Mauritius 
Economy
How a small island nation became Africa’s business champion
Mauritius has created an economy, government and business environment that outshines the rest of Africa. Now 50 years after independence, Mauritius’...
Business Services
Can the “jurisdiction of choice for Africa” rival Singapore?
After decades investing in Africa, Harry Sutherland put his money on Mauritius, which he says has the ingredients to become the Singapore of Africa....
Business Services
Mauritius starts 2019 with stricter offshore standards
Finance
“Digital and mobile payments will be the new transactional battleground”
Kabir Ruhee
CEO of Rogers Capital
Finance
First LSE listing by a Mauritian company underscores finance worth
As the lead transaction adviser for Mauritius’ first London Stock Exchange listing,
AXYS believes this moment is a crucial step to further...
Finance
“We aspire to deepen our energy and commodities activities on the continent”
Alain Law Min
CEO of Mauritius Commercial Bank
Finance
“SBM is emerging as a major financial institution in the Africa-Asia corridor”
Kee Chong LI KWONG WING
Chairman of SBM Group
Economy
“The biggest challenge Mauritius faces today is the attraction, development and retention of human capital”
Arnaud Lagesse
Group CEO of IBL Ltd
Tourism
The legal case that could reshape Mauritian tourism
Mauritius’ long-standing claim over the UK-held Chagos archipelago is gaining traction. A Mauritius win would open up over 60 islands for development....
Economy
An ocean of economic opportunity
Mauritius is tapping the economic power of its maritime territory to assist in busting through the middle-income trap.
Diplomacy
The trade deal uniting two-thirds of Africa’s economy
With South Africa’s signature, the Tripartite Free Trade Area appears liklely to provide a transformative future for the continent. Mauritius is already...
Finance
“Africa will play a major role in the commercial use of financial technology”
Mauritius is in the right place at the right time to capitalize on mounting trade and business between Africa and Asia.
Finance
“MauBank is working closely with more than six fintech companies”
Sridhar Nagarajan
Former CEO of MauBank
Logistics
“Port Louis will be a premier regional hub port with a combined capacity of some 2.5m TEU”
Ramalingum Maistry
Chairman of the Mauritius Ports Authority
Economy
“The ocean economy has become a central focus for Mauritius”
Seetanah Lutchmeenaraidoo
Minister of Foreign Affairs, Regional Integration and International Trade
Economy
“We are projecting growth above 4%, taking Mauritius into the league of high-income economies”
Joseph Charles Cartier
Chairman of Economic Development Board of Mauritius
Finance
“AXYS was the Lead Transaction Adviser for Mauritius’ first LSE listing”
Michel Guy Rivalland
CEO of AXYS Group
Finance
“Mauritius is the jurisdiction of choice for Africa”
Harry Sutherland
Chairman of CrossInvest
Industry
“The emergence of South Asian textile powerhouses can pose a big threat”
Paul Baker
CEO of International Economics Consulting Limited
Economy
“Growth will come from structural reforms, diversification”: Rogers Group
Philippe Espitalier-Noël
CEO at Rogers Group
Tourism
“About 40% of our tourists are repeat visitors; this says a lot”
Anil Kumarsingh Gayan
Minister of Tourism
Business Services
“When it comes to Africa, Mauritius has a competitive edge over other IFCs”: PwC
Anthony Leung Shing
Tax Leader at PwC Mauritius
Economy
“There has been a great deal of consistency in economic choices”
Alain Gordon Gentil
Writer, journalist and film producer
Diplomacy
Mauritius: Access point to Africa
A forthcoming free trade agreement could energize an ancient commercial route between China and Mauritius, forging a cross-continential gateway centuries...
Tourism
“The Mauritian tourism industry has grown twice as fast as the world average”
Kevin Ramkaloan
Director of the Mauritius Tourism Promotion Authority
Real Estate & Construction
“The scope of the property market has resolutely leap frogged”
Jacques d’Unienville
CEO of Omnicane
Finance
“Mauritius has the fastest growing wealth market in Africa”
Kabir Ruhee
CEO of Rogers Capital
Finance
Banks claim Asia-Africa conduit with innovation
Mauritius’ leading banks are using technology to compound the island’s credentials as an international financial center.
Finance
Financial services spurred by adoption of international standards
Mauritius’ financial services sector continues to be the economy’s fastest growing industry while assisting to position the country as a competitive...
Tourism
China set to become top tourist source
Once negligible, tourist arrivals from China are on the rise and destined to redefine the island’s tourism landscape.
Real Estate & Construction
Reforms open up paradise property for foreign owners
Property schemes that entitle foreigners to residency permits have aided a 160% rise in millionaires since 2007.
Tourism
“Our figures have shown constant increases during the past year”
Jean-Jacques Vallet
CEO of Constance Hotels & Resorts Mauritius
Tourism
“Our understanding of the needs of Chinese tourists continues to grow”
Paul Jones
CEO of Lux* Resorts & Hotels
Finance
“SBM is positioning itself as gateway for investors looking at emerging opportunities in Africa.”
Kee Chong Li Kwong Wing
Chairman of SBM Holdings
Finance
Sophisticated and secure financial platform to Africa
RAMESWURLALL BASANT ROI
Governor of the Bank of Mauritius
Aviation
“The Air Corridor has brought an increase of nearly 20,000 passengers”
Georges Chung
Senior Economic Advisor of the Prime Minister of Mauritius
Finance
“We are offering the world a financial centre of excellence”
Harvesh Seegolam
Chief Executive of the Financial Services Promotion Agency (FSPA)
Finance
Africa’s largest bank confirms growing interest for Mauritius
DANIEL NG TSEUNG
Head of Corporate Banking and Transactional Products and Services, Standard Bank (Mauritius) Limited
Finance
“Mauritius has the credibility and standing to become a regional financial hub for Africa”
Alain Law Min
CEO of Mauritius Commercial Bank
Tourism
“The resort with the highest proportion of Chinese visitors in Mauritius”
Lionel Benzoni
Director of Club Med Mauritius
Real Estate & Construction
“Foreign property is one of the main channels of FDI in Mauritius”
Patrice Legris
CEO of Alteo Properties
Tourism
“The objective is for Mauritius to become a hub for visitors to Africa”
François Eynaud
CEO of Veranda Leisure & Hospitality (VLH) Group
Diplomacy
Chinese interests “flourish” in Mauritius
Lee Hon Chong
Mauritian Ambassador to the People's Republic of China
