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Our environment, our responsibility

The judgment of the Judicial Committee of the Privy Council (JCPC) in the matter of Eco-Sud and two others (Respondents) v Minister of Environment, Solid Waste and Climate Change and another (Appellants) (Mauritius) is a significant boost for the environment in Mauritius ..

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The JCPC reaffirmed the exception to the bank secrecy rule

The Judicial Committee of the Privy Council has stated its reasons for granting a disclosure order in the case of Stanford Asset Holding Limited v/s Afrasia Bank Limited 2023 UKPC 35. The case concerns an application made by Stanford Asset Holding Limited for the disclosu..

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Regulation of Moneylending in Mauritius

Moneylending is a crucial credit device in the world of financial services which plays a significant role in supporting economic growth and development. However, since at the outset, there were exploitative tendencies of lenders imposing stringent and oppressive terms on ..

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Fund finance laws and regulations 2024 – Mauritius

Historically low interest rates, significant dry powder, and investors’ persistent hunt for yield have propelled the growth of the fund finance market. As we look ahead, 2024 is expected to continue witnessing this impressive growth trajectory, underpinned by a surge in d..

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The Financial Crimes Commission Act in Mauritius: strengthening efforts to combat financial crimes

The passing of the Mauritius Financial Crimes Commission Act on 21 December 2023 (the Act) marks a commendable and significant milestone in the country’s ongoing efforts to combat financial crimes. This comprehensive legislation establishes the Financial Crimes Commission..

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Adapt and Evolve - the Financial Services Commission of Mauritius issues Guidelines for Digital Signature

On 23 October 2023, the Financial Services Commission of Mauritius (FSC) issued guidelines on the use of digital signature (‘Digital Signature Guidelines’). One of the avowed aims of the Digital Signature Guidelines is to establish a high leve..

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