Mauritius International Financial Centre

17/10/2025

Mauritius Rings the Market Closing Bell at LSEG
The Honourable Minister of Financial Services and Economic Planning, Dr. The Hon. Jyoti Jeetun rang the market closing bell at the London Stock Exchange Group (LSEG) in London in the presence of leaders and key stakeholders in banking and finance.

This prestigious event is emblematic of Mauritius’s national vision to position the Mauritius International Financial Centre (IFC) as the strategic hub connecting Africa and Asia.

Africa is the land of opportunities and attracting significant investments. Mauritius IFC is a safe and secure jurisdiction with robust regulatory environment.

Discussions with LSEG team to allow high-growth regional companies to first list on a Mauritian Exchange for initial growth capital and regulatory experience, providing a de-risked transition for a subsequent listing on the LSE for global scale and exposure.

We look forward to building on our longstanding relationship with LSEG and collaborating to ensure seamless access to global capital for the continent’s most promising enterprises.

Dr Jeetun stated “Mauritius is the eastern most part of Africa with strong historical and cultural ties with the continent as well with India and China. We ambition to become the leading IFC for investment flows between Africa and Asia. Besides, the latest GFCI 38 Index ranks Mauritius first in Africa.”

01/10/2025

Mauritius strengthens its position in GFCI 38
The latest Global Financial Centres Index (GFCI 38) reaffirms Mauritius as a trusted and competitive International Financial Centre (IFC).
👉View full report here: https://edbmauritius.org/newsroom/mauritius-strengthens-its-position-in-gfci-38

📊 Global Ranking: Mauritius has advanced from 58th in GFCI 37 to 52nd in GFCI 38, with its rating improving from 694 to 707. This steady rise reflects consistent progress across the past five editions.

🌐 Regional Leadership: Ranked 3rd in the Middle East & Africa, Mauritius now leads the African continent, ahead of Casablanca, Kigali, and Johannesburg.

💡 FinTech Growth: With a FinTech score of 686, Mauritius continues to strengthen its innovation ecosystem, supported by robust regulation, skilled talent, and advanced ICT infrastructure.

🚀 Future Outlook: Mauritius is recognised among the top 15 global centres poised for future growth, with positive mentions increasing from 24 in GFCI 37 to 29 in GFCI 38, underscoring its rising prominence.

This achievement reflects the resilience of Mauritius’ financial ecosystem, adherence to international best practices, and its pivotal role as a gateway for investment into Africa.

24/09/2025

[ Mauritius Strengthens AML/CFT Preparedness with High-Level Masterclass Ahead of 2027 ESAAMLG Evaluation ]

On the 16th of September 2025, Abler Group hosted the Future-Proofing AML/CFT Compliance Masterclass in Ebene, an initiative aimed to reinforce Mauritius’ preparedness for the 2027 Eastern and Southern Africa Anti-Money Laundering Group (ESAAMLG) mutual evaluation and to enhance the country’s reputation as a trusted and transparent international financial centre.

The masterclass brought together regulators, policymakers, and industry leaders, with the keynote delivered by Mr. John Cusack, Chair of the Global Coalition to Fight Financial Crime and one of the world’s leading voices in AML/CFT. His presence in Mauritius, alongside a distinguished panel of experts, underscores the country’s commitment to engaging directly with global leaders in the fight against financial crime.

Delivering the opening address, Mr. Mahen Kundasamy, CEO of the Economic Development Board (EDB), underlined the importance of this initiative in strengthening national resilience.

Read more on our CEO`s intervention - https://edbmauritius.org/newsroom/mauritius-strengthens-aml-cft-preparedness-with-high-level-masterclass-ahead-of-2027-esaamlg-evaluation

20/06/2025

Make Your Mark & Elevate Mauritius!
To our valued international network, have your say in the Global Financial Centres Index (GFCI) 38 survey and help position Mauritius as a key financial hub bridging Africa and Asia.
✅ Your insights have a real impact!
🗓️ Deadline: 30 June 2025
🔗 Take the survey: https://globalfinancialcentres.net/survey/

Make Your Mark & Elevate Mauritius!
To our valued international network,
The Mauritius International Financial Centre (Mauritius IFC) is a pivotal anchor in the region, and your direct input is crucial to strengthening its global standing.

We invite you to participate in the Global Financial Centres Index (GFCI) 38 survey. This is a critical global benchmark, and your positive rating for Mauritius will directly enhance our status as a trusted and thriving hub to Africa and Asia in the upcoming GFCI report (due September 2025).

Your insights have a real impact!

🗓️ Deadline: 30th June 2025
👉 Take the survey here: https://globalfinancialcentres.net/survey/

18/06/2025

🎥WEBINAR | Captive Insurance in Africa: Strategies to Mitigate Risk with Mauritius IFC
Our recent Economic Development Board Mauritius webinar brought together 100+ global attendees to explore risk mitigation and the strategic edge of the Mauritius IFC.
🔗 Watch the replay: https://youtu.be/Oc6cHk5o8wg

Discover our webinar “Captive Insurance in Africa – Identifying the Right Location to Mitigate Your Risks”, hosted by the Economic Development Board (EDB) on...

06/06/2025

The Hon. Prime Minister & Minister of Finance, Dr. the Hon. Navinchandra Ramgoolam, G.C.S.K., F.R.C.P. presented the Budget 2025-2026 which is visionary, bold and transformative marking a pivotal moment in our nation’s journey. The Budget charts a new trajectory, that is designed to navigate complex global headwinds, accelerate our economic transition, and fully leverage our national competitive advantages – anchored on 3 pillars: Economic Renewal; a New Social Order; and Fiscal Consolidation.

🌐Read more at:https://edbmauritius.org/budget2025/EDB-Budget-Newsletter-2025-2026.pdf

25/03/2025

🌍 Mauritius is the go-to destination for global investors! With 967 global funds managing USD 80B+, our stable financial landscape trusted by World Bank, AfDB, and global investors for Africa & emerging markets.
📧 Contact: [email protected]

Mauritius is recognised as an ideal financial centre of choice by a number of international investment funds, private equities and investment holdings. Mauritius has become a beacon of growth for impactful investors, development partners like the European Investment Bank, the China Africa Development Fund, the KfW and the DEG, the African Development Bank and noted sovereign wealth funds, the World Bank and the International Finance Corporation, amongst others, for their investments in Africa and other emerging markets.

Mauritius has crossed significant milestones to emerge as an acclaimed jurisdiction of predictability and certainty for fund managers to conduct their business activities. There are currently 967 global funds domiciled in the Mauritius jurisdiction, representing a collective Assets under management in excess of USD 80 billion.

📧 For any further information or support kindly contact the team on [email protected]

05/02/2025

🚨Announcement🚨
As part of our ongoing commitment to transparency and security, we want to remind the public to always verify information about the Mauritius IFC through our official channels. Our stakeholders are also reminded to be cautious of fake and/or impersonating emails and profiles being utilised for scam purposes.

🔒 Stay Safe
Only trust updates and communications from our official accounts and email:
Mauritius IFC - https://www.facebook.com/MauritiusIFC & https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/mauritius-ifc
📧 [email protected]

📢 If you spot anything suspicious:
1. Do not engage with them.
2. Report it to the relevant authorities.
3. Notify us by sending a message or email to [email protected]

We appreciate your vigilance. Thank you for your trust and support!

14/01/2025

𝗠𝗮𝘂𝗿𝗶𝘁𝗶𝘂𝘀 – 𝗔 𝗥𝗶𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗙𝗶𝗻𝗧𝗲𝗰𝗵 𝗛𝘂𝗯 𝗶𝗻 𝗔𝗳𝗿𝗶𝗰𝗮
The global FinTech market is booming, and is strategically positioned to be a key player, particularly in and Asia. With a robust regulatory framework, a thriving ecosystem, and strong government support, Mauritius offers a fertile ground for FinTech innovation and growth, particularly for companies looking to expand their presence into Africa.

For further information and to discuss how Mauritius can support your FinTech venture, please contact the Economic Development Board (EDB) at [email protected]

08/12/2024

This Tuesday, December 3, 2024, Dr the Hon. Jyoti Jeetun was invited as keynote speaker at the event "Beyond Business as Usual: The Climate Roundtable", organized by the Climate Governance Initiative Mauritius (CGI Mauritius) in collaboration with HSBC Mauritius, Mauritius Institute of Directors (MIoD) and the British High Commission UK in Mauritius.

The event provided an opportunity to exchange with leaders and experts on climate challenges affecting our island.

The Honorable Minister of Financial Services and Economic Planning highlighted that :
“As a new Government and as the Minister of Financial Services and Economic Planning, I can confirm that climate change will be on top of our agenda. It is important that we acknowledge the urgency of today in order to plan and prepare for tomorrow.

Given the criticality of the issues, we will devise a roadmap to prepare the country, its people and the businesses to be ready. We need to ensure that both the public and our private operators are aligned in terms of a shared vision.

To achieve this and create a more sustainable future, we will require the right policies, the right governance framework and the right ex*****on plan.”

08/12/2024

The Swearing- In Ceremony of the new Cabinet of Ministers was held on 22 November 2024 before the President of the Republic of Mauritius, Mr Prithvirajsing Roopun, at the State House in Réduit and in the presence of the Prime Minister of the Republic of Mauritius, Dr Navinchandra Ramgoolam and other personalities.

Dr the Honorable Jyoti Jeetun was appointed as the new Minister of Financial Services and Economic Planning.

Hon. Jeetun stated that "I am extremely honored to lead the Ministry of Financial Services and Economic Planning. In the coming weeks, I will engage with key stakeholders to explore and strengthen opportunities for collaboration to develop a common vision for the future."

01/10/2024

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