First Heartland Bank as of August 28, 2019 stripped of KASE currency and stock market membership after voluntarily waiving membership

/KASE, August 28, 2019/ – Following a decision of Kazakhstan Stock Exchange (KASE) Board of Directors, as of August 28, 2019 First Heartland Bank (Almaty) was stripped of its currency and stock market membership in KASE. This means that First Heartland Bank is no longer a member of KASE, nor is it entitled to trade in any instruments on KASE. This decision was taken in accordance with sub-item 1) of item 1 of article 12 of KASE internal document "Regulations on Membership" based on an official letter of First Heartland Bank on voluntary discontinuation of the membership due to is reorganization in form of a merger with First Heartland Jýsan Bank JSC. [2019-08-28]