IITU Hosts Meeting with Halyk Finance Representatives and Guest Lecture on Pension Asset Management
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Ahead of Kazakhstan's National Currency Day, the International Information Technology University (IITU) hosted a meeting between the university's leadership and representatives of JSC Halyk Finance, one of Kazakhstan's leading investment banks. The event focused on pension reform, investment opportunities, and prospects for further cooperation in education.
The meeting was attended by R.A. Bigari, Chairman of the Management Board – President of IITU JSC; G.T. Bekmanova, Rector and Member of the Management Board of IITU JSC; A.G. Mukhamediyeva, Dean of the Faculty of Digital Technologies, Creative Industries and Business; E.Zh. Shildibekov, Head of the Department of Economics and Business; and S.V. Ti, Director of LABHUB.
JSC Halyk Finance was represented by U.K. Kairbekova, Director of the Sales Department, and K.E. Tuyakov, Deputy Director of the Asset Management Department.
During the meeting, the participants discussed current pension reform issues, new opportunities for pension contributors, and prospects for improving financial literacy. University representatives also introduced the guests to IITU's modern laboratories and educational infrastructure. Following the meeting, both parties expressed mutual interest in strengthening cooperation and implementing joint educational initiatives.
The event continued with a guest lecture for students and faculty members, focusing on the activities of JSC Halyk Finance and private pension asset management in Kazakhstan.
The speakers provided detailed insights into the planned changes to Kazakhstan's pension system for 2026–2027, the economic significance of pension savings, and key investment approaches. Particular attention was given to conservative, moderate, and high-risk investment strategies, as well as methods for assessing the profitability and reliability of securities.
Participants were also introduced to the features of mutual investment funds managed by Halyk Finance and opportunities for investment portfolio diversification.
At the end of the lecture, the experts shared practical recommendations on selecting an investment portfolio manager and choosing an appropriate investment strategy. They also demonstrated how to use the official website enpf.kz and its mobile application to manage pension savings.
Such events contribute to improving students' financial literacy, developing practical competencies, and strengthening cooperation between the university and representatives of the financial sector. IITU's partnerships with leading companies in Kazakhstan create new opportunities to integrate academic knowledge with real-world investment practices.
