Established in 1993, the Kazakhstan Stock Exchange (KASE) is the primary stock exchange in Kazakhstan, located in Almaty. It functions as a universal financial market, offering a platform for trading in foreign currencies, corporate and government securities, bonds of international financial institutions, and derivatives. KASE's mission is to provide effective and reliable exchange infrastructure to facilitate capital raising, investment, and the redistribution of financial resources, thereby contributing to the sustainable development of Kazakhstan's economy. It plays a crucial role for both local and international investors seeking access to the Central Asian market.