News

30.12.2011
Winners of the main prize drawing intended to coincide with the 10th anniversary of “Formula Uspekha” deposit are receiving their New Year gifts!
The depositors of BTA Bank have once again received evidence that they made a choice which turned to be lucky for them in many respects.

30.12.2011
Dear customers,
On 31.12.2011 Call Center of “BTA Bank” JSC will work till 18:00. The Call Center will resume its work at 14:00 on 01.01.2012.

29.12.2011
Dear customers,
Be kindly informed that “Again by 5” event has been prolonged!

29.12.2011
Dear customers,
BTA Bank JSC kindly informs on closing of the event under Western Union money transfers. Each customer to send money via Western Union from any branch of BTA Bank during the period from October 1 to November 30, 2011 became a participant of 200 money prizes lottery

23.12.2011
Fitch rating actions on BTA Bank
Dear All, Please be informed that Fitch Ratings has downgraded BTA Bank’s Long-term Issuer Default Ratings (IDRs) to 'C' from 'CCC'.

23.12.2011
Dear users of Internet and SMS Banking of BTA Bank,
In connection with technical works by “Kar-tel” Beeline trade mark during the period from 18:00 December 31, 2011 to 9:00 a.m. January 1, 2012 the following services will not be available for Beeline subscribers

23.12.2011
BTA Bank statement on conclusion of committal hearing against Mukhtar Ablyazov
Almaty, 23 December 2011 – Today JSC BTA Bank announced that the English High Court concluded its consideration of BTA Bank’s application to have former Chairman of the Board of Directors Mukhtar Ablyazov imprisoned for dealing with his assets in breach of an asset freezing order and the related receivership order granted by the English Court, failing to give proper disclosure as required by that order and giving false evidence.

23.12.2011
Joint Event by MasterCard and BTA Bank
Dear Customers, Kindly open Maestro and MasterCard cards with BTA Bank and pay for any goods and services and join monthly drawing of 58 money prizes 5,000 Tenge each as well as 2 main prizes of tourist trips for two!

22.12.2011
“BTA Bank” JSC Calls General Shareholders’ Meeting to Consider the Necessity of Restructuring its Liabilities
Almaty, December 22, 2011 Today BTA Bank announced that in accordance with Resolution No.51 of the Board of Directors dated December 19, 2011 a general shareholders’ meeting of the Bank is called to be held on January 26, 2012 in Almaty.

22.12.2011
NOTICE On holding an Extraordinary General Meeting of shareholders of BTA Bank JSC
BTA Bank Joint-Stock Company located at: 97, Zholdasbekov str., Samal-2 mcrd., Almaty, 050051, Republic of Kazakhstan, kindly informs on convocation of the extraordinary general meeting of shareholders of BTA Bank JSC in accordance with Resolution of the Board of Directors No.51 dated December 19, 2011.

15.12.2011
Attention: “Anniversary of Independence” event
Dear Customers, BTA Bank cordially congratulates you on the 20th Anniversary of Independence of the Republic of Kazakhstan, and kindly invites you to take part in the special “Anniversary of Independence” event.

13.12.2011
Changes in the Management Board of BTA Bank JSC
Almaty, December 13, 2011 Today BTA Bank JSC announced on changes in its management.

13.12.2011
Results of the fourth drawing under “Win money!” event with Visa payment card from BTA Bank!
Dear customers! Please be kindly informed that there are 78 winners upon results of the fourth drawing of money prizes under “Win money!” event with Visa payment card from BTA Bank, which was held on November 18, 2011

12.12.2011
Dear clients!
We inform that from December 12, 2011, we establish new interest rates on time deposits of natural persons.

08.12.2011
Moody's rating actions on BTA Bank
Please be informed that Moody's Investors Service has downgraded BTA Bank’s long-term local and foreign-currency deposit ratings to Caa2 from B3

01.12.2011
Results of Extraordinary General Meeting of Shareholders of BTA Bank JSC
Almaty, December 1, 2011 – Today BTA Bank JSC announced on the results of the Extraordinary General Meeting of Shareholders held on November 29, 2011 in Almaty.

30.11.2011
BTA Bank to open round-the-clock Western Union Service Office
November 30, 2011, Almaty. Today BTA Bank (hereinafter referred to as the Bank) opened round-the-clock Western Union money transfer service office in Almaty.

29.11.2011
Changes in the Management Board of BTA Bank JSC
Almaty, November 29, 2011 Today BTA Bank JSC (hereinafter referred to as the Bank) announced on changes in its management.

23.11.2011
Results of the third drawing under “Win money!” event with Visa payment card from BTA Bank!
Dear customers! Please be kindly informed that there are 78 winners upon results of the third drawing of money prizes under “Win money!” event with Visa payment card from BTA Bank, which was held on October 26, 2011.

22.11.2011
Notice to creditors
Dear all, BTA Bank is pleased to announce that the following documents are now available on the Banks' website

18.11.2011
Dear Customers of BTA Bank JSC,
Dear winners of commemorative lottery among “Formula Uspekha” and “Pensionniy” depositors,

14.11.2011
Fitch rating actions on BTA
Dear all, Please be informed that Fitch Ratings has downgraded the long-term issuer default rating (IDR) of JSC BTA Bank

11.11.2011
S&P rating actions on BTA Bank
Dear All, Please be informed that Standard & Poor's Ratings Services has affirmed the long- and short-term BTA credit ratings at 'B-/C' and the Kazakhstan national scale rating at 'kzBB-', revised its outlook to negative from stable and withdrew the ratings.

11.11.2011
NOTICE on supplementing the agenda of Extraordinary General Meeting of shareholders of BTA Bank JSC appointed on November 29, 2011
BTA Bank Joint-Stock Company located at: 97, Zholdasbekov str., Samal-2 mcrd., Almaty, 050051, Republic of Kazakhstan, kindly informs the shareholders on amending the agenda of the extraordinary general meeting of shareholders of BTA Bank JSC, appointed on November 29, 2011, in accordance with Resolution of the Board of Directors No.45 dated November 4, 2011.

10.11.2011
“Again by 5!” event
Dear customers, Do not miss new unprecendented event by BTA Bank JSC “Again by 5!”

07.11.2011
Information message “On changes in the Management Board of BTA Bank JSC”
In accordance with recommendations made by the Remuneration and Appointments Committee of the Board of Directors of BTA Bank JSC and Resolution of the Board of Directors of BTA Bank JSC (Minutes of in-presentia meeting of the Board of Directors No. 45 dated November 4, 2011) powers of Mr. Sergei V. Yeltsov, Deputy Chairman of the Management Board, Member of the Management Board of BTA Bank JSC have been early terminated since November 7, 2011.

07.11.2011
BTA 3Q 2011 Recovery Assets Management Report
Dear all, BTA Bank is pleased to announce that its' 3Q 2011 Recovery Assets Management Report is now available on the website.

03.11.2011
WESTERN UNION offers "no transfer fee" to Turkey earthquake zone city of Van
WESTERN UNION DONATES $50,000 AND SETS UP ACCOUNT BENEFITING THE TURKISH RED CRESCENT

03.11.2011
The High Court of England sentenced Paul Kitreotis, associate of Mukhtar Ablyazov, for 21 months of imprisonment
Almaty, November 3, 2011 – The High Court of England (hereinafter – «The Court») adjudged Paul Kitreotis, associate of the ex-Chairman of the Board of Directors of BTA Bank, Mukhtar Ablyazov, to be guilty for contempt of the Court, and imposed a sentence to 21 months of imprisonment.

01.11.2011
Recorded Replay for BTA 1H 2011 Financial Results Conference call
Dear All, Please find below the details of the recorded replay for BTA 1H 2011 financial results conference call, which will be held on November 2, 2011

01.11.2011
Pay with Visa card by BTA Bank and get chance to win 8,500 Tenge!
Dear customers, Visa International, the largest international payment system has launched new and unique promo action among holders of Visa and Visa Electron Cards – “Visa. Try and you will like it”.

28.10.2011
Fly with Air Astana, pay in BTA Bank network
For a reason people say that fortune smiles to lucky people and indulges them with surprises.

27.10.2011
Postponed - BTA 1H2011 Financial results conference call
Reference is made to BTA press release dated October 19, 2011 inviting investors for a 1H2011 Financial results conference call.

21.10.2011
Notice on holding an Extraordinary General Meeting of shareholders of BTA Bank JSC
BTA Bank Joint-Stock Company located at: 97, Zholdasbekov str., Samal-2 mcrd., Almaty, 050051, Republic of Kazakhstan, kindly informs on convocation of the extraordinary general meeting of shareholders of BTA Bank JSC in accordance with Resolution of the Board of Directors No. 43 dated October 18, 2011.

19.10.2011
BTA Bank invites for a 1H2011 Financial results conference call
BTA Bank is pleased to invite investors, stakeholders and creditors to the 1 Half 2011 IFRS results discussion conference call.

17.10.2011
ATTENTION: «Independence Anniversary» Event
Dear Customers, This year Kazakhstan will celebrate 20 years of its independence and commemorating this anniversary we heartily congratulate you on such an important independence holiday and kindly offer participating in a special “Independence Anniversary” event.

14.10.2011
Results of the second drawing under “Win money!” event with Visa payment card from BTA Bank!
Dear customers! Please be kindly informed you that that there are 78 winners upon results of the second drawing of money prizes under “Win money!” event with Visa payment card from BTA Bank, which was held on September 13, 2011.

13.10.2011
BTA Bank accepts documents created by electronic government portal for consideration www.e.gov.kz
Dear Customers, If you appreciate your time and do not wish to waste it in queues to get any reference required to execute banking products, please use electronic government portal at: www.e.gov.kz.

13.10.2011
Dear Customers of BTA Bank,
Please be kindly informed that starting from November 7, 2011 the following amendments and supplements to the rates for payment card transactions of BTA Bank JSC will be introduced

12.10.2011
Corporate “Card Blanche” cards event
Dear managers, If your officers often go to business trips, use auto transport, pay for goods, services, customs duties and taxes you can considerably simplify accounting of the transactions and decrease expenses for accounting by debit and credit corporate cards* by BTA Bank.

12.10.2011
In October drawing of money prizes will be held to commemorate 10th anniversary of “Formula Uspekha” deposit
Dear depositors, Let us share a great joy: this year we will celebrate 10th anniversary of “Formula Uspekha” deposit by drawing 10 money prizes KZT150,000 each among depositors of “Formula Uspekha” on October 15.

05.10.2011
Kazakh Wealth Fund ‘Certainly’ Ready to Support BTA, Chief Says
Oct. 4 (Bloomberg) -- Samruk-Kazyna, the Kazakh sovereign wealth fund that took over BTA Bank after its 2009 default, is ready to provide more state aid if the troubled lender requires financing, said Timur Kulibayev, the fund’s chairman.

05.10.2011
Notice to creditors
Dear all, BTA Bank is pleased to announce that its' 1H 2011 reviewed IFRS financial statements are now available on the website.

30.09.2011
Dear customers!
Following your requests on increasing availability of Call Center of BTA Bank, we have connected a new short number 7111, which can be used on a free-of-charge basis by the subscribers of all Kazakhstan mobile communication operators, such as Kcell, Activ, Beeline, TELE2, Dalacom and Pathword.

30.09.2011
Joint event of BTA Bank and Western Union
Dear Customers! In honor of 10th anniversary of cooperation with Western Union, which celebrates its 160th anniversary this year, BTA Bank launches special event.

30.09.2011
BTA Bank repaid the second installment of USD 175 mln under the Revolving Committed Trade Finance Facility Agreement
Almaty, September 30 2011 – Today, BTA Bank announced the repayment of the second installment of USD 175 mln of Legacy Loan under the Revolving Committed Trade Finance Facility Agreement

28.09.2011
Changes in the Management Board of BTA Bank JSC
Almaty, September 28, 2011 – Today BTA Bank JSC (hereinafter referred to as the BTA Bank) announced on replacements in its management.

22.09.2011
Results of the first draw on “Win money!” event with Visa payment card from BTA Bank!
Dear customers! We are pleased to inform you that by the results of the first draw of money prizes within the frameworks of “Win money!” event with Visa payment card from BTA Bank, which was held on August 26, 2011, 78 winners were determined.

05.09.2011
Almaty, September 5, 2011. “On changes in the Management Board of JSC BTA Bank”
Pursuant to recommendations of the Committee on appointments and remuneration of the Board of Directors of JSC BTA Bank and Resolution of the Board of Directors of JSC BTA Bank dated September 2, 2011 the following changes have been made to the membership of the Management Board of JSC BTA Bank

26.08.2011
Results of second drawing under “Mobile Banker” event
Dear users of SMS-banking, Please be kindly informed that there are 10 winners upon results of the second drawing under “Mobile Banker” event. Each of them will have 5,000 KZT transferred to the card.

26.08.2011
Drawing of money prizes coincided with Miner’s day
On August 22, Karaganda Branch of BTA Bank JSC held a drawing of money prizes among employees of Coal Department of «ArselorMittal Temirtau» JSC, who are also holders of BTA Bank payment cards.

18.08.2011
Dear Holders of SmartAlemCard local cards,
We are pleased to inform you that you can make payments via Internet-banking system in favor of all mobile operators (such as Beeline, DOS, Kcell, Activ, Dalacom, Pathword, City, Tele2, JET 3G)

17.08.2011
Results of first drawing under “Mobile Banker” event
Dear users of SMS-banking, Please be kindly informed that there are 10 winners upon results of the first drawing under “Mobile Banker” event.

17.08.2011
Results of the second drawing under “Self-Banker” event
Dear users of Internet-Banking, Please be kindly informed that there are 20 winners upon results of the second drawing under “Self-Banker” event.

15.08.2011
Changes in the Senior Management of BTA Bank
Almaty, August 15, 2011. Today BTA Bank announced changes in senior management.

12.08.2011
Powers of the Member of the Management Board of BTA Bank JSC
Ms. S.N.Abuova have been terminated on an early basis by relevant Resolution of the Board of Directors of BTA Bank JSC.

11.08.2011
Results of the drawing
Karaganda Branch of BTA Bank JSC conducted a drawing of money prizes among the employees of “National Company “Kazakhstan Temir Zholy” JSC, holders of BTA payment cards.

09.08.2011
Dear Customers,
Please be kindly informed that joint initiative of Air Astana and BTA Bank will continue.

01.08.2011
Japan Embassy in Kazakhstan thanks BTA Bank for donations in response to Great East Japan Earthquake

25.07.2011
Dear Customers,
Please be kindly informed that payments to Kazakhtelecom JSC may be paid via your mobile phones! To make a payment you need to be a registered user of SMS-Banking of BTA Bank JSC.

18.07.2011
Dear depositors of “BTA Bank”!
This year BTA Bank continues to conduct quarterly drawings of money prizes between the depositors of “Formula Uspekha” and “Pensionny” deposits.

13.07.2011
Dear depositors of “BTA Bank”!
Summer drawing will be held on July 16, 2011, the winners will be determined by the computer by way of choosing random numbers. 379 depositors of “Formula Uspekha” deposit and 185 depositors of “Pensionnyi” deposit will receive money prizes.

08.07.2011
Changes into tariffs for servicing of payment cards
Dear Customers! Please be kindly informed that since July 20, 2011 changes will be introduced into some types of tariffs for BTA Bank payment card transactions.

01.07.2011
BTA Bank made the second interest payment under New Notes for the total amount of KZT 24,267 mln (USD166.4 mln)
Almaty, July 1, 2011 – Today BTA Bank made the second interest payment for the total amount of KZT 24,267 mln (USD166.4 mln)

01.07.2011
Results of the Annual General Meeting of BTA Bank JSC shareholders
Almaty, July 1, 2011 – Today BTA Bank JSC (hereinafter referred to as the Bank) announced on Resolutions taken by the shareholders during Annual general meeting held on June 30, 2011 in Almaty upon Bank’s 2010 performance.

29.06.2011
BTA Bank statement on sentencing of key Ablyazov associate to prison for two 18-month terms
Almaty, 29 June 2011 – As part of the litigation being pursued by JSC BTA Bank to recover compensation for the losses suffered under its previous management, the High Court in England today has sentenced Syrym Shalabayev, the brother-in-law and close associate of Mukhtar Ablyazov, to two 18-month custodial sentences and one six-month custodial sentence, all to run concurrently.

28.06.2011
Dear holders of Visa Payment Card from BTA Bank JSC!
We kindly announce launching of “Win money!” event with Visa Card from BTA Bank JSC.

24.06.2011
Results of the first drawing on “Banker to yourself” event
Dear users of Internet-banking system, Please be kindly announced that by the results of the first drawing of money prizes under “Banker to yourself” event held on June 8, 2011, 20 winners were determined.

22.06.2011
Dear depositors of “BTA Bank”!
This year BTA Bank continues to conduct quarterly drawings of money prizes between the depositors of “Formula Uspekha” and “Pensionny” deposits.

21.06.2011
BTA Bank’s comments on the scheduled repayments under new debt instruments
JSC BTA Bank (the “Bank”) wishes to clarify certain concern related to scheduled repayments under new debt instruments issued under the Restructuring Plan.

16.06.2011
Dear clients!
We would like to inform you that starting from June 1, 2011, changes were introduced into tariffs on payment cards

14.06.2011
ATTENTION: ACTION «Credits without fees»
Only within the period of action you may: — execute new credits for people without commission fees * — transfer your credit from another bank on preferential rates without commission fees**

14.06.2011
BTA Bank restructuring was recognized as Best Deal at Eurolawyer Forum 2011
Almaty, June 14, 2011 – BTA Bank was awarded with “CIS Legal Department of the Year: Best Support of Restructuring and Work with Distressed Assets” prize at the award ceremony which was held during Eurolawyer Forum 2011, on June 2, London.

14.06.2011
New product from BTA Bank – Budget Card
BTA Bank launched a budget card, its new exclusive product elaborated specially for the employees of state-financed organizations.

31.05.2011
Dear clients!
We inform that from June 1, 2011, we establish new interest rates on time deposits of natural persons and amended period of fixation of interest rates on “Platinum”, “Formula Uspekha”, “Pensionniy” deposits comprises 24 months.

30.05.2011
ATTENTION: ACTION «MOBILE BANKER»
Do you want to replenish your balance on mobile phone, but can’t find any ATM or payment terminal hereabouts?

27.05.2011
BTA Bank statement on judgment against associate of Mukhtar Ablyazov
Almaty, 27 May, 2011 – As part of the litigation being pursued by JSC BTA Bank to recover compensation for the losses suffered under its previous management, the High Court in England has found Syrym Shalabayev, the brother-in-law of Mukhtar Ablyazov, to be in contempt of court.

27.05.2011
Notice on holding annual general meeting of shareholders BTA Bank JSC
Almaty, 27 May, 2011 – BTA Bank Joint-stock Company located at 97, Zholdasbekov str., Samal-2 mcrd., Almaty, 050051, Republic of Kazakhstan in accordance with Resolution of the Board of Directors № 22 dated May 20, 2011 kindly notifies on convocation of the Annual general meeting of shareholders of BTA Bank JSC.

25.05.2011
Moody’s upgraded BTA Bank to B3
Almaty, May 25, 2011 – Moody's Investors Service upgraded the long-term deposit ratings of BTA Bank in local and foreign currency to B3 from Caa3.

19.05.2011
Action and premium offers from Visa Gold
Open Visa Gold card and get an access to the world of exclusive privileges and premium offers in the shops of Kazakhstan and foreign states.

18.05.2011
BTA Bank issues committal proceedings against Mukhtar Ablyazov in English High Court
18 May 2011: BTA Bank has issued committal proceedings in the English High Court against its former Chairman, Mukhtar Ablyazov.

17.05.2011
Dear depositors of “BTA Bank”!
This year BTA Bank continues to conduct quarterly drawings of money prizes between the depositors of “Formula Uspekha” and “Pensionnyi” deposits.

17.05.2011
APF «UlarUmit» strengthens its leadership positions in the pension market
Almaty, May 17, 2011 – Reorganization of APF «UlarUmit» through joining with APF «BTA Kazakhstan» resulted in market share increase up to 20% in pension sector of financial services market within the country.

12.05.2011
BTA published 2010 financial statements and invites investors for a conference call
BTA Bank is pleased to announce that today it published 2010 financial results based on audited consolidated statements in accordance with IFRS.

12.05.2011
BTA Bank announces its 2010 financial results
Almaty, May 12, 2011 – Today. BTA Bank announced its 2010 financial results on the basis of audited consolidated financial statements in accordance with IFRS.

10.05.2011
Dear journalists!
We are kindly invite you to the press-conference on 2010 financial results and bank’s development plans for 2011.

03.05.2011
BTA Bank obtained permission from the National Bank for reorganization of pension assets
Almaty, May 3, 2011 – Today, JSC «BTA Bank» announced that according to the resolution №42 of the Board of the National Bank dated April 29, 2011 decision was made on issuance of permission to JSC APF «Ular Umit» on its reorganization through joining procedure with APF «BTA Kazakhstan»

29.04.2011
Dear Clients!
Are going to travel? Please kindly use services of Air Astana national air carrier whose airpark includes more than 20 modern aircrafts and route network accounts to more than 50 domestic and international flights.

28.04.2011
“Peoples Friendship” auction on FASTER express-transfers
Dear Clients! If you render support to your keens by transferring them financial assistance, or wish to congratulate your friends or relatives with a happy event, you should not miss a new “Peoples Friendship” auction of BTA Bank!

28.04.2011
ATTENTION: ACTION “Banker to yourself”
Are you fed up with queues to the bank’s teller’s office?

27.04.2011
Dear Clients!
As you know thousands of our fellow citizens from Western Kazakhstan lost their shelter or personal property as a result of recent flood.

20.04.2011
NOTICE
Dear shareholders of “BTA Bank” JSC (Kazakhstan)! We hereby inform you that according to changes introduced into clause 5 of article 17 of Banking Law of the Republic of Kazakhstan (hereinafter referred to as “Banking Law”), which came into force since January 1, 2010, legal entities registered in offshore areas, the list of which is provided by authorized body, can not possess, and (or) use, and (or) dispose of voting shares of resident-banks of the Republic of Kazakhstan

14.04.2011
BTA Bank to merge its pension assets within BTA Group
Almaty, April 14, 2011 – As a result of General Meeting of Shareholders which was held on April 14, 2011 in Almaty a decision was made to merge «BTA Kazakhstan» Pension Fund and «Zhetisy», company running investment management of pension assets with «UlarUmit» Pension Fund.

14.04.2011
Information message
Almaty, April 14, 2011 – Hereby, BTA Bank would like to announce on closing its representative office in Kiev, Ukraine.

13.04.2011
Dear clients!
BTA Bank opened new retail lending centers in Almaty, where you can make use of the following services

07.04.2011
BTA Bank repaid the first installment of USD 175 mln under the Revolving Committed Trade Finance Facility Agreement
Almaty, April 7 2011 – Today, BTA Bank announced the repayment of the first installment of USD 175 mln of Legacy Loan under the Revolving Committed Trade Finance Facility Agreement.

10.03.2011
Have a rest with Visa card
Dear holders of BTA Bank’s Visa payment cards, Mutual program of Visa and HotelClub

24.02.2011
BTA Bank successfully completes Listing of GDRs and New Notes issued in its Restructuring
Almaty, 24 February 2011 – “BTA Bank” JSC is pleased to announce that the process of listing all of the securities issued in its restructuring has now been completed.

17.02.2011
BTA Bank provided support of trade finance deals totaling USD 2.5 mln. under the State program on support of enterprises of manufacturing industry sector
Almaty. 17 Feb, 2011 – BTA has announced interim results on the work within the Programme on support of Kazakhstani export oriented enterprises of manufacturing industry sector (further-Programme), jointly realized with «KazExportGarant» Export-Credit Corporation (further – «KazExportGarant»).

16.02.2011
"Discounts season from BTA" offer
Dear Customers of BTA Bank! If you want to obtain a loan at profitable rate or wish to reduce the amounts of payments on the loan obtained in the other bank, you must try our “Discounts season from BTA” offer!

11.02.2011
Results of Extraordinary General Meeting of Shareholders
BTA Bank is pleased to advise of the results of the Bank’s Extraordinary General Meeting of Shareholders held on February 9, 2011 in Almaty.

26.01.2011
Almaty Branch to open new self-service zone in APORT Trade&Recreation Center
In January 2011 APORT Trade&Recreation Center of Almaty faced opening of a new interactive self-service zone of BTA Bank JSC.

17.01.2011
BTA will take all necessary legal measures to withstand to all attempts on assets alienation controlled by former BTA Top management
Almaty, 17 Jan – BTA Bank to announce that all acts of any parties or operations directed towards acquisition of assets of former Chairman of the Board of Directors Mr. M. Ablyazov are subject to violation of order by High Court of England and Wales and are in contravention of asset receivers, will be disputed and will have serious consequences for all deal parties.

11.01.2011
BTA Bank Obtained US Permanent Injunction
JSC BTA Bank is pleased to announce that on 6 January 2011, the United States Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of New York granted BTA’s motion to close BTA’s proceedings under chapter 15 of the United States Bankruptcy Code

11.01.2011
Information Message
Dear shareholders of JSC BTA Bank (Kazakhstan), Please be kindly informed that in compliance with clause 5 of article 17 of the Law of the Republic of Kazakhstan “On Banks and Banking Activities in the Republic of Kazakhstan” and section “Description of share capital and some issues of Kazakhstani legislation” of the Information Memorandum

05.01.2011
BTA Bank made the first interest payment under new bonds for the total amount of USD165mln (KZT24 349mln)
JSC BTA Bank (hereinafter referred to as “the Bank”) made the first interest payment for the total amount of USD165mln (KZT24 349mln) under new bonds that include the following instruments