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Central Depository — Closed Joint-Stock Company

About Us

The Closed Joint-Stock Company “Central Depository” of the Kyrgyz Republic serves as the central securities depository of the Kyrgyz Republic and is a key component of the national securities market infrastructure. The Company conducts depository activities in accordance with the legislation of the Kyrgyz Republic, providing centralized safekeeping and accounting of securities, as well as recording and transferring ownership rights.

The Central Depository cooperates with professional securities market participants, issuers, financial institutions, and government authorities to ensure the reliability, transparency, and security of securities transactions.

Our Mission

To provide a reliable, secure, and modern depository infrastructure that promotes the sustainable development of the securities market of the Kyrgyz Republic and protects the rights of its participants.

Core Areas of Activity

  • depository accounting and safekeeping of securities;

  • recording and registration of ownership rights and transfers of securities;

  • settlement of securities transactions based on the Delivery versus Payment (DVP) principle;

  • servicing issuer corporate actions;

  • information exchange with market participants and government authorities;

  • development of modern technologies and digital depository services.

 

Legal Status

The Central Depository is a legal entity established as a Closed Joint-Stock Company and operates under a license issued by the competent state authority responsible for regulating the securities market.

Its activities are governed by the legislation of the Kyrgyz Republic, including regulatory legal acts governing the securities market, clearing and settlement activities, and depository services.

 

Key Functions

The Central Depository performs the following core functions:

  • centralized accounting and safekeeping of securities;

  • recording ownership rights and transfers of securities;

  • ensuring settlement of securities transactions in accordance with the Delivery versus Payment (DVP) principle;

  • maintaining depository accounts for participants of the depository system;

  • supporting issuer corporate actions;

  • cooperating with professional securities market participants and government authorities.

 

Infrastructure Role

The Central Depository ensures the operation of the unified securities ownership registration system in the Kyrgyz Republic, serving as the key link connecting issuers, investors, brokers, banks, and regulatory authorities.

Its activities are aimed at improving the efficiency of the securities market, reducing operational risks, and ensuring reliable settlement of transactions involving financial instruments.

 

Role in the Financial System

The Central Depository is an integral part of the national financial market infrastructure and cooperates with:

  • the National Bank of the Kyrgyz Republic;

  • professional securities market participants;

  • issuers;

  • clearing and settlement organizations;

  • government authorities and international partners.