About Us
Our team
Askar Abdugapirov, Partner
MSc, FCCA
Askar Abdugapirov has over 20 years of experience working at the National Bank of the Republic of Kazakhstan and the Agency for Regulation and Development of the Financial Market. He headed the Financial Institutions Inspection Department at the National Bank, as well as the Banking Regulation Department.
Dauren Yeleukenov, Partner
MBA, PRM, CMA, CIA
Dauren Yeleukenov has over 15 years of experience working at the National Bank of the Republic of Kazakhstan and the Agency for Regulation and Development of the Financial Market. For more than three years, he led audit projects at PwC for banks and other companies in Kazakhstan.
Kirill Khan, Partner
CISA, CISM
Kirill Khan is an expert with over 15 years of experience in audit and consulting. He led the business process and IT audit practice at PwC Central Asia, overseeing projects in Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan, Azerbaijan, and Georgia. Later, he headed PwC Kazakhstan’s consulting practice in IT, automation, and management accounting. His clients included Halyk Bank, Baiterek Holding, Alfa-Bank, and other financial institutions.
Grigory Timchenko
Grigory Timchenko has 19 years of professional experience in the banking and consulting sectors across Western Europe, the United States, and the CIS (Deutsche Bank, KPMG, Capgemini). His expertise includes credit product strategy development; creation, implementation, management, and validation of internal models for assessing financial and non-financial risks (including credit, operational, strategic, and climate risks); internal audit of models and processes; and implementation of regulatory requirements under Basel, EBA, the Federal Reserve, and IFRS 9.
Pyotr Zamisny,
PMP, PRM
Pyotr Zamisny has 20 years of professional experience in the banking and consulting sectors across Western and Eastern Europe and the CIS (GE Capital, BNP Paribas Bank, KPMG). His expertise includes credit and liquidity risk management, implementation of IFRS 9 and Basel methodologies, development of risk management processes and credit portfolio strategies, validation of internal models for credit and liquidity risk assessment, operational risk evaluation and management, as well as data management for decision-making and model development.
Our Credentials
Standard Business Consulting LLP
is a professional advisory firm that brings together experts with extensive backgrounds in banking regulation, financial supervision, international consulting, and the broader financial sector. We provide tailored support to clients in establishing and licensing financial institutions, structuring risk management frameworks, accessing capital markets, and ensuring regulatory compliance.
With a deep understanding of both Kazakhstani and international regulatory environments, we guide projects of all complexity—from full-cycle financial institution launches to strategic initiatives for established firms. Our team includes former executives of the National Bank of Kazakhstan and the Agency for Regulation and Development of the Financial Market, as well as professionals with experience at PwC, KPMG, GE Capital, Deutsche Bank, and other global institutions.
We adhere to the highest standards of professionalism, confidentiality, and practical efficiency. Our goal is to be a trusted partner for clients seeking sustainable growth, regulatory alignment, and operational excellence.
Need Expert Support to Start Strong?
We offer strategic support to help you navigate regulations, structure your business, and enter the market with clarity and control.
Together, we turn vision into a regulated, thriving business
We become a part of your team — offering strategic insight, regulatory expertise, and hands-on support to help your business grow with confidence. If you’re looking for a reliable partner to launch, structure, or scale your financial operations, we’re here to make it happen.