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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
AFSA
29 April 2024 15:08
AFSA provides prudential reliefs for authorised firms managing Collective Investment Scheme
AFSA announces prudential relief measures for firms authorised to carry out the regulated activity of Managing a Collective Investment Scheme in respect of Exempt Funds[1]. The respective class modification took effect on 24 April 2024 and may be found
AFSA
19 April 2024 07:37
AFSA invites to its Regulatory Townhall
The Astana Financial Services Authority (AFSA) is delighted to invite you to join the Regulatory Townhall meeting, to be held on 25 April 2024 at 11:00 Astana time via Zoom. This Regulatory Townhall would be dedicated to the discussion of the practical
AFSA
18 April 2024 08:22
AFSA issues Consultation Paper on proposals to Derivatives Framework, Enabling Margin Trading, Short Selling and High Frequency Trading
The Astana Financial Services Authority (AFSA) has issued the Consultation Paper on proposals to Derivatives Framework, Enabling Margin Trading, Short Selling and High Frequency Trading to seek public s opinion and market interest in these framework and
AFSA
12 April 2024 09:48
AFSA informs that Xignal&MT Ltd.’s licences have expired
The Astana Financial Services Authority (AFSA) informs that the licences of Xignal MT ltd. expired on 28 March 2024. Prior to that on 24 November 2023 AFSA suspended the licences of Xignal MT Ltd. due to compliance failures, and the firm s operations
AFSA
10 April 2024 13:09
The Astana Financial Services Authority has issued a Consultation Paper on the proposed AIFC Venture Studio Framework
The Astana Financial Services Authority (AFSA) has issued this Consultation Paper to seek suggestions from the market on the Proposed introduction of the AIFC Venture Studio Framework and respective amendments to the AIFC Fees Rules.We invite comments
AFSA
04 April 2024 09:22
Development of the financial sector: AFSA issued 17 new licences in the first quarter of 2024
The Astana Financial Services Authority (AFSA) has issued 17 licences in the first quarter of 2024, including authorised firms in the full regulatory regime, FinTech Lab participants and Ancillary Services Providers (ASPs).Most of the licences issued
AFSA
01 April 2024 13:14
AFSA alerts public to select only authorised Digital Assets Services Providers
This alert by the Astana Financial Services Authority is to remind the public of the importance of exercising caution when selecting Digital Assets Services Providers (DASPs) for digital asset transactions and investments, especially considering the
AFSA
26 March 2024 15:19
AFSA issues Consultation Paper on the Proposed Enhancements to the AIFC Asset Management Framework. The deadline for providing comments is 26 April 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
19 March 2024 10:14
AFSA issues Consultation Paper on the proposed AIFC family offices framework. Deadline for providing comments is 25 April 2024
The Astana Financial Services Authority (AFSA) has issued a Consultation Paper on the proposed AIFC family offices framework to seek suggestions from the market. The proposals in this paper will be of interest to families or entities who are looking for
AFSA
19 March 2024 09:30
AFSA issued Consultation Paper on the proposed AIFC Tokenised Commodities framework. Deadline for providing comments is 25 April 2024.
The Astana Financial Services Authority (AFSA) has issued the Consultation Paper on the proposed AIFC Tokenised Commodities framework ( Framework ) to seek suggestions from the market. The Framework consists of the proposed amendments to the current
AFSA
14 March 2024 07:20
AFSA calls on Digital Asset Service Providers to test out new products
The Astana Financial Services Authority (AFSA) invites all Digital Asset Service Providers (DASPs) authorised in its FinTech Lab to test new types of products and services involving digital assets. The new types of digital assets may involve margin