AIX and Shanghai Stock Exchange Expand Strategic Cooperation

Astana International Exchange (“AIX”, “Exchange”) is pleased to announce that AIX and Shanghai Stock Exchange (“SSE”) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to strengthen and expand the longstanding relationship between the two exchanges.

The parties agreed to explore avenues for further cooperation across capital markets, including the development of financial instruments and investment solutions, and to support mutual promotion of each other’s markets. The signing ceremony was witnessed by AIFC, and the Chinese regulator – China Securities Regulatory Commission (CSRC).

Assel, Mukazhanova, AIX CEO, noted:

AIX is grateful to SSE for its continued support since its inception back in 2017. Today we are pleased to sign a new document that paves the way for deeper collaboration and the pursuit of new growth opportunities.  We look forward to advancing initiatives such as stock and debt product development – as part of our shared commitment to enhancing market cooperation and expanding investor engagement.”

Cai Jianchun, SSE President, said:

SSE has all along taken AIX as our vital strategic partner in Central Asia and showed continued support for AIX development. The signing of the MoU today marks a step further in our cooperation. We stay committed to supporting financing and business operation of high-quality companies from both countries and further strengthening cooperation between respective capital markets.

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AIX was formed in 2017 within the Astana International Financial Centre development framework. AIX shareholders are AIFC, the Shanghai stock exchange, the Silk Road Fund, and NASDAQ, which also provides the AIX trading platform. The exchange operates within a regulatory environment based on the principles of English Law, thus providing a reliable investment environment. The mission of AIX is to develop an active capital market in Kazakhstan and the region by providing clear and favorable conditions for attracting financing to private and public businesses. AIX develops special segments for mining companies as well as infrastructure projects under the Belt and Road initiative. www.aix.kz

The Astana International Financial Centre (AIFC) is a leading financial hub in the Eastern Europe and Central Asia region, designed to connect global capital with the vast opportunities of emerging markets. Positioned at the crossroads of Europe and Asia, the AIFC combines international best practices with innovative approaches to create a world-class platform for investment, business, and financial services. Since its establishment in 2018, the AIFC has attracted over USD 15.9 bln in investments into Kazakhstan’s economy. Over 4,000 companies from 80+ countries, including the USA, the UK, China, Turkiye, the Republic of Korea, Singapore, and others, are registered within the AIFC’s jurisdiction. www.aifc.kz