Held alongside the Singapore FinTech Festival, the AIFC Connect: Singapore 2025 forum showcased Kazakhstan’s expanding investment landscape and strengthened financial cooperation between the two nations
The Astana International Financial Centre (AIFC), with the support of the Embassy of the Republic of Kazakhstan in Singapore, hosted the AIFC Connect: Singapore 2025 business event as part of the Singapore FinTech Festival and the Insights Forum organised by the Global Finance & Technology Network (GFTN). The gathering served as a key platform to introduce Singaporean companies to Kazakhstan’s growing investment opportunities and evolving financial ecosystem.
Supported by the BIG Invest (BI Group Holding) investment platform and OD Consulting, the event brought together more than 150 participants, including representatives from investment and financial institutions, banks, fintech firms, insurance organisations, business associations, the diplomatic community, and major financial hubs from across Singapore. The strong turnout reflected rising interest in Kazakhstan as an emerging regional investment destination.
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Distinguished speakers included Askar Kuttykadam, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Kazakhstan to Singapore, Australia, and New Zealand; Bakhtiyar Tleubekov, Chairman of the Management Board of the AIFC Authority; and Diana Ablyakimova, KAZAKH INVEST’s overseas representative in Singapore. They were joined by senior representatives from both countries’ financial sectors, as well as partners such as Quest Ventures, the Singapore FinTech Association (SFA), BigONE Exchange, Binance, and Phillip Capital.
Throughout the discussions, panellists highlighted Kazakhstan’s strategic position, the role of the AIFC in developing the national financial market, and the country’s efforts to attract high-quality foreign investment. Ablyakimova outlined Kazakhstan’s competitive advantages for project implementation, including government support schemes, tax incentives, and access to major regional markets such as the EAEU, Central Asia, and China. She emphasised the strong interest from Singaporean firms in high-tech manufacturing and infrastructure development, reaffirming KAZAKH INVEST’s commitment to supporting investors at every stage.
The forum concluded with participants expressing a shared interest in expanding cooperation and identifying concrete joint opportunities. Attendees noted that initiatives like AIFC Connect play a vital role in strengthening bilateral economic ties and unlocking new synergies between Kazakhstan and Singapore, particularly in fintech, digital assets, and innovative financial instruments.
Source: Embassy of Kazakhstan in Singapore
