Kazakhstan's AIFC to host 9th edition of Astana Finance Days in September, focus on capital markets growth

Central Asia's premier financial centre Astana International Financial Centre (AIFC) will hold the ninth 'Astana Finance Days (AFD) 2026: Delivering Impact. Capital in Action' will be held on Sept. 9-10 with an eye on boosting capital markets in Eurasia.

The forum will bring together professional market participants – bankers, brokers and investors – alongside representatives of the financial and technology sectors, government bodies and quasi-state organisations.

Since its launch in 2018, Astana Finance Days has grown into a leading financial forum in the Eurasian region, attracting industry leaders to strengthen capital markets, promote investment and create new business opportunities in Kazakhstan. Participants note the forum’s practical value, as discussions often translate into projects, transactions and long-term partnerships.


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In 2025, the forum gathered over 5,500 participants from 82 countries, including managers overseeing $1.5 trillion in assets. The program featured 160 speakers, more than 40 business events, four new listings on the Astana International Exchange and seven signed agreements.

AFD 2026 will focus on delivering practical solutions. Key focus include capital markets and investment products; regulation and market confidence; innovation at institutional scale; financing the real economy; and regional and cross-border capital cooperation.

Special attention will be given to opportunities within the AIFC ecosystem, including case studies of capital raising and international expansion. The forum will also feature the AFD exhibition, a dedicated platform for companies to present solutions, strengthen market positioning and build strategic partnerships.

Launched in 2018 the Astana International Financial Centre is the first Financial Centre in Eurasia, and a hub driving innovation and growth.