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Mauritius recently held a workshop focused on emerging opportunities in financial services, attended by key industry leaders and government officials. Minister Dr. Jyoti Jeetun emphasized the need for decisive action to attract global investors and enhance the country’s financial landscape, highlighting the importance of collaboration among stakeholders.
Africa-Press – Mauritius. A workshop on the theme “Navigating Global Shifts: Emerging Opportunities for Financial Services” was launched yesterday at the Atal Bihari Vajpayee Auditorium in Côte d’Or, bringing together around 100 financial services operators to assess opportunities in the evolving financial global landscape.
The event was attended by the Minister of Financial Services and Economic Planning, Dr Jyoti Jeetun, the Chairperson of Mauritius Finance, Mrs Shamima Mallam-Hassam, the Chairperson of the Mauritius Bankers Association, Mr Abrar Anwar, and leaders of the industry.
In her address, Minister Jeetun highlighted the current global environment marked by geopolitical uncertainty, noting that while capital flows are being disrupted and financial centres are under pressure, new opportunities are emerging. She emphasised the need for swift and decisive action, adding that investors and financial institutions are increasingly seeking stable and well-regulated jurisdictions.
The Minister underlined that Mauritius is well positioned to attract global companies, fund structures and high-net-worth individuals. A coordinated approach has been adopted by the Ministry, in collaboration with key institutions including the Bank of Mauritius, the Financial Services Commission, the Economic Development Board and the Corporate and Business Registration Department to facilitate relocation and redomiciliation, she said. Measures focus on expedited processing, streamlined procedures and strengthened institutional coordination, while maintaining high international standards.
She also stressed the importance of continued collaboration between Government, regulators and industry players, and recalled the role of the Financial Services Consultative Council in supporting policy development and implementation.
Referring to the Financial Services Strategy Report 2025–2030, Minister Jeetun outlined its key priorities, namely improving the ease of doing business, diversifying and modernising financial products, strengthening international positioning, expanding target markets and addressing skills gaps. She underscored that effective implementation remains essential.
Highlighting Mauritius’ standing as a credible International Financial Centre, the Minister emphasised the importance of safeguarding its reputation. She also noted the forthcoming Mutual Evaluation by the Eastern and Southern Africa Anti-Money Laundering Group in 2028, stating that Mauritius is largely compliant with Financial Action Task Force standards and well prepared for the exercise.
Mrs Mallam-Hassam called for reinforced public-private collaboration to capitalise on emerging opportunities, pointing out that Mauritius’ stability, strategic positioning and fiscal attractiveness remain key advantages. She urged stakeholders to intensify promotional efforts, streamline processes and attract international investors.
Mr Anwar recalled the need for Mauritius to evolve into a strategically relevant financial centre capable of facilitating efficient capital flows and supporting global business needs. He reaffirmed the resilience and soundness of the Mauritian banking sector and its strong growth potential in Africa.
Mauritius has long positioned itself as a strategic International Financial Centre, attracting global investors with its stable regulatory environment and fiscal advantages. The country’s financial services sector has evolved significantly over the past few decades, adapting to global trends and challenges while maintaining compliance with international standards. Recent geopolitical uncertainties have prompted a renewed focus on enhancing the sector’s resilience and competitiveness, ensuring Mauritius remains a key player in the global financial landscape.
