INVESTOR SENTIMENT AND OFFSHORE CAPITAL

Kazakhstan may not be on everyone’s radar yet, but it should be:

• It’s the 9th largest country in the world by landmass.
• Has the highest GDP per capita in Central Asia and 49th globally.
• Holds over 3% of the world’s oil reserves.
• Has seen foreign direct investment top USD $28 billion in recent years.
• And is quietly positioning itself as a strategic hub between China, Russia, and Europe.

Investors here are increasingly looking beyond their borders—and Australia is firmly on the map. With our stable regulatory environment, deep real asset markets, and strong governance frameworks, Australia is drawing serious interest from groups in Central Asia seeking global diversification.

• The energy, ambition, and strategic thinking of these emerging markets is impossible to ignore.
• As global managers look to capture the growth potential of APAC – set to drive over 60% of the world’s GDP growth in 2025 – getting set remains a challenge. Excluding China, the universe of scalable, investable opportunities tightens. Competition is fierce, and allocators are searching for stability, scale, and governance.
• That’s where Australia continues to stand out. Time and again, we hear the same message: Australia is viewed as a deep, transparent, and resilient safe harbour for capital – especially from Central Asian and Middle Eastern institutions looking to diversify and partner long-term.

It’s been a privilege to witness how these regions are becoming increasingly sophisticated players in shaping global capital flows, and how they view Australia as a trusted partner in navigating what comes next.