Astana, April 16, 2026 – The Europe Today: President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev was presented with key performance results of the Astana International Financial Centre (AIFC) for 2025 and the first quarter of 2026, alongside strategic plans for its future development.
According to AIFC Governor Renat Bekturov, the total volume of investments attracted through the center has reached $21.5 billion since its inception, including $7.2 billion secured since January 2025. Assets under management within the AIFC currently stand at $5.4 billion, reflecting steady growth in financial activity.
The AIFC’s contribution to Kazakhstan’s national budget has also increased significantly, with participating companies paying a total of 284.3 billion tenge in taxes as of January 1, 2026. Notably, 135.9 billion tenge was contributed in 2025 alone, driven by the expansion of the center’s ecosystem. More than 1,800 new companies were registered during 2025 and the first quarter of 2026, bringing the total number of participants to over 5,400.
The President was also briefed on the performance of AIFC-affiliated institutions. Capital raised through the Astana International Exchange (AIX) has reached $12.4 billion since its establishment, while total trading volume between 2023 and 2025 amounted to $4 billion.
In the legal domain, the AIFC Court and the International Arbitration Centre have handled more than 1,600 cases since the start of 2025, with total resolved cases exceeding 4,900—underscoring the center’s growing role as a regional dispute resolution hub.
Officials also highlighted new initiatives, including the launch of an Aviation Finance Hub aimed at advancing aircraft financing, leasing, and industry expertise. Additionally, a specialized platform has been introduced to attract investment into early-stage mineral exploration, while a dedicated ecosystem is being developed to support the regional creative industry through venture capital funds, studios, and crowdfunding platforms.
Concluding the meeting, President Tokayev outlined a set of priorities for the AIFC’s continued growth, emphasizing the need to strengthen its international presence, enhance the regulatory framework, create favorable conditions for capital inflows, and expand its model to support the broader development of Kazakhstan’s financial market.
Earlier in the day, President Tokayev also held talks with Retno Marsudi, focusing on key global and regional water issues, reflecting Kazakhstan’s engagement with international development agendas.
