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AFSA

30 June 2020 09:01

AFSA approved Guide on the Authorisation process and Fund Management Guide

Astana Financial Services Authority (AFSA) has adopted a Guide on Authorisation process and a Guide on setting up an investment fund in the AIFC. Both documents were developed to enhance understanding of applicants on the matters AFSA takes into

AFSA

29 June 2020 12:36

AFSA approved the requirements to the AML training courses for the relevant persons and recognised AML training centres

Astana Financial Services Authority (AFSA) has established minimum threshold requirements concerning anti-money laundering (AML) trainings undertaken by relevant AIFC participants. AFSA considers the trainings as important tools for building necessary

AFSA

19 June 2020 12:43

Astana Financial Services Authority introduces simplified authorisation procedures for certain regulated activities

Astana Financial Services Authority (AFSA) has simplified procedures for obtaining a licence for certain types of regulated activities. This reflects AFSA s general approach to constantly evolve regulatory environment towards business-friendly principles

AFSA

04 June 2020 00:00

AFSA discusses regulation requirements with authorised banks and investment firms of AIFC

AFSA

03 June 2020 07:32

Relevance of amendments to Kazakhstan’s anti-money laundering (AML) and counter terrorist financing (CTF) law to AIFC Participants

Astana Financial Services Authority (AFSA) hereby informs AIFC Participants that the amendments to Kazakhstan s anti-money laundering (AML) and counter terrorist financing (CTF) law signed by the President of Kazakhstan on 13 May 2020 will also extend to

AFSA

02 June 2020 08:53

AFSA approved the Guidance to the Rules of Internal Control for the AML/CFT purposes

On May 21, 2020, AFSA approved the Guidance (Requirements) applicable to the Rules of Internal Control for the AML/CFT purposes. It is designed for the relevant AIFC Participants supervised by AFSA in consultation with the Ministry of Finance of the

AFSA

25 May 2020 10:08

Astana Financial Services Authority of AIFC and Bulgarian Financial Supervision Commission have agreed on cooperation

Astana Financial Services Authority (AFSA) and Bulgarian Financial Supervision Commission (FSC) have signed the Memorandum on cooperation in financial markets supervision.The parties will exchange supervisory information and expand cooperation in the

AFSA

20 May 2020 08:37

Astana Financial Services Authority, National Bank of the Republic of Kazakhstan and Agency for Regulation and Development of the Financial Market of the Republic of Kazakhstan had signed the Agreement on Exchange of Information

AFSA, NBK and ARDFM had signed the Agreement on Exchange of Information

AFSA

05 May 2020 14:29

AFSA discusses regulation requirements with insurance business of AIFC

Regulation plays a critical role in creating an enabling environment for financial service providers whilst ensuring the interest of clients are protected for financial products like insurance business.In recognizing the importance of effective

AFSA

28 April 2020 12:06

AFSA announces Lists of predicate offences and typology research reports for better understanding the money laundering and terrorist financing threats by relevant AIFC Participants

AFSA as a supervisory authority is committed to maintaining a regime that acts as a significant deterrent to any criminal elements, including money launderers and persons wishing to assist, in any way, acts of terrorism. The AFSA administers and enforces

AFSA

20 April 2020 00:00

AFSA introduced financial market support measures in response to the global COVID-19 pandemic

AFSA, the regulator of the Astana International Financial Centre, introduced a number of targeted measures to support AIFC participants, ensure market integrity and financial stability. These measures are designed to alleviate the negative impact on

AFSA

15 April 2020 15:44

AFSA grants relief measures to regulated firms to support its financial community

During this challenging period of COVID-19 pandemic, the Astana Financial Services Authority (AFSA) remains focused on its regulatory objectives to foster financial stability, promote market integrity, protect consumers and support financial markets in

AFSA

03 April 2020 13:14

Law and consulting firms attended AFSA’s second training session on registration and authorization processes

AFSA

02 March 2020 00:00

AFSA Note on Recognized Non-AIFC Members

Note on Recognized Non-AIFC Members

AFSA

24 February 2020 00:00

AFSA holds a training session for law and consulting firms

24 February 2020 - Astana Financial Services Authority has hosted its first outreach session for regulated ancillary service provider (ASP) firms. Training session for law and consulting firms about registration and authorisation processes was attended