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AFSA

22 July 2024 09:00

Investing in digital assets will be possible through QazPost

JSC QazPost, the National postal operator of Kazakhstan, can now carry out fiat[1] transactions with digital assets. The company was officially included on the list of organisations that can provide such services along with commercial banks (second-tier

AFSA

16 July 2024 09:16

AFSA allows Fund Managers of Exempt Funds to have their units traded on Authorised Investment Exchanges of AIFC

AFSA announces measures for Authorised Firms to carry out the Regulated Activity of Managing a Collective Investment Scheme in respect of Exempt Funds[1]. As per the new approach Exempt Funds may have their Units admitted to trading on Authorised

AFSA

11 July 2024 08:26

AFSA to hold regulatory townhall on 18 July at 11:00 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 18 July 2024 from 11:00 to 12:30 Astana time via Zoom. During the Regulatory Townhall new frameworks and amendments to the

AFSA

10 July 2024 13:32

AFSA issued Consultation Paper on the proposed amendments to AIFC legal entities framework. Deadline for providing comments is 9 August 2024.

The Astana Financial Services Authority (AFSA) has issued a Consultation Paper on the proposed amendments to the AIFC legal entities framework to seek suggestions from the market. AFSA proposes to enhance the Legislation Administered by the Registrar

AFSA

05 July 2024 10:54

AFSA issued 32 licences in first half of 2024, twice as many as last year

The Astana Financial Services Authority (AFSA) issued 32 licences in the first half of 2024, including 14 authorised firms in the full regulatory regime, 4 FinTech Lab participants and 14 Ancillary Services Providers (ASPs), over twice as many compared

AFSA

01 July 2024 10:27

AFSA issues Consultation paper on enabling trading of Tokenised Investments and Qualified Investments and proposed enhancements to the AIFC Multilateral and Organised Trading Facilities Rules

The Astana Financial Services Authority (AFSA) has issued this Consultation Paper to seek suggestions from the market on enabling trading of tokenised Investments and Qualified Investments and proposed enhancements to the AIFC Multilateral and Organised

AFSA

01 July 2024 09:06

AIFC introduces Family Offices Framework

The Astana Financial Services Authority (AFSA) has enacted the AIFC Family Offices framework effective from 1 July 2024.The Framework introduces specific regulations tailored for operations of Single Family Office (SFO) in the AIFC, which are able to

AFSA

28 June 2024 13:27

Astana Financial Services Authority approved Toncoin for Trading on Digital Asset Trading Facilities in AIFC

Astana Financial Services Authority has reviewed and approved Toncoin (Telegram Open Network s native cryptocurrency) for Trading on Digital Asset Trading Facilities in AIFC.AFSA's decision follows a comprehensive review process, ensuring that Toncoin

AFSA

28 June 2024 12:49

AFSA issues Consultation Paper on the proposed ESG Debentures framework. Deadline for providing comments is 29 July 2024

The Astana Financial Services Authority (AFSA) has issued this Consultation Paper to seek suggestions from the market on the proposed ESG Debentures framework.The framework introduces minimal standards of regulation and requirements for issuance and

AFSA

27 June 2024 14:28

AFSA issues Consultation Paper on the proposed enhancements to Credit Rating Agencies framework. Deadline for providing comments is 28 July 2024.

The Astana Financial Services Authority (AFSA) has issued the Consultation Paper on proposals to enhancements to Credit Rating Agencies framework to seek public s opinion.Credit Rating Agencies (CRA) play a critical role in promoting transparency and

AFSA

26 June 2024 15:33

AFSA issues Consultation Paper on the proposed AIFC treasury framework. Deadline for providing comments is 26 July 2024

The Astana Financial Services Authority (AFSA) has issued a Consultation Paper on the proposed AIFC treasury framework to seek suggestions from the market.AFSA proposes developing a tailored framework for Corporate Treasury Centres (CTCs), which

AFSA

25 June 2024 14:31

AFSA registers first Umbrella Fund

AFSA has registered Fonte Emerging Markets Umbrella Fund OEIC Limited as the first Umbrella Fund in AIFC, which represents an investment vehicle comprising several Sub-Funds, each with its unique investment objectives and strategies, while remaining as a

AFSA

18 June 2024 12:16

AFSA hosts training on sanctions for compliance community

A Sanctions Training: International and Regional Insights has taken place at the Astana International Financial Centre (AIFC). The workshop convened a community of compliance and anti-money laundering (AML) professionals from amongst the AIFC

AFSA

27 May 2024 07:18

"Astana Exchange" falsely claims to be registered and licenced at AIFC

Комитет МФЦА по регулированию финансовых услуг (AFSA) предупреждает общественность о том, что компания, называющая себя Astana Exchange и

AFSA

17 May 2024 08:51

The Astana Financial Services Authority (AFSA) and the National Digital Assets Commission of El Salvador (CNAD) in agreement to enhance cooperation

The Astana Financial Services Authority (AFSA) and the National Digital Assets Commission of El Salvador (CNAD) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) in May 2024, aimed at enhancing cooperation, mutual assistance, and the facilitation of information