Business and Economy Roundup - June 16, 2008

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Business and Economy Roundup - June 16, 2008

By SRI ⋅ June 16, 2008 ⋅

Kazakh bank launches $125 mln syndicated loan

(Reuters) - Eurasian Development Bank has launched a $125 million, two-year syndicated loan via mandated lead arrangers ING, RZB, SMBC and WestLB, a banking source said on Friday.

UKTMK, A&D and Airbus set up facility in Kazakhstan for Airbus spares

(Interfax) – Ust-Kamenogorsk Titanium and Magnesium Plant (UKTMK, in East Kazakhstan oblast), Aubert & Duval (A&D) and Airbus have agreed to set up a facility at UKTMK assets for airbus spares.

Air Astana signs a firm order for six A-320s

(WAPA/AvioNews) - Air Astana, the flag carrier of Kazakhstan, has signed a firm contract for the purchase of six A-320s, as part of its expansion programme on domestic and medium-haul routes.

Kazakhstan Development Bank attracted USD 1 bln in Jan-May 2007 (Kazinform)

Prime Minster guarantees grain supplies under contracts signed prior to the ban (Interfax)

Kazakhstan Growth Forum to take place 2-4 July in London (Kazinform)

National Bank of Kazakhstan: Exchange rates June 14-16, 2008 (Kazinform)

Indicators - June 13, 2008

(Reuters) - Kazakhstan’s economic indicators based on data provided by the State Statistics Agency, government institutions, the central bank and exchanges.