EBRD buys a stake in a Kazakhstan grain production company
Established in 1999, KazExportAstyk operates primarily in the North Kazakhstan and Akmolinsk areas to produce and export grain, oil seeds, and flour.
Development Bank of Kazakhstan designates underwriters of the first ever Sharia-compliant sukuk bond issue
The planned overall sukuk program is worth $500 million, with the first five-year batch standing at $200-300 million.
Kazakhstan expects to harvest 15 million tons of grain in 2012
Grain production in Kazakhstan in 2011 totaled 26.9 million tons (net weight), with exports potential standing at 15 million tons.
Russian companies overwhelm Kazakhstan since CU
The number of Russian companies in Kazakhstan has increased by 30 percent since creation of the Customs Union.
FBI experts train Kazakhstan financial police to detect money laundering
FBI experts trained personnel of Kazakhstan financial police on detection of money laundering schemes and financial terrorism.
Zhanaozen administration estimated damage from clashes at 250 million tenge
The damage caused to Zhanaozen town during the clashes of December 16, 2011, made 250 million tenge.
BTA Bank estimates its damage from Zhanaozen clashes at 56 million tenge
BTA Bank has calculated its losses from December clashes in Zhanaozen.
State-run Employment Program to cover 200 000 people in 2012
New jobs should be offered to at least 1.5 million people by 2020, President instructed in his State of the Nation Address January 27.
Bank cards statistics announced
As of March 1, 2012 bank cards are issued by 21 banks and KazPost Post Service Operator.