A designated individual will safeguard the rights of Kazakhstan citizens in relation to microfinance organizations.
According to the press service of the ARRF, Nazgul Karasovna Yestusizova holds higher education degrees in economics and law and is a Master of Legal Sciences. She has experience working in the banking sector. Prior to her election as the microfinance ombudsman, she served as the chairperson of the National Chamber of Collectors of Kazakhstan. The microfinance ombudsman is elected for a three-year term from among candidates proposed by the Council of Representatives and approved by the Agency.
10:47, 21 Dec
The dollar has risen on the exchange; how is the tenge performing?
As a result of the trading session, the average exchange rate of the dollar reached 524.02 tenge, reflecting an increase of 1.44 tenge compared to the previous rate.
14:58, 20 Dec
The dollar has declined in exchange offices across Kazakhstan ahead of the weekend.
The day before, the price of the dollar ranged from 524 to 535 tenge.
14:57, 20 Dec
What was the exchange rate of the dollar in Kazakhstan at the end of the workweek on December 20?
In exchange offices, the buying and selling rate for the dollar ranges from 525.37 to 527.93 tenge. At the same time, the euro is exchanged at a rate of 543.83 to 549.02 tenge, while the Russian ruble is traded at 5.05 to 5.13 tenge.
14:57, 20 Dec
Bitcoin has pulled back after reaching an all-time high.
The largest cryptocurrency reached a new peak of $108,315 on Tuesday, but by Wednesday morning, it had already retraced. According to CoinGecko, the total market capitalization of the cryptocurrency sector nearly approached $4 trillion during its peak growth.
10:48, 19 Dec
Abandoning the tenge? Kazakh investors are increasingly turning to the dollar.
According to data from the National Bank, cited by experts from the First Credit Bureau, the level of dollarization among legal entities is higher than that of individuals. The share of foreign currency deposits among companies rose by 2.3 percentage points, reaching 26.5%, while the increase for private depositors was 1.2 percentage points, bringing it to 20.3%.
10:48, 19 Dec
The dollar has slightly decreased in value on the KASE exchange.
At the end of the day's trading, the weighted average exchange rate of the dollar was 522.63 tenge, which is 1.97 tenge lower than the previous figure.
10:48, 19 Dec
The dollar has been increasing in value at exchange offices in Kazakhstan for the second consecutive day.
The day before, the price of the dollar ranged from 526 to 530 tenge.
10:48, 19 Dec
New Year Surge: Imports of holiday goods to Kazakhstan have seen an unusual increase.
Experts from the First Credit Bureau, referencing data from the National Bureau of Statistics, point out that there is typically a surge in the import of holiday goods during the fall. With the New Year approaching, retailers are actively restocking their supplies. However, this year's figures appear to be unusual, as the volume of imports has exceeded the total for the entire year of 2023 by 20%.
10:48, 19 Dec
On December 18, the dollar saw a slight increase in exchange offices across Kazakhstan.
The day before, the price of the dollar ranged from 524 to 530 tenge.
10:47, 18 Dec
What will be the increase in the minimum pension and subsistence minimum in Kazakhstan in 2025?
According to the national budget for 2025-2027, the minimum wage will increase to 85,000 tenge.
10:47, 18 Dec
What is the exchange rate for the dollar in Kazakhstan's currency exchange offices after the extended weekend?
On the eve of the weekend, the price of the dollar ranged from 524 to 530 tenge.
10:47, 17 Dec
The dollar rose to 530 tenge in Kazakhstan ahead of the weekend.
The day before, the price of the dollar ranged from 518 to 526 tenge.
10:47, 13 Dec
For the second consecutive day, the dollar is rising in exchange offices across Kazakhstan.
The day before, the price of the dollar fluctuated between 514 and 525 tenge.
10:48, 12 Dec
How did the exchange rate of the dollar to the tenge change on December 10th?
As a result of the trading session, the average exchange rate of the dollar was 508.05 tenge, which is 1.50 tenge lower than the previous figure.
10:48, 11 Dec
On December 11, the dollar increased in value at currency exchange offices in Kazakhstan.
The day before, the price of the dollar ranged from 512 to 519 tenge.
10:47, 11 Dec
The city council has approved Astana's budget for the next three years.
It is noted that the city budget has been developed taking into account the current socio-economic forecasts.
10:47, 11 Dec
The dollar has decreased in value during trading on the KASE.
As a result of the trading session, the weighted average exchange rate of the dollar stood at 510.08 tenge, which is 3.54 points lower than the previous rate.
10:47, 10 Dec
On December 10, the dollar continues to decline in Kazakhstan's exchange offices.
The day before, the price of the dollar ranged from 512 to 524 tenge. On the eve of the weekend, it could be purchased for between 523 and 535 tenge.
10:47, 10 Dec
The dollar sharply declined in exchange offices across Kazakhstan following the weekend.
On the eve of the weekend, the price of the dollar fluctuated between 523 and 535 tenge.
10:48, 09 Dec
The dollar has dropped nearly 10 tenge on the exchange.
The dollar has decreased in value by 9.31 tenge, resulting in a price of 514.65 tenge.
10:47, 07 Dec
Will Kazakhstan residents receive compensation for their deposits again?
As Suleymenov explained, the current economic situation and the conditions in the deposit market do not necessitate the implementation of such programs.
10:47, 06 Dec
What is the exchange rate for the dollar at Kazakhstan's currency exchange offices before the weekend?
The day before, the price of the dollar ranged from 525 to 534 tenge.
10:47, 06 Dec
On December 4, the dollar gained value on the KASE.
The dollar has increased by 0.37 tenge, raising its value to 523.58 tenge.
10:47, 05 Dec
On December 5th, the dollar significantly weakened in Kazakhstan's exchange offices.
The day before, the price of the dollar ranged from 526 to 534 tenge.
10:47, 05 Dec
Historic milestone: Bitcoin's price has surpassed $100,000 for the first time ever.
This unprecedented situation was recorded on Wednesday, shortly after the election victory of cryptocurrency-friendly candidates, led by the newly elected U.S. President Donald Trump.
10:47, 05 Dec
What happened to the dollar exchange rate in Kazakhstan on December 3, 2024?
The average exchange rate of the dollar reached 523.17 tenge, reflecting a decrease of 1.62 points following a sharp increase the day before.
10:47, 04 Dec
The dollar has significantly decreased in value at exchange offices in Kazakhstan since yesterday, though this isn't the case everywhere.
The day before, the maximum price for a dollar was 536 tenge.
10:47, 04 Dec
The National Bank has announced an increase in the value of the dollar.
The financial regulator reported that by the end of November, the tenge had depreciated by 5%, reaching 512.52 tenge per US dollar. The average daily trading volume on the Kazakhstan Stock Exchange decreased from $278 million to $262 million over the month. The total trading volume amounted to $5.5 billion.
10:47, 03 Dec
The dollar is at 530 tenge. Should Kazakhstanis be concerned about a potential default?
"In general, we are stable. No defaults are anticipated, neither from the government nor from the banking sector... The overall financial situation is stable, and the government has reserves, so there is no talk of any default. As for imports, yes, we are dependent on imports for non-food goods. This primarily includes construction materials and various types of equipment and machinery. We are actively working in this area. We are implementing projects in the agro-industrial complex and the manufacturing sector to reduce our dependence on imports for key goods that are primarily affected by fluctuations in the exchange rate," stated Baibazarov during a press conference at the Government.
10:47, 03 Dec