AIFC Weekly Digest
Stay up to date with the latest news from around the Centre.
Welcome to the New AIFC Weekly News Digest
Dear Colleagues,
Welcome to the first weekly news digest of 2025! As we begin the year with renewed energy and fresh perspectives, we look forward to an exciting journey ahead.
We are pleased to announce the launch of our new Staff Portal, now available exclusively to the Authority Team. This portal aims to enhance your workday by providing easy access to essential tools and services. Be sure to join this week’s AIFC Talk Session for a closer look at the portal and to ask any questions you may have.
This issue highlights several key developments within the AIFC. Notably, we’ve introduced a new values framework, shaped by staff insights, to align with our mission of creating a globally competitive financial ecosystem. The four guiding principles - Aspiration, Ingenuity, Fairness, and Commitment - will steer our actions and culture as we build a dynamic future driven by these values.
In addition, we are thrilled to feature an engaging conversation with Marco Dal Lago, Vice President of Tether for Global Expansion and Strategic Partnerships. During this insightful discussion, Mr Dal Lago explores the role of innovation in digital payments, Tether’s collaborations with local companies, and the challenges of navigating regulatory environments in emerging markets.
We also revisit a special AIFC Masters session led by Aklima Kanzhigit, a product manager and certified psychologist, who explored ‘The Psychology of Goal Setting’. Her expert insights into the science of setting and achieving goals offered valuable takeaways for all.
Don’t miss the thought-provoking podcast from Mr Thomas Krümmel, Chairman of the IAC, where he discusses the key objectives behind the IAC Arbitration and Mediation Rules for mediation and their crucial significance.
In regulatory updates, the Astana Financial Services Authority has introduced improvements to the AIFC Legal Entities Framework, designed to address ongoing challenges faced by AIFC participants.
Lastly, we provide a brief overview of the US equity market, which experienced a volatile week with mixed performances across indices, ultimately closing lower on Friday.
Enjoy the read and stay tuned for more updates in the coming weeks.
Best regards,
The AIFC Corporate Communications Team
Welcome to the first weekly news digest of 2025! As we begin the year with renewed energy and fresh perspectives, we look forward to an exciting journey ahead.
We are pleased to announce the launch of our new Staff Portal, now available exclusively to the Authority Team. This portal aims to enhance your workday by providing easy access to essential tools and services. Be sure to join this week’s AIFC Talk Session for a closer look at the portal and to ask any questions you may have.
This issue highlights several key developments within the AIFC. Notably, we’ve introduced a new values framework, shaped by staff insights, to align with our mission of creating a globally competitive financial ecosystem. The four guiding principles - Aspiration, Ingenuity, Fairness, and Commitment - will steer our actions and culture as we build a dynamic future driven by these values.
In addition, we are thrilled to feature an engaging conversation with Marco Dal Lago, Vice President of Tether for Global Expansion and Strategic Partnerships. During this insightful discussion, Mr Dal Lago explores the role of innovation in digital payments, Tether’s collaborations with local companies, and the challenges of navigating regulatory environments in emerging markets.
We also revisit a special AIFC Masters session led by Aklima Kanzhigit, a product manager and certified psychologist, who explored ‘The Psychology of Goal Setting’. Her expert insights into the science of setting and achieving goals offered valuable takeaways for all.
Don’t miss the thought-provoking podcast from Mr Thomas Krümmel, Chairman of the IAC, where he discusses the key objectives behind the IAC Arbitration and Mediation Rules for mediation and their crucial significance.
In regulatory updates, the Astana Financial Services Authority has introduced improvements to the AIFC Legal Entities Framework, designed to address ongoing challenges faced by AIFC participants.
Lastly, we provide a brief overview of the US equity market, which experienced a volatile week with mixed performances across indices, ultimately closing lower on Friday.
Enjoy the read and stay tuned for more updates in the coming weeks.
Best regards,
The AIFC Corporate Communications Team
New Year - New Values
Based on employee insights, AIFC has adopted a values framework that is forward-looking and aligned with the Centre's mission to create a globally competitive financial ecosystem. The four key values - Aspiration, Ingenuity, Fairness and Commitment - represent the principles that will guide AIFC's actions and shape its culture going forward.
AIFC Staff Portal
We’re excited to announce the launch of our new Staff Portal, currently available exclusively to the Authority Team.
The portal is designed to streamline your workday and provide easy access to essential tools and services!
The portal is designed to streamline your workday and provide easy access to essential tools and services!
AIFC Studio: Interviews with Experts
In this episode, we are joined by Mr Marco Dal Lago, Vice President of Tether for Global Expansion and Strategic Partnerships, for an insightful discussion on innovation in digital payments. Discover how Tether collaborates with local companies to promote technological advancements and address regulatory challenges in emerging markets.
AIFC Media Update
News Digest
Media Monitoring
We have curated a selection of articles on global economics, politics, and developments in Kazakhstan from renowned international publications, including The Financial Times, The Wall Street Journal, The Guardian, and The Economist.
Updates from AIFC Court and IAC
Check out the news from the fairest Court and Arbitration Centre!
AFSA News
News from the best regulator in the world
Weekly Market Overview for Last Week
The US stock market faced a volatile week, with indices experiencing a mix of losses and gains before closing lower on Friday. The Dow Jones fell by 1.63%, the S&P 500 dropped 1.54%, and the NASDAQ Composite lost 1.63%, as investor sentiment was weighed down by rising Treasury yields and weaker performance across most sectors.
AIFC Masters
On December 30, 2024, we wrapped up the year with a special session of our AIFC Masters series, focused on “The Psychology of Goal Setting.” Led by Aklima Kanzhigit, a talented Product Manager from our Product Development Department and a Certified Psychologist, the session provided valuable insights into the science of setting and achieving goals.
HR Updates
This section is dedicated to providing updates on new vacancies, organisational changes and other key HR developments. Stay informed about the opportunities and initiatives that shape our workforce and foster a collaborative environment.
INSPIRATION CORNER
Soft Skills for Success in 2025: Empowering Our Workforce for the Year Ahead
Ainur Zhakupova
Senior Manager of Sustainable Development
AIFCA
Senior Manager of Sustainable Development
AIFCA
January 14
Milana Takhanova
Senior Manager of Sustainable Development
AIFCA
Senior Manager of Sustainable Development
AIFCA
January 16
Aidar Zhanturin
Senior Manager of Business Relations
AIFCA
Senior Manager of Business Relations
AIFCA
January 17
Dinara Mukhamediya
Senior Manager of Human Resources
AIFCA
Senior Manager of Human Resources
AIFCA
January 17
Assel Issatayeva
Senior Manager of Business Relations
AIFCA
Senior Manager of Business Relations
AIFCA
January 19
Aidana Moldash
Associate of Registration Division
AFSA
Associate of Registration Division
AFSA
January 19