The Egmont Group reported engagements in Kazakhstan led by Executive Secretary Jerome Beaumont, including meetings with Prime Minister Oljas Bektenov, Central Bank of the Republic of Kazakhstan Governor Timur Muratuly Suleimenov, and Agency of the Republic of Kazakhstan for the Regulation and Development of the Financial Market Chair Madina Abilqasymova, focused on global efforts to combat financial crime and strengthening cooperation. Discussions highlighted the role of Ulan Raissov, Deputy Chairman of FIU Kazakhstan, as Egmont’s Regional Representative in the Eurasia region, alongside recognition of the work of FMA under Zhanat Elimanov. The update also emphasised the need for sustainable funding for financial intelligence units (FIUs), covering human resources, financial support and IT infrastructure, and pointed to the continued development of the Egmont Centre of FIU Excellence and Leadership (ECOFEL) as a capacity-building platform. Separately, during the Astana International Finance event, Beaumont discussed with Astana Financial Service authority (AFSA) leadership the value of public-private partnerships, including “enhanced” PPPs that engage CEOs and board members of reporting entities to strengthen monitoring and reporting systems.
Egmont Group 2025-09-10
Egmont Group meets Kazakhstan leaders to promote sustainable FIU funding and enhanced public private partnerships
The Egmont Group engaged Kazakhstan to enhance global financial crime combat efforts, meeting with key officials including Prime Minister Oljas Bektenov and Central Bank Governor Timur Muratuly Suleimenov. Discussions emphasized sustainable funding for financial intelligence units and developing the Egmont Centre of FIU Excellence and Leadership, while highlighting the importance of public-private partnerships in strengthening monitoring and reporting systems.