·        The most significant event for ACF in 2006 was its transformation into a commercial lending institution. Sustainability of operations and wider client outreach through the ability to attract foreign investment were the chief reasons for the transformation.

·        In mid-August 2006, AСF expanded its branch network to Karaganda and its surrounding areas by setting up an office in the city in an effort to reach out to more prospective clients.

·        A Memorandum of Understanding was signed between ACF and the Mittal Steel SME Resource Fund in 2006 to mark a joint effort to support entrepreneurship in Kazakhstan.

·        In 2006, ACF attracted more international interest with a four year $800,000 investment from Netherlands-based Oikocredit, one of the world’s largest development financiers, and a consulting agreement with the International Finance Corporation, the World Bank’s private sector arm.

·        On June 25, 2007, Swiss investor Symbiotics further renewed its relationship with ACF by pledging another loan of $300,000.

·        ACF received subordinated debt valued at $1 million from Deutsche Bank.

·        In 2007 opened 2 sub-offices

·        On November 23, 2007 10 years of activity

·        Community Award from American Chamber of Commerce