AIFC (Astana International Financial Centre)

📈🔥Astana International Exchange (AIX) has announced its results for the first nine months of 2024, highlighting a record year-to-date trading turnover of $922 million. This represents a major milestone, with total trading turnover since the Exchange's inception surpassing $2 billion. In 3Q 2024 alone, trading turnover soared to $217 million.

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📣 We are excited to share the reflections of Robin Butler CFA, Partner at Sturgeon Capital, on his time at Astana Finance Days 2024. 🖊 “Well organized and thoroughly enjoyable,” Robin shared, highlighting the unique opportunity to connect with people from across Europe, the Middle East, and Southeast Asia. He expressed his excitement for the remainder of the event and the potential for even more meaningful connections. Thank you, Robin, for your enthusiastic participation in #AFD2024! We look forward to continuing these valuable discussions and collaborations. 🔔 Stay tuned for more global perspectives from our distinguished guests!

🎙 In this insightful interview, we sit down with Yaseen Anwar, Chairman of the Green Investment Principles, to discuss the future of sustainable finance in Central Asia. He shares his insights on the region's challenges and opportunities, how sustainable finance can support rapid economic growth, and the policies needed to promote these practices. Mr Anwar also highlights the role of the private sector and financial institutions driving sustainable finance and suggests key incentives to encourage participation. Watch the full interview via the link: https://lnkd.in/dtTY5cC2

📣We’re delighted to share the feedback from Marco Dal Lago, Vice President for Global Expansion & Strategic Partnerships at Tether, on his experience at Astana Finance Days 2024. Our speaker highlighted Kazakhstan’s impressive technological advancements, which set the stage for a thriving financial and digital future. Thank you, Marco, for your insights and your engagement at #AFD2024! We’re excited to see where the future takes us as we continue to drive innovation and partnerships.

On September 26-27, the 14th Kazakhstan Legal Forum 2024 took place in Almaty, gathering over 130 speakers and around 400 participants in an offline format. The main general partner of KLF2024 was the Astana International Financial Centre (AIFC). The forum was opened with a welcome speech by AIFC Governor Renat Bekturov, CFA. KLF2024 is one of the leading platforms for legal professionals in Central Asia, where current issues are discussed, solutions are proposed, connections are made, and experiences are shared with top industry experts and government representatives. The forum has been held for the 14th time this year.

💬🎥We are excited to share the thoughts of Dolly Ramaiya, Founder of Truleum Studio and Founding Partner of Truleum Venture Partners, on her experience at Astana Finance Days 2024. "I was pleasantly surprised by #AFD2024," Dolly remarked, expressing her enthusiasm for the event. She also emphasized the importance of seeing more involvement from startup companies in future editions to further enhance innovation and growth. Thank you, Dolly, for your valuable feedback and for being a part of #AFD2024!

📣👏🏻We are thrilled to share feedback from Akber Khan, Acting Chief Executive Officer at Al Rayan Investment LLC, on his experience at Astana Finance Days 2024. Mr.Akber Khan highlighted the value of insightful discussions and new connections made during the event. 🌟Stay tuned for more feedback from our esteemed guests!

🚀 💼 On September 24, an important business meeting was held with the participation of the Astana International Financial Centre (AIFC), the AEQUITAS Law Firm and the British-Kazakhstan Society. ☑️The event covered a range of topics, including the specifics of company registration and post-registration procedures, the importance of proper legal structuring for mergers and acquisitions (M&A), and the legal aspects of employing foreign workers. Additionally, the discussion extended to the regulation of personal data protection and intellectual property rights within the AIFC’s legal framework. We would like to thank all attendees for their active participation and thought-provoking questions. The meeting was highly productive, and we hope it will contribute positively to your business endeavors!

🚀 New Podcast Episode Alert! 🎙️ We are excited to welcome Mr. Robin Butler CFA Partner at Sturgeon Capital, to our latest podcast episode! Mr. Butler shares his unique insights into venture capital decision-making, highlighting the crucial role of local experience in building trust with founders and investors in emerging markets. 💡 Key topics: - Current trends in alternative investments - Navigating the risks of AI hype - Strategies for staying informed in a fast-changing industry Don't miss this fascinating conversation on the intersection of culture, investment, and emerging opportunities! Tune in now! 🔗 https://lnkd.in/d7SKaAwM