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ARTICLE · 03 SEPTEMBER 2025

Mauritius Unveils Ambitious Five-Year Strategy For Financial Services Sector

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The financial services sector is recognised as the primary pillar of the Mauritian economy, directly and indirectly accounting for a quarter of total GDP and employing over 36,800 people, according to a recently published government strategy report titled ‘Rethinking the future of the Financial Services Industry'.

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Ratnah Tanakoor
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The financial services sector is recognised as the primary pillar of the Mauritian economy, directly and indirectly accounting for a quarter of total GDP and employing over 36,800 people, according to a recently published government strategy report titled 'Rethinking the future of the Financial Services Industry'.

The report, published by the Ministry of Financial Services and Economic Planning, sets out a strategy to redefine the nation's financial services industry with the vision of positioning Mauritius as the leading International Financial Centre (IFC) for Africa and Asia, anchored by sustainability, technology and excellence.

The five-year strategy seeks to future-proof the Mauritius IFC by enhancing the ease of doing business, accelerating product innovation, developing sustainable finance capabilities, promoting global partnerships and empowering a skilled and diverse workforce.

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