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AFSA

17 October 2024 08:02

AFSA appoints Evgeniya Bogdanova as Chief Executive Officer

The Astana Financial Services Authority (AFSA) is pleased to announce the appointment of Evgeniya Bogdanova as Chief Executive Officer from 21 October 2024 by the decision of the AFSA Board of Directors. Nurkhat Kushimov, who previously held the

AFSA

11 October 2024 14:22

AFSA issues AIFC ESG Disclosure Guidance

The Astana Financial Services Authority (AFSA) has issued the AIFC Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) Disclosure Guidance effective from 14 October 2024. This Guidance applies to all Banks, Fund Managers, and Insurers to support the integration

AFSA

07 October 2024 09:51

AFSA to hold regulatory townhall on 15 October 2024 at 10:30 Astana time in an online format

The Astana Financial Services Authority (AFSA) is delighted to invite you to join the Regulatory Townhall meeting to be held on 15 October 2024 at 10:30 Astana time via Zoom. During the Regulatory Townhall new frameworks and amendments to the AIFC

AFSA

04 October 2024 12:22

The Astana Financial Services Authority (AFSA) has enacted the AIFC Treasury framework

The Astana Financial Services Authority (AFSA) has enacted the AIFC Treasury framework The Framework introduces specific regulations tailored for operations of Corporate Treasury Centres (CTC) in the AIFC, which will be able to open the СТС Funds.

AFSA

01 October 2024 12:33

AFSA for the first time ever delivers training of regulatory approaches to Crypto and Digital Asset Markets at IOSCO headquarters

Staff of the Astana Financial Services Authority (AFSA) has for the first time presented its regulatory approaches to Crypto and Digital Asset markets to the members of International Organization of Securities Commissions (IOSCO)[1]. The training was

AFSA

30 September 2024 09:32

AFSA enacts the AIFC ESG Debentures framework effective from 1 October 2024

The Astana Financial Services Authority (AFSA) has enacted the AIFC ESG Debentures framework effective from 1 October 2024. The framework introduces minimal standards of regulation and requirements for issuance and offering of green and sustainable debt

AFSA

27 September 2024 08:00

AFSA has adopted amendments to the AIFC Rules concerning Qualifications Necessary for Employment in the AIFC

AFSA is pleased to announce the adoption of amendments to the AIFC Rules No. GR009 of 2017 concerning Qualifications Necessary for Employment in the AIFC (the AIFC Rules). These amendments aim to ensure mandatory educational and experience-based

AFSA

23 September 2024 15:49

AFSA issues Consultation Paper on the proposed AIFC Providing Money Services framework. Deadline for providing comments is 23 October 2024.

The Astana Financial Services Authority (AFSA) has issued a Consultation Paper on Providing Money Services framework to seek suggestions from the market. Money Service Providers ( MSP ) play an important role in the financial system of both AIFC and

AFSA

23 September 2024 11:52

Astana Financial Services Authority (AFSA) and Central Bank of the Republic of Azerbaijan (CBAR) Sign Memorandum of Understanding on consultations, cooperation and information sharing

The Astana Financial Services Authority (AFSA) and the Central Bank of the Republic of Azerbaijan (CBAR) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) that establishes a framework for closer cooperation between the authorities aimed to support the

AFSA

20 September 2024 14:00

AFSA issues Consultation Paper on Policy Statement on AFSA’s approach to low-risk financial services firms. Deadline for providing comments is 20 October 2024.

The Astana Financial Services Authority (AFSA) has issued the Consultation Paper on Policy Statement on the approach of the AFSA to low-risk financial services firms. Many jurisdictions have designated firms engaging in certain types of financial

AFSA

20 September 2024 13:00

AFSA issues Consultation Paper on Proposals to amendments to the AIFC Anti-Money Laundering, Counter-Terrorist Financing and Sanctions Framework. Deadline for providing comments is 20 October 2024.

The Astana Financial Services Authority (AFSA) has issued the Consultation Paper on Proposals to the amendments to the AIFC Anti-Money Laundering, Counter-Terrorist Financing and Sanctions Framework to seek public s opinion.The current Astana

AFSA

20 September 2024 12:48

AFSA issues Consultation Paper on the updated proposals concerning its approaches to enhancing Credit Rating Agencies (CRAs) framework. Deadline for providing comments is 19 October 2024.

The Astana Financial Services Authority (AFSA) has issued this Consultation Paper to seek further input on the updated proposals concerning our approaches to enhancing the Credit Rating Agencies (CRAs) framework, following the initial proposals set out

AFSA

20 September 2024 12:41

AFSA issues Consultation Paper to seek further input on the proposed approaches to Derivatives framework. Deadline for providing comments is 20 October 2024.

The Astana Financial Services Authority (AFSA) has issued this Consultation Paper to seek further input on the proposed approaches to Derivatives framework, following the initial proposals set out in Consultation Paper AFSA-P-CE-2024-0004 on Derivatives

AFSA

20 September 2024 10:45

AFSA registers first Non-exempt fund for retail investors

AFSA has registered the first Non-exempt fund[1] for retail investors - SBI Active Fund. This move is a significant development because it allows retail investors to access a broader range of investment opportunities similar to those typically available

AFSA

19 September 2024 14:07

AFSA issues Consultation Paper on the proposed amendments to the AIFC Special Purpose Company Rules. Deadline for providing comments on the proposed framework is 19 October 2024.

The Astana Financial Services Authority (AFSA) has issued this Consultation Paper to seek suggestions from the market on the proposed amendments to the AIFC Special Purpose Company Rules. The consultation paper is available at the following link: