Kazakhstan: National Bank advances payments and SupTech cooperation

On 11 September 2026, the National Bank of Kazakhstan announced digital finance cooperation agreements signed at Central Asia Fintech Summit in Almaty.

A memorandum with VEON and KaR-Tel covers payment services and infrastructure, including exploring a first-category payment organisation licence. Separately, the National Bank’s Digital Development Centre and Alatau City Authority agreed to examine digital solutions, artificial intelligence and the SupTech supervisory platform.

Projects and a roadmap are to be developed. Signing the memorandums does not itself confirm a licence or completed implementation.

Source: Official announcement, 2026-09-11.

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