The AIFC is continuing its work on Islamic finance development: the first detailed handbooks were presented

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 (ADB), the official presentation of the first information handbooks in the Islamic finance industry in Kazakhstan – “Guidelines on Islamic Banking and Financial Products” and “Guidelines on Islamic…

The AIFC Green Finance Centre expressed its readiness to provide services to global multinational companies.

The AIFC Green Finance Centre expressed its readiness to provide services to global multinational companies.

News CEO of the AIFC Green Finance Centre Aidar Kazybayev made a presentation for the Executive Committee of the Kazakhstan Association “Council of Foreign Investors”. On the eve of the 24th Plenary Meeting of the Council of Foreign Investors under the President of the Republic of Kazakhstan, which…

Minister of Finance of Egypt and the Ambassador of Kazakhstan discussed preparations for the signing of the intergovernmental Convention on Avoidance of Double Taxation

Minister of Finance of Egypt and the Ambassador of Kazakhstan discussed preparations for the signing of the intergovernmental Convention on Avoidance of Double Taxation

News During the meeting, the parties discussed the further development of cooperation between the two countries in the financial sector and the prospects for Kazakh-Egyptian cooperation within the framework of the Astana International Financial Centre. Ambassador Kairat Lama Sharif held a meeting with Egyptian Finance Minister Dr. Mohammed…

Damu Fund started accepting applications from SMEs for subsidies.

Damu Fund started accepting applications from SMEs for subsidies.

News Particular attention is paid to representatives of medium-sized businesses for whom access to longer money is important. For them, an alternative channel for attracting financing from private and institutional investors on the KASE and AIFC platforms is provided as part of the guarantee instrument. Damu Entrepreneurship Development…

Joint proposal of AIFC Green Finance Centre and IGTIPC to Readiness Program of Green Climate Fund (GCF) was approved.

Joint proposal of AIFC Green Finance Centre and IGTIPC to Readiness Program of Green Climate Fund (GCF) was approved.

News Readiness proposal “Further strengthening the Kazakhstan’s programming capacity, institutional support for the enhancement of GCF direct access and development of green finance system” seeks to build on success achieved during initial Readiness proposal and is aimed at further strengthening country’s capacity for greater engagement with GCF and…

AIFC Green Finance Centre took part in the 5th Steering Committee meeting of Green Investment Principles for the Belt and Road

AIFC Green Finance Centre took part in the 5th Steering Committee meeting of Green Investment Principles for the Belt and Road

News AIFC Green Finance Centre presented the results of the Regional Chapter of GIP in Central Asia in 2021 and plans for 2022. GIP Secretariat will be working on channeling GIP signatories with regional chapters to accelerate financing of green projects. Meanwhile starting 2023 GIP signatories are expected…

The AIFC Authority and the Hong Kong Trade Development Council discussed opportunities for cooperation

The AIFC Authority and the Hong Kong Trade Development Council discussed opportunities for cooperation

News Representatives of the AIFC Authority headed by Mr Nurzhan Kosbayev, Deputy Chairman of the Management Board, held a meeting with the Regional Director of the Hong Kong Trade Development Council for Europe, Central Asia and Israel, Mr. Silas Chu. During the meeting, prospects for further cooperation between…