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AIFC Authority

20 June 2024 14:29

AIFC organised the first event for participants as part of the AIFC Community initiative

On June 20, the first event within the AIFC Community organised for AIFC participants took place at the Astana International Financial Centre. The creation of the AIFC Community was initiated in response to the growing demand among participants for

AIFC Authority

07 June 2024 15:34

AIFC Security Registrar held seminar “AIFC Legal Regime” for Members of the Republican Notary Chamber

The AIFC Security Registrar s Office organized an in-person seminar for members of the Republican Notary Chamber on the topic of AIFC Legal Regime . The seminar covered key issues related to the activities of the AIFC, including: - Features of the AIFC

AIFC Authority

30 May 2024 15:58

Astana retains its position in the top 3 of smart cities ranking for Eastern Europe and Central Asia

According to the updated ninth edition of the Smart Centres Index (SCI 9), published by independent experts at Z/Yen, the Astana city took 3rd place in the Eastern Europe and Central Asia region. In the overall ranking, Astana was 49th out of 79

AIFC Authority

28 May 2024 12:41

AIFC invites investors from the UAE to Kazakhstan

Representatives of more than 100 companies took part in the AIFC Connect event in DubaiOn May 28, representatives of the Astana International Financial Centre, as part of the AIFC Connect: UAE 2024 event, informed Dubai businessmen about the investment

AIFC Authority

13 May 2024 08:07

How the transport and logistics industry in Kazakhstan is progressing: insights from the AIFC report

The AIFC has released an analytical report on Kazakhstan's transport and logistics industry, indicating anticipated growth in investment and trade turnover driven by key players of the Eurasian continent such as the EU, China, India and Central Asia.

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

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

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