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Mauritius has issued comprehensive guidance notes on stablecoins, marking a significant tightening of its regulatory framework three years after initial consultation. The new rules prohibit algorithmic and yield-bearing models, mandate redemption at par value within five days, and introduce dual oversight with the Bank of Mauritius for certain arrangements.

The government announced that, from 15 July 2021, all flights will open to Mauritius for fully vaccinated tourists.

In this regard, regulatory technology, better known as ‘RegTech', becomes particularly pertinent. In brief, RegTech refers to the technology which helps companies deal with their regulatory...

The world is moving at a fast pace and in line with modernisation, our means of transacting has progressed significantly.

This first edition captures new measures since 1 January 2019.

Mauritius is transforming into a cutting-edge digital financial hub through comprehensive legislative reforms that embed artificial intelligence, blockchain, and fintech into its regulatory framework. The island nation is introducing streamlined pathways for global talent and capital, including a premier Golden VISA scheme targeting high-net-worth investors in emerging technologies. These strategic measures position Mauritius as an innovation-driven international financial centre built for the future of dig

The general obligations of a virtual asset service providers (the ‘VASP') under the VAITOS (Statutory Returns) Rules 2022 (the ‘Statutory Returns Rules') and the VAITOS (Cybersecurity) Rules 2022...

This article is the final of two analysing the AfCFTA Protocol on Digital Trade (hereafter referred to as the Protocol) and its implications for trade between Mauritius and Africa.

In its continued pursuit of attracting investors and building a resilient economy and establishing Mauritius as a hub for emerging technologies, the Mauritian Government has gone a step further...

Mauritius used to rely mainly on its sugar and tourism industries, but the Government of Mauritius has sought to diversify and remains active in trying to develop new sectors to create growth...

On 15 July 2022, the Financial Services Commission (FSC) issued the following rules under the VAITOS (VAITOS Rules).

As any of the emerging technologies, cryptocurrency has been disruptive to the market and has challenged regulators globally. Unsurprisingly, it has been commented...