Astana Finance Days 2026 featured financial agreements, carbon trading, and investment initiatives.
The Astana International Financial Centre (AIFC) hosted the ninth Astana Finance Days on 9–10 September 2026 in Astana, Kazakhstan, with 8,000 participants from 90 countries. The two-day forum focused on finance, investment and regulatory cooperation, with participation from leading global investors and financial institutions managing more than US$26 trillion in assets collectively.
Astana Finance Days provided a platform for representatives of the international financial community to discuss investment and financial market opportunities in Kazakhstan and the wider region. Participants included global firms such as BlackRock, Goldman Sachs, Brookfield, Capital Group and Rothschild & Co.
The forum recorded several outcomes in financial markets and investment. A total of 3.7 billion yuan in Dim Sum bonds was listed on the Astana International Exchange (AIX), adding to the range of financial instruments available through Kazakhstan’s financial centre.
The event also saw the launch of Central Asia’s first exchange-based voluntary carbon credit trading initiative. The development introduced a new platform for voluntary carbon credit transactions within the region.
Mining and creative industry pitch sessions resulted in 13 letters of intent. These followed engagements between participating businesses and prospective partners during the forum.
In addition, new international agreements were concluded in the areas of finance, investment and regulatory cooperation. The agreements reflected the forum’s focus on facilitating international financial and investment engagement through the AIFC.
Kazakh singer Dimash Qudaibergen also participated as a special guest during Astana Finance Days 2026.
The ninth edition of the forum continued the AIFC’s programme of international financial engagement in Astana, with participants representing institutions, investors and businesses from countries around the world. The event highlighted financial market activity, investment discussions, carbon credit trading and cooperation on regulatory matters involving Kazakhstan and international partners.
Source: Embassy of Kazakhstan in Singapore
