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AFSA

21 February 2020 14:27

Briefing Note on Transfer of Incorporation under AIFC Acts

In light of recent case of redomiciliation of firms from foreign jurisdictions to the Astana International Financial Centre the AFSA publishes a Briefing Note, prepared by law firm Kinstellar "Transfer of Incorporation under the AIFC acts: practical

AFSA

28 January 2020 09:51

Astana Financial Services Authority and Central Bank of United Arab Emirates sign Memorandum of Understanding to enhance bilateral cooperation

The Astana Financial Services Authority ( AFSA ) and the Central Bank of United Arab Emirates ( CB UAE ) have entered into a Memorandum of Understanding ( MoU ). The MoU was effected in Abu Dhabi on margins of official visit of the President of the

AFSA

25 December 2019 00:00

The Astana Financial Services Authority licensed Captive Insurer firm, setting a precedence for Kazakhstani companies to transfer operations and capital to Kazakhstan

The Astana Financial Services Authority (AFSA) issued a license to the Kazakhstan Energy Reinsurance Company Ltd. (KERC) to carry on the Regulated Activities of Effecting Contracts of Insurance and Carrying on Contracts of Insurance as a captive insurer.

AFSA

23 December 2019 00:00

Astana Financial Services Authority and Securities and Exchange Board of India signed agreement to enhance cooperation

The Astana Financial Services Authority (AFSA) and the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) have entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for mutual co-operation and technical assistance.The MoU was signed by Mr. Mukhtar Bubeyev, the

AFSA

10 December 2019 00:00

Astana Financial Services Authority and Polish Financial Supervision Authority agreed on enhancing cooperation

The Astana Financial Services Authority (AFSA) and the Polish Financial Supervision Authority (KNF) have entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU).The MoU was signed by Mr. Mukhtar Bubeyev, the Acting Chief Executive Officer of the AFSA, and Mr.

AFSA

10 October 2019 00:00

Astana Financial Services Authority and Central Bank of Armenia sign Memorandum of Understanding to enhance cooperation in financial services supervision

Astana Financial Services Authority ( AFSA ) has entered into a Memorandum of Understanding ( MoU ) with the Central Bank of Armenia ( CBA ). The signing ceremony was held in Yerevan.Under the agreement the Parties will cooperate in supervision and

AFSA

09 October 2019 00:00

AIFC hosted the World Investor Week 2019

Astana International Financial Centre (AIFC) has successfully conducted World Investor Week 2019 under the auspices of the International Organization of Securities Commissions (IOSCO). This is the second time when AIFC has joined the global campaign.

AFSA

04 October 2019 00:00

AIFC hosts Almaty financial forum within the framework of World Investors Week

The Astana International Financial Centre (AIFC) together with the Almaty Akimat is hosting the Almaty Financial Forum as part of the World Investors Week.The World Investors Week is held annually under the auspices of the International Organization of

AFSA

22 September 2019 00:00

World Investor Week 2019 starts in AIFC

From 30 September to 6 October 2019 the Astana International Financial Centre (AIFC) will hold the World Investor Week in AIFC in order to raise awareness on consumer protection, investors' education, financial services and to highlight the opportunities

AFSA

01 August 2019 00:00

Astana Financial Services Authority has become a member of the Asian Forum of Insurance Regulators

The Astana Financial Services Authority (AFSA), the regulatory body of the Astana International Financial Centre (AIFC), has become the 22nd member of the Asian Forum of Insurance Regulators (AFIR).AFIR is a key insurance regulatory cooperation

AFSA

23 July 2019 00:00

The AIFC Court has published the first-ever Judgement

The case was reviewed by the Small Claims Court and available at AIFC Court official website. The AIFC Court has published the first-ever Judgement

AFSA

10 July 2019 00:00

The AIFC has enacted new rules for investment- and loan-based crowdfunding

On 24th June 2019 the Astana Financial Services Authority (the AFSA ), a financial regulator of the Astana International Financial Centre (the AIFC ), with the support of European Bank for Reconstruction and Development developed and introduced

AFSA

05 July 2019 00:00

Astana Financial Services Authority signs the IOSCO Multilateral Memorandum of Understanding

The Astana Financial Services Authority (AFSA), the regulatory body of the Astana International Financial Centre (AIFC), has become a participant to the IOSCO Multilateral Memorandum of Understanding concerning Consultation and Cooperation and the

AFSA

02 July 2019 00:00

200 companies registered in AIFC jurisdiction

The Astana Financial Services Authority (AFSA) registered the 200th company with the AIFC. This event coincided with the holding of Astana Finance Days, the annual financial conference that traditionally brings together global experts and government

AFSA

22 April 2019 00:00

Astana Financial Services Authority signed the Memorandum of Understanding with Financial Services Commission and Financial Supervisory Services of Republic of Korea

The Astana Financial Services Authority (AFSA) has entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Financial Services Commission (FSC) and Financial Supervisory Services (FSS) of Republic of Korea. The MoU was signed by Mr. Mukhtar Bubeyev, the