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02/16/2026, 11:07Kyrgyzstan has announced the expansion of opportunities for investors interested in Islamic financial instruments. This refers to access to the ITS Sharia ETF (ITSS) fund, which has been opened through the integration of the Royal Pure Gold broker with the International Trading System (ITS) international trading platform.
Akzhigit Kokoev, a member of the ITSS fund's Sharia Council, noted that this is not just a new product, but the formation of a separate market segment.
“Access to the ITS Sharia ETF fund is not just a new investment instrument, it is an opportunity for investors in our country to enter the international market through a diversified and ethically verified model”, — he said.
According to him, all of the fund's assets undergo thorough verification for compliance with Islamic standards. Each asset and each investment model of the fund undergoes detailed examination. Activities that contradict Sharia law are excluded. The fund was previously launched in Almaty, and now the instrument is also available to investors from Kyrgyzstan.
Akzhigit Kokoev emphasized that Islamic finance is not limited to a religious audience.
“It is important to note that Islamic finance is open to everyone, regardless of religion. This system is based on the principles of fairness, responsibility, and connection to the real economy”, — said Akzhigit Kokoev.
According to his assessment, a new segment of Islamic investments is forming in the Kyrgyz market, and early participants will be able to occupy more stable positions.
Access to ITSS is provided through the ITS infrastructure registered in the Astana International Financial Center, which allows investing in international assets in compliance with Islamic standards.
