Kazakhstan Stock Exchange

📢Dear people of Kazakhstan! 🔸On behalf of Kazakhstan Stock Exchange JSC and KASE Clearing Centre JSC, we congratulate you on the Independence Day of the Republic of Kazakhstan! 🔸On the 33rd anniversary of Kazakhstan's independence, we proudly celebrate the impressive achievements of our republic as a strong and independent power that is strengthening its nationhood, economy and global image. 🔸May efforts of each of us strengthen the economic independence of Kazakhstan, contribute to the development of new initiatives and pave the way to a successful future! Sincerely, KASE and KACC team

On November 26, KASE held the opening "Ring the Bell for Climate 2024" ceremony as a part of the global initiative by the The World Federation of Exchanges. The event brought together local and foreign experts, representing diverse sectors such as finance, environmental organizations, government bodies, and international institutions. This ceremony served as a pivotal platform for addressing critical topics on the climate agenda, environmental sustainability, and KASE's role in advancing the carbon market.   KASE CEO, Alina Aldambergen, underlined the Exchange's dedication to addressing climate issues, noting its recent joining to the Net Zero Financial Services Providers Alliance (NZFSPA), which aligns with the goals of the Paris Agreement. She emphasized that KASE actively contributes to the reduction of carbon emissions by developing the market for "green" financial instruments and supporting issuers focused on sustainable development. Currently, KASE lists 21 ESG bond issues for a total issue volume of 583 billion tenge. Director of the Securities Market Department of the Agency for Regulation and Development of the Financial Market of the Republic of Kazakhstan, Aidyn Dauletbaq, emphasized the importance of KASE's role in the development of green financing in Kazakhstan, noting that KASE accounts for 96% of the volume of ESG bond placements. Ilya Wulf, EY Sustainability and Climate Change Practice Manager in Central Asia, Caucasus and Ukraine, spoke in his presentation about Kazakhstan's Emissions Trading System (KazETS), which is the first emissions market mechanism in Central Asia and an important tool for achieving the country's greenhouse gas reduction goals. He also noted international experience, emphasizing the need for prompt adaptation and modernization of carbon legislation to market conditions as a key recommendation for Kazakhstan.

📢From 19 to 21 November 2024, the World Federation of Exchanges (WFE) General Assembly & Annual Meeting are taking place in Kuala Lumpur, hosted by Bursa Malaysia. This landmark annual event, which brings together leaders of the exchange and clearing industry, is attended by Chairman of KASE's Management Board Alina Aldambergen, Deputy Chairman of KASE's Management Board Zhainar Sarzhakov and Deputy Chairman of the Management Board of KASE Clearing Centre Idel Sabitov. 🔸The Annual Meeting will address current topics of competition in the financial market, the impact of innovation and digital technologies on the development of exchange infrastructure, the promotion of sustainable finance, as well as the impact of political polarization on markets. 🔸WFE is a global industry group uniting more than 250 market infrastructures. KASE has been a full member of the WFE since 2013 and currently ranks 44th by stock market capitalization and 18th by the volume of bond trading among its members.

On November 26, 2024, as part of the global initiative of the World Federation of Exchanges, KASE will hold a market open ceremony called "Ring the Bell for Climate 2024". The event will be attended by: ·        Chairman of the Agency of the Republic of Kazakhstan for Regulation and Development of the Financial Market Madina Abylqassymova; ·        Vice Minister of Ecology and Natural Resources of the Republic of Kazakhstan Mansur Oshurbayev (TBC); ·        Chairman of the Management Board of Kazakhstan Stock Exchange JSC Alina Aldambergen; ·        Manager, Climate Change and Sustainability services, EY Central Asia, Caucasus and Ukraine Ilya Wulf; ·        Director of the Low-Carbon Development Department of NC KazMunayGas JSC Aliya Shalabekova; ·        Head of the Sustainable Development Center, ERG Nikolay Posypanko; ·        Head of Representative Office in Asia and the CIS NUMERCO Azat Abdibekov; ·        Managing Director of Zhasyl Damu JSC Saken Qalqamanov. The event will feature a panel discussion on the topic: "Carbon Markets: A Tool in the Climate Transition", where leading experts will discuss the role of carbon markets in the transition to a low-carbon economy. The event is dedicated to supporting global initiatives to combat climate change and is designed to unite the efforts of businesses, investors and government agencies to create a sustainable future.

📢Dear friends and colleagues!   🔸We congratulate you on the Financier Day and the Day of the National Currency – the tenge!   🔸We sincerely wish you good health, prosperity, stability, happiness and professional success! May your work continue to bring significant results, strengthening the country's economy and contributing to the society's prosperity. We wish you new achievements, bold ideas and inspiration to achieve the most ambitious goals!   Sincerely, Kazakhstan Stock Exchange JSC and KASE Clearing Centre JSC 

📰 In this month’s edition of Focus, Madina Kassymbayeva, ESG Officer at Kazakhstan Stock Exchange's Strategy and International Cooperation Department, talks about how the exchange is well-positioned to make a strong contribution towards a low-carbon future. 🔗 Read more: https://lnkd.in/ekqZy3RU

📢Deputy Chairman of KASE's Management Board Dana Amanzholova and ESG officer of the Exchange Madina Kassymbayeva spoke at the forum "Corporate governance – an imperative for liberalizing the economy of Kazakhstan", which was organized by the association Qazaq Independent Directors (QID) in Astana.   🔸At the plenary session "Current challenges for corporate governance", Dana Amanzholova said that KASE actively participates in the formation and promotion of corporate governance standards, which contributes to the development of markets and protects the interests of investors.   🔸The Exchange consistently promotes sustainable development issues and its principles among listed companies and trading participants.   🔸At the panel discussion "Financial Market, ESG and Diversity" Madina Kassymbayeva spoke about KASE's joining the Sustainable Stock Exchanges initiative. Today, KASE is one of 134 exchanges promoting the ESG agenda in the financial market. An important step in this direction is the issue of ESG bonds. Currently, KASE lists 20 ESG bond issues for a total issue volume of 580 billion tenge.

📢On October 30, 2024, a panel session called "Investment Opportunities and IPO Outlook in Kazakhstan" took place as part of the conference "Kazakhstan Equity Capital Markets Day in London" organized by KASE with the support of Deutsche Bank. 🔸It was attended by Managing Director, Co-Head of Equity Capital Markets, Deutsche Bank Mark Hankinson, Deputy Chairman of the Management Board of KazMunayGas JSC Diana Arysova, Finance Director, Deputy General Director, Halyk Bank Murat Koshenov, Managing Director for Economics and Finance of KEGOC JSC Aigul Akimbayeva, Financial Advisor of Air Astana JSC Patrick O'Brien, General Director, BI Development South Rasul Mustafin. The session was moderated by Chairperson of KASE's Management Board Alina Aldambergen. 🔸The participants presented a comprehensive view of the growth of Kazakhstan's stock market and IPO prospects. During the discussion, company representatives shared their results of operations and development prospects. Diana Arysova spoke about the company's strategy after the IPO. Murat Koshenov shared a long-term vision for the growth of Halyk Bank in the financial sector. Aigul Akimbayeva voiced KEGOC's development plans in the energy sector, Patrick O'Brien noted the role of the IPO in the development of Air Astana JSC. Rasul Mustafin spoke about BI Development South's entry into public capital markets.

📢Delegation from Kazakhstan delivered speeches at the panel session: "Kazakhstan Equity Capital Markets: Road to Emerging Market Status" 🔸KASE, with the support of Deutsche Bank, held a conference called "Kazakhstan Equity Capital Markets Day in London", during which a panel session entitled "Kazakhstan Equity Capital Markets: Road to Emerging Market Status" took place. 🔸Strategic reforms and events in Kazakhstan's stock market were considered. During the discussion, participants shared initiatives aimed at achieving the status of an emerging market. 🔸Chairperson of The Agency of the Republic of Kazakhstan for Regulation and Development of Financial Market Madina Abylqasymova spoke about the state policy regarding the promotion and development of the capital market and access of foreign investors. 🔸Deputy Director of the Monetary Operations Department of the The The National Bank of Kazakhstan Batur Vakhidov shared information on macroeconomic trends, monetary policy and the NBK's efforts to promote the capital market. 🔸Dastan Adikhodjaev, Director of the Privatization and Assets Restructuring Department of SAMRUK-KAZYNA JSC, noted the results of recent IPOs and reported on upcoming privatization plans that have growth potential and strategic importance for Kazakhstan's economy. 🔸KASE CEO Alina Aldambergen spoke about the current state of the stock market and measures to develop infrastructure, the most liquid shares on Kazakhstan Stock Exchange. 🔸The discussion participants also discussed Kazakhstan's position in emerging markets, key investment opportunities and the long-term vision for capital market growth and its integration into the global financial system.

📢On October 30, 2024, employees of Kazakhstan Stock Exchange took part in a job fair organized by the Kazakh-British Technical University for its students. The fair was attended by more than 200 people. 🔸Participants of the fair learned about the areas of activity of KASE, exchange indicators in the markets and trading opportunities on the exchange. KASE representatives spoke about the prospects for building a career on the Exchange and its main advantages: competitive salary, social package and corporate training. 🔸KASE is ready to accept talented specialists and university graduates into its team for vacant positions.