OREANDA-NEWS. Almaty, July 17, 2013 - BTA Bank JSC (the Bank) kindly informs that in accordance with recommendations made by the Committee on appointments, remuneration and social issues of the Board of Directors, the Board of Directors took the following resolutions (Resolution No.20 dated July 17, 2013):

1. to take note of Mr. Y. Balapanov’s notice on early termination of his powers upon his own initiative as a member of the Board of Directors of BTA Bank JSC as representative of Samruk-Kazyna JSC.

2. To early terminate powers of Mr. Y. Balapanov as the Chairman of the Management Board of BTA Bank JSC upon his own initiative (for family reasons) with effect since July 17, 2013.

3. To elect Mr. A. Beisenbayev, First Deputy Chairman of the Management Board as the acting Chairman of the Management Board of BTA Bank JSC since July 17, 2013.