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AIFC Authority

06 July 2020 14:40

Book presentation for the jubilee of the First President of Kazakhstan, Leader of the Nation

The Astana International Financial Centre (AIFC) together with the Nursultan Nazarbayev Foundation held a presentation of the English version of the book The Formation and Development of the Present Statehood of Kazakhstan (First-hand knowledge) for the

AIFC Authority

29 June 2020 08:06

The Astana Finance days 2020 conference will held from June 28 to July 3. AFD is taking place fully online.

The Astana Finance days 2020 conference held from June 28 to July 3 is taking place fully online. The central topic of discussion of the conference is Markets in a disrupted world and the impact of the pandemic on the global economy. Kazakh and

AIFC Authority

28 May 2020 00:00

The World Alliance of International Financial Centers (WAIFC) promotes international cooperation, sustainable investments, and avoiding the self-defeating lure of protectionism during this global health and economic emergency.

The world s leading financial centers stand together and will do their part to mitigate the current crisis and to prepare for an economic recovery. International financial centers will play a vital role in getting the world s economy back on its feet as

AIFC Authority

28 May 2020 00:00

SkyBridge Invest Launches Algorithmic Trading Investment Fund “SBI Adamant Fund” at the Astana International Financial Centre

SkyBridge Invest JSC has successfully launched the first-ever in Kazakhstan algorithmic trading fund SBI Adamant Fund .The favorable regime of the Astana International Financial Center that is in line with the most progressive Western standards, as

AIFC Authority

13 May 2020 13:40

Advisory Council on the Development of LegalTech established at AIFC

On 12 May 2020, the first meeting of the AIFC Advisory Council on the Development of LegalTech (AIFC LawTech Advisory Council) with the participation of the AIFC Governor was held at the Astana International Financial Centrе (AIFC).The meeting was

AIFC Authority

22 April 2020 08:49

WAIFC Publication on “How global financial centers can help combat the COVID-19 pandemic"

Rarely has the world faced challenges such as today. Whatever comparison is drawn, COVID-19 and efforts to curb its spread are poised to inflict strain of historic proportions on the world's economy and financial systems. Within just weeks, economic

AIFC Authority

22 April 2020 08:45

WAIFC Publication on “The role of financial centers in driving economic growth"

In 2018, financial services leaders from around the globe assembled to announce a new strategic initiative: The World Alliance of International Financial Centers. WAIFC is an international non-profit association, which represents leading global financial

AIFC Authority

16 March 2020 09:00

AIFC Authority and Bodies switch to distance working routine

In order to counter the spread of coronavirus, by the Decree of the Head of State Kassym-Jomart Tokayev a state of emergency has been declared in Kazakhstan. It will last until 07:00 on April 15, 2020. A quarantine was announced in the city of Nur

AIFC Authority

03 March 2020 14:22

Al Rayan Investment LLC (a wholly owned subsidiary of Masraf Al Rayan QPSC) is working on a process to establish a fully-fledged and digital bank in the Astana International Financial Centre

Al Rayan Bank, which has previously received the certificate of incorporation is initiating the process of establishing Al Rayan Bank in AIFC. Al Rayan Bank is a wholly owned subsidiary of Al Rayan Investment. The bank intends to be the first

AIFC Authority

27 February 2020 07:38

Heads of AIFC and IMEMO RAS discussed issues of cooperation

The Governor of the Astana International Financial Centre (AIFC) Kairat Kelimbetov met with the director of the Primakov National Research Institute of World Economy and International Relations of the Russian Academy of Sciences (IMEMO RAS) Feodor

AIFC Authority

20 February 2020 13:16

Resident companies spoke about AIFC privileges for building a successful business

Resident participants of the Astana International Financial Centre (AIFC) shared practical cases of using the conditions and privileges created by the AIFC. A panel session titled Using the AIFC Privileges to Build a Successful Business brought together

AIFC Authority

18 February 2020 00:00

AIFC benefits and opportunities presented to Belgian business community

The Astana International Financial Centre (AIFC), with the support of the Embassy of the Republic of Kazakhstan in the Kingdom of Belgium, organized a round table discussion titled AIFC: new horizons of cooperation between Kazakhstan, Belgium and

AIFC Authority

17 February 2020 07:59

Qatari delegation headed by Minister of trade and industry visit AIFC

A delegation from Qatar, led by the Minister of trade and industry of Qatar, Ali bin Ahmed Al-Qawari, visited the Astana International Financial Centre (AIFC). The delegation also included a representative of Qatar Investment Authority - Sheikh Faisal

AIFC Authority

27 January 2020 00:00

The first meeting of the Working Group on the development of notary services was held in the AIFC

Today, the first meeting of the Working Group on the development of notary services in the AIFC was held with the participation of representatives of the Republican Notary Chamber, the AIFC Authority, the AIFC Expat Centre and AFSA. The AIFC Working

AIFC Authority

23 January 2020 09:05

Government of Kazakhstan, Astana International Financial Centre and World Economic Forum signed a Letter of Intent

The Government of Kazakhstan, the Astana International Financial Centre (AIFC) and the World Economic Forum (WEF) within the framework of the WEF 50th Annual Meeting signed a trilateral letter of intent to launch an Affiliate Centre for the Fourth