Investments in a Rapidly Changing World: Strategies for Resilience, Risks, and Opportunities
On May 20, 2026, in Astana, a joint event was held at Eurasian Bank JSC by PRMIA Kazakhstan, QID Ten Quat and the Qazaqstan Risk Managers’ Association (QRM) titled “Investments in a Rapidly Changing World: Strategies for Resilience, Risks, and Opportunities.”
The event brought together representatives of the financial sector, corporate governance, investment community, risk management professionals, and international experts to discuss the key challenges of today’s rapidly evolving investment landscape.
The opening remarks were delivered by representatives of Eurasian Bank JSC, the National Corporate Governance Council under the NCE “Atameken,” and QID Ten Quat. Speakers emphasized the growing importance of resilience, the quality of corporate governance, and the maturity of risk management systems amid global economic and financial transformation.
A key part of the program was the presentation and discussion of the World Economic Forum’s Global Risks Report 2026, focusing on the main global risks of the coming decade. Participants examined the impact of geopolitical fragmentation, cyber risks, social and technological shifts, as well as the increasing role of artificial intelligence and AI governance in shaping investment decisions.
Special attention was given to the expert contributions of the invited speakers.
Aigul Jaylaubekova, Independent Director of Global University Systems Holding B.V. (Netherlands) and JSC Industrial Development Fund, and Chair of the Gender Equality Committee at QID Ten Quat, shared her international experience in corporate governance, sustainable leadership, and investment resilience. The discussion addressed the transformation of investment logic, changes in investor behavior under high volatility, and the importance of long-term strategic thinking.
Nursultan Serikbay, Chief Policy Officer and Member of the Management Board of the Astana International Financial Centre (AIFC), presented insights on the development of the financial ecosystem, Kazakhstan’s international positioning, and opportunities for attracting global capital to the region.
Zhali Ualiev, Director of the Department of Legal Development and Government Relations at the AIFC Administration, Data Protection Commissioner, Registrar of Security Interests, and Ambassador of the European Legal Technology Association, provided an analysis of Kazakhstan’s investment climate, emphasizing the role of institutional quality, legal infrastructure, and digitalization in strengthening investment attractiveness.
Askar Khamidullin, Deputy Chairman of the Management Board of Eurasian Bank JSC, shared practical insights on investment decision-making under uncertainty, highlighting approaches used in the banking sector for risk management, business scaling, and enhancing corporate resilience.
Kanat Abeuov, Managing Director of Eurasian Bank JSC, presented perspectives on current trends in retail investment and financial resilience, discussing shifts in investor behavior, capital protection priorities, and financial instruments relevant in today’s market environment.
A special highlight of the event was the English-language networking session with Marcia Favale, Vice-Chair of Clearbrook Global for Central Asia and CEO of Agorawalk.ai, an international expert in finance, technology, and investment banking with over 30 years of experience at Merrill Lynch, UBS, and Brevan Howard. During the informal discussion, participants explored global investment trends, AI and emerging risks, international capital markets, prospects for Central Asia, and key drivers of investment resilience in a highly volatile environment.
The event was held as a substantive and dynamic professional discussion platform, fostering knowledge exchange, strengthening professional networks, and exploring new approaches to sustainable development, investment, and risk management in a rapidly changing world.
