Citi Celebrates 30th Anniversary in Kazakhstan
A delegation of senior Citi officials, led by Omar Hafeez, the Citi’s CEO and Banking Head for Sub-Cluster North Africa, Levant, and Central Asia, marked the bank’s 30th anniversary in Kazakhstan with a visit to the local Citi team in Almaty.
Citi, among the first international banks in Kazakhstan, opened in Almaty in 1994 and received a full banking license in 1998, focusing on corporate clients. Citibank Kazakhstan Chairperson Saule Zhakayeva highlighted Citi’s pivotal role in supporting the government, international companies, and key enterprises with innovative banking solutions.
Key milestones include joining the Kazakhstan Stock Exchange in 1999, launching custody and clearing services in 2008, and becoming a custodian for the Astana International Exchange in 2019. In 2024, Citi earned the title of Best International Bank in Kazakhstan from Euromoney.
