7 leading leaders in the FinTech industry of Kazakhstan

Strong and ambitious leaders and companies are implementing solutions that make finance more accessible and user-friendly. In this article, we will discuss the most prominent individuals and organizations shaping the future of the FinTech industry in Kazakhstan.

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Timur Turlov

Founder of Freedom Finance, which provides access to the US stock markets. Freedom Holding Corp., a consolidated holding company, became the first financial organization from the CIS to list on NASDAQ. Freedom Finance is actively expanding its services; currently, the Freedom ecosystem includes over 5 million clients worldwide.

Zhanargul Izimova

An expert in banking, sales, marketing, and strategy development. She has participated in projects related to business valuation, research into new market niches, and enterprise development in Central Asian countries. She leads the strategic consulting practice for financial institutions at Strategy&, part of the PwC Eurasia network.

Aidos Zhumagulov

Member of the Board of Directors of Freedom Bank, responsible for the bank's strategy and digital transformation. Freedom Bank has implemented innovative customer scoring methods using only an Individual Identification Number (IIN) and phone number, as well as developed online property and vehicle valuation tools.

Murat Koshanov

Deputy Chairman of the Board of Halyk Bank, simultaneously serving as Chairman of the Supervisory Board of Tenge Bank. He has been working in the financial and banking system since 2000. He was recognized as the Best Financial Director of Kazakhstan at the annual CFO Idea Exchange & Networking Event summit.

Renat Bekturov

Managing Director of the Astana International Financial Centre (AIFC), an expert with 16 years of experience in the financial sector. He has led key projects at AIX, focusing on exchange development and shareholder attraction. He has made a significant contribution to the establishment of the AIFC, the development of asset management, and the capital market. He is a Certified Financial Analyst. He has participated in landmark deals, including the first sukuk issuance in the CIS.

Agis Konkabayeva

CEO of Tekmates, an expert in the financial system of Kazakhstan, IT, digital transformation, as well as in managing FinTech products and agile teams. She actively helps create and implement business strategies.

Shukhrat Sadyrov

An experienced professional with a decade of experience in the financial sector, having successfully held key positions at companies such as FinTech Solva, Eurasian Bank, Sberbank Kazakhstan, and ATFBank. He created credit risk management teams at ATFBank and implemented credit and operational risk management processes in the regions.