positions higher than in March 2018. AIFC also took 1st place in the Eastern Europe and Central Asia region.Independent

AIFC Authority

06 March 2019 00:00

A study on Islamic finance in Kazakhstan was presented with the support of the Astana International Financial Centre

A study on Islamic finance in Kazakhstan was presented with the support of the International Financial Center Astana (AIFC). An analysis of the feasibility of developing this subject was carried out by a consortium of Malaysian companies Amanie Advisors

AIFC Authority

05 February 2019 00:00

New opportunities for Hungarian enterprises in Kazakhstan

The Astana International Financial Centre (AIFC), expected to play a key role in connecting Central Asia, China and Europe in the near future, provides great opportunities for actors from the Hungarian financial and economic sectors, Minister of Finance

AIFC Authority

01 February 2019 00:00

AIFC Committee Launches “Global Sandbox” Program

The Global Financial Innovation Network (GFIN) is a newly-formed alliance of 29 financial regulators and organisations including, Financial Conduct Authority of the UK, International Monetary Fund, World Bank Group and Astana Financial Services

AIFC Authority

31 January 2019 00:00

Kairat Kelimbetov addressed Caspian Week conference in Davos

Representatives of the Astana International Financial Center participated in the Caspian Week conference, the 3rd annual conference aimed to develop the human, economic and environmental potential of the Greater Caspian Region. The conference was held

AIFC Authority

18 January 2019 00:00

President of the International Association for Court Administration acquainted with the AIFC legal regime

K. Mami hosted the President of the International Association for Court Administration Mr. Mark Beer.The Governor of AIFC Kairat Kelimbetov also attended the meeting from the Kazakhstani side. Reported by the press service of Constitutional Court.During

AIFC Authority

28 December 2018 00:00

AIFC wishes you Happy New Year

Dear friends, The team of Astana International Financial Centre congratulates you on the upcoming New Year and expresses its sincere wishes. 2018 was full of significant moments and achievements both for the AIFC and for the whole Kazakhstan. On July

AIFC Authority

16 December 2018 00:00

Kazakhstan is celebrating the main national holiday of the country - Independence Day

On December 16, Kazakhstan is celebrating a significant holiday for the whole country - Independence Day of Kazakhstan. On December 16 in 1991 the Law on Independence and State Sovereignty of our Republic was adopted. The independence of Kazakhstan was

AIFC Authority

23 November 2018 00:00

Astana International Financial Centre Held Legal Conference

"Practical Aspects of AIFC Law" legal conference was held by the Astana International Financial Centre (hereinafter - AIFC). The event was attended by representatives of leading international financial and investment companies, as well as world-famous

AIFC Authority

16 November 2018 00:00

AIFC opened pavilion of Kazakhstan at the Fintech Festival in Singapore

Singapore Fintech Festival - the largest annual exhibition on Financial Technology in the world happening from 12 to 16 November 2018 in Singapore. This exhibition is attracting more than 30,000 participants, decision makers and investors from 109

AIFC Authority

16 November 2018 00:00

AIFC Authority Legal Department is launching the AIFC Legal Monthly Newsletter

AIFC Legal Monthly Newsletter is an excellent communication tool, where you can find information about the highlights of each month, current and upcoming events and other useful information. The format allows to include a behind the scenes look at what

AIFC Authority

15 November 2018 00:00

Astana International Financial Centre congratulates financiers of the country on the professional holiday

Today financiers of Kazakhstan celebrate their professional holiday. It should be noted that November, 15 was declared a professional holiday for employees of the financial system by the Decree of the President of the Republic of Kazakhstan dated on

AIFC Authority

15 November 2018 00:00

AIFC held a meeting with the delegation of the Slovak Republic

Astana International Financial Centre representative sheld a meeting with the delegation of the Slovak Republic headed by Peter Pellegrini, Prime Minister. The Slovak side has shown considerable interest in the possibilities of the AIFC. The work of the

AIFC Authority

05 November 2018 00:00

Bakytzhan Sagintayev invites Estonian business to active cooperation with AIFC

On November 5, in Astana, the Prime Minister of Kazakhstan, Bakytzhan Sagintayev, took part in the Kazakh-Estonian business forum. Within the framework of the forum, Sagintayev told the forum participants about the work of the Astana International

AIFC Authority

05 November 2018 00:00

Two large-scale events held within the Digital Bridge Forum in Astana

On November 5, the annual Digital Bridge Forum was held in Astana, which brought together recognized experts in the field of digitalization, company managers, scientists, investors and startups. Within the framework of the forum, two large-scale events