Research papers

Fintech Committee

Earlier this year, the MBA actively participated in the deliberations of the Bank of Mauritius Fintech Committee and its four Working Groups (WG) – on Regulation, Innovation, Talent, and Capital, which culminated in a report identifying four main pillars, and setting out a clear roadmap for the development of the Fintech sector. On 8 October […]
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LIBOR Transition

On 21 September 2021, the MBA published two Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) brochures on the London Interbank Offered Rate (LIBOR). These have been prepared by the MBA Working Group on LIBOR, in consultation with the MBA Legal sub-committee. The long form FAQ is aimed at finance professionals & larger businesses, while the standard version targets […]
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Private Banking Webinar

On 15 September 2021, the MBA hosted a webinar on Private Banking for Chief Executive Officers and senior officers of its member banks, featuring a presentation by Mr. Yovan Dabee, a career Private banker in the UK. During the presentation, Mr. Dabee discussed the skills required as a Private banker, the common categorisation among Private […]
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Capital Economics Report

On 30 August 2021, a report by Capital Economics on the contribution of Mauritian investments into Africa was released. Key findings of the report include that investments from Mauritius account for US$82bn (9% of Foreign Direction Investment into Africa), generate US$6bn annually in tax revenue for African states, and support 4.2 million jobs (which create […]
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LIBOR transition FAQs

The MBA has finalised two draft sets of Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) in relation to the LIBOR transition. The long form version is aimed at finance professionals and large corporates, while the short version is intended for smaller businesses and part of the retail segment. The FAQs have been prepared by the MBA’s Working Group […]
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MSB Technical Sub-Committee on Green Finance

The MBA is part of a Technical Sub-Committee on Green Finance, recently set up by the Mauritius Standards Bureau, along with other stakeholders from both the public and private sectors. Its specific mandate is to review ISO standards for possible adoption as Mauritian Standards, in relation to green debt instruments such as bonds and loans. […]
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FX Global Code of Conduct

The MBA has finalised the inception of its Public Register in relation to the FX Global Code of Conduct, which is available on our website. The FX Global Code contains a set of global principles of good practice in the foreign exchange market, which have been developed to provide a common set of guidelines promoting […]
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Global Minimum Tax update

On 9 & 10 July 2021, the third meeting of G20 Finance Ministers and Central Bank Governors (FMCBG) endorsed the key components of the two pillars on the reallocation of profits of multinational enterprises and an effective global minimum tax. This follows a decision, on 1 July 2021, by the OECD’s 132-country Inclusive Framework, to […]
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MSB Technical Sub-Committee on Green Finance

The MBA is part of a Technical Sub-Committee on Green Finance, recently set up by the Mauritius Standards Bureau, along with other stakeholders from both the public and private sectors. Its specific mandate is to review ISO standards for possible adoption as Mauritian Standards, in relation to green debt instruments such as bonds and loans. […]
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FX Global Code July 2021 Edition

The Global Foreign Exchange Committee has recently completed its Three-Year Review of the FX Global Code and an updated version is now available on its website. One of the major outputs of the review has been the creation of Disclosure Cover Sheets for Liquidity Providers (LPs) and FX Platforms. As a participating public register, the […]
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