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AFSA
12 August 2024 13:51
AFSA and Kyrgyz Regulator Finnadzor sign roadmap to enhance cooperation in regulation and development of financial markets
The Astana Financial Services Authority (AFSA) and the Service for Regulation and Supervision of the Financial Market under the Ministry of Economy and Commerce of the Kyrgyz Republic (Finnadzor) have signed a 2024-2025 roadmap, which is designed to
AFSA
05 August 2024 15:13
AFSA issues Consultation Paper on the proposed AIFC ESG Disclosure Guidance. Deadline for providing comments is 6 September 2024.
The Astana Financial Services Authority (AFSA) has issued a Consultation Paper on the proposed AIFC Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) Disclosure Guidance to seek suggestions from the market. AFSA proposes to introduce ESG Disclosure Guidance
AFSA
02 August 2024 14:27
AFSA issued Consultation Paper on the Proposed Enhancements to the AIFC Asset Management Framework. Deadline for providing comments is 2 September 2024.
The Astana Financial Services Authority (AFSA) has issued this Consultation Paper to seek suggestions from the market on the Proposed Enhancements to the AIFC Asset Management Framework. The proposals in this paper will be of interest to current and
AFSA
30 July 2024 14:11
AFSA alerts the public to expired licence of Proportunity Management Company Limited
The Astana Financial Services Authority (AFSA) informs the public that the FinTech Lab[1] licence of Proportunity Management Company Limited expired on July 1, 2024. However, it came to AFSA's attention that the company continues marketing its products
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