Kazakhstan consults on DFA issuer access between national and AIFC regimes

On 9 October 2026, the National Bank of Kazakhstan announced a joint draft with the financial market regulator. It proposes access mechanisms for Kazakhstan financial institutions and residents to issue digital financial assets in the AIFC, and for AIFC participants to issue on national digital platforms.

The announcement describes a proposal. It does not announce the entry into force of a new procedure or establish a single authorisation across EAEU countries.

National Bank announcement. The regulator directs readers to the official consultation portal for the draft.

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