Astana International Financial Centre

Advancing the Belt and Road Initiative: Focusing on Sustainable and High-Quality Growth

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Monday, November 13, 2023

Over the past decade, the country, through its participation in the initiative, has constructed over 2,000 kilometers of railways.

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  • Over the past decade, the country, through its participation in the initiative, has constructed over 2,000 kilometers of railways.
  • "This robust transport network, integrated with the world's second-largest economy and the European Union, benefits both Kazakhstan and global trade," Mr. Kelimbmetov noted.
  • By doing so, it's elevating its international presence and driving the liquor industry towards a new development paradigm, explained Mr. Zhang.
  • Aziz also anticipated the BRI cooperation to contribute 2.5% to Pakistan's GDP growth and meet over 50% of its energy demand by 2030.

Fix Price Group PLC: Fix Price Board of Directors convenes EGMs on re-domiciliation

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Tuesday, October 17, 2023

9 October 2023, Limassol, Cyprus – Fix Price Group PLC (LSE and MOEX: FIXP, “Fix Price”, the “Company” or the “Group”), one of the leading variety value retailers globally and the largest in Russia, announces the decision of the Board of Directors to convene two Extraordinary General Meetings of Shareholders (“EGMs”):

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  • 9 October 2023, Limassol, Cyprus – Fix Price Group PLC (LSE and MOEX: FIXP, “Fix Price”, the “Company” or the “Group”), one of the leading variety value retailers globally and the largest in Russia, announces the decision of the Board of Directors to convene two Extraordinary General Meetings of Shareholders (“EGMs”):
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  • As a result of the proposed re-domiciliation, the Company will be struck off the Cyprus Registrar’s register.
  • The Board of Directors has decided to convene the EGMs at 155 Arch.
  • All materials for the EGMs are available on the Company’s website at: https://ir.fix-price.com/investors/general_meetings_of_shareholders/ .

Fix Price Group PLC: Notice of Extraordinary General Meeting of Shareholders - approval of re-domiciliation

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Tuesday, October 17, 2023

113 with registered number HE 434185)

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  • 113 with registered number HE 434185)
    This document contains a notice of the extraordinary general meeting of the Shareholders of the Company to be held at Arch.
  • Further instructions relating to the Form of Proxy, Form of Instruction and voting instructions are set out in the notice of the Meeting.
  • 113 with registered number HE 434185)
    NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a meeting of the shareholders of Fix Price Group PLC (the “Meeting”) will be held at Arch.
  • Registered Shareholders holding shares in certificated form should complete the form of proxy provided with the Notice of Meeting (the “Form of Proxy”).

Kigali International Financial Centre (KIFC) and Astana International Financial Centre (AIFC) sign a MoU, marking the beginning of a new financial partnership between Rwanda and Kazakhstan

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Wednesday, September 20, 2023

ASTANA, Kazakhstan, Sept. 20, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Kigali International Financial Centre (KIFC), one of the newest and most promising financial centres in Africa, and Astana International Financial Centre (AIFC), one of the leading financial centres in Central Asia, have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) today.

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  • ASTANA, Kazakhstan, Sept. 20, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Kigali International Financial Centre (KIFC), one of the newest and most promising financial centres in Africa, and Astana International Financial Centre (AIFC), one of the leading financial centres in Central Asia, have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) today.
  • This marks the beginning of a new journey of partnership and cooperation for the two countries.
  • The partnership also aims to facilitate the sharing of information and expertise between the two entities to develop effective cooperation.
  • Nick Barigye, CEO of Rwanda Finance Limited (RFL) said:
    "This MoU is a milestone in the strengthening of Kigali International Financial Centre's relationship with other world-class Centres such as AIFC.

Kigali International Financial Centre (KIFC) and Astana International Financial Centre (AIFC) sign a MoU, marking the beginning of a new financial partnership between Rwanda and Kazakhstan

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Wednesday, September 20, 2023

ASTANA, Kazakhstan, Sept. 20, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Kigali International Financial Centre (KIFC), one of the newest and most promising financial centres in Africa, and Astana International Financial Centre (AIFC), one of the leading financial centres in Central Asia, have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) today.

Key Points: 
  • ASTANA, Kazakhstan, Sept. 20, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Kigali International Financial Centre (KIFC), one of the newest and most promising financial centres in Africa, and Astana International Financial Centre (AIFC), one of the leading financial centres in Central Asia, have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) today.
  • This marks the beginning of a new journey of partnership and cooperation for the two countries.
  • The partnership also aims to facilitate the sharing of information and expertise between the two entities to develop effective cooperation.
  • Nick Barigye, CEO of Rwanda Finance Limited (RFL) said:
    "This MoU is a milestone in the strengthening of Kigali International Financial Centre's relationship with other world-class Centres such as AIFC.

Polymetal: Re-Domiciliation to AIFC Completed

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Tuesday, August 8, 2023

Polymetal International plc (the “Company”) is pleased to confirm that the re-domiciliation of the Company from Jersey to the Astana International Financial Centre (“AIFC”) in Kazakhstan has successfully completed effective as at 7 August 2023.

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  • Polymetal International plc (the “Company”) is pleased to confirm that the re-domiciliation of the Company from Jersey to the Astana International Financial Centre (“AIFC”) in Kazakhstan has successfully completed effective as at 7 August 2023.
  • As a result, the Company is pleased to announce the successful completion of the re-domiciliation of the Company from Jersey to the AIFC, effective as at 7 August 2023.
  • The resumption of trading on the AIX will be announced separately, once the Company has completed the technical register migration procedures.
  • Unless otherwise defined herein, defined terms have the same meaning as set out in Re-domiciliation Circular.

Bybit Receives Official Approval to Operate in Kazakhstan

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Saturday, June 10, 2023

The issuer is solely responsible for the content of this announcement.

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  • The issuer is solely responsible for the content of this announcement.
  • ASTANA, Kazakhstan, Jun 8, 2023 – Bybit, the world third most visited crypto exchange, is pleased to announce it has been granted the license for Operating a Digital Asset Trading Facility and Providing Custody by the Astana Financial Service Authority (AFSA), the regulator of the Astana International Financial Centre, as an Authorised Market Institution in Kazakhstan on June 7, 2023.
  • The authorization follows the in-principle approval by AFSA earlier this year, as Bybit ramps up efforts to strengthen the crypto exchange's presence in the Commonwealth of Independent States market in full compliance of the local regulatory regime.
  • Please see below a message from our co-founder and CEO, Ben Zhou: https://twitter.com/benbybit/status/1666450678565273604?s=20

Polymetal: Update on the Company’s Russian-registered subsidiary, JSC Polymetal

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Monday, June 5, 2023

Update on the Company’s Russian-registered subsidiary, JSC Polymetal

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  • Update on the Company’s Russian-registered subsidiary, JSC Polymetal
    Polymetal International plc (the “Company”, the “Group” or “Polymetal”) wishes to provide a further update on the measures it is taking with respect to its Russian operations following the recent designation of the Company’s subsidiary, JSC Polymetal (AO Polymetal) by the U.S. Department of State.
  • Vitaly Nesis, Chief Executive Officer, and Maxim Nazimok, Chief Financial Officer, have resigned from all executive positions with, and terminated their employment at, JSC Polymetal and its subsidiaries.
  • Management of the Russian operations has been delegated to the executives of JSC Polymetal.
  • All service agreements between the Company and its non-Russian subsidiaries, and JSC Polymetal and its subsidiaries, have been terminated.

EQS-News: Bybit Receives In-Principle Approval to Operate in Kazakhstan

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Thursday, June 1, 2023

ASTANA, KAZAKHSTAN - Media OutReach - 29 May 2023 - Bybit, the world’s third most visited crypto exchange, has received in-principle approval by Kazakhstan’s Astana Financial Services Authority (AFSA).

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  • ASTANA, KAZAKHSTAN - Media OutReach - 29 May 2023 - Bybit, the world’s third most visited crypto exchange, has received in-principle approval by Kazakhstan’s Astana Financial Services Authority (AFSA).
  • The in-principle approval subjects Bybit to pre-conditions leading to permanent authorization upon Bybit's completion of the full application process.
  • With this approval, Bybit will be allowed to operate a Digital Asset Trading Facility and provide Custody Services at the Astana International Financial Centre (AIFC) in Kazakhstan.
  • Bybit recognizes the potential of this market and is excited to offer its services to customers in Kazakhstan and CIS.

Polymetal: Proposed re-domiciliation to the AIFC (Кazakhstan) and notice of General Meeting

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Wednesday, May 10, 2023

Proposed re-domiciliation to the AIFC (Кazakhstan) and notice of General Meeting.

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  • Proposed re-domiciliation to the AIFC (Кazakhstan) and notice of General Meeting.
  • An explanatory shareholder circular and notice of General Meeting will be published shortly.
  • Further information on the Re-domiciliation and a notice of General Meeting is set out in a shareholder circular, as outlined below.
  • The Circular contains further information on the proposed Re-domiciliation to the AIFC, the adoption of New Articles, the consequences of any suspension, and potential later termination of the London Listing, and a notice of General Meeting.