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Guidelines on Legal Persons issued by the Financial Crimes Commission on 14 July 2025
The Financial Crimes Commission (FCC) issued on 14 July 2025 Guidelines on Legal Persons (Guidelines) pursuant to Section 52(2) of the Financial Crimes Commission Act 2023. The FCC expects Legal Persons to establish adequate procedures which are necessary to prevent it or any person acting on its behalf from committing

FATF-MONEYVAL Plenary June 2025
A joint FATF-MONEYVAL Plenary meeting hosted at the Council of Europe and chaired by FATF President and MONEYVAL Chair ended on 13 June 2025. One of the objectives was to strengthen global efforts to disrupt criminal activity while improving the safety and security of cross-border payments, in line with the

Gavish Seetohul:La conformité boussole du redressement financier
Dans un contexte où la réalité économique impose des choix difficiles, le Budget 2025–2026 appelle à un effort collectif. Il exige des sacrifices, mais propose en retour une promesse claire: celle d’une relance maîtrisée et d’une croissance durable. Loin des illusions de facilité, il trace un chemin rigoureux, mais porteur

Regulatory Inspection Guide
Regulatory Inspection Guide 2025 Mauritius is stepping up regulatory inspections across sectors like real estate, jewellery, management companies, and legal services, making robust compliance an essential business priority. RockFin’s Regulatory Inspections 2025 Guide highlights that outdated AML/CFT policies, poor risk documentation, and incomplete client files remain common pitfalls. With evolving

Independent AML/CFT audits
Regulation 22(1)(d) of the Financial Intelligence and Anti-Money Laundering Regulations 2018 (FIAMLR) in Mauritius provides that a reporting person (a business or individual subject to the regulations) conduct an independent audit to verify compliance with and the effectiveness of their AML/CFT measures. This audit must be conducted by professionals who

Could You Be FATCA/CRS Non-Compliant Without Knowing It?
FATCA and CRS are global tax rules to fight tax evasion. FATCA targets U.S. taxpayers abroad, requiring foreign financial institutions to report to the IRS. CRS involves sharing data on non-resident accounts between countries.