Astana International Exchange ("AIX", "Exchange") is pleased to present its results for the first six months of 2023.
The first half of 2023 has been characterized bystubbornly high inflation, raising interest rates and heightened uncertainties. Nevertheless, AIX has experienced a steady increase in trading turnover, rapid growth of the retail investor base and a firm pipeline for various projects and issues.
Assel Mukazhanova, Acting CEO of the AIX, noted:
“Despite the challenges the global economy is facing nowadays, which includes the macroeconomic and geopolitical situation, we were able to demonstrate good results in the first six months of 2023. We’ve been focusing on the needs of our clients and working closely with all the stakeholders, and our efforts have been rewarded greatly. The ability to apply a tailor-made approach and respond quickly to market needs complemented by quick but compliant decision-making process made such achievements possible.”
AIX results as of 1 July 2023:
The trading turnover in the first six months of 2023 increased by 82% and reached $140m vs $77m in the first half of 2022. The trading activity for the entire 2022 amounted to $173mln.
There has been a significant rise in the use of debt instruments. In the first half of 2023 alone $994 million was raised, which already exceeds the amount of debt capital raised in the entire 2022 ($722 million). The list of the issuers includes companies from various sectors, such as Citix Ltd, AltynGold PLC, Halyk Bank, KAZ Minerals Bozshakol LLC, etc.
Retail investor base
Over the past two years, we have seen an exponential growth in the number of retail investors opening accounts at the AIX CSD, with growth peaking in 2022. The number of investor accounts has increased more than sixfold since 2021 to nearly 900k accounts.
Given that in 2021 about 2% of economically active people in Kazakhstan had investment accounts in AIX CSD, in 2023 this indicator has reached 10%.
New instruments and services
International cooperation
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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. More details: www.aix.kz
The Astana International Financial Centre (AIFC) is an independent jurisdiction that started (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. https://aifc.kz/