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[Read More](https://insights.afriwise.com/blog/the-high-court-of-uganda-emphasises-the-rights-of-secured-creditors-in-insolvency-proceedings) [Mauritius](https://insights.afriwise.com/blog/tag/mauritius) [Financial Services](https://insights.afriwise.com/blog/tag/financial-services) [Bonds](https://insights.afriwise.com/blog/tag/bonds) [BLC Robert & Associates](https://insights.afriwise.com/blog/author/blc-robert-associates) ## [The FSC brings welcomed changes to its recently issued Guidelines for Issue of Corporate and Green Bonds in Mauritius](https://insights.afriwise.com/blog/the-fsc-brings-welcomed-changes-to-its-recently-issued-guidelines-for-issue-of-corporate-and-green-bonds-in-mauritius) On 23 December 2021, the Financial Services Commission (‘FSC’) published the Guidelines for Issue of Corporate and Green Bonds in Mauritius (‘Guidelines’). The purpose of the Guidelines is to supplement the Guide for the Issue of Sustainable Bonds in Mauritius issued by t.. 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