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In turn, being a key part of the AIFC ecosystem, the independent common law judicial system represented by the AIFC Court plays an important role in the functioning of the AIFC and, accordingly, in the effective functioning of Kazakhstan’s investment programme.
In turn, being a key part of the AIFC ecosystem, the independent common law judicial system represented by the AIFC Court plays an important role in the functioning of the AIFC and, accordingly, in the effective functioning of Kazakhstan’s investment programme.

Kassym-Jomart Tokayev
Kassym-Jomart Tokayev
President of the Republic
of Kazakhstan
President of the Republic
of Kazakhstan



Dr. Kairat Kelimbetov
Dr. Kairat Kelimbetov
Governor of the AIFC
Governor of the AIFC



Michael Blair QC
Michael Blair QC
Chairman of the AIFC Legal Advisory Council, Leading Counsel in 3 Verulam Buildings
Chairman of the AIFC Legal Advisory Council, Leading Counsel in 3 Verulam Buildings



Dr. Jacob A. Frenkel
Dr. Jacob A. Frenkel
Ex-Chairman of JPMorgan Chase International
Ex-Chairman of JPMorgan Chase International



Sir Suma Chakrabarti
Sir Suma Chakrabarti
Ex-President of the European Bank of Reconstruction and Development
Ex-President of the European Bank of Reconstruction and Development



Dr. Bandar Hajjar
Dr. Bandar Hajjar
Ex-President of the Islamic Development Bank Group
Ex-President of the Islamic Development Bank Group



The Rt. Hon. Lord Woolf CH
The Rt. Hon. Lord Woolf CH
Ex-Chief Justice of the AIFC Court
Ex-Chief Justice of the AIFC Court



Temirlan Mukhanbetzhanov
Temirlan Mukhanbetzhanov
CEO
CEO
Why AIFC
Why AIFC
Location
Location
AIFC strategically located between the eastern and westwern global financial and business centres with an english being an offical language of communication.
AIFC strategically located between the eastern and westwern global financial and business centres with an english being an offical language of communication.


Why AIFC
Why AIFC
AIFC is the first institution in the region to offer businesses a complete and comprehensive legal platform for attracting, implementing and protecting investments. AIFC jurisdiction is based on the principles, norms and precedents of the law of England and Wales
AIFC is the first institution in the region to offer businesses a complete and comprehensive legal platform for attracting, implementing and protecting investments. AIFC jurisdiction is based on the principles, norms and precedents of the law of England and Wales


Why AIFC
Why AIFC
The Astana Financial Services Authority (AFSA) seeks to facilitate business processes by maintaining the safety and soundness of the AIFC financial system and ensuring that financial markets in the AIFC are fair, efficient, and transparent.
The Astana Financial Services Authority (AFSA) seeks to facilitate business processes by maintaining the safety and soundness of the AIFC financial system and ensuring that financial markets in the AIFC are fair, efficient, and transparent.


Why AIFC
Why AIFC
Until January 2066 AIFC tax regime grants various tax exemptions for AIFC participants and its investors
Until January 2066 AIFC tax regime grants various tax exemptions for AIFC participants and its investors


Why AIFC
Why AIFC
Judicial system based on the principles of the English Common Law and the standards of commercial courts in other international centres. AIFC Court is independent in its activities. It operates in accordance with the best international standards for resolving civil and commercial disputes in the AIFC.
Judicial system based on the principles of the English Common Law and the standards of commercial courts in other international centres. AIFC Court is independent in its activities. It operates in accordance with the best international standards for resolving civil and commercial disputes in the AIFC.


Why AIFC
Why AIFC
12000 AIFC Reserve Pool members possess the essential set of knowledge, skills and abilities required for any profficient work opportunities
12000 AIFC Reserve Pool members possess the essential set of knowledge, skills and abilities required for any profficient work opportunities


Financial Ecosystem
Leveraging its highly advantageous geographic position and proximity to Central Asian markets, the AIFC boasts a jurisdiction extremely conducive to establishing and carrying on a successful asset management business.
The AIFC platform presents opportunities for global and local private equity, hedge fund, and real estate fund managers to add diversity to their portfolios. Through its flexible legislative and regulatory regime, conceptually familiar to the world investor community, the AIFC can also support domestic and international investors who are in need of locally based specialists that are able to assess the emerging pools of wealth in Central Asia.
The Centre offers fund management framework that acknowledge intricate issues required for the successful management and distribution of funds.
AIFC welcomes new entities and existing bank representatives, from all around the globe, to take advantage of the positive economic change in Central Asia. The globalization and market growth of the region demand a full range of commercial and wholesale banking services, which in turn create opportunities for expanding wealth, as well as funding long-term investment projects.
The AIFC supports the development of the Private banking sector in conjunction with the development of the asset management market and expertise. The AIFC with its dynamic and sound course of action opens investment opportunities for High Net-Worth Individuals in the region and invites international Private Banking firms and External Asset Managers to set up their offices within the Centre.
As private wealth management is globally experiencing a shift towards Asia, and as emerging economies are drawing more investments and fueling further wealth generation, AIFC aims at positioning Astana as an important regional wealth management hub in Central Asia for a selected customer base from CIS/EAEU and other parts of Asia by creating a new platform for private banking.
Recognizing the importance of effective regulation and supervision of sustainable insurance market, the AIFC has implemented world-class regulation on insurance business.
AIFC allows foreign institutions to use its financial services and take advantage of the privileges offered within its territory. These incentives can attract investors and business development of the region. Insurance license allows the participants to provide financial coverage on different aspects such as monetary, legal, transport, physical and materialistic. We recognize the need to increase the effectiveness of the transfer of risk and facilitate growth in the reinsurance and captive insurance markets.
Additionally, it is a goal of the Centre to facilitate growth in the reinsurance and captive insurance markets to increase the effectiveness of the transfer of risk.
The AIFC Regulator (AFSA) is accepted as a member of the International Association of Insurance Supervisors (IAIS).
AIFC is the first platform in the region to provide businesses with systemic access to Islamic finance, a rapidly growing and promising investment segment. By various estimates, this segment now totals over $2.5 trillion globally and is expected to reach $3.8 trillion by 2023, which accounts for 1% of the world’s total financial markets assets. Islamic banking represents the largest segment (estimated at $1.7 trillion or 70% of total Islamic finance assets). The Islamic insurance industry (takaful) and capital markets have shown strong growth as well.
Kazakhstan plans to develop Islamic finance industry in order to create alternative sources of financing for state and municipal projects, as well as for private ones. For this purpose, a special regulatory and legal regime has been set up in the AIFC that is consistent with international best practices and standards. AIFC’s Islamic finance industry includes a range of participants, including Islamic banks, asset management companies, investment funds, takaful and retakaful companies and other Islamic financial organizations, as well as leading international Islamic financial institutions.
Our mission is to develop a deep and liquid capital market in Kazakhstan and in the Central Asian region by providing clear and favorable conditions for attracting local and foreign investors as well as creating a platform to finance the growth of private businesses and the economy as a whole.
The Kazakhstan capital market is of great interest to international investors searching for new opportunities in emerging markets.
Astana International Exchange (AIX) ooffers investors and issuers all of the main instruments of the capital market: initial and secondary public offerings, stock trading, sovereign and corporate bonds, sovereign and corporate Eurobonds, depositary receipts, exchange-traded funds and notes, as well as Islamic financing instruments and bonds in yuan.
AIX is functioning in the AIFC jurisdiction. Its technological platform was designed jointly with NASDAQ and complies with the high requirements and expectations of global market participants. To implement this technological potential, a regulatory framework, unique for the region, based on English common law, has been created.
The AIFC Tech Hub is a meeting point for global startups, entrepreneurs, investors, industry’s top experts and great talent pool.
Our role is to help develop a more diverse and knowledgeable fintech space in Kazakhstan and the region with a pipeline of opportunities for venture capital funds and financial institutions. The modern infrastructure, flexible regulations, easy communication environment and legal transparency are aimed to attract tech companies and become one of the leading fintech hubs.
AIFC and Tech Hub are determined to increase the expansion of domestic technology companies and startups. Growing Globally will help to enhance the number of Kazakhstani companies contracting with international businesses, improve and level up their competencies and increase their income. In the long-term perspective, it may pay off in tight transnational cooperation, magnifying Kazakhstan as a regional hub for techpreneurship.
Professional services play a vital role in successful development of financial business in the AIFC.
Companies that offer professional services have opportunity to provide various services under the license Ancillary Service Provider, such as providing legal, audit, accountancy, business consulting, credit rating services.
News & Events

The AIFC is continuing its work on Islamic finance development: the first detailed handbooks were presented
News On November 22 in Astana, with the support of Astana International Financial Centre (AIFC) and the Asian Development Bank…

The AIFC is continuing its work on Islamic finance development: the first detailed handbooks were presented
On November 22 in Astana, with the support of Astana International Financial Centre (AIFC) and the Asian

We are launching a monthly email newsletter for the AIFC participants
News We are pleased to announce that we are launching an email newsletter with information that may be useful to…