The Astana Financial Services Authority has issued new guidance on the derivatives framework in the Astana International Financial Centre, clarifying margin requirements for retail clients under the AIFC Conduct of Business Rules. The update sets minimum margin expectations for retail clients and is intended to support consistent application of the rules and proportionate leverage. The guidance applies a risk-based approach across different categories of underlying assets. It is aimed at strengthening investor protection, mitigating risks linked to leveraged trading, and promoting market integrity while maintaining a balanced and proportionate regulatory framework within the AIFC.
Astana Financial Services Authority2026-05-29
Astana Financial Services Authority issues guidance clarifying retail client margin requirements for derivatives in the AIFC
The Astana Financial Services Authority issued new guidance on the derivatives framework in the Astana International Financial Centre, clarifying and setting minimum margin requirements for retail clients under the AIFC Conduct of Business Rules. The risk-based guidance applies across different categories of underlying assets to support consistent rule application, strengthen investor protection, mitigate leveraged trading risks, and promote market integrity within the AIFC.