AIFC Green Finance Centre Ltd. Wins Two Central Asia Honours at the 2026 Global Banking & Finance Review Awards®

Astana International Financial Centre – AIFC Green Finance Centre Ltd has been honoured with two distinguished accolades at the 2026 Global Banking & Finance Review Awards®: Best Sustainable Finance Deal Central Asia 2026 and Best ESG Consultancy Firm Central Asia 2026. These prestigious recognitions underscore AIFC Green Finance Centre Ltd.’s leadership in advancing sustainable finance and environmental, social, and governance (ESG) standards across Central Asia.

The Global Banking & Finance Review Awards® celebrate excellence, innovation, and best practices within the global financial community. The selection process is both rigorous and comprehensive, with winners evaluated against multiple criteria, including:

a) Innovation and measurable impact of sustainable finance transactions;
b) Contribution to ESG development and climate resilience;
c) Strength of governance, compliance, and transparency standards;
d) Market leadership and regional influence;
e) Quality and effectiveness of ESG advisory services;
f) Strategic partnerships and stakeholder engagement;
g) Scalability and long-term sustainability of implemented frameworks; and
h) Overall contribution to strengthening sustainable finance ecosystems.

In securing the title of Best Sustainable Finance Deal Central Asia 2026, AIFC Green Finance Centre Ltd. demonstrated exceptional capability in structuring and facilitating landmark sustainable finance transactions that have significantly contributed to green infrastructure development and climate-aligned investment flows in the region. The Centre’s ability to connect global capital markets with local sustainability priorities has positioned it as a pivotal institution driving Central Asia’s transition toward a low-carbon and resilient economy.

At the same time, being named Best ESG Consultancy Firm Central Asia 2026 reflects the organisation’s excellence in delivering comprehensive ESG advisory solutions. AIFC Green Finance Centre Ltd. has played a vital role in supporting financial institutions, corporates, and public sector entities in integrating ESG principles into their operational and strategic frameworks. Its advisory expertise spans sustainable bond frameworks, green taxonomy alignment, ESG reporting enhancement, climate risk integration, and capacity-building initiatives tailored to regional market needs.

The dual recognition at the 2026 Global Banking & Finance Review Awards® highlights AIFC Green Finance Centre Ltd.’s holistic and forward-looking approach—combining transaction execution excellence with strategic ESG consultancy. Through the development of green bonds, sustainability-linked instruments, and innovative impact-driven financial products, the Centre has strengthened investor confidence and expanded access to sustainable capital across Central Asia.

Barnali Pal Sinha, Editor of Global Banking & Finance Review®, extended her congratulations on the achievement:

"We are pleased to recognise Astana International Financial Centre – AIFC Green Finance Centre Ltd. with the titles of Best Sustainable Finance Deal Central Asia 2026 and Best ESG Consultancy Firm Central Asia 2026. The Centre’s commitment to fostering sustainable finance innovation and promoting robust ESG standards has set a benchmark for the region. Their continued leadership is instrumental in shaping a resilient and future-ready financial ecosystem across Central Asia."

Over the past year, AIFC Green Finance Centre Ltd. has strengthened its role as a catalyst for sustainable transformation by facilitating green and sustainable issuances, developing policy frameworks aligned with international standards, and collaborating with development institutions and market participants to mobilise climate finance. These initiatives have enhanced regional market infrastructure, improved transparency, and encouraged broader adoption of sustainable finance principles.

The recognition as Best Sustainable Finance Deal Central Asia 2026 and Best ESG Consultancy Firm Central Asia 2026 further solidifies AIFC Green Finance Centre Ltd.’s position as a trusted partner for governments, investors, and corporations seeking to advance sustainability goals while maintaining financial resilience and long-term value creation.

About Astana International Financial Centre – AIFC Green Finance Centre Ltd.

Astana International Financial Centre – AIFC Green Finance Centre Ltd. is a leading institution dedicated to advancing sustainable finance and ESG integration across Central Asia. Operating under the Astana International Financial Centre, the organisation promotes the development of green financial instruments, sustainable investment platforms, and high-quality advisory services aligned with global best practices. Through innovation, collaboration, and market development initiatives, AIFC Green Finance Centre Ltd. continues to support the region’s transition toward a more sustainable, transparent, and resilient financial ecosystem.

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