Umut Shayakhmetova
Member of the Board of Directors, Chairperson of the Management Board
About us
48.2%
of real economy financing
among commercial banks86%
of Kazakhstan’s
largest taxpayers11.3 mln
active retail
clients
Our strong commitment on shareholders’ return
Dividends per common share, KZT
Dividend yield
Dividend payout ratio
A cutting-edge Bank backed by more than 100 years of legacy
Group structure
Management team
Arman Dunayev
Chairman of the Board of Directors, Independent Director
Franciscus Cornelis Wilhelmus Kuijlaars
Member of the Board of Directors, Independent Director
Zhomart Nurabayev
Member of the Board of Directors, representative of Holding Group ALMEX JSC
Piotr Romanowski
Member of the Board of Directors, Independent Director
Hermann Tischendorf
Member of the Board of Directors, Independent Director
Zhaksybek Kulekeyev
Member of the Board of Directors, Independent Director
FAQ
When was Halyk Bank established and when did it become a publicly listed company?
Halyk Bank was established in 1923 and became an open joint-stock company in 1998. The Bank has been listed on the London Stock Exchange (LSE) since 2006, Kazakhstan Stock Exchange (KASE) since 1998, and Astana International Exchange (AIX) since 2019, with its Global Depositary Receipts traded on the LSE under the ticker HSBK, and its common shares listed on both KASE and AIX.
When was Halyk Bank privatized?
The Bank was privatised between 1998 and 2001, with its shares listed on KASE in 1998. Almex became a shareholder in 2001 and gained a controlling 77.6% stake by August 2004 through market purchases and capital increases.
When does Halyk Bank publish its financial results?
Halyk Bank publishes its financial results on a quarterly basis. Full-year results are typically released in the second decade of March, first quarter results in the second decade of May, first half-year and second quarter results in the second decade of August, and third quarter and nine-month results in the second decade of November.
Who are the major shareholders of Halyk Bank?
As of the latest disclosure, the majority shareholder is Almex Holding Group.
What is the Bank’s corporate governance structure?
The following consultative and advisory bodies have been established and operate under the Bank’s Board of Directors: the Strategic Planning Committee, Audit Committee, Human Resources and Remuneration Committee, Sustainable Development Committee, and Risk Committee.
Who is the Bank’s external auditor?
Halyk Bank’s financial statements are audited by an internationally recognized audit firm, currently Deloitte.
What are Halyk Bank’s ESG priorities and initiatives?
The Bank is committed to sustainable development, climate-conscious lending, and social responsibility. Halyk publishes annual ESG reports and supports UN Global Compact principles.
In which countries does Halyk Group operate?
The Bank operates in Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan and Georgia.
What are the Bank’s market positions and shares?
Halyk Bank is a market leader in Kazakhstan across multiple metrics with a market share around 30%.
Whom can I contact for investor-related inquiries?
Please contact the Investor Relations team via email: IR@halykbank.kz. Contact details are available in the "Contacts" section.
