聚焦阿斯塔纳2025：金融中心未来展望

November 2025 We are pleased to present a short update on the progress being made in Astana International FinancialCentre (AIFC). AIFC is a member of Z/Yen’s Vantage Financial Centres network. The aim of this updateis to provide readers with news about the exciting progress being made by Astana in attracting morefinancial services activity to the region. Since 2018, the Astana International Financial Centre (AIFC) has become the catalyst in developingAstana as an investment and financial hub and strengthening its role among world financial centres.Astana has earned its reputation as one of the leading financial centres in Eastern Europe and CentralAsia, as recognized by the Global Financial Centres Index. The AIFC, functioning as a financial hub, playsa pivotal role in attracting investors and supporting businesses, offering a conducive environment forcompany growth not only in Central Asia but also beyond. For more information, please contact: Dinara Zhakupova,Chief of Staff, AIFC Authorityd.zhakupova@aifc.kz or Mike Wardle,CEO, Z/Yen GroupMike_wardle@zyen.com Foreword: All Eyes on Astana The Astana International Financial Centre continues to stand for stability, predictability, and credibility.These foundational principles have enabled the AIFC to evolve into a strategic partner for investors,institutions, and governments seeking a secure and future-ready gateway into Eurasia and beyond.Since its inception, the AIFC has attracted over 4,500+ registered participants from 85 countries (morethan 1,100 companies in 2024) and more than US$18.2 bn of investment channeled into Kazakhstan’seconomy, the AIFC has firmly established itself as a trusted conduit for cross-border capital andinnovation. Astana ranks first among financial centres in Eastern Europe and Central Asia, and 68thglobally in the Global Financial Centres Index–a clear reflection of our expanding internationalstanding. The Centre’s economic contribution continues to grow. By Q3 2025, AIFC participants paid over KZT221 bn in taxes and created thousands of high-value jobs, demonstrating the AIFC’s growing role insupporting Kazakhstan’s sustainable economic development and diversification efforts. At the same time, the AIFC strengthened its institutional foundations. Our key bodies and organisations–the AIFC Court, the International Arbitration Centre, the Astana Financial Services Authority, and theAstanaInternational Exchange delivered exemplary outcomes,enhancing investor confidence,reinforcing the rule of law, and deepening the region’s capital market infrastructure. Furthermore, ourfintech and green finance ecosystems continued to thrive, with major industry players, sustainability-linked bonds, and Islamic finance solutions strengthening our market diversity. Looking forward, our ambition remains clear: to serve as the institutional bedrock of Kazakhstan’sfinancial future and a regional engine for sustainable growth. The AIFC will continue to champion greenfinance, responsible innovation, and economic resilience anchored in an unwavering commitment totransparency, trust, and international best practices. Together, we are building not just a financial centre, but a lasting platform for prosperity, partnership,and progress across generations. Mr Renat BekturovAIFC Governor About AIFC The AIFC is an innovative financial hub in Central Asia, designed to connect global capital with the vastopportunities of emerging markets. Positioned at the crossroads of Europe and Asia, AIFC serves as a bridge for investors and businessesseeking to expand their reach in a dynamic and rapidly growing region. Inspired by the success ofleading financial centers like New York, London, Dubai, Hong Kong, and Singapore, the AIFC combinesinternationalbest practices with innovative approaches to create a world-class platform forinvestment, business, and financial services. AIFC provides an efficient, transparent, and investor-friendly platform that integrates the best practicesof leading financial centres, offering a seamless entry point into one of the world’s most promisingeconomic corridors. The AIFC operates as an independent legal and regulatory jurisdiction within Kazakhstan, established tocreate a favorable environment for financial services and attract international investment. Its structureincludes both regulatory and support institutions, judicial bodies, and dispute resolution mechanisms,all governed under the Constitutional Statute and accountable to the AIFC Management Council. Organisational Structure AIFC Management Council The AIFC Management Council is a permanent collegial body chaired by the President of the Republicof Kazakhstan and is the supreme governing body of the AIFC. It is responsible for identifying strategicdirections for AIFC development. The Council is authorised to adopt AIFC Acts, determine the structureand composition of AIFC Bodies, approve annual reports on AIFC activities, etc. The composition of theCouncil is app