Thursday30 January 2025
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Halyk has enhanced its auto cash register services for entrepreneurs.

Halyk has enhanced its auto cash register services for entrepreneurs.

Business clients of Halyk Bank can now withdraw and deposit funds at self-service kiosks even more quickly, the bank announced.
After 12 years, Kazakhstan sees its first eurobond issuance as ForteBank secures $400 million.

After 12 years, Kazakhstan sees its first eurobond issuance as ForteBank secures $400 million.

This is the inaugural edition in the bank's modern history.
Tokayev on the tenge: The belief that we are independent no longer holds true.

Tokayev on the tenge: The belief that we are independent no longer holds true.

The President spoke about inflation and the pressure on the national currency.
Kazakhstan's microfinance organizations have surpassed a credit portfolio of 1.5 trillion tenge.

Kazakhstan's microfinance organizations have surpassed a credit portfolio of 1.5 trillion tenge.

Shocking Trends Revealed: Microfinance in Kazakhstan Surges While Toxic Loans Plummet! Discover how the credit landscape is shifting dramatically, with overdue debts dropping and microloans skyrocketing. Are you missing out on this financial revolution? Find out what it means for your future!
Jusan Bank has exited its stake in Kazakhtelecom.

Jusan Bank has exited its stake in Kazakhtelecom.

The financial institution sold its stake in the company in the fourth quarter of 2024.
The dollar exchange rate dropped by over 6 tenge in just one day on KASE.

The dollar exchange rate dropped by over 6 tenge in just one day on KASE.

The price of the American currency has decreased at exchange offices as well.
In 2024, Almaty's budget received over 1.8 trillion tenge in taxes and payments.

In 2024, Almaty's budget received over 1.8 trillion tenge in taxes and payments.

Nearly 70% of these revenues came from small and medium-sized enterprises.
Kazakhtelecom's preferred shares have plummeted by over 33%.

Kazakhtelecom's preferred shares have plummeted by over 33%.

KASE suspended trading of the telecom operator's securities at noon on January 22.
The National Bank will sell foreign currencies worth 750 billion tenge in the first quarter of 2025.

The National Bank will sell foreign currencies worth 750 billion tenge in the first quarter of 2025.

For mirroring the acquisition of refined gold.
What profits did Kazakh banks earn in 2024?

What profits did Kazakh banks earn in 2024?

And how much they will contribute to the budget.
Leadership change at ForteBank: five candidates have been approved.

Leadership change at ForteBank: five candidates have been approved.

Another one is currently under review.
Kazakhtelecom has repurchased its bonds worth 59 billion tenge, originally issued at the end of 2024.

Kazakhtelecom has repurchased its bonds worth 59 billion tenge, originally issued at the end of 2024.

And he paid them a reward of half a billion tenge.
The National Bank will sell foreign currencies worth 750 billion tenge in the first quarter of 2025.

The National Bank will sell foreign currencies worth 750 billion tenge in the first quarter of 2025.

For mirroring the acquisition of refined gold.
Trump's new cryptocurrency surged by 660% in less than a day.

Trump's new cryptocurrency surged by 660% in less than a day.

The newly elected President of the United States has launched his own meme coin.
Shares of Tesla, Nvidia, and Apple have experienced notable declines.

Shares of Tesla, Nvidia, and Apple have experienced notable declines.

American stock exchanges are on hold as they await Donald Trump's inauguration.
The National Bank has made a decision regarding the base interest rate.

The National Bank has made a decision regarding the base interest rate.

"Shocking News: Interest Rates Hold Steady Amid Soaring Inflation! Discover What This Means for Your Wallet and the Economy. Are We Heading for a Financial Crisis? Find Out the Surprising Factors Behind This Bold Decision!"
Azat Peruashov: The devaluation of the tenge will persist until the ruble ultimately undermines our economy.

Azat Peruashov: The devaluation of the tenge will persist until the ruble ultimately undermines our economy.

A member of the "Ak Zhol" party commented on the National Bank's decision to maintain the base rate at 15.25% per annum.
The National Bank of Kazakhstan has devised a strategy to reduce inflation and increase the supply of dollars in the market.

The National Bank of Kazakhstan has devised a strategy to reduce inflation and increase the supply of dollars in the market.

Gold in the National Reserves is purchased using tenge emissions.
The National Bank has maintained the base rate at 15.25%.

The National Bank has maintained the base rate at 15.25%.

Following the update of forecasts, the National Bank of Kazakhstan will assess the need for further tightening of monetary policy.
How a young leader transformed a digital bank: achieving tenfold growth and ambitious goals for 2025.

How a young leader transformed a digital bank: achieving tenfold growth and ambitious goals for 2025.

Home Credit Business aims for self-sufficiency and has already become an indispensable ally for small businesses.
Banks and payment systems in Kazakhstan have adopted a new standard for exchanging payment messages.

Banks and payment systems in Kazakhstan have adopted a new standard for exchanging payment messages.

Its implementation will enhance the efficiency of interactions between financial institutions and clients, according to the National Bank.
A major financial institution has undergone a dramatic rebranding! Discover how a recent acquisition has transformed its identity and what this means for the future of banking in the regi...

A major financial institution has undergone a dramatic rebranding! Discover how a recent acquisition has transformed its identity and what this means for the future of banking in the regi...

This is the decision of the sole shareholder.
The Karaganda microfinance organization has lost its license.

The Karaganda microfinance organization has lost its license.

The microfinance organization FinansInvest has consistently failed to comply with the directives of the Agency of the Republic of Kazakhstan for the Regulation and Development of the Financial Market.
The National Bank of Kazakhstan will limit the difference between currency buying and selling rates at exchange offices.

The National Bank of Kazakhstan will limit the difference between currency buying and selling rates at exchange offices.

Restrictions will not affect currency transactions conducted in non-cash form.
AFC experts have revised their forecasts, predicting a decline in the dollar exchange rate and inflation in Kazakhstan for 2025.

AFC experts have revised their forecasts, predicting a decline in the dollar exchange rate and inflation in Kazakhstan for 2025.

The GDP growth forecast for 2025 is projected to be 4.3%.
An exchange rate cap will increase demand for currency, according to an expert.

An exchange rate cap will increase demand for currency, according to an expert.

Galim Khusainov believes that the reason for the high spreads is not related to speculation.
What is a risk premium and why is it essential for investors?

What is a risk premium and why is it essential for investors?

While the current risk premium may not indicate an imminent market correction, it is essential to consider the context.
Freedom Holding has been granted permission to establish a brokerage in Turkey.

Freedom Holding has been granted permission to establish a brokerage in Turkey.

The Turkish regulator has approved the request.
A new Minister of Justice has been appointed in Kazakhstan.

A new Minister of Justice has been appointed in Kazakhstan.

Yerlan Sarsembayev has been appointed as the Minister of Justice of the Republic of Kazakhstan, according to Bizmedia.kz citing Akorda.
Talgat Kuanishev and Timur Isataev from ForteBank: We are prepared for anything.

Talgat Kuanishev and Timur Isataev from ForteBank: We are prepared for anything.

Bankers granted an exclusive interview to Forbes Kazakhstan.