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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:
AFSA
19 September 2024 14:03
AFSA issues Consultation Paper on the proposed amendments to the AIFC Insolvency Framework. Deadline for providing comments 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 Insolvency Framework. The consultation paper is available at the following link: Consultation
AFSA
16 September 2024 08:17
GB Finance Limited and GB Insurance Limited Settle with the Astana Financial Services Authority
The Astana Financial Services Authority (AFSA) announces that it has agreed a settlement with GB Firms (GB Finance ltd. and GB Insurance ltd.) pertaining to regulatory non-compliance uncovered during supervision in 2022. Between April-November 2022, GB
AFSA
09 September 2024 14:00
Angela Knight appointed AFSA’s Chairperson of the Board of Directors and member of the AIFC Management Council
Angela Knight has been appointed as the Chairperson of the Board of Directors of the Astana Financial Services Authority (AFSA) and member of the AIFC Management Council. Prior to this Ms. Knight has been AFSA s Deputy Chairperson of the Board and member
AFSA
04 September 2024 15:05
Astana Financial Services Authority and Financial Services Authority of the Sultanate of Oman Sign Roadmap to Enhance Cooperation
In a significant step towards enhancing regulatory collaboration, Mr. Nurkhat Kushimov, Chief Executive Officer of the Astana Financial Services Authority (AFSA) and H.E. Abdullah Bin Salem Al Salmi, Executive President of the Financial Services
AFSA
21 August 2024 08:45
AFSA to hold regulatory townhall on 27 August at 12:00 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 27 August 2024 from 12:00 to 13:00 Astana time via Zoom. During the Regulatory Townhall new frameworks and amendments to the
AFSA
16 August 2024 23:58
AFSA issues Consultation Paper on the proposed amendments to the AIFC Rules concerning Qualifications Necessary for Employment in the AIFC. Deadline for providing comments is 16 September 2024.
AFSA is seeking feedback from relevant stakeholders on the proposed amendments to the AIFC Rules No.GR009 of 2017 concerning Qualifications Necessary for Employment in the AIFC (the AIFC Rules). The proposed amendments to the AIFC Rules are designed to
AFSA
15 August 2024 10:29
AFSA and the National Agency of Perspective Projects of the Republic of Uzbekistan sign roadmap to enhance cooperation
The Astana Financial Services Authority (AFSA) and the National Agency of Perspective Projects of the Republic of Uzbekistan (NAPP) have signed a roadmap to enhance cooperation, exchange experience and facilitate joint initiatives in the capital, crypto