About us

A team of financial and legal experts with extensive experience in regulation, licensing and capital markets.

Who we are

Helping you operate confidently in the financial system

Our goal is to help companies navigate the financial systems of Kazakhstan and the AIFC successfully: from obtaining licences to launching fully functioning financial institutions and raising capital.

When you work with us, you don't grow your business alone. We are by your side with expert support that strengthens the whole organisation — be it regulation, licensing or strategic consulting.

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Mission

To support clients in building stable and compliant financial institutions

Expert guidance on licensing, regulatory strategy and capital markets. Tailored, practical solutions that create long-term value and drive confident growth in Kazakhstan and beyond.

Vision

To become a trusted regional leader in financial consulting

To help clients build sustainable, well-governed and competitive financial institutions, and to set the quality standard in licensing, regulatory support and capital markets advisory.

Our principles

Strategic thinking and innovative ideas

We are passionate about what we do — it inspires us to create the most effective solutions for your business.

Objectivity
Independent advice and practical solutions tailored to your goals.
Understanding
We listen carefully to your needs and analyse the regulatory environment.
Honesty
We speak openly about risks, timelines and the real prospects of a project.
Commitment
We treat your business as our own — with full dedication.

Expertise

Three areas where we are strongest

01
Regulation
Regulatory strategy, internal policies and compliance in Kazakhstan and the AIFC.
02
Licensing
Banks, MFOs, insurance and payment companies, securities market and AIFC participants.
03
Capital markets
IPO preparation, private and public offerings, work with exchanges and underwriters.

Team

The people who lead your project

Askar Abdugapirov
Partner · MSc, FCCA
20+ years at the National Bank of Kazakhstan and the ARDFM; headed the inspection and banking regulation departments
Dauren Yeleukenov
Partner · MBA, PRM, CMA, CIA
15+ years at the National Bank of Kazakhstan and the ARDFM; led audit engagements at PwC
Kirill Khan
Partner · CISA, CISM
15+ years in audit and consulting; led PwC's audit and IT consulting practices in Central Asia
Grigori Timchenko
Risk and modelling expert
19 years in banking and consulting in Europe, the US and the CIS: Deutsche Bank, KPMG, Capgemini
Petr Zamisny
Credit and liquidity risk expert · PMP, PRM
20 years in banking and consulting in Europe and the CIS: GE Capital, BNP Paribas, KPMG
Aizhan Madieva
Corporate governance and audit expert
35+ years in the financial sector: chair of a pension fund board, deputy chair of the UAPF board