Politics
Winners of the World Nomad Games Honored 16.09.2026
Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/almobl/press/news/details/1292980?lang=ru
Within the framework of the "Central Asia – Republic of Korea" Summit, held in Seoul from September 14 to 16, 2026, the Ministry of Justice of the Republic of Kazakhstan and the Ministry of Intellectual Property of the Republic of Korea signed a Memorandum of Understanding in the field of intellectual property 16.09.2026
The Memorandum is aimed at further developing and strengthening cooperation between the two countries in the field of intellectual property. The document provides for the exchange of information and experience, the development of cooperation between the competent authorities, enhancement of the professional expertise of specialists, as well as the implementation of joint activities and initiatives in this area.The signing of the Memorandum represents an important step towards strengthening bilateral cooperation between the Republic of Kazakhstan and the Republic of Korea in the field of intellectual property rights protection and enforcement. It also creates additional opportunities for the exchange of best practices and the introduction of modern approaches in this field.The implementation of the Memorandum will contribute to the further development of institutional and professional cooperation between the relevant government authorities of the two countries, as well as to strengthening bilateral relations between the Republic of Kazakhstan and the Republic of Korea.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/adilet/press/news/details/1292416?lang=ru
ANNOUNCEMENT UAPF JSC reminds about the importance of timely registration of pensions 15.09.2026
The UAPF reminds that individuals with pension savings in the UAPF, formed through compulsory pension contributions and/or compulsory occupational pension contributions, who have reached the generally established retirement age, as well as individuals with disabilities of the first and second groups, if the disability is permanent, are entitled to receive pension benefits from the UAPF according to the established schedule.As a reminder, the old-age pension is available to individuals who have reached the generally established retirement age: men upon reaching 63 years of age, and women upon reaching 61 years of age in 2026.Pension benefits from the UAPF are paid until the pension savings are depleted.To receive pension benefits from the UAPF upon reaching retirement age, beneficiaries must promptly contact the local Public Service Center (PSC) at their place of residence. Documents and applications can be submitted to the PSC 10 days before the beneficiary reaches retirement age. We strongly recommend adhering to this deadline, as it is especially important for receiving a state pension, which requires verification of work experience based on the documents submitted.The pension is assigned from the date of application. It is important to note that if an application for pension payments is submitted before reaching retirement age, the date of application is considered the date of reaching retirement age. If an application is submitted after reaching retirement age, the date of application is considered the date of registration of the application with the Government for Citizens State Corporation.In addition, please note that future pensioners (potential beneficiaries) whose phone numbers are registered in the egov mobile citizen database will receive an SMS notification from number 1414 two months before reaching retirement age, informing them of the opportunity to contact the nearest branch of the State Corporation in a timely manner to receive pension payment services, with a link to the list of documents on the egov.kz website. This means that government agencies are sending out the relevant notifications to ensure pension benefits are processed within the prescribed timeframe, as benefits are not assigned for the missed period.Meanwhile, for individuals who have reached retirement age and who have pension savings in the UAPF but have not applied for their benefit, the UAPF conducts an annual verification, jointly with the State Corporation, to determine whether these citizens have assigned old-age pension benefits and the state basic pension benefit from budgetary funds. Based on the results of this verification, the UAPF makes payments proactively, i.e., without an application.Furthermore, starting in March 2026, a similar, non-application pension benefit paymentt procedure has been introduced through voluntary pension contributions (VPC) for individuals who have reached retirement age and who have pension savings in the UAPF through VPC, but who have not previously applied to the UAPF for payment due to reaching the age of fifty or disability.The non-application pension benefit payment procedure through VPC (if any) provides for:automatic assignment of UAPF pension payments through the VPC when applying to the State Corporation in the prescribed manner with applications for a pension from the state budget and payments through compulsory pension contributions and/or compulsory occupational pension contributions in connection with reaching retirement age;making payments through the VPC as part of a proactive service.To receive a disability payment upon reaching age 50 through the VPC, please contact UAPF offices or through your personal account on the UAPF website (enpf.kz) or the UAPF mobile app using an electronic digital signature.Please note that UAPF offers on-site services for individuals with disabilities. A preliminary consultation is provided, including verification of eligibility for services remotely, without an on-site visit.The enpf.kz website provides a list of required documents depending on the type of pension benefit, the method of submission, document requirements, application forms and sample forms, and a sample power of attorney. In the "Electronic Services" section, you can pre-screen documents submitted for pension benefits from UAPF.UAPF was founded on August 22, 2013 on the basis of GNPF APF JSC. The founder and shareholder of the UAPF is the Government of the Republic of Kazakhstan represented by the State Institution Committee of State Property and Privatization of the Ministry of Finance of the Republic of Kazakhstan. Trust management of UAPF pension assets is carried out by the National Bank of the Republic of Kazakhstan. In accordance with the pension legislation, the UAPF attracts compulsory pension contributions, employer’s compulsory pension contributions, compulsory occupational pension contributions, voluntary pension contributions, as well as carries out enrollment and accounting of voluntary pension contributions formed at the expense of the unclaimed amount of guaranteed compensation for the guaranteed deposit, transferred by the organization carrying out mandatory guarantee of deposits, in accordance with the Law of the Republic of Kazakhstan "On mandatory guarantee of deposits placed in second-tier banks of the Republic of Kazakhstan", ensures the implementation of pension benefits. The Fund also carries out accounting of target assets and target requirements, accounting and crediting of target savings (TS) to target savings accounts, payments of TS to their recipients in bank accounts, accounting for returns of TS in the manner determined by the Government of the Republic of Kazakhstan within the framework of the National Fund for Children program (More details at www.enpf.kz) Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/abay/press/news/details/1291903?lang=ru
Akim of Almaty region Marat Sultangaziev voted in the elections of deputies to the Kurultai 23.08.2026
Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/almobl/press/news/details/1278542?lang=ru
TRANSFERRING PENSION SAVINGS TO THE IPM TRENDING QUESTIONS ABOUT THE UAPF 20.08.2026
Who is eligible to take advantage of the legislative changes regarding the option to transfer up to 100% of pension savings formed through compulsory pension contributions and compulsory occupational pension contributions to an investment portfolio manager (IPM)? How does the transfer process work?Currently, depositors can transfer up to 50% of their savings, formed through compulsory pension contributions (CPC) and compulsory occupational pension contributions (COPC), and up to 100% of voluntary pension contributions, to investment portfolio managers (IPMs). Effective September 7, 2026, contributors' ability to transfer mandatory savings to IPMs will be expanded to 100%. For depositors' convenience when choosing an IPM, all necessary information is published monthly on the online pension asset investment management platform, invest.enpf.kz, including financial indicators, pension asset returns, the size of pension assets under trust management, the investment portfolio structure, and its dynamics.To transfer pension savings to an IPM, a contributor must select an IPM from the register of IPMs approved for pension asset management (detailed information is available on the UAPF website in the "Services - Transfer to Trust Management - Register of Investment Portfolio Managers" section), and then submit an application using the appropriate form. This can be done in your personal account on the enpf.kz website using an electronic digital signature, or at any UAPF branch.The status of your submitted application to transfer pension savings to trust management can be tracked in your personal account on the website or in the UAPF mobile app under the "My Applications for Payments/Transfers/VPC Refunds" tab.The process of submitting applications for transfer to IPM, as well as their processing by UAPF, is fully automated. UAPF transfers pension assets to IPM trust management within the timeframes established by regulations. What IPM can offer? Starting July 1, 2023, investors have been able to transfer up to 50% of compulsory pension contributions (CPCs), compulsory occupational pension contributions (COPCs), and up to 100% of voluntary pension contributions (VPCs) to private investment portfolio managers (IPMs), regardless of the minimum sufficiency threshold. They can also transfer the entire amount of savings under CPCs and/or COPCs if they have a pension annuity agreement with an insurance company. Starting September 7, 2026, contributors' ability to transfer mandatory savings to IPMs will be expanded to 100%.Transferring up to 100% of pension savings to IPM management opens up opportunities for contributors to grow their capital long-term, tailored to their own preferences, based on a study of IPM indicators and strategies.Which companies may be permitted to manage pension assets??Only IPMs listed in the register of pension asset management companies of the Agency of the Republic of Kazakhstan for Regulation and Development of the Financial Market (ARDFM) are permitted to manage pension assets, regardless of strategy. The ARDFM has developed specific requirements for IPMs: they must possess a license to manage an investment portfolio, have successful experience in the market and managing client assets, demonstrate positive financial and economic performance over the past several years, have sufficient equity capital to cover losses associated with investing pension assets, etc. Furthermore, IPMs must enter into a trust agreement with the UAPF for the management of pension assets and have a tripartite custodial agreement with the UAPF and the custodian bank.Currently, six companies are permitted to manage pension assets. These include: Alatau City Invest JSC, BCC Invest JSC, Halyk Global Markets JSC (Halyk Global Markets JSC notified UAPF on December 30, 2025, of its agreement termination effective January 1, 2027, at the initiative of this IPM. Therefore, UAPF will not accept new applications from contributors to transfer pension assets to its management effective January 1, 2026), Halyk Finance JSC, Centras Securities JSC, and Tansar Capital JSC. If a company is removed from the register, contributors' savings will return to the management of the National Bank. How to choose which company to trust to manage your pension savings?Before deciding to transfer your pension savings to a trust, we recommend carefully reviewing the current list of IPMs on the market and examining their investment statements on the UAPF website. It is important to analyze the IPM's financial performance, as well as information on the application of administrative measures, sanctions, and enforcement actions by the regulator (ARDFM) against the IPM (if any).The choice of an IPM is an independent decision for the contributor. On the UAPF portal (https://invest.enpf.kz/), you can compare various critical IPM performance indicators, such as profitability, NU (the specific value of pension assets used to characterize their change as a result of investment, the rate of which depends on the accrued investment income (loss)), portfolio structure, and the IPM's financial performance.The Unified Internet Information Platform for Investment Management is a modern digital resource that provides contributors with the opportunity to analyze pension investments online. In their personal account, contributors can, among other things:check the available amount for transfer/return to/from the IPM/the National Bank of the Republic of Kazakhstan;review the terms and conditions for submitting an application to select (change) an IPM or to return pension savings held in trust by the IPM to the trust management of the National Bank of the Republic of Kazakhstan;submit an application to select (change) an IPM or to return to the National Bank of the Republic of Kazakhstan and track its status;access other available pension services.Thus, the unified online platform invest.enpf.kz is becoming an important element in the development of digital services in the pension system, facilitating more informed participation by contributors in managing their pension capital and shaping their financial future.Up-to-date information on the selected IPM investment portfolio is also available on the Fund's website: https://www.enpf.kz/ru/services/Invest/57501/ Are UAPF databases adapted for transferring large savings amounts and, in the future, managing/tracking multiple portfolios? How is integration with IPM systems implemented? It's worth noting that the Fund already has extensive experience integrating its systems within various government programs. Accordingly, UAPF's information systems allow for the accounting of all data during interactions with the IPM.At the same time, UAPF remains the common accounting and information center for all contributors, operating their individual pension savings accounts regardless of who manages the assets (the NBRK and/or the IPM, at the contributor's discretion). Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/abay/press/news/details/1277376?lang=ru
