AFSA and the Pre-Trial Investigation Service of the Prosecutor General’s Office of Kazakhstan signed a memorandum of cooperation

The Astana Financial Services Authority (AFSA) and the Pre-Trial Investigation Service of the Prosecutor General’s Office of the Republic of Kazakhstan signed a memorandum of cooperation aimed at exchanging Information and expertise on investigations, work with digital assets. The document was signed by Evgeniya Bogdanova, AFSA CEO, and Askhat Sharipov, the Head of the Service, on August 6 in Astana.

The memorandum aims to improve the effectiveness of combating money laundering, digital asset crime, and other financial crimes. The parties agreed to ensure information exchange in this area, conduct joint training events, and improve financial crime investigation mechanisms. Compliance with the laws of the Republic of Kazakhstan and AIFC regulations regarding information and personal data protection will be ensured. 

The joint activities of AFSA and the Pre-Trial Investigation Service of the Prosecutor General’s Office of the Republic of Kazakhstan will promote transparency in the financial market, protect its participants, and strengthen trust in the financial system.

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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   

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