AFSA Issues Guidance in relation to Derivatives Trading

The Astana Financial Services Authority (AFSA) has issued a new Guidance relating to the Derivatives framework within the Astana International Financial Centre (AIFC). 

The Guidance clarifies margin requirements for Retail Clients under the AIFC Conduct of Business Rules, setting out minimum margin expectations across different categories of underlying assets to ensure consistent application and proportionate leverage.

These updates introduce a risk-based approach aimed at strengthening investor protection, mitigating risks associated with leveraged trading, and promoting market integrity, while maintaining a balanced and proportionate regulatory framework within the AIFC.

The Guidance is available via the following link: AIFC Guidance on Margin Requirements for Retail Clients in Relation to Derivatives 

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The Astana Financial Services Authority (AFSA) is the independent regulator of the Astana International Financial Centre (AIFC), established in accordance with the Constitutional Law of the Republic of Kazakhstan “On the Astana International Financial Centre” for the purposes of regulating financial services and related activities in the AIFC. AFSA administers the AIFC Regulations and Rules and is responsible for the authorisation, registration, recognition, and supervision of financial firms and market institutions in the AIFC. afsa.kz

The Astana International Financial Centre (AIFC) is an independent jurisdiction where investors and businesses meet emerging opportunities of Kazakhstan and Central Asia in a transparent and sustainable environment backed by the principles of English Common Law. aifc.kz

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