What is the PCI DSS Standard and Do You Need It?
If your company accepts bank card payments, you have likely encountered PCI DSS requirements. Many entrepreneurs perceive this as just another bureaucratic procedure, but in reality, it is a serious security tool. When a leak of client payment data occurs, a company loses its reputation, money on fines, and may lose the ability to work with payment systems altogether.
Publication date: 24.04.2026
What is an issuing bank and an acquiring bank?
Paying for purchases with a bank card has long been commonplace. We tap our card on a terminal or enter its details online without thinking about the processes taking place behind the scenes.
Publication date: 29.01.2026
Artificial Intelligence in Finance: How AI is Changing Business and the Industry
Artificial intelligence (AI) is rapidly transforming the financial sector, introducing innovative approaches to risk management, customer service, and operational efficiency. Kazakhstan is actively implementing AI in the financial industry, which is helping to enhance competitiveness and adapt to modern technological trends.
Publication date: 23.12.2025
The best way to store money: in a bank or in cash
Cashless payments are rapidly developing in Kazakhstan, but cash remains relevant. According to the National Bank of Kazakhstan, the amount of cash in circulation reached 4.5 trillion tenge at the end of August 2024, while over 22 trillion tenge are held in bank deposits.
Publication date: 11.11.2025
What is a 5G network, how does it work and how do I connect it on my phone?
Mobile communication technologies continue to develop rapidly, changing people's lives and businesses. Each new generation of networks, from 2G to 4G, brought improvements: higher speed, stability, and reliability of the connection. The fifth-generation network, 5G, is not just another step forward, but a whole revolution that can radically change the approach to work in various industries, including the financial sector.
Publication date: 30.07.2025