AIFC Weekly Digest
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Welcome to the New AIFC Weekly News Digest
Dear Colleagues,
We have some exciting updates to share with you this week!
First and foremost, we extend our heartfelt congratulations to everyone on the upcoming Republic Day and wish Kazakhstan continued prosperity and success!
Last week, President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev welcomed Armenian President Vahagn Khachaturyan on an official visit to Kazakhstan, during which both leaders visited the AIFC. They were introduced to the judicial system, the AIFC Court, the International Arbitration Centre and given an overview of the Astana Financial Services Authority.
In exciting leadership news, the AFSA Board of Directors has appointed Evgeniya Bogdanova as Chief Executive Officer with effect from 21 October 2024. Congratulations to Ms. Bogdanova on this important achievement!
Astana International Exchange continues its impressive growth, reporting a record year-to-date trading turnover of $922 million for the first nine months of 2024, with total trading since inception surpassing $2 billion.
In terms of global market trends, the U.S. stock market saw a mixed performance this week. While technology and real estate sectors led gains, the energy sector remained one of the weakest performers. For more insight, don’t miss our Weekly Market Overview.
In a recent AIFC Studio podcast, Dolly Ramaiya, Truleum Studio Founder, shared her thoughts on the venture studio model and building strong teams for success. This interview will be of value to anyone interested in the fintech landscape in the GCC region.
We are also excited to introduce a new feature this week: curated articles on global economics, politics, and developments in Kazakhstan, sourced from renowned international publications such as The Financial Times, The Wall Street Journal, The Guardian, and The Economist.
Finally, in an exclusive interview, Lord Burnett, Chief Justice of the AIFC Court, shared his vision for the future of the Court and reflected on his distinguished legal career in England and Wales.
In regulatory news, AFSA has enacted the AIFC Tokenised Commodities Framework, which focuses on the trading of commodity derivative tokens and environmental instrument tokens - an exciting development in the investment token space.
Lastly, don`t miss the upcoming AIFC Award Ceremony as we celebrate the achievments of our colleagues.
Stay informed, stay inspired!
Best regards,
The AIFC Corporate Communications Team
We have some exciting updates to share with you this week!
First and foremost, we extend our heartfelt congratulations to everyone on the upcoming Republic Day and wish Kazakhstan continued prosperity and success!
Last week, President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev welcomed Armenian President Vahagn Khachaturyan on an official visit to Kazakhstan, during which both leaders visited the AIFC. They were introduced to the judicial system, the AIFC Court, the International Arbitration Centre and given an overview of the Astana Financial Services Authority.
In exciting leadership news, the AFSA Board of Directors has appointed Evgeniya Bogdanova as Chief Executive Officer with effect from 21 October 2024. Congratulations to Ms. Bogdanova on this important achievement!
Astana International Exchange continues its impressive growth, reporting a record year-to-date trading turnover of $922 million for the first nine months of 2024, with total trading since inception surpassing $2 billion.
In terms of global market trends, the U.S. stock market saw a mixed performance this week. While technology and real estate sectors led gains, the energy sector remained one of the weakest performers. For more insight, don’t miss our Weekly Market Overview.
In a recent AIFC Studio podcast, Dolly Ramaiya, Truleum Studio Founder, shared her thoughts on the venture studio model and building strong teams for success. This interview will be of value to anyone interested in the fintech landscape in the GCC region.
We are also excited to introduce a new feature this week: curated articles on global economics, politics, and developments in Kazakhstan, sourced from renowned international publications such as The Financial Times, The Wall Street Journal, The Guardian, and The Economist.
Finally, in an exclusive interview, Lord Burnett, Chief Justice of the AIFC Court, shared his vision for the future of the Court and reflected on his distinguished legal career in England and Wales.
In regulatory news, AFSA has enacted the AIFC Tokenised Commodities Framework, which focuses on the trading of commodity derivative tokens and environmental instrument tokens - an exciting development in the investment token space.
Lastly, don`t miss the upcoming AIFC Award Ceremony as we celebrate the achievments of our colleagues.
Stay informed, stay inspired!
Best regards,
The AIFC Corporate Communications Team
Kazakhstan’s Republic Day
Kazakhstan celebrates Republic Day on October 25, a remarkable event that remembers the establishment of an independent and sovereign state. It commemorates the adoption of the Declaration on the State Sovereignty of the Kazakh SSR (Soviet Socialist Republic) in 1990.
The declaration enshrined principles of statehood, including territorial integrity, indivisibility, inviolability, the development of the cultures and languages of the nation’s people, and the strengthening of national identity.
The declaration enshrined principles of statehood, including territorial integrity, indivisibility, inviolability, the development of the cultures and languages of the nation’s people, and the strengthening of national identity.
Presidents of Kazakhstan and Armenia Visit AIFC
President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev and the President of Armenia, Vahagn Khachaturyan, who was on an official visit to Kazakhstan, visited the AIFC.
The presidents were introduced to the AIFC’s judicial system and the work of the AIFC Court and International Arbitration Centre. They were also briefed on the activities of the Astana Financial Services Authority.
The presidents were introduced to the AIFC’s judicial system and the work of the AIFC Court and International Arbitration Centre. They were also briefed on the activities of the Astana Financial Services Authority.
The AIFC has developed into a dynamic financial and innvovation hub, now hosting over 3,200 companies from more than 80 countries. Among them are six Armenian enterprises specializing in financial services, insurance, and information and communication technologies.
Renat Bekturov
AIFC Governor
Congratulations to Evgeniya Bogdanova - AFSA's new CEO
The AFSA Board of Directors has appointed Evgeniya Bogdanova as Chief Executive Officer of the Astana Financial Services Authority with effect from 21 October 2024.
With more than 25 years of experience in international financial markets, Evgeniya brings a wealth of expertise to her new role.
With more than 25 years of experience in international financial markets, Evgeniya brings a wealth of expertise to her new role.
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I am happy to be part of the Astana International Financial Centre family and to contribute to the continued success of building fair and transparent financial markets and further development of the business-friendly environment for doing business within AIFC jurisdiction.
AIX Presents its Results for 3Q2024
Astana International Exchange recently announced its results for the first nine months of 2024, highlighting a substantial rise in trading volume. Since the start of the year, AIX has achieved a record year-to-date turnover of $922 million. In total, since its inception, the Exchange has surpassed $2 billion in trading turnover.
Weekly Market Overview for Last Week
The U.S. stock market experienced fluctuations throughout the week, with mixed performance across major indices. While Technology and Real Estate sectors led gains on different days, Energy consistently ranked among the weakest performers.
Insights into Venture Studio Strategies with Dolly Ramaiya
In this episode, we speak with Dolly Ramaiya, a fintech expert with 17 years of experience in the GCC region.
The benefits of the venture studio model are explored, along with the approach to building strong teams for success. Additionally, D. Ramaiya touches on how Truleum Studio supports startups through financial and non-financial guidance, including a Memorandum of Understanding with AIFC, which fosters collaboration.
The benefits of the venture studio model are explored, along with the approach to building strong teams for success. Additionally, D. Ramaiya touches on how Truleum Studio supports startups through financial and non-financial guidance, including a Memorandum of Understanding with AIFC, which fosters collaboration.
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
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