Kazakhstan’s Financial Monitoring Agency: Tackling Money Laundering, Terrorist Financing, and Economic Crimes
Title
The Financial Monitoring Agency of the Republic of Kazakhstan (FMA), a direct subordinate of the President of Kazakhstan, is the chief authority in the country responsible for combating money laundering, terrorist financing, and other economic and financial crimes as per the country’s legislation.
Legal Foundation
Key legislation includes:
- Law No.191-IV of 28.08.2009 on Combating Legalization (Laundering) of Criminal Proceeds and Financing of Terrorism
- Decree No.515 of 20.02.2021 on Regulation on the Financial Monitoring Agency of the Republic of Kazakhstan
Organizational Structure
The FMA is headed by Chairman Zhanat Elimanov, who is supported by the following executives:
- First Deputy Chairman: Ermek Ospanov
- Deputy Chairmen: Ulan Raisov, Zhenis Elemesov
- Head of Staff: Gabit Sadyrbekov
Contact Information
For assistance with various inquiries, refer to the following contact details:
- Helpline Number: +7 (7172) 70-84-78 (for help)
- Reporting Corruption: +7 (7172) 70-84-78 (same number)
- Consultation on AML/CFT legislation: +7 (7172) 74-97-49 or 74-97-39
- Technical errors related to the Financial Transaction Data Collection (FTDC) System: +7 (7172) 74-97-48 or 74-97-64
- General inquiries: info@kfm.kz
- Press-service: finmonitoringkz@gmail.com
- Notifications of Corruption: dsb@afmrk.gov.kz
Official Website
Visit www.gov.kz for further information.
Location
10, Beibitshilik Street, Nur-Sultan, 010000, Kazakhstan.