Press Releases

02 Aug 24

Communiqué: Skimming

The MBA has taken note of reports of skimming devices found on a limited number of ATMs. These isolated cases were rapidly detected and promptly referred to the police, and suspects have been arrested. Cards which were potentially affected have been deactivated and are being replaced.

19 Jun 24

MBA Annual General Meeting: Mr. Premchand Mungar elected as Chairperson

The Mauritius Bankers Association (MBA) held its Annual General Meeting on Monday 17 June 2024. Mr. Premchand Mungar, Chief Executive, SBM Bank (Mauritius) Ltd, was elected as Chairperson of the MBA for a one-year mandate. Also elected were the two Deputy Chairpersons, Mr. Abrar Anwar, Managing Director & Chief Executive…

08 Jun 24

Budget 2024-2025: des mesures pour dynamiser les services financiers

Le Budget 2024-2025 a été présenté à l’Assemblée nationale vendredi 7 juin 2024 par le ministre des Finances, le Dr. Renganaden Padayachy, avec pour thème « Demain est à nous ».

06 Jun 24

5 banks complete Battle of Banks Africa Challenge

25 attendees from 5 of our local banks have competed in teams during the Battle of Banks Africa Challenge 2024 from 24 April 2024 to 5 June 2024, which was organised by the Mauritius Bankers Association, in collaboration with Mauritius Finance, and ICAPTS.

04 Jun 24

Transition durable : le secteur bancaire se positionne comme moteur de l’adaptation

Avez-vous entendu parler du changement climatique ? Depuis plusieurs années, les initiatives citoyennes (Greta Thunberg) et internationales (divers pactes des Nations Unies, Conférences COP, évaluations du GIEC) ont généré une véritable prise de conscience sur les enjeux du changement climatique. Ses effets sont une réalité bien présente : inondations soudaines,…

24 May 24

MBA launches Sustainability Report

On May 6, 2024, a report titled “Promoting Mauritius as a Sustainable Finance Hub for the Region” was presented to stakeholders from the Financial Services industry at an event hosted by HSBC.

07 May 24

MBA organises EFSD(+) Workshop

The Mauritius Bankers Association (MBA) wishes to inform the public, and economic operators that, following the recent torrential rains, Monday 22 April 2024, has been declared a Bank Holiday by the Bank of Mauritius, under Section 63 of the Banking Act.

21 Apr 24

Monday 22 April 2024 declared Bank Holiday

21 Jun 23

MBA Annual General Meeting: Mr. Mark Watkinson elected as Chairperson

Mr. Mark Watkinson, CEO of Bank One Limited, was elected as Chairperson of the MBA. Mr. Mark Watkinson takes over from Ms. Bonnie Qiu, CEO of HSBC Mauritius, who completed her two-year tenure. Also elected were Mr. Premchand Mungar, CEO of MauBank Ltd, and Mr. Grant Parsons, CEO of Investec…

28 Jul 22

Communiqué: Moody’s reviews Government of Mauritius rating from Baa2 to Baa3 with stable outlook

Moody’s reviews Government of Mauritius rating from Baa2 to Baa3 with stable outlook. The Mauritius Bankers Association Limited (MBA) has taken cognizance of the decision by Moody’s Investors Service (Moody’s) to review the Government of Mauritius rating from Baa2 to Baa3 with a stable outlook, on 28 July 2022.