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AfricaMay 2 2017

Bank of Mauritius governor takes long-term view on reforms

For the past two years, Mauritius’s central bank has fostered measures to fortify the country's banking sector, which accounts for 12% of its GDP. While reforms are paying off, challenges such as offshore business risk persist and need to be managed, as central bank governor Rameswurlall Basant Roi tells James King.
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Q: The Bank of Mauritius has worked hard to improve its regulatory and supervisory systems in recent times. In what ways have these improvements benefited the country’s financial sector, as well as the economy? 

A: The prime objectives of the regulatory and supervisory reforms launched by the Bank of Mauritius are to foster financial stability and preserve the reputation of Mauritius as a safe, transparent and competitive jurisdiction. The measures aim to contain and mitigate vulnerabilities of the jurisdiction and fortify resilience of the financial system. As the ongoing projects are executed, the prospects for doing business in and from Mauritius are expected to improve considerably.

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