KASE Suspends Trading in Three ETFs Starting July 29

The Kazakhstan Stock Exchange has notified market participants of a temporary suspension of repo operations on three foreign exchange-traded funds (ETFs) listed in the KASE Global sector. These include the State Street Consumer Staples Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLP) and two other foreign ETFs. The suspension takes effect from July 29, 2026, and is linked to technical aspects of settlement timing, with trading set to resume once new settlement dates become applicable. Investors using these ETFs in repo transactions should adjust their positions and liquidity management strategies accordingly. The restrictions do not apply to outright buy or sell transactions in these instruments.