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Dear clients,

We would like to inform you that as of January 17, 2025, amendments to the Resolution of the Board of the National Bank of the Republic of Kazakhstan No. 228, dated July 27, 2012, “On the List of Financial Instruments Allowed for Purchase Only Using the Funds of Qualified Investors” (as amended on December 27, 2024), will come into effect.

In accordance with the Securities Market Law of the Republic of Kazakhstan (dated July 2, 2003), the Board of the National Bank of the Republic of Kazakhstan has DECIDED:

1. The following financial instruments will only be allowed for purchase using the funds of qualified investors who are individuals:

1) Securities and/or other financial instruments issued by non-resident organizations of the Republic of Kazakhstan, in accordance with the legislation of a foreign state, and not included in the lists of securities traded on stock exchanges operating within the Republic of Kazakhstan or in the foreign state;

2) Shares and/or units of venture capital investment funds;

3) Derivative securities and/or other derivative financial instruments;

4) Bonds subject to private placement;

5) Perpetual bonds;

6) Investment bonds;

7) Financial instruments for which the issuance conditions specify that they are intended only for qualified investors and/or are not intended for retail investors.

Therefore, if you plan to purchase the above-mentioned instruments, starting from January 17, 2025, you will need to have the status of a qualified investor.