News

29.12.2012
“Shopping with a Sea View” event: visit Dubai with a discount and win iPhone 5
Dear customers - holders of Visa cards, Enjoy the hottest event of this winter – shipping festival in Dubai by Visa!

28.12.2012
Specialised Financial Court of Almaty Confirms the Completion of BTA Bank’s Restructuring
Almaty, 28 December 2012 – “BTA Bank” JSC is delighted to announce that the Specialised Financial Court of Almaty has today issued an order terminating the Restructuring relating to U.S.$11.1 billion of the Bank’s financial indebtedness due to the implementation by the Bank of all actions contemplated by the Restructuring Plan.

27.12.2012
BTA Bank successfully completed restructuring of financial debt for the amount of USD 11.1 bln.
Almaty, December 27, 2012 – BTA Bank JSC announces, that on December 24 of current year the Restructuring Plan relating to USD 11.1 bln. of the Bank’s financial indebtedness has been successfully realized. According to the Plan, the Bank distributed more than 90% of entitlements to the claimants.

27.12.2012
Constraints in schedule of “Golden Crown” money transfer system subject to New Year holidays
In connection with the upcoming New Year holidays in Russian Federation, our partner – “Golden Crown” money transfer system informs you on constraints for disbursement of money transfers within the period from December 30 to January 8.

26.12.2012
Waste Recycling Complex financed by BTA Bank was opened in Astana
Almaty, December 26, 2012 – Today BTA Bank announced on the opening of household waste recycling enterprise in Astana.

25.12.2012
Changes in the membership of the Board of Directors of BTA Bank
Almaty, December 25, 2012 – BTA Bank JSC (the Bank) announces that powers of Ms. Alina O. Aldambergen,

24.12.2012
BTA Bank’s Restructuring Proceedings Gain Permanent Protection of the British Courts
Almaty, 24 December 2012 – “BTA Bank” JSC is pleased to announce that on 19 December 2012 the High Court of Justice of England and Wales granted an order in relation to the stay imposed by the Recognition Order granted by the High Court of Justice of England and Wales on 11 July 2012.

14.12.2012
Specialised Financial Court of Almaty approves BTA Bank’s Restructuring Plan
Almaty, 14 December 2012 – “BTA Bank” JSC is delighted to announce that the Specialised Financial Court of Almaty has approved the Restructuring Plan relating to KZT 1,611 billion. (U.S.$10.9 billion) of the Bank’s financial indebtedness by an order dated 13 December 2012.

14.12.2012
Head of the Government thanked employees of Samruk-Kazyna National Welfare Fund and BTA Bank JSC
Almaty, December 14, 2012 – As part of the meeting of the Board of Directors of Samruk-Kazyna National Welfare Fund JSC, Prime Minister of the Republic of Kazakhstan – Chairman of the Board of Directors of Samruk-Kazyna National Welfare Fund JSC, Serik Akhmetov, presented certificates of gratitude for significant contribution to the social and economic development of Kazakhstan to the Deputy Chairman of the Management Board of Samruk-Kazyna National Welfare Fund JSC Ye.L. Bakhmutova, Chairman of the Management Board of BTA Bank JSC Ye.Zh. Balapanov and Deputy Chairman of the Management Board of BTA Bank JSC A.N. Beisenbayev.

13.12.2012
Now you can use Internet-banking to pay for the services of another 13 higher educational institutions
Dear customers! We are glad to inform you that Internet-banking system of BTA Bank was supplemented by new service providers – leading national universities located in Almaty.

07.12.2012
Claimants’ Meeting approves BTA Bank Restructuring Plan
Almaty, 7 December 2012 – “BTA Bank” JSC is very pleased to announce that its Restructuring Plan relating to KZT 1,611 billion (U.S.$10.9 billion) of the Claims arising from the Designated Financial Indebtedness (each as defined in the Information Memorandum dated 8 November 2012, as supplemented) was approved at the Claimants’ Meeting in Almaty on December 5, 2012 by Claimants holding KZT 1,511 billion (U.S.$10.2 billion) of the Claims (representing 93.8 per cent. of the Claims).

04.12.2012
Extraordinary General Shareholders’ Meeting approves BTA Bank Restructuring Plan
Almaty, 4 December 2012 – “BTA Bank” JSC is pleased to announce the results of the Extraordinary General Shareholders’ Meeting of the Bank held on December 3rd to approve the Restructuring Plan of the Bank.

30.11.2012
Loans from 5%!
Dear Customer, You wish to buy a commodious apartment or repair and change interior in the old one? Or you wish to buy a car, travel or celebrate an anniversary, wedding or baby birth?

30.11.2012
Reminder of necessity to provide BIN/IIN till January 1, 2013
Dear customers, Pursuant to the Law of the Republic of Kazakhstan “On the national registers of identification numbers”, payment and transfers including: compulsory pension and social payments, performance of tax duties and opening and maintaining bank accounts

28.11.2012
BTA Bank Restructuring Process was recognized in Kyrgyzstan
Almaty, November 28, 2012 – Today BTA Bank announced that the restructuring process initiated by the Bank in the Specialized Financial Court of Almaty was recognized in Kyrgyzstan.

23.11.2012
BTA Bank will establish a subsidiary to manage its non-performing assets
Almaty, November 23, 2012 – the Board of Directors of BTA Bank JSC decided to establish a subsidiary to acquire doubtful and bad assets held in the Bank’s loan portfolio.

23.11.2012
Changes in the membership of the Management Board of BTA Bank
Almaty, November 23, 2012 – BTA Bank JSC kindly informs on changes in the membership of the Management Board of the Bank in accordance with recommendations made by the Committee of appointments, remunerations and social issues of the Board of Directors of the Bank and Resolution of the Board of Directors of the Bank (Minutes No.25 dated November 21, 2012) as follow

21.11.2012
Attention: Your CREDO event!
Dear customers, Ahead of holidays BTA Bank launches Your CREDO event.

09.11.2012
BTA Bank Publishes Information Memorandum for Its Restructuring; Claimants’ Meeting to Approve the Plan on 5 December 2012
Almaty, 9 November 2012 – “BTA Bank” JSC is pleased to announce that it will be holding a meeting of certain of its financial creditors on 5 December 2012 to approve the Bank’s Restructuring Plan.

07.11.2012
Now find nearest ATMs and BTA Bank outlets through Point+ mobile application
Dear customers, We are happy to inform that BTA Bank JSC joined Point+ mobile application by Crystal Spring.

06.11.2012
English Court of Appeal Upholds Judgement Sentencing Ablyazov to Prison Expedites BTA Bank Proceedings
London, November 6, 2012 – Former BTA Bank Chairman Mukhtar Ablyazov today lost his appeal against two major High Court decisions.

05.11.2012
BTA-ONLINE is mobile and legitimate!
Dear customers, For the first time in Kazakhstan BTA-ONLINE mobile services enable the customers to work with payment documents and statements in smartphones or tablets using a legitimate Electronic Digital Signature.*.

02.11.2012
NOTICE On holding of 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 notifies its shareholders that an extraordinary general meeting of shareholders of “BTA Bank” JSC has been called in accordance with the Resolutions of the Board of Directors.

31.10.2012
BTA Bank Restructuring Update
Almaty, October 31, 2012 – “BTA Bank” JSC would like to announce that on October 25, 2012 it distributed separate notices of meetings to the holders of the following outstanding securities issued by the Bank: (i) Senior Notes due 2018; (ii) Original Issue Discount Notes due 2021; (iii) Subordinated Notes due 2025; (iv) Subordinated Notes due 2030; and (v) Recovery Units, in each case for the purpose of considering and passing extraordinary resolutions to approve the Restructuring Plan.

25.10.2012
New service providers in Internet Banking
Dear customers, BTA Bank is happy to announce that during October, 2012 60 new service providers joined Internet Banking

22.10.2012
The Arbitration Court of Moscow Grants BTA Bank Recognition of Its Restructuring in the Russian Federation
Almaty, October 22, 2012 – “BTA Bank” JSC is pleased to announce that the Bank’s restructuring procedure initiated in the Specialized Financial Court of Almaty was granted recognition in the Russian Federation.

17.10.2012
BTA Bank to recover control over its subsidiary in Kyrgyzstan
Almaty, October 17, 2012 – BTA Bank JSC kindly informs that on October 12, 2012 the Interdistrict court of Bishkek granted Bank’s claim on annulment of bids resulted in sale of 71% of shares in BTA Bank CJSC (Kyrgyz Republic) owned by the Kazakh BTA Bank.

16.10.2012
Now users of BTA 24 can change the memory word
Dear users of BTA 24, By popular demands we have changed functional capabilities of the user interface in BTA 24 online

03.10.2012
Pay with Visa card by BTA Bank in supermarkets and win prizes
Dear customers, holders of Visa Cards, Take advantage of participating in “Try and you will like to get prizes”! Pay for your purchases in supermarkets with Visa by BTA Bank and get up to KZT 1,000 to your mobile and an opportunity to win the main prize – a smartphone.

03.10.2012
BTA Bank Announces Agreement on the Financial Terms of its $11.2 Billion Restructuring
Almaty, October 3, 2012 – BTA Bank JSC is pleased to inform its stakeholders about recent progress in agreeing the financial terms of the restructuring of its financial indebtedness.

20.09.2012
“Save on Express!” credit event
Dear customers, BTA Bank kindly announces on the launch of a unique “Save on Express” credit event.

20.09.2012
Attention: –50%
Dear Ladies and Gentlemen, BTA Bank kindly announces an unexampled action “–50%”!

19.09.2012
BTA Bank’s Restructuring Recognised in Ukraine
BTA Bank JSC announces that the restructuring proceedings commenced in respect of the Bank before the Specialised Financial Court in Almaty have been recognised in Ukraine.

14.09.2012
Win a car with Visa payment card from BTA Bank
Dear customers – Visa cardholders! Take part in the promo-activity “Have a try – and you will like getting prizes”, arranged by Visa company and Sinooil petrol station network.

11.09.2012
Attention: joint event with AsterAuto “Auto without initial payment”!
Dear ladies and gentlemen! BTA Bank and AsterAuto kindly offer to purchase any Nissan auto on a loan under special conditions

27.08.2012
Pay with the card and win a prize
When going to summer vacation do not forget BTA Bank’s Visa card. It will give you confidence and comfort wherever you are. Ms. Natalya Kateli and Ms. Yelena Pravdina, customers of Karaganda Branch of BTA Bank JSC and winners of incentive promo action under Visa support, enjoyed this motto.

20.08.2012
Attention: “It is comfortable with us!” event for entrepreneurs
Would you like to save your money on banking servicing? Then it is a high time to become a BTA customer! Only within the period of “It is comfortable with us!” event BTA Bank offers you the unique conditions of servicing entrepreneurs

20.08.2012
BTA Bank’s Restructuring Proceedings Gain Recognition in the United States – Deadline to Complete the Restructuring Extended
BTA Bank JSC announces that the restructuring proceedings that have been commenced in respect of the Bank before the Specialised Financial Court in Almaty have been recognised in the United States as a foreign main proceeding.

14.08.2012
Attention: “Drive with no debts!” promo-activity for car enthusiasts
Dear customers! “National Informational Technologies” JSC announces on conduct of “Drive with no debts!” promo-activity.

13.08.2012
MasterCard/Maestro cardholders will draw a trip to Paris with a visit to Disneyland
Dear customers! BTA Bank and MasterCard international payment system are holding “Let your children unlock their dreams as they open the gates with Mickey at Disneyland Paris” joint promo-activity.

10.08.2012
Cypriot Court Jails Mukhtar Ablyazov’s Associate
London – A Cypriot court today sent British citizen Paul Kythreotis, a business associate of former BTA Bank Chairman Mukhtar Ablyazov, to prison for contempt of court.

06.08.2012
“Keys to the dream” credit event
Dear customers, BTA Bank is happy to announce a unique event for its customers: “Keys to your dream”.

02.08.2012
BTA Bank introduced unique service – payment of driving fines via Cash&Pay terminals
BTA Bank is glad to introduce a new service to its customers, which is realized via Cash&Pay payment terminals

01.08.2012
Visiting hours of the Bank’s management
Dear customers, We are happy to announce that schedule of visiting hours in the second half of 2012 of the Bank’s management for individuals and legal entities

30.07.2012
BTA Bank now accepts online payments to Oriflame
Dear customers, Be kindly informed that now you can make payments to Oriflame through Internet Banking.

16.07.2012
BTA Bank Requests Disclosure of Security Holdings Information
As part of its current restructuring process, BTA Bank JSC is committed to full and open communication with its creditors and shareholders and will seek the highest level of participation from the Bank’s creditors and shareholders at the meetings that will be required to approve the restructuring plan.

12.07.2012
BTA Bank’s Restructuring Proceedings Gain Recognition in the United Kingdom
BTA Bank JSC announces that the restructuring proceedings that have been commenced in respect of the Bank before the Specialised Financial Court in Almaty have been recognised in the United Kingdom as a foreign main proceeding.

11.07.2012
Attention: “Catch the moment” promo action
Dear businessmen, On July 1 BTA Bank JSC launched “Catch the Moment” promo action for SME customers of the Bank.

09.07.2012
Dear users of Internet-Banking,
Please be kindly advised that now you can replenish your deposits in the Internet-Banking and transfer funds from your deposit account with BTA Bank to your payment card as well!

09.07.2012
The winner of joint event from BTA Bank and Visa – trip to London Olympic Games – has been determined
Dear customers – holders of BTA Bank’s Visa payment cards! With a great pleasure let us inform on the conclusion of the results of joint event from BTA Bank and Visa International Payment System, “The Whole World with You”.

04.07.2012
Dear Customers,
be kindly reminded that access to the round-the-clock BTA24 unit is on https://bta24.kz, Starting from 16.07.2012 https://my.bta.kz will be closed.

27.06.2012
Dear customers of BTA Bank JSC,
Call Center kindly informs on changes in the working schedule.

26.06.2012
Dear customers!
Now you can subscribe to SMS-banking service of the Bank!

22.06.2012
NOTICE On holding of 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. 10 dated June 20, 2012.

19.06.2012
Listings of BTA Bank’s Notes on The Luxembourg Stock Exchange Suspended
“BTA Bank” JSC today announces that the listing of each of the series of its securities on the EuroMTF Market of the Luxembourg Stock Exchange specified below has been suspended.

18.06.2012
BTA Bank to Open a CNY Correspondent Account with Industrial and Commercial Bank of China, The World’s Largest Bank
BTA Bank JSC and Industrial and Commercial Bank of China, the world’s largest bank by asset value (ICBC), have agreed the opening of a BTA Bank correspondent account with ICBC’s subsidiary in Almaty.

15.06.2012
BTA Bank Begins Negotiations on Its Proposed Financial Restructuring
“BTA Bank” JSC is pleased to announce that it has begun formal discussions with the Steering Committee of its creditors in respect of the proposed restructuring of certain of its financial indebtedness.

13.06.2012
Dear customers,
BTA Bank kindly informs on extension of a special offer for Almaty residents and also announces a diversification of geography of the offer: now Astana, Aktobe, Atyrau and Taldykorghan residents can execute debit payment card of BTA Bank without visiting a Bank’s branch!

07.06.2012
Results of drawing among holders of BTA Bank’s Maestro and MasterCard
Dear holders of BTA Bank’s Maestro and MasterCard, Be kindly notified that there are 174 winners by the results of three drawings to win money prizes of 5 000 Tenge each *, and two winners to win main prizes – touristic trips.

06.06.2012
WESTERN UNION transfers in BTA Bank: Rates to China became cheaper!
We have good news for those who need to transfer money to or receive money transfer from China. Western Union company offers to its customers updated and cheaper rates for money transfers both in US dollars and national currency, tenge.

23.05.2012
BTA Bank to register Cyrillic domain for its corporate web-site
BTA Bank has registered IDN domain which is a Cyrillic domain with the use of Kazakh alphabet letters: бта.қаз. for its corporate website.

18.05.2012
NOTICE On holding of 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. 6 dated May 16, 2012.

16.05.2012
Attention: “It is advantageous with us!” event
Unique offer for entrepreneurs

10.05.2012
Special Financial Court of Almaty Made a Decision About the Commencement of BTA Bank’s Restructuring
BTA Bank JSC is pleased to announce that on May 8, 2012 the Special Financial Court of Almaty granted the Bank’s May 2 application to commence the restructuring of its financial indebtedness.

03.05.2012
BTA Bank Applies to The Almaty Court to Commence Restructuring; Recovery Units Accelerated
“BTA Bank” JSC announces that as part of the restructuring process on May 2, 2012 it filed an application with The Almaty Specialised Financial Court to initiate the process of a financial restructuring under the laws of Kazakhstan.

03.05.2012
BTA Bank launched BTA24 round-the-clock online-division
Dear customers, We are happy to inform you of successful launch of BTA24 round-the-clock online-division – new, more convenient and advanced channel of servicing BTA Bank customers in the Internet, which expands the opportunities of BTA Bank online-services significantly.

26.04.2012
Discounts for MasterCard cardholders
MasterCard, together with Walt Disney Paris offers the following opportunities for all MasterCard cardholders

25.04.2012
“Damu” Enterpreneurship Development Fund JSC and BTA Bank JSC to launch “Win Tender” Project designed for SMB
Almaty, April 25, 2012 - “Damu” Enterpreneurship Development Fund JSC and BTA Bank JSC are happy to announce on launching “Win Tender” joint training and consulting project designed for small and medium business.

23.04.2012
BTA Bank Suspends Payments on its Recovery Units
“BTA Bank” JSC today announces that it has suspended all payments in respect of its U.S$5,221,494,216 aggregate initial Reference Amount of Recovery Units.

20.04.2012
Dear depositors,
This year BTA Bank continues drawing of money prizes among its depositors of “Formula Uspekha”, “Yubileiniy” and “Pensionniy” deposits.

17.04.2012
Mr. Yerik Balapanov is Appointed as the Chairman of the Management Board of “BTA Bank” JSC
In its first meeting since the appointment of new Creditor Directors, the Board of Directors of “BTA Bank” JSC appointed Mr. Yerik Zhumakhanovich Balapanov as the Chairman of the Bank’s Management Board. A brief biography of Mr. Balapanov is set out at the end of this press release.

11.04.2012
BTA Bank Announces the Election of New Members of Its Board of Directors
“BTA Bank” JSC is pleased to announce the results of today’s General Shareholders’ Meeting (the ‘GSM’) held in Almaty.

10.04.2012
Dear Almaty residents,
BTA Bank kindly informs on extension of special offer for Almaty residents. Now you can execute debit payment card by BTA Bank without prior visit to the Bank’s unit!

06.04.2012
JOINT STATEMENT BTA Bank JSC and Halyk Bank JSC
By the results of press-conference of Halyk Bank JSC on the financial performance of the Bank in 2011 held on April 3, 2012 where BTA Bank JSC situation was commented, Mass media published materials which caused ambiguity in assessments.

03.04.2012
BTA Bank Confirms the Appointment of Steering Committee and Advisers
“BTA Bank” JSC is pleased to announce that, following consultations with its creditors and in response to their proposals, it has formally agreed to the creation of a steering committee of creditors to co-ordinate discussions in relation to the proposed restructuring of the Bank’s financial indebtedness.

03.04.2012
Visa kindly invites you to “Visa Gold Shopping Days” in MEGA Alma-Ata Trade Center
During “Visa Gold Shopping Days” special discounts will be available for Visa Gold cardholders when paying for goods and services in MEGA Alma-Ata trade center.

01.04.2012
“Loan for 5!” event
Dear customers, Benefit from an unprecedented “Loan for 5!” event by BTA Bank. Only from Aril 1 to August 1, 2012 you can get mortgage, auto-loan, express loan and credit facility in BTA Bank JSC at the rate from 5% p.a. without income certificate!

22.03.2012
BTA Bank Announces the Results of Noteholders’ Meetings
Almaty, 22 March, 2012 – “BTA Bank” JSC is pleased to announce that in the meetings of Noteholders held on 21 March Noteholders approved candidates to serve as Creditor Directors on the Bank’s Board of Directors.

19.03.2012
Win money prizes and trip to Olympic Games in London with Visa and BTA Bank*!
Dear customers, From March 15 till May 15, 2012 BTA Bank together with Visa international payment system conducts “Win a trip for two to London 2012 Summer Olympic Games with Visa!” event.

16.03.2012
Execute Visa Gold card in BTA Bank at beneficial terms!
For the first time in Kazakhstan Visa Global payment system announces on launching “Visa Gold Shopping Days”.

13.03.2012
On March 17 a regular drawing of money prizes among “Formula Uspekha”, “Yubileiniy” and “Pensionniy” depositors will take place
Dear depositors! Be kindly informed that on March 17 a regular drawing of money prizes among “Formula Uspekha”, “Yubileiniy” and “Pensionniy” depositors will take place.

11.03.2012
Event for MasterCard® and Maestro® card holders!
Dear holders of MasterCard® and Maestro® card, You have an opportunity to win 2 tickets* to semi-final play of UEFA Champions League to take place on April 18, 2012!

11.03.2012
Dear Customers of BTA Bank JSC,
Almaty Branch of BTA Bank JSC kindly congratulates you with spring holidays and wishes happiness and welfare to all its customers!

05.03.2012
NOTICE On holding of 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. 2 dated March 2, 2012.

01.03.2012
On Optimization of Staff and Organizational Structure of BTA Bank JSC
ALMATY, March 1 – BTA Bank JSC is starting to implement its program on optimization of the staff and organizational structure of the Bank.

01.03.2012
ATTENTION: EVENT «PREMIUM»
Dear customers! Do you want to profitably deposit you money? Open “Premium” deposit in BTA Bank and receive bonus of up to 2% and opportunity of taking part in the draw of money prizes! Annual effective interest rate on “Premium” deposit is up to 9.4% p.a.!

01.03.2012
“Auto-payment” – new service from BTA Bank and K’cell
BTA Bank and K’cell have developed and launched unique “Auto-payment” service.

29.02.2012
BTA Convenes Noteholder Meetings to Elect Creditor Directors
“BTA Bank” JSC (the “Bank”) is pleased to announce that meetings of its Senior Noteholders and OID Noteholders have been convened for 21 March 2012 to consider and approve (subject to subsequent approval by the Bank’s general shareholders’ meeting) the appointment of new Creditor Directors to the Board of Directors of the Bank. One Creditor Director will be appointed on behalf of the Senior Noteholders and one Creditor Director will be appointed on behalf of the OID Noteholders.

22.02.2012
A new “Faster” partner in Kyrgyzstan
Starting from February 20, 2012 Kyrgyz “Zalkar Bank” joined “Faster” express transfers system.

16.02.2012
JSC BTA Bank Welcomes High Court Judgement Committing Mukhtar Ablyazov to Prison
London, 16 February, 2012 – JSC BTA Bank welcomes the decision by the English High Court today to imprison its former chairman, Mukhtar Ablyazov, for serious contempt of court.

16.02.2012
BTA Bank to Provide Lending for Purchase of Dwellings Under the Terms of Share Participation within New Agreement
Almaty, February 16, 2012 – Today BTA Bank JSC and Kapstroigroup LLC entered into Cooperation Agreement.

13.02.2012
Dear customers of BTA Bank!
Please be kindly informed that from March 1, 2012, the following changes will be introduced into tariffs on BTA Bank JSC payment card transactions

13.02.2012
Dear Almaty citizens,
Kindly benefit from an advantageous offer by BTA Bank developed especially for you.

07.02.2012
JSC “BTA Bank” Announces the Formation of a Creditors’ Steering Committee
Almaty, 6 February 2012 – JSC “BTA Bank” is pleased to announce that following the meetings arranged over the past two weeks with holders of the Bank’s Senior, OID and Subordinated Notes, its Recovery Units and participants in the RCTFF, a Steering Committee has now been formed to represent the interests of the Bank’s various creditor stakeholders.

07.02.2012
BTA Bank Web-site Suffered DDOS-attacks. The Site will be Restored in the Nearest Time
Almaty, February 7, 2012 – Today BTA Bank JSC reported that Bank’s corporate site suffered DDOS-attacks.

06.02.2012
Almaty Branch rewarded “Formula Uspekha” depositor
On February 2 one of the main prizes drawn on October 15, 2011 among customers being “Formula Uspekha” and “Pensionniy” depositors was presented in Almaty Branch.

06.02.2012
Have a rest with Visa card
Dear holders of BTA Bank’s Visa payment cards, Mutual program of Visa and HotelClub* gives you a special offer to get 75% discount for staying in 50 thousand hotels around the world from small to five-star hotels in more than 130 countries.

03.02.2012
BTA Bank Informs About Creditor Director Nomination Process
Almaty, 3 February 2012 – “BTA Bank” JSC would like to remind Senior Noteholders and OID Noteholders that they are currently entitled to nominate candidates for appointment as Creditor Directors on the Board of Directors of the Bank.

02.02.2012
«I advice deposits of BTA Bank to all friends!»
Winners of the draw of main prizes, coincided with 10th anniversary of “Formula Uspekha” deposit have now been determined. The depositor of West-Kazakhstan branch, Erlan Kazhimov, who became one of the lucky persons, is now considering where to spend 150 thousand tenge, but the one thing he is already sure in is that money should be kept only in BTA Bank. This is what he advises to all his friends.

02.02.2012
Faster network continues diversification
Faster money transfer system kindly informs on diversification of Foreign Service Network.

26.01.2012
Results of The General Shareholders’ Meeting
26 January 2012, Almaty – “BTA Bank” JSC would like to announce results of today’s General Shareholders’ Meeting held in Almaty as well as to provide an update on a number of matters in relation to the proposed restructuring of certain of its financial indebtedness.

24.01.2012
Information Report
Almaty, January 24, 2012 - BTA Bank JSC informed that from January 23, 2012 Mr. Konstantin Korishchenko has resigned from his position as a Member of the Board of Directors, Independent Director of BTA Bank JSC.

23.01.2012
Meetings with creditors scheduled for the week of 23 January 2012 – Creditors’ Meeting Presentation on 27 January 2012 Nomination process for new Creditor Directors commenced
Almaty, 23 January 2012 – “BTA Bank” JSC is pleased to confirm that during the week of 23 January it has arranged meetings with holders of the Bank’s Senior, OID and Subordinated Notes, its Recovery Units and participants in the RCTFF that have expressed an interest in participating on the steering committee that will be established to represent the interests of the Bank’s various creditor stakeholders.

22.01.2012
Dear depositors
Kindly note that in accordance with the Law of the Republic of Kazakhstan No. 524-IV ЗРК dated 28.12.2011 “On amendments and supplements into certain legislative acts of the Republic of Kazakhstan for regulation of banking activities and financial organizations in term of risk minimization” (article 1, clause 22, sub-clause 3) maximum guaranteed reimbursement under deposits of individuals remains 5,000,000 (five million) Tenge.

20.01.2012
BTA Bank Comments on Change of Its Rating by Fitch Ratings
January 20, 2012, Almaty – BTA Bank JSC kindly advises that recent change of its both long-term and short-term rating by Fitch Ratings is a regular action resulted from initiation of the restructuring of certain part of the financial indebtedness including interest repayment under Eurobonds.

20.01.2012
Fitch rating actions
Dear All, Please be informed that Fitch Ratings has downgraded BTA Bank’s Long-term Issuer Default Ratings (IDRs) to 'RD' from 'C'.

18.01.2012
Dear Customers,
BTA Bank JSC kindly informs that in accordance with the Law of the Republic of Kazakhstan “on amending and supplementing certain legislative acts of the Republic of Kazakhstan on the issues of capital market development in the Republic of Kazakhstan” dated January 12, 2012 shift to the use of identification numbers (IIN/BIN) is rescheduled to January 1, 2013.

16.01.2012
Update on the restructuring process; preliminary talks with stakeholders have started
Almaty, January 16, 2012 – “BTA Bank” JSC thanks its GDR holders and creditors for attending the meetings and for the constructive approach that was demonstrated during the investors’ presentations organized by the Bank in Brussels, Frankfurt, Geneva, London, Miami, Munich, New York and Stockholm on January 11 and 12

16.01.2012
Results of the last 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 fifth drawing of money prizes under “Win money!” event with Visa payment card from BTA Bank, which was held on December 15, 2011. Each of them was credited with 5,000 tenge to the card.

12.01.2012
Information Report
BTA Bank JSC informed that from January 11, 2012 Mr. Askar Karimullin has resigned from his position as a Member of the Board of Directors (Representative of NWF Samruk-Kazyna JSC) of JSC BTA Bank.

12.01.2012
Dear Customers,
Please be kindly reminded that you can pay “Internet at Home” Beeline service in BTA Bank Internet-Banking.

11.01.2012
NOTICE on supplementing agenda of the Extraordinary General Meeting of Shareholders of BTA Bank JSC to be held on 26 January 2012
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 of BTA Bank JSC kindly informs the shareholders on supplementing agenda of the Extraordinary General Meeting of shareholders of BTA Bank JSC to be held on January 26, 2012.

11.01.2012
Changes in the Board of Directors and Management Board of BTA Bank
BTA Bank informs that Mr. Marat Z. Zairov has resigned from the position of the Chairman of the Management Board of BTA Bank on his own initiative due to health reasons.

05.01.2012
Dear customers,
BTA Bank JSC kindly informs that deadline for shifting to identification numbers (IIN/BIN) is rescheduled (preliminary till July 1, 2012).

04.01.2012
Notice
Please be informed that Mr. Maarten Leo Pronk has resigned from his position as a Member of the Board of Directors (Creditor Director) of JSC BTA Bank