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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

AIFC Authority

29 March 2024 09:37

Official launch of Chapter Zero Kazakhstan in the AIFC

On March 28, the official launch of Chapter Zero Kazakhstan took place at the AIFC site as part of the Global Climate Governance Initiative, founded by the World Economic Forum. The mission of the initiative is to mobilise senior management of Kazakh

AIFC Authority

27 March 2024 10:02

The potential volume of new Islamic deposits in Kazakhstan is estimated at 2.8 trillion tenge

The volume of new Islamic deposits in Kazakhstan may reach 2.8 trillion tenge. Such data was announced at the Astana International Financial Center (AIFC, Centre) as part of the presentation of a report on the market for the development of Islamic

AIFC Authority

29 February 2024 13:25

More than 90 billion tenge in taxes were paid by AIFC participants to the country’s budget

By the end of 2023, participants of the Astana International Financial Centre (AIFC) contributed 85.2 billion tenge in taxes to the country s budget. Analysts of the AIFC Authority presented this data in the annual report on the centre s

AIFC Authority

08 February 2024 13:31

Leading lawyers were awarded the AIFC Legal Awards 2024 for their contributions to the development and promotion of AIFC law

On February 8th in Astana, lawyers were honored with the AIFC Legal Awards 2024 for their contributions to the advancement of law enforcement practices within the current legal framework of the Astana International Financial Centre (AIFC). The event,

AIFC Authority

07 February 2024 13:33

AIFC presents analytical report on capital market based on AIX exchange activities

This analytical report aims to provide a detailed review and analysis of the Astana International Exchange (AIX) activities in 2023, offering valuable insights for the private sector, government agencies and the general public regarding the state, trends

AIFC Authority

02 February 2024 00:00

Representatives of more than 70 companies participated in the AIFC event for investors in London

On February 2, the Astana International Financial Centre (AIFC), with the support of the Embassy of Kazakhstan in the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, hosted the event AIFC Connect: London 2024 . The gathering brought together

AIFC Authority

17 January 2024 14:31

SK-Pharmaceuticals LLP and AIFC agreed on cooperation

Attracting investments is one of the priorities in the activities of the Unified Distributor. Today, there is increased interest in the domestic pharmaceutical market from international investors, who are looking for new opportunities in emerging

AIFC Authority

26 December 2023 11:30

Astana International Financial Centre has unveiled its achievements for the year 2023

Astana International Financial Centre (AIFC) presented the results of its activities for 2023. The AIFC maintained its prominent position in the Central Asia and Eastern Europe region (according to the Global Financial Centres Index rating), confirming

AIFC Authority

11 December 2023 14:23

The volume of mergers and acquisitions in Kazakhstan over the past decade amounted to about 45 billion USD

The volume of M A transactions (mergers and acquisitions) over the past 10 years has reached approximately 45 billion USD. This information was disclosed at the Astana International Financial Centre (AIFC) during the presentation of a comprehensive

AIFC Authority

11 December 2023 09:00

Common language for transition finance: сhallenges and opportunities for Central Asia are discussed on the sidelines of COP28

On the sidelines of COP 28 transition finance seminar took place on December 4 at the Central Asian pavilion. The event highlights include the launch of the transition finance framework for developing countries, panel discussion on transition finance for

AIFC Authority

05 December 2023 11:50

Green Finance in Focus: How Kazakhstan is Advancing Towards a Sustainable Energy Transition

On November 30, the 28th Conference of the Parties to the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change (COP28) commenced in Dubai, uniting 140 Heads of State and Government along with more than 70,000 delegates. During the conference, heads of state and

AIFC Authority

30 November 2023 00:00

Sustainability-Linked Bonds: A Promising Tool for Financing ESG Transformation

Despite the rapid growth of green and sustainable finance markets in recent years, efforts to support climate finance have largely focused on pure green and near- pure green activities, while support for the broader range of investments needed across the

AIFC Authority

20 November 2023 14:42

Green finance market in Kazakhstan

The purpose of this analytical report is to examine and analyse the green finance market in Kazakhstan in order to inform the private sector, government agencies, and the general public on the market s status, trends, and structure, as well as the