As part of its ongoing objective to strengthen the position of Mauritius as a FinTech hub.

Fintech is revolutionising the way people transact and this is nowhere more apparent than in Africa. Mauritius provides a robust platform for fintech entrepreneurs to set up shop...

In line with the national objective of strengthening the security of the digital sphere, the Computer Emergency Response Team Mauritius has launched the MAUSHIELD platform on 13 September 2022.

As part of its ongoing objective to position Mauritius as Africa's Fintech Hub, the Financial Services Commission ("FSC") issued updates to its Guidance Notes under its Fintech Series.

The application of technology is becoming a staple across numerous industries.

The Financial Services commission issued a communiqué on 15 July 2022, highlighting the rules issued under the Virtual Asset and Initial Token Offerings Services Act 2021,...

Following the upgrade of Mauritius to ‘Largely Compliant' on Recommendation 15 (new technologies) by the Financial Action Task Force, the Financial Services Commission ("FSC") hosted a workshop...

The Economic Development Board of Mauritius (EDB) led a delegation to the 26th Africa Tech Festival in Cape Town from November 14-16, 2023.

The esteemed Ambassador of Switzerland to Mauritius, Dr. Nicolas Brühl, recently conducted a gracious farewell visit to Minister Mahen Kumar Seeruttun on May 23, 2023.

A training session on Fintech was organised by the Ministry of Financial Services and Good Governance, on 9 June 2022, in Ebène.

The Financial Services Commission ("FSC") has issued a Consultation Paper on 19 February 2021, proposing the setting up of a comprehensive regulatory framework for FinTech Service Provider Licence...

The adoption of blockchain will represent a total shift from the traditional business dealings in Mauritius, by placing trust and authority in a decentralised network.

In its attempt to keep pace with the fast evolving fintech landscape, the financial services commission has issued a guidance note on Security Token Trading System. The CEO Mr. Dhanesswurnath Thakoor

The Finance (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 2021 which was gazetted in Mauritius on 5 August 2021 shows the commitment of the Government to strengthen the development of the...

The VAITOS Act was brought into force on the 7 February 2022.

The use of AI in commercial contracts is becoming universal. There are so many benefits to using AI, especially when there is a deal happening and time is critical to prepare and circulate draft versions...

On 7 February 2022, the Virtual Asset and Initial Token Offering Services Act (the "Act") finally came into force.

The Financial Services Commission (FSC) of Mauritius has launched on the 13 November 2023 its Fintech and Innovation webpage which page assists stakeholders to...

The Virtual Asset & Initial Token Offering Services Act 2021 was passed into law by the National Assembly on 10 December and will come into force when Presidential assent is received.

This article attempts to provide a summary of the key principles applicable to a custodian of digital assets.