Press Releases

10 May 25

Pre-budgetary consultation with the Ministry of Finance

On Thursday 8 May 2025, the MBA participated in the main pre-budgetary consultation between the Ministry of Finance and representatives from the Mauritian private sector.

28 Apr 25

Impulsion à la finance durable

La Mauritius Bankers Association (MBA), Business Mauritius et la Banque de Maurice ont participé à la signature d’une déclaration d’intention d’assistance technique avec l’Agence Française de Développement (AFD) et l’Union européenne.

31 Jan 25

Communiqué: Moody’s report

The Mauritius Bankers Association Limited (MBA) has taken cognizance of Moody’s rating agency’s latest report for Mauritius, released on 30 January 2025. Mauritius retains its Baa3 rating, but the outlook is revised from ‘stable’ to ‘negative’.

08 Nov 24

Communiqué: Proclamation of election results

In view of the proclamation of results of the General Elections 2024 in the afternoon of Monday 11 November 2024, banks will close for business with the public from 13h00 on that day.

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.