The Astana Financial Services Authority (AFSA) has opened a consultation on proposed updates to its regulatory fee framework for firms and activities in the Astana International Financial Centre (AIFC), including an overall adjustment of fixed fees and the introduction of new variable components for certain activities. The changes are framed as a move to keep the fee model proportionate and transparent as the AIFC grows and markets become more complex, and to support AFSA’s ability to sustain regulatory oversight and adopt new approaches such as supervisory technology (SupTech). AFSA noted the framework was last updated in 2017 and that its supervisory responsibilities have expanded, with the AIFC now hosting more than 4,400 participants from over 85 countries and assets under AFSA supervision reaching USD 1.85 billion in the first half of 2025. Feedback on the consultation paper is due by 2 November 2025, after which AFSA will consider responses before confirming the final framework.
Astana Financial Services Authority 2025-10-02
Astana Financial Services Authority launches consultation on revised AIFC regulatory fees with updated fixed charges and new variable components
The Astana Financial Services Authority is consulting on updates to its regulatory fee framework for the Astana International Financial Centre, including fixed fee adjustments and new variable components. These changes aim to maintain a proportionate and transparent model amid the AIFC's growth, supporting AFSA's oversight and technology adoption. The framework, last updated in 2017, reflects AFSA's expanded responsibilities over 4,400 participants and USD 1.85 billion in assets.