AIFC Governor Attends the INMerge Innovation Summit in Baku
Renat Bekturov, Governor of the Astana International Financial Centre (AIFC), recently took part in the INMerge Innovation Summit held in Baku, Azerbaijan. Recognised as one of the region’s foremost events connecting startups, investors, corporates, and policymakers, the summit focuses on transforming emerging markets into vibrant innovation corridors.
During the panel session on “Emerging Markets in Global Investment Trends”, the AIFC Governor outlined how the AIFC is continually refining its regulatory framework to support innovation and sustainable growth. Key recent developments include the dual listing of Jiaxin International Resources Investment Limited on both the Hong Kong Stock Exchange (HKEX) and the Astana International Exchange (AIX), the issuance of yuan-denominated stablecoins, and the tokenization of grain assets. Through the Tabadul Hub, investors connected to the AIFC can also trade effortlessly across regional exchanges, including the Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange (ADX), without leaving their desks.
Governor Bekturov also spoke on the “Customer-Centric Financial Services: Redefining Trust and Experience” panel, joining other industry leaders in discussing how financial institutions can cultivate customer trust and loyalty. He stressed that well-designed, efficient, and fully operational financial systems inherently inspire confidence even in the absence of in-person interaction. According to him, robust infrastructure, consistent regulation, and clearly structured processes are vital components of this trust.
As emerging markets such as Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan, Azerbaijan, and Türkiye continue to attract global investment, factors such as rising levels of education, increasing digitalisation, the development of fintech ecosystems, ongoing privatisation, and enhanced regional cooperation are driving momentum. Crucially, stable, transparent, and predictable policy environments underpin and sustain investor confidence.
Kazakhstan’s 24th-place ranking on the UN’s E-Government Development Index (EGDI) further reinforces the nation’s position as a reliable platform for digital financial services, supporting the AIFC’s vision of a trusted and forward-looking financial hub for the region.
During the panel session on “Emerging Markets in Global Investment Trends”, the AIFC Governor outlined how the AIFC is continually refining its regulatory framework to support innovation and sustainable growth. Key recent developments include the dual listing of Jiaxin International Resources Investment Limited on both the Hong Kong Stock Exchange (HKEX) and the Astana International Exchange (AIX), the issuance of yuan-denominated stablecoins, and the tokenization of grain assets. Through the Tabadul Hub, investors connected to the AIFC can also trade effortlessly across regional exchanges, including the Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange (ADX), without leaving their desks.
Governor Bekturov also spoke on the “Customer-Centric Financial Services: Redefining Trust and Experience” panel, joining other industry leaders in discussing how financial institutions can cultivate customer trust and loyalty. He stressed that well-designed, efficient, and fully operational financial systems inherently inspire confidence even in the absence of in-person interaction. According to him, robust infrastructure, consistent regulation, and clearly structured processes are vital components of this trust.
As emerging markets such as Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan, Azerbaijan, and Türkiye continue to attract global investment, factors such as rising levels of education, increasing digitalisation, the development of fintech ecosystems, ongoing privatisation, and enhanced regional cooperation are driving momentum. Crucially, stable, transparent, and predictable policy environments underpin and sustain investor confidence.
Kazakhstan’s 24th-place ranking on the UN’s E-Government Development Index (EGDI) further reinforces the nation’s position as a reliable platform for digital financial services, supporting the AIFC’s vision of a trusted and forward-looking financial hub for the region.