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SAMARKAND, UZ / ACCESS Newswire / September 26, 2026 / Timur Turlov, founder and chief executive officer of Nasdaq-listed Freedom Holding Corp., has been elected president of the International Chess Federation (FIDE) following a vote by the organization's General Assembly in Samarkand. Turlov received 110 votes in the second round of voting, while the other candidate, Wadim Rosenstein, received 85 votes. Jan-Henrik Büttner was eliminated from the race after the first round. The election took place on Saturday, September 26, in Samarkand. Turlov ran on a ticket with five-time World Chess Champion Viswanathan Anand, who was elected FIDE deputy president. At the time of the election, Turlov already had significant experience working with chess organizations. He has served as president of the Kazakhstan Chess Federation since 2023 and also serves as president of the International School Chess Federation (ISCF). In his program for FIDE, Turlov proposed drawing on his experience in business and in leading and developing chess organizations to advance the federation's digital transformation, expand chess education, and strengthen support for national federations. "To achieve truly large-scale results, we need to attract more resources and think strategically. I plan to increase the volume of investment in FIDE to $7 million and personally guarantee the fulfillment of these financial commitments. Part of these funds will be allocated to a media fund that will enable national federations to strengthen their reputation and raise awareness among the global chess audience. New commercial partnerships, in turn, will help strengthen FIDE's financial sustainability. "At the same time, FIDE must not become a business. My long-term goal is to build a sustainable foundation for the development of chess worldwide and provide federations with opportunities for growth for years to come," Turlov said. Digital Development and Support for Federations One of the key priorities of Turlov's program is upgrading FIDE's digital infrastructure. His program calls for the creation of a unified digital platform and expanded access for national federations to modern digital tools. During the presidential debates, Turlov also spoke about the need for further investment in anti-cheating solutions and advanced player verification and identification tools for competitive online chess. Support for national federations is another major element of his program. During the September 9 debate, Turlov proposed increasing FIDE's development fund to more than $6 million. The funds could be used to organize tournaments, train coaches and arbiters, support international travel for players, and strengthen federations' administrative and communications capabilities. At the same time, Turlov has repeatedly emphasized the importance of FIDE's long-term financial sustainability and the development of new revenue streams to provide sustained support for the growth of chess. Chess in Education Another priority is expanding chess in schools. Turlov heads the International School Chess Federation, which works to expand cooperation among chess organizations, schools, and national education systems. Kazakhstan provides an example of how such programs can be implemented on a large scale. Today, chess programs are available in more than 1,500 schools across Kazakhstan, reaching around 60,000 children. Turlov wants to build on that experience internationally, helping national federations bring chess to more children and develop stronger partnerships with schools and other educational institutions. Kazakhstan's Experience and Next Steps Turlov became president of the Kazakhstan Chess Federation in 2023. Since then, Kazakhstan has expande

NEW YORK CITY, NY / ACCESS Newswire / September 17, 2026 / Freedom Holding Corp. (NASDAQ:FRHC) is the General Partner of the Salesforce FIDE World Championship Match 2026, the International Chess Federation (FIDE) and Freedom announced today. General Partner is the highest partnership tier of the World Championship. The Match runs from 22 November to 12 December. The Opening Ceremony takes place on 22 November at the Palais des Nations in Geneva. World Champion Gukesh Dommaraju of India defends his title against Javokhir Sindarov of Uzbekistan over 14 classical games. Both players will be twenty at the start of the Match, the youngest title contest since the series began in 1886. Freedom has been a strategic partner of FIDE since 2023. The group is a regular sponsor of the FIDE World Rapid and Blitz Championships and was the title sponsor of the 2024 FIDE World Corporate Chess Championship in New York. Under a 2026 cooperation agreement, Freedom also funds FIDE tournaments, training centres, school programmes and talent scouting across all continents. The World Championship extends that partnership to the sport's defining event. Timur Turlov, founder and CEO of Freedom Holding Corp., is also President of the Kazakhstan Chess Federation and head of the International School Chess Federation, regulating body for chess in education. The Championship sponsorship reflects how Freedom approaches the game: as a system to be built over years, from the classroom to the championship board. "The World Championship decides who is first. There is nothing bigger in chess," said Timur Turlov. "Freedom has worked with FIDE for three years, and this is the natural next step, not a logo on a stage. Chess and finance are the same discipline: you calculate, you decide under uncertainty, you refuse the obvious move, and you plan far ahead. We invest in chess on that horizon." "Freedom has committed to chess seriously, over years and at every level of the game," said Viswanathan Anand, five-time World Champion and FIDE Interim President. "To have them behind a World Championship contested by two twenty-year-olds is fitting. This company understands chess is a long game, and this Match is its future." About Freedom Holding Corp.Freedom Holding Corp. (NASDAQ: FRHC) is a U.S.-listed diversified financial and technology group headquartered in Kazakhstan, operating brokerage, banking, insurance, telecom and lifestyle services in more than twenty countries. A strategic partner of FIDE since 2023, Freedom treats chess as a long-horizon cultural and educational investment. About FIDEThe International Chess Federation (FIDE), founded in 1924 and headquartered in Switzerland, is the governing body of world chess and organiser of the World Championship cycle. Contact Information:Natalia KharlashinaHead of Public Relationsprglobal@ffin.kz+77013641454 SOURCE: Freedom Holding Corp. View the original press release on ACCESS Newswire

Partnership builds on Freedom's long-term support for international chess as Geneva prepares to host the historic Gukesh - Sindarov title match Partnership builds on Freedom's long-term support for international chess as Geneva prepares to host the historic Gukesh - Sindarov title match NEW YORK CITY, NY / ACCESS Newswire / September 16, 2026 / Freedom Holding Corp. (NASDAQ:FRHC) will serve as General Partner of the Salesforce FIDE World Championship Match 2026, continuing a long-standing partnership with the International Chess Federation (FIDE) spanning elite competition, education and chess development. Freedom's involvement in the 2026 World Championship follows several years of cooperation with FIDE. The company was General Partner of the 2023 World Championship Match in Astana and title sponsor of the 2024 FIDE World Rapid & Blitz Championships in New York, one of FIDE's flagship global events. It has also supported international competitions and initiatives focused on expanding access to chess, developing young talent and strengthening the wider chess ecosystem. Earlier this year, Freedom and FIDE further expanded their cooperation through a partnership covering international and regional tournaments, educational programmes, support for players and coaches, training initiatives and talent development. "The World Championship represents the highest level of our game, but the strength of chess is built far beyond a single event," said Timur Turlov, founder and Chief Executive Officer of Freedom Holding Corp. and President of the Kazakhstan Chess Federation. "It depends on strong federations, opportunities for young players, good coaches, education, technology and partnerships that are built for the long term. That has been the thinking behind our cooperation with FIDE from the beginning. We are proud to continue that work and to support a World Championship that will bring the very best of chess to a global audience." The 2026 match will bring together two of the outstanding players of a new generation. Reigning World Champion Gukesh D of India will defend his title against challenger Javokhir Sindarov of Uzbekistan over a maximum of 14 classical games from 22 November to 12 December. Both players will be 20 when the match begins, making Gukesh-Sindarov the youngest World Championship contest in the history of the event. Gukesh will make his first defence of the title he won in Singapore in 2024, while Sindarov earned his place in the match by winning the 2026 FIDE Candidates Tournament. The official programme will begin on 22 November with an Opening Ceremony at the Palais des Nations in Geneva. The match itself will be played at the Fondation Martin Bodmer in Cologny, one of Geneva's most distinctive cultural institutions and home to an internationally renowned collection of manuscripts, rare books and documents reflecting centuries of human thought. "The World Championship is the pinnacle of chess," said Emil Sutovsky, CEO of FIDE. "It is the event that determines who stands at the top. We are proud to have the support of Freedom -a company that champions smart solutions and takes a long-term view, thinking several moves ahead, much like the world's top chess players." Salesforce is the Title Sponsor and Technological Partner of the FIDE World Championship Matches under a multi-year agreement. Freedom Holding Corp., as General Partner of the 2026 match, will support FIDE in delivering and promoting one of the most important events on the international chess calendar. For Freedom, the partnership forms part of a broader commitment to chess as a platform for education, intellectual development and international exchange. In addition to supporting top-level competition, the group has invested in school c

Freedom Yatırım Menkul Değerler A.Ş., part of Freedom Holding Corp. (NASDAQ: FRHC), which operates more than 200 offices across over 20 countries in North America, Europe and Asia, has received its operating license from the Capital Markets Board of Türkiye (CMB), becoming the first foreign brokerage firm with broad authorization to receive an operating license in Türkiye in 34 years. The license marks an important step in bringing Freedom Holding Corp.’s core brokerage business and international capital markets network to Türkiye. Freedom Holding Corp. has grown into an international financial services group with USD 14 billion in total assets as of June 30, 2026, according to its latest financial results filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). Brokerage remains the Group’s core business and a key driver of its growth, accounting for approximately 39% of the Group’s total net revenue. Freedom Yatırım’s entry into Türkiye brings this brokerage expertise and infrastructure to the Turkish capital markets. Freedom Yatırım’s ambition in Türkiye goes beyond establishing a conventional brokerage operation. Leveraging TraderNet, Freedom Holding Corp.’s proprietary trading platform and a key component of the Group’s international brokerage infrastructure, the company plans to build a two-way connection between Türkiye and global capital markets. For investors in Türkiye, this means progressively providing access to international markets through the Group’s global brokerage capabilities. At the same time, Freedom Yatırım has already established an integration with Borsa İstanbul that will enable Freedom Holding Corp.’s international brokerage network, which serves more than 870,000 customer accounts across multiple markets, to access investment opportunities in the Turkish market. Through this connection, Freedom aims to support greater international participation in Türkiye’s capital markets and contribute to stronger links between Borsa İstanbul and global markets. As part of Freedom Holding Corp.’s broader vision for an integrated ecosystem in Türkiye, Freedom Yatırım and Freedom Bank will bring together the Group’s capital markets and banking capabilities with a range of lifestyle services through an advanced digital infrastructure. Commenting on the Group’s strategy in Türkiye, Timur Turlov, Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Freedom Holding Corp., said: “Becoming the first broadly authorized foreign brokerage firm to receive an operating license in Türkiye in 34 years is a strong vote of confidence from the regulator and reflects the strength we have built across our international operations. Freedom Holding Corp.’s broader strategy in Türkiye is to build an integrated digital financial ecosystem around Freedom Bank and Freedom Yatırım. In doing so, we will draw on the Group’s experience in Kazakhstan, where the Freedom SuperApp, combining banking, investment and everyday digital services within a single platform, has already become an integral part of people’s daily lives. In Türkiye, we plan to adapt this model to the needs of the local market, progressively bringing together banking, brokerage and other financial services alongside lifestyle services in a seamless digital environment.” Commenting on the Freedom Yatırım’s operating license, Vladimir Pochekuev, Partner at Freedom Holding Corp. and Chairman of the Board of Freedom Yatırım Menkul Değerler A.Ş., said: “Our expansion in Türkiye reflects our long-term commitment to this market. Freedom Bank and Freedom Yatırım are expected to form the core of this ecosystem, combining the Group’s technology and international capital markets

Revenue in the brokerage and banking segments grew by 60% and 54%, respectively; total assets reached $14.0 billion as the company continued to expand its digital ecosystem and international banking presence  NEW YORK – August 10, 2026 - Freedom Holding Corp. (NASDAQ: FRHC), an international financial services and technology group, today announced its condensed consolidated financial results for the first quarter of fiscal year 2027, covering the three months ended June 30, 2026.  The company’s net revenue increased by 40% to $732.5 million, compared with $524.0 million in the same period last year. Growth was driven primarily by the brokerage and banking businesses, together with the continued expansion of Freedom’s telecommunications, payments, travel, and other digital services.  As of June 30, 2026, Freedom Holding Corp.’s total assets were $14.05 billion, compared with $13.16 billion as of March 31, 2026. Shareholders’ equity increased to $1.54 billion, while cash and restricted cash totaled $2.82 billion at the end of the reporting period. Freedom Holding Corp. also expanded its digital ecosystem through the acquisition of ChessBase GmbH. A month after the reporting period, the company completed its acquisition of an approximately 99.32% stake in Turkish Bank A.Ş., further strengthening its international banking presence.  “We have made a strong start to the new fiscal year, significantly increasing revenue while continuing to deliver strong quarterly profits. This allows us not only to invest actively in the further development of the Freedom ecosystem, but also to expand it into new markets. We completed the acquisition of a bank in Turkey, where we will soon begin rolling out our ecosystem, which has already proven successful in Kazakhstan,” said Timur Turlov, founder and Chief Executive Officer of Freedom Holding Corp.  Key Financial Results •       Interest income increased by 49% to $295.1 million, driven by higher interest income from margin lending, interest income on loans to customers, and securities portfolios.                                               •       Fee and commission income rose by 46% to $156.7 million, primarily driven by higher brokerage activity and growth in brokerage service commissions. Net gains on trading securities increased by 75% to $79.8 million, reflecting higher valuations of securities positions and gains from the sale of Kazakhstan sovereign and corporate debt securities. •       Total expenses increased by 45% to $691.7 million, compared with $476.5 million a year earlier. The increase was driven mainly by higher insurance claims and policyholder benefits, interest expense, payroll and bonuses, and general and administrative expenses. •     &

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Freedom Holding Corp. (the “Company”) (NASDAQ: FRHC), a multinational diversified financial services holding company with a presence in 24 countries, today announced financial results for the fiscal quarter ended June 30, 2026. Highlights for the quarter included the following: $732.5 million in total revenue, net, compared to $524.0 million for the quarter ended June 30, 2025, a 40% increase; Net income of $31.7 million ($0.52 per diluted share and $0.52 per basic share) compared to $37.4 million for the quarter ended June 30, 2025; Total assets of $14.0 billion, up from $13.2 billion as of March 31, 2026; Total customers across banking, brokerage, insurance and other segments rose to 8,743,000 as of June 30, 2026, compared to 8,100,000 as of March 31, 2026; In June, S&P Global Ratings raised its long-term issuer credit ratings to ‘BB-’ from ‘B+’ on Freedom Finance JSC, Freedom Finance Europe Ltd., Freedom Finance Global PLC, and Freedom Bank Kazakhstan JSC. “Our results this quarter reflect the continued strength and momentum of our business across the Freedom ecosystem,” said Timur Turlov, the Company’s founder and CEO. “We saw meaningful growth in revenue and in our customer base, underscoring the durability of our diversified model as we continue to expand into new markets and new lines of business. “A core driver of this performance is our digital fintech strategy. The Freedom SuperApp continues to bring our financial and lifestyle services together into a single, seamless experience for our customers. As customers can move between products effortlessly, and our platform anticipates their needs through data and AI, we build deeper relationships and deliver more value with greater efficiency. “It was gratifying that S&P Global Ratings recently raised its credit ratings on several of our key subsidiaries, an external affirmation of the financial discipline and risk management that our teams have built over the past several years. We approach the future with confidence in our strategy and gratitude to our customers, employees, and shareholders for their continued trust.” Fiscal First Quarter 2027 Financial Performance The Company had total revenues, net of $732.5 million in the fiscal 2027 first quarter, up from $524.0 million in the comparable prior-year period. Interest income was $295.1 million, an increase of $96.5 million compared to the same period in the prior year. The increase was primarily attributable to an increase in interest income on margin loans to customers and loans to customers, together with increases in interest income on held-to-maturity securities, trading securities, securities available-for-sale, and reverse repurchase agreements and amounts due from banks. Fee and commission income rose to $156.7 million, a 46% increase compared to the comparable period a year ago. The increase was primarily driven by higher fee and commission income from brokerage services, reflecting growth in our retail brokerage customer base. These increases were partially offset by lower fee and commission income from banking services, primarily due to the active use of our cashback-based loyalty program, with cashback amounts reflected as a reduction of banking service revenue. We had a net gain on trading securities of $79.8 million, as compared to a net gain on trading securities of $45.6 million in the same period in the prior year. The change was attributable mainly to an increase in the value of securities positions and gains from the sale of Kazakhstan sovereign and corporate debt securities. Total expenses were $691.7 million, compared to $476.5 million in the same period in the prior year. The increase was mainly attributable to higher insurance

TURKISH BANK BECOMES FREEDOM BANK A.Ş. AS SHARE TRANSFER COMPLETED The transfer of a controlling stake in Turkish Bank A.Ş. to Freedom Finansal Hizmetler A.Ş., a subsidiary of Freedom Holding Corp., a NASDAQ-listed international financial services group operating in more than 20 countries, has been completed. At the General Assembly Meeting, the Bank’s shareholders also appointed the new Board of Directors and resolved to change its trade name to Freedom Bank A.Ş. The relevant resolution has been submitted to the Trade Registry for registration. Freedom Finansal Hizmetler A.Ş., established in 2022 as a wholly owned subsidiary of Freedom Holding Corp., previously announced that it had received approvals from the Banking Regulation and Supervision Agency (BRSA) and the Turkish Competition Authority on 1 July 2026 for the acquisition of 99.32% of the share capital of Turkish Bank A.Ş. Following receipt of all required regulatory approvals and authorizations, the transfer to Freedom Finansal Hizmetler A.Ş. of the shares held by Özyol Holding A.Ş. and National Bank of Kuwait, representing 99.32% of the Bank’s share capital, was officially completed on 31 July 2026. Following completion of the share transfer, the General Assembly held on 31 July 2026 resolved to change the Bank’s trade name to Freedom Bank A.Ş. The relevant resolution has been submitted to the Trade Registry for registration. Alongside its brand, Freedom will bring to Türkiye the concept of a comprehensive ecosystem of financial and lifestyle services centred around the Bank. The acquisition provides the foundation for Freedom to introduce and scale this model in Türkiye. Commenting on the completion of the transaction, Timur Turlov, Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Freedom Holding Corp., said: “In Kazakhstan, we have built an ecosystem in which financial and everyday services operate within a single SuperApp, which has become the country’s fastest-growing digital service. We are now bringing this model to Türkiye, where customers already have high expectations of their banks, setting a high bar for us. Our task in the coming years is to strengthen the Bank’s capital and technological capabilities so that the ecosystem can grow rapidly around it. We are building this business with a time horizon measured in decades and are prepared to commit both capital and management resources to it.” Timur Turlov has joined the Board of Directors of Freedom Bank A.Ş. The General Assembly also appointed Vladimir Pochekuev, Partner at Freedom Holding Corp., as Chairman of the Board, and Hikmet Cenk Eynehan, Furkan Evranos and Ayşe Hale Yıldırım as members of the Board of Directors of Freedom Bank A.Ş. The new Board provides an optimal balance of global and local expertise. It is precisely the combination of the Holding’s nearly 20 years of experience in global financial markets, its ready-to-deploy infrastructure and product solutions, and the deep understanding of the Turkish market that is expected to become one of the new bank’s key competitive advantages. Commenting on the significance of Freedom Holding Corp.’s entry into the Turkish market, Vladimir Pochekuev, Chairman of the Board of Freedom Bank A.Ş., said: “Türkiye holds particular importance within Freedom Holding Corp.’s global growth strategy. The country serves not only as a g