AIFC launches AIFC Business Club – a new platform for business leaders and investors
On September 6, during the annual Astana Finance Days conference at the Astana International Financial Centre (AIFC), the AIFC Business Club was officially launched. This unique community of like-minded individuals is designed to bring together top managers, company owners, progressive business leaders, and investors.
The AIFC’s new initiative aims to act as a catalyst for discovering new opportunities for collaboration and fostering successful joint projects both locally and internationally. The launch of the club took place during a business breakfast at AFD2024, which gathered around 60 business representatives.
The AIFC Governor Renat Bekturov in his opening remarks, noted: “The goal of this initiative is to create a platform for sharing experiences and best business practices on both a national and international level. Our business club will serve as a venue for developing solutions that will drive business growth within the AIFC jurisdiction. Here, we will discuss important reforms and initiatives to find new pathways for company growth and development. I am confident that this initiative will lay the foundation for creating a more cohesive environment among representatives from various sectors.”
The AIFC Business Club will offer its members networking opportunities and avenues for professional growth and experience exchange. Club members can expect regular events, including business meetings, specialized courses, and access to exclusive analytics and reports that will assist in making strategically important decisions for their companies. Members will also have access to expert consultations on business and legal matters.
The launch featured the first speakers with unique business development experience: Arif Babayev, co-founder of DNA Payments Group, with over 15 years of experience in the banking and financial services industry, and Andrey Petelin, entrepreneur and co-founder of the fast-food chain “Dodo Pizza.” The speakers shared practical advice on overcoming challenges and strategies for scaling and growing a business.
AIFC Governor Renat Bekturov also presented certificates to the first members of the club: Timur Turlov (Chairman of the Board of Directors, Freedom Holding Corp), Darmen Sadvakasov (Managing Partner, Dasco Consulting Group), Arif Babayev (Co-founder, DNA Payments Group), Murat Koshenov (CFO, Halyk Bank), Yerzhan Musin (CEO, Fonte Capital), Aslan Sultanov (CEO, WhiteHill Capital), Madina Momynkulova (CEO, Flagman Schools), Nurken Berkinbaev (Yildirim Holding Kazakhstan), Nurzhan Marabayev (CEO, Semurg Invest) and Zhanibek Baigabelov (CEO Kazakhmys Smelting).
The launch of the AIFC Business Club marks a new chapter in the development of the business community in Kazakhstan and beyond. Club members will gain unique opportunities to grow and develop their companies, while also contributing to the creation of a more cohesive and innovative business environment.
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The Astana International Financial Centre (AIFC) is an independent jurisdiction with a favourable legal and regulatory environment and a developed infrastructure for starting and doing business, attracting investment, creating jobs and developing Kazakhstan’s economy. www.aifc.kz
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