Mar 2025

ACF and the Association of Family Businesses: how partnership promotes rural entrepreneurship in Kazakhstan

Asian Credit Fund (ACF) and the Association of Family Businesses have completed the pilot phase of the ALAU educational project, a significant milestone that paves the way for further success in supporting small and micro-businesses in the country’s regions. From October to December 2024, more than 1,100 entrepreneurs from 10 regions of Kazakhstan accessed educational […]

Nov 2024

27 Years of Empowering Communities: ACF Anniversary 

In November 2024, we celebrate a significant milestone—27 years of the Asian Credit Fund (ACF). Since our inception, we have been distinguished by our innovative approach to microfinance, which has not just empowered over 132,000 clients across ten regions of Kazakhstan, but also transformed their lives. Our focus on rural households and small businesses, combined with our commitment to […]

Nov 2024

Asian Credit Fund launches its first bond issuance on the Kazakhstan Stock Exchange

On November 27, 2024, Asian Credit Fund (ACF) achieved a historic milestone, stepping into the financial market with its inaugural bond issuance on the Kazakhstan Stock Exchange (KASE). This step is a testament to ACF’s unwavering commitment to further development, reflecting its steady growth over its 27 years of operation. The bond issuance not only […]

Oct 2024

BOPA makes USD 4.0 million equity and subordinated debt investment in ACF

ACF, a leading microfinance institution dedicated to improving the quality of life for rural households in Kazakhstan, is pleased to announce that its current shareholder, BOPA Pte Ltd , has made an additional equity and subordinated debt injection of USD 4.0 million into the company. This strategic investment raises BOPA’s ownership stake in ACF, further […]

Oct 2024

Zhanna Zhakupova, ACF CEO: The main value of our Company is people 

The interview was published in Forbes Kazakhstan in September 2024. At the beginning of October, trading in bonds of MFO “Asian Credit Fund”, which has been at the market for more than 27 years, will be started for the first time at Kazakhstan Stock Exchange. The bond yield is expected to be 21% per annum in […]

Jul 2024

Exciting Consultancy Opportunity at ACF! ACF is hiring!

Terms of Reference (TOR) for Consultancy Services to Select a Core System 22 July 2024 1. Background MFO Asian Credit Fund is dedicated to providing financial services to low-income individuals and small businesses. ACF Mission ACF’s mission is to improve the quality of life, well-being, and resilience of families and businesses, primarily in rural areas, […]

Jul 2024

ACF sponsors the Forum “Microfinance Sector of Kazakhstan: 20 Years of Sustainable Development”

On July 4, Almaty hosted the forum “Microfinance Sector of Kazakhstan: 20 Years of Sustainable Development,” which was timed to celebrate the 20th anniversary of the Association of Microfinance Organizations. The main topic of the forum was the place and role of microfinance organizations in the development of entrepreneurship and financial inclusion. The content of […]

Jul 2024

Asian Credit Fund and CEO Zhanna Zhakupova were honored at the 20th Anniversary Microfinance Forum

At the 20th Anniversary Microfinance Forum of the Association of Microfinance Organizations, held on July 4, 2024, the Asian Credit Fund (ACF) and its Director, Zhanna Zhakupova, were honored with two prestigious awards. The Asian Credit Fund received an award for its significant contribution to the development of the microfinance sector in Kazakhstan. This recognition […]

Jul 2024

Председатель Правления АКФ Жакупова Жанна избрана в Совет директоров Ассоциации Микрофинансовых Организаций Казахстана на третий срок

4 июля 2024 года в г. Алматы состоялось общее собрание Ассоциации микрофинансовых организаций Казахстана (АМФОК, Ассоциация). Председатель Правления ТОО «МФО «Азиатский Кредитный Фонд» Жакупова Жанна Болатхановна в третий раз подряд была избрана  в Совет АМФОК на срок до июля 2026 года.  Переизбрание Жакуповой Ж.Б. является свидетельством её преданности делу, опыта и значительного вклада в развитие […]

Jul 2024

Asian Credit Fund’s CEO Zhanna Zhakupova was elected to the Association of Microfinance Organizations Board for the third term

The Asian Credit Fund (ACF) is proud to announce that ACF CEO Zhanna Zhakupova has been elected to the Board of the Association of Microfinance Organizations of Kazakhstan (AMFOK) for a third consecutive term. This election occurred during the Association’s General Meeting on July 4, 2024, with a majority vote from the members. Zhanna Zhakupova’s […]