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Notable changes have been brought to the Securities (Preferential Offer) Rules 2017 (the Rules) by the Financial Services Commission (FSC), published on 16 October 2023 that you should be aware of.

Following the presentation of the National Budget for Mauritius for the financial year 2023-2024, the Finance (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 2023 was enacted on 20th July 2023 to translate some of the proposed measures into law. 

Money laundering has emerged as a critical concern in today’s global financial system. It enables criminals to conceal the origins of illicitly obtained funds, posing significant threats to financial integrity and security. To combat this pervasive issue, it is cruc..

In a judgment delivered on 21 March 2023, the Supreme Court of Mauritius considered whether an attorney (solicitor), in his personal name and capacity, had standing to apply for a judicial review of the rules issued by the Chief Justice in relation to court fees. In short..

Although regulators around the world remain sceptical about recognising virtual currencies as legal tender, cryptocurrencies are already an established phenomenon and are here to stay.

The Data Privacy Day or Data Protection Day is celebrated globally and in Mauritius every 28^th January and this year marks the 17^th edition of this celebration. On this day, awareness is raised on the right to the ..

As African countries grapple with the measures necessary to meet their nationally determined commitments (“NDCs”) under the Paris Agreement, it..

“Worthiness” is commonly defined as “the quality of deserving respect or attention.” In the eyes of a financial institution, onboarding or maintaining an ongoing business relationship with a high-net-worth customer is “worth it” – but is it always “worthy”? Warren Buffet ..

In its strategy to remain the trampoline jurisdiction of choice for the African continent Mauritius’ government cabinet of August 19 took note of the public declaration..