Kazakhstan Investors to Access US Treasury Bonds via KASE Starting June 25

The Kazakhstan Stock Exchange will launch trading in US Treasury bonds under the ticker US194_2609 starting June 25, 2026. The bonds are denominated in dollars, with a total issuance of approximately $70.4 billion, a semi-annual coupon of 3.5% per year, and a maturity date of September 30, 2026. For Kazakhstani investors, this provides an additional tool for currency portfolio diversification without needing to open foreign brokerage accounts. Trading in dollars also allows investors to hedge against tenge depreciation risks. The introduction of US Treasuries on KASE reflects the exchange's push to broaden the range of instruments available to local market participants.