Press releases

AIFC Authority

02 May 2024 14:35

Head of State received Governor of the Astana International Financial Centre Renat Bekturov

The President received a comprehensive briefing on the performance of the AIFC for 2023 and the first quarter of the current year, as well as the plans for the development of the centre.According to Renat Bekturov, since its establishment, the

AIFC Authority

02 May 2024 12:33

AIFC Green Finance Centre and Unibank signed an agreement to facilitate the issuance of debut green bonds on the Baku Stock Exchange

The AIFC Green Finance Centre (GFC) and Joint-Stock Company "Commercial Bank Unibank" (the Bank) signed an agreement to facilitate the issuance of debut green bonds on the Baku Stock Exchange, with the GFC providing support to the Bank as a verifier. The

AFSA

29 April 2024 15:08

AFSA provides prudential reliefs for authorised firms managing Collective Investment Scheme

AFSA announces prudential relief measures for firms authorised to carry out the regulated activity of Managing a Collective Investment Scheme in respect of Exempt Funds[1]. The respective class modification took effect on 24 April 2024 and may be found

AIFC Authority

25 April 2024 10:32

The international company Amicorp has opened an office in Kazakhstan within the jurisdiction of the AIFC

Amicorp Group has opened an office in the Astana International Financial Centre ("AIFC"), marking the first global company within the centre's jurisdiction to offer fund administration services. Amicorp is recognised as a global financial services

AIX

24 April 2024 12:16

Astana International Exchange (AIX) joins the Tabadul Hub, allowing for bilateral cross-Exchange trading between AIX and Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange (ADX)

Astana International Exchange (AIX) has officially joined the Tabadul Digital Exchange Hub established by the Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange (ADX), allowing for bilateral cross-Exchange trading between the two entities. This collaboration enhances

AFSA

19 April 2024 07:37

AFSA invites to its Regulatory Townhall

The Astana Financial Services Authority (AFSA) is delighted to invite you to join the Regulatory Townhall meeting, to be held on 25 April 2024 at 11:00 Astana time via Zoom. This Regulatory Townhall would be dedicated to the discussion of the practical

AFSA

18 April 2024 08:22

AFSA issues Consultation Paper on proposals to Derivatives Framework, Enabling Margin Trading, Short Selling and High Frequency Trading

The Astana Financial Services Authority (AFSA) has issued the Consultation Paper on proposals to Derivatives Framework, Enabling Margin Trading, Short Selling and High Frequency Trading to seek public s opinion and market interest in these framework and

AIFC Green Finance Centre

16 April 2024 12:32

With the support of the AIFC Green Finance Centre, Development Bank of Kazakhstan JSC issued debut Sustainability Eurobonds in Europe

Development Bank of Kazakhstan JSC (hereinafter referred to as the Bank, the DBK) has successfully executed its inaugural issuance of sustainability Eurobonds, raising 100 billion tenge with a three-year maturity, on the Vienna MTF platform.This

AFSA

12 April 2024 09:48

AFSA informs that Xignal&MT Ltd.’s licences have expired

The Astana Financial Services Authority (AFSA) informs that the licences of Xignal MT ltd. expired on 28 March 2024. Prior to that on 24 November 2023 AFSA suspended the licences of Xignal MT Ltd. due to compliance failures, and the firm s operations

AFSA

10 April 2024 13:09

The Astana Financial Services Authority has issued a Consultation Paper on the proposed AIFC Venture Studio Framework

The Astana Financial Services Authority (AFSA) has issued this Consultation Paper to seek suggestions from the market on the Proposed introduction of the AIFC Venture Studio Framework and respective amendments to the AIFC Fees Rules.We invite comments

AIX

05 April 2024 13:07

AIX Presents its Results for 1Q2024

Astana International Exchange ("AIX", "Exchange") is pleased to present its results for the first three months of 2024.The AIX continues to demonstrate its resilience and viability as a business, surpassing expectations across all operational

AFSA

04 April 2024 09:22

Development of the financial sector: AFSA issued 17 new licences in the first quarter of 2024

The Astana Financial Services Authority (AFSA) has issued 17 licences in the first quarter of 2024, including authorised firms in the full regulatory regime, FinTech Lab participants and Ancillary Services Providers (ASPs).Most of the licences issued

AFSA

01 April 2024 13:14

AFSA alerts public to select only authorised Digital Assets Services Providers

This alert by the Astana Financial Services Authority is to remind the public of the importance of exercising caution when selecting Digital Assets Services Providers (DASPs) for digital asset transactions and investments, especially considering the

AIFC Authority

01 April 2024 08:26

Consultation Paper on the proposed amendments to AIFC Security Regulations and AIFC Personal Property Regulations

The Astana International Financial Centre Authority (AIFCA) has issued the Consultation Paper on the proposed amendments to AIFC Security Regulations and AIFC Personal Property Regulations to seek suggestions from the market. The Consultation Paper can

AIFC Authority

01 April 2024 08:06

Astana has maintained leadership in GFCI financial centres ranking for Eastern Europe and Central Asia

According to the updated rating of financial centres GFCI (Global Financial Centres Index), Astana maintains its leadership in the Eastern Europe and Central Asia region for the third consecutive edition, spanning one and a half years. The GFCI rating