Finance
Vagonservis posts billion-tenge loss in 2025
Vagonservis, a Kazakh railcar maintenance firm, reported a 5.8 billion tenge loss in 2025, swinging from a profit in 2024, as costs rose.
Former Kcell CEO Earns Nearly 400M KZT at Gas Block Producer
Former Kcell CEO Kaspars Kukelis, now president of Ekoton+, earned 381.7 million tenge in 2025. Details from the company's financial report.
ForteBank Cuts Deposit Rates for Second Time This Week
ForteBank has lowered rates on tenge deposits for individuals for the second time in a week, effective August 7, 2026. New rates for various terms.
Dollar Rate Rises at End of Week in Kazakhstan
The dollar rate rose at the end of the week in Kazakhstan: the exchange rate was 469.93 tenge, the euro – 541.57 tenge. Find out current exchange rates in Astana, Almaty, and Shymkent.
August 7, 2026
ForteBank Halves Board Payouts in Year of Home Credit Bank Acquisition
ForteBank halved board pay in 2025 amid Home Credit Bank acquisition. Total top-management remuneration was 1.86 billion tenge, down 53% from 2024.
August 6, 2026
Qatar's Lesha Bank, owner of Bereke Bank, posts 50% profit jump, assets surge
Qatar's Lesha Bank, owner of Bereke Bank, reports 50% profit growth and 78% AUM surge in H1 2026. Details on infohub.kz.
August 6, 2026
Analyst Predicts Dollar Could Reach 500 Tenge
Kazakh analyst Rasul Rysmambetov predicts a gradual rise in the dollar exchange rate to 500 tenge, but urges calm and explains the influencing factors.
August 6, 2026
Dollar Continues to Fall on Kazakhstan Stock Exchange
The dollar exchange rate on KASE has been falling for three days, dropping by another 2 tenge today. Check current exchange rates at Kazakhstan's exchange offices.
August 6, 2026
Kazakhstan Earns Millions from Soft Drink Exports
Kazakhstan earned $75.5 million from soft drink exports in Jan-May 2026, while domestic prices rose 15.7%.
August 5, 2026
Almaty Metro Ends 2025 with Loss of 6.96 Billion Tenge
Almaty metro's net loss narrowed to 6.96 billion tenge in 2025, despite revenue growth of 23.2%, as other income helped offset higher costs.
August 5, 2026
How to Stop Impulsive Buying: A Financier's Unexpected Advice
Financier Sultan Yelemesov advises Kazakhstani people to fight impulsive purchases by investing the same amount. Learn how this method helps save money.
August 5, 2026
Millionaire Tsay Creates New $50M Company Linked to Alatau
A new company Alatau City Iconic Holding Limited with $50M capital has been registered in AIFC, linked to the Iconic Building project in Alatau. Yuri Tsay is among the shareholders.
August 5, 2026
Kazakh Institute of Oil and Gas posts 339 mln tenge loss in 2025
Kazakh Institute of Oil and Gas (KIMG) reported a 339.1 million tenge loss in 2025 due to the completion of the Tengiz project. Revenue fell, and the company sold its stake in Dalа Service.
August 5, 2026
Kazakhstan's Pension Savings Exceed 28 Trillion Tenge
Kazakhstan's pension savings hit 28.09 trillion tenge. Active accounts grow, payment discipline improves. Details on infohub.kz.
August 5, 2026
Losses of Rotenberg-linked company in Kazakhstan rise 1.5 times
Losses of Bashkir Soda Company-Kazakhstan in 2025 grew to 76.1 million tenge. The company had no revenue, and its Russian owner was linked to Arkady Rotenberg.
August 5, 2026
Millionaire Rakishev to Miss Dividends Again as Company Posts Loss
Fincraft Resources will not pay dividends on common shares for 2025 due to a loss of 547.3 million tenge. Kenes Rakishev misses dividends for the second year.
August 5, 2026
Car Sale Tax in Kazakhstan: When to Pay and How to Avoid It
Learn when to pay tax on car sales in Kazakhstan: rules for cars with Kazakh and foreign registration, calculating capital gains, and ways to avoid IIT.
August 5, 2026
KazAvtoZhol management received 156.4 million tenge in 2025
In 2025, KazAvtoZhol board members received 156.4 million tenge, with average payout up 41.8% to 26.1 million tenge. The company improved financial results.
August 5, 2026
KMF Bank Profit Falls 8.4% After Transition from Microfinance
KMF Bank reports 8.4% drop in net profit for H1 2026, with provisions up 83%, but Q2 shows growth. Details on infohub.kz.
August 5, 2026
Kazakh Banks Cut Deposit Rates: Yields Fall Below 20%
Eurasian Bank and Home Credit Bank lower deposit rates, pushing maximum yields below 20%. The move follows the National Bank's base rate cuts.
August 5, 2026
Kazakhstan's GoldFinMarket to Pay Owners Nearly 700M Tenge in Dividends
GoldFinMarket pawnshop to pay 696 million tenge in dividends for 2025-2026. Net profit tripled, revenue up 68.8%.
August 4, 2026
Kazakhstan's Dollar Exchange Rate Drops by 3 Tenge in a Day
The dollar exchange rate on KASE fell by 3 tenge in a day, and the euro fell by 4 tenge. Find out current exchange rates at exchange offices in Kazakhstan.
August 4, 2026
Kazakhstan Boosts Drug Production to 126.6B Tenge in Six Months
Kazakhstan's pharmaceutical production reached 126.6B tenge in H1 2026, up 29% YoY. Market grew 40% in 3 years; exports and investments surge.
August 4, 2026
Kazakhstan's Freely Convertible Currency Reserves Drop to $14.3 Billion
Kazakhstan's freely convertible currency reserves fell by 3.6% to $14.3 billion in June, reflecting broader trends in international reserves management and market fluctuations.
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