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AFSA

02 April 2019 00:00

Astana Financial Services Authority and National Bank of the Republic of Kazakhstan signed an Assistance and Cooperation Agreement

The Astana Financial Services Authority (AFSA) has entered into the Agreement with the National Bank of the Republic of Kazakhstan (NBRK) in relation to mutual co-operation. The Agreement will provide for formal cooperation arrangements, including

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19 February 2019 00:00

Astana Financial Services Authority and Banking Regulation and Supervision Agency of Turkey signed the Memorandum of Understanding

The Astana Financial Services Authority ( AFSA ) has entered into a Memorandum of Understanding ( MoU ) with the Banking Regulation and Supervision Agency of Turkey ( BRSA ) in support of regulatory cooperation in banking industry. The signing ceremony

AFSA

01 February 2019 00:00

AFSA jointly with global regulators launches GFIN (Global Sandbox)

The Global Financial Innovation Network (GFIN) is a newly-formed alliance of 28 financial regulators and organisations including, Financial Conduct Authority of the UK, International Monetary Fund, World Bank Group and Astana Financial Services

AFSA

26 November 2018 00:00

AFSA has joined Group of Banking Supervisors from Central and Eastern Europe

The ceremony of joining the Group of Banking Supervisors from Central and Eastern Europe (BSCEE), a regional group of Basel Committee on Banking Supervision, took place on 26 November 2018 in Abu Dhabi on the margins of the International Conference on

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13 November 2018 00:00

Astana Financial Services Authority, Astana International Financial Centre Authority and Monetary Authority of Singapore sign Co-operation Agreement to enhance fintech innovations

Monetary Authority of Singapore ( MAS ), Astana Financial Services Authority ( AFSA ) and Astana International Financial Centre Authority ( AIFCA ) have signed a tripartite Cooperation Agreement to boost FinTech ties between Singapore and

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08 November 2018 00:00

AFSA and Bank of Lithuania sign Co-operation Agreement to promote innovation in financial services

The Astana Financial Services Authority ( AFSA ) has established cooperation with Bank of Lithuania.Agreement provides a framework for co-operation, information sharing and referrals in fintech innovations area between the AFSA and Bank of Lithuania.

AFSA

10 October 2018 00:00

The AIFC and the AFSA supported World Investor Week 2018 in Kazakhstan (watch video)

World Investor Week is a week-long, global campaign promoted by the International Organization of Securities Commissions (IOSCO) to raise awareness on the importance of investor education and to highlight the various initiatives of securitiesregulators

AFSA

14 September 2018 00:00

AFSA and China Banking and Insurance Regulatory Commission sign Memorandum of Understanding to enhance cooperation in banking and insurance supervision

The Astana Financial Services Authority ( AFSA ) has entered into a Memorandum of Understanding ( MoU ) with the China Banking and Insurance Regulatory Commission ( CBIRC ). The signing ceremony was held during the official visit of CBIRC delegation to

AFSA

04 July 2018 00:00

Interview of Stephen Glynn, the CEO of the AFSA to CGTN English

Kazakhstan has launched the Astana International Financial Center with the ambition of becoming a new financial hub following Hong Kong, Shanghai and Dubai. The Astana International Exchange launched recently is a regional platform to attract investment

AFSA

04 July 2018 00:00

The AFSA and the FRA of Egypt signed Memorandum of Understanding in the field of regulation of financial services

The Astana Financial Services Authority (AFSA) and the Financial Regulatory Authority of Egypt (FRA) signed a Memorandum of Understanding for Consultation, Cooperation and Exchange of Information in the area of financial services, insurance and

AFSA

03 July 2018 00:00

AFSA and QFC Regulatory Authority sign Memorandum of Understanding to strengthen regulatory cooperation

The Qatar Financial Centre Regulatory Authority ( QFC Regulatory Authority ) has entered into a Memorandum of Understanding ( MoU ) with the Astana Financial Services Authority ( ASFA ). The signing ceremony was held on the side lines of the official

AFSA

19 June 2018 00:00

Registrars of AFSA and ADGM signed a Statement of Cooperation

The Astana Financial Services Authority (AFSA) and the Adu Dhabi Global Market recently enhanced their bi-lateral relationship when the AFSA Chief Executive Officer Mr. Stephen Glynn and Chief Executive of the Registration Authority of Abu Dhabi Global

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18 June 2018 00:00

Astana Financial Services Authority waives license fees until 2021

On the 29th April 2018 the Astana Financial Services Authority (the AFSA) decided to waive until 1 January 2021 the license application fees for regulated, market and ancillary services in the Astana International Financial Centre (the AIFC) as well as

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14 June 2018 00:00

Astana Financial Services Authority becomes IOSCO Associate Member

The Astana Financial Services Authority (AFSA), the regulatory body of the Astana International Financial Centre (AIFC), has been accepted as an associate member of the International Organization of Securities Commissions (IOSCO).The IOSCO is an

AFSA

24 May 2018 00:00

AFSA and Abu Dhabi Global Market Signed Agreement to Enhance Cooperation on Financial Markets

The Financial Services Regulatory Authority (FSRA) of Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM) and the Astana Financial Services Authority of Astana International Financial Centre (AFSA-AIFC) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) at the side of the