About aix

The Astana International Financial Centre (AIFC) is a financial hub for the countries of Central Asia, the republics of Transcaucasia, and the countries of the Middle East and Europe. AIFC jurisdiction is based on the principles, norms, and precedents of the law of England and Wales and or the standards of the world's leading financial centers. The main goal of the AIFC is to develop a liquid and balanced capital market with a wide range of financial instruments.

The AIFC Authority is a management body established to promote strategic development, provide services with the AIFC territory, and manage the Centre’s infrastructure. The administration also contributes to promoting the AIFC in global markets and attracting potential participants to the Center. AIFCA is AIX's incorporator and the major shareholder of AIX.

China-Kazakhstan Production Capacity Cooperation Fund Co., Ltd. is one of AIX’s substantial shareholders and a wholly owned subsidiary of Silk Road Fund Co., Ltd. (SRF). It was, established to support production capacity cooperation between China and Kazakhstan, as well as investments in other relevant areas.

-SRF is a Beijing-based medium-to long-term investment fund incorporated on December 29, 2014, with a mandate-to support the “Belt and Road” Initiative. It endeavors to promote the economic development of, and connectivity between, China and other countries participating in the Belt and Road Initiative. Based on market principles and professionalism, SRF makes outbound investments across diverse geographic areas. It focuses on projects with optimal risk-return profiles in broad sectors such as infrastructure, energy and resources, industrials, and financial services.

-SRF’s investments takes a variety of forms, including primarily direct equity investments, as well as debt financing and investments in other funds. SRF is also mandated to sponsor and establish investment funds with domestic or international financial institutions.

Nasdaq is a Shareholder and the principal technology partner of AIX. Nasdaq provided AIX with its trading technology which shall provide both international and domestic investors with an easy and user-friendly access to financial instruments offered by AIX. The Nasdaq Matching Engine is a system acknowledged by its outstanding performance and functionality.

Shanghai Stock Exchange (SSE) is a Strategic Partner of AIX since 2017. SSE provides valuable input in AIX’s strategy, technology, business planning, product design, market penetration and liquidity growth. Focus on the “Belt and Road” Initiative is one of the joint priorities for the SSE and AIX.