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As global banking systems continue to retrench and public markets struggle to meet the funding needs of growth economies, private credit has emerged as one of the most important forces reshaping capital allocation worldwide. Nowhere is this shift more pronounced than in Africa, where financing gaps remain significant across infrastructure, SMEs, and mid-market corporates. For Mauritius, this moment presents both opportunity and challenge. The jurisdiction has long been centra

As global financial markets become more complex and less transparent, one theme is rapidly moving to the forefront of regulatory and investor decision-making: visibility . In 2026, jurisdictions are no longer competing solely on tax, treaties, or legal frameworks. Increasingly, they are competing on data quality, reporting capability, and supervisory insight . For Mauritius, this shift presents both a challenge and an opportunity. Why Visibility Has Become a Strategic Issue A

Election cycles have always influenced capital allocation decisions across emerging markets. In 2026, however, political risk is intersecting with a more cautious global investment environment, heightened regulatory expectations, and a growing reliance on private capital rather than public markets. For Mauritius-based structures investing across Africa, election risk is not a reason to exit markets—but it is increasingly shaping how, when, and under what conditions capital i

As global banks continue to retrench from long-dated and higher-risk lending, private credit has emerged as one of the most significant structural shifts in global finance. Nowhere is this more evident than in Africa, where infrastructure projects, mid-sized corporates, and growth-stage businesses face persistent funding gaps that traditional lenders are increasingly unwilling or unable to fill. For Mauritius, this evolution presents a timely and potentially durable opportuni

For years, Mauritius’ international financial centre has been closely associated with fund structures—collective vehicles designed to pool capital and deploy it across regions and asset classes. While funds remain a cornerstone of the jurisdiction’s offering, global investor behaviour is shifting in ways that may open a new avenue for growth: the rise of structured and bespoke investment products . As capital becomes more selective and portfolios more personalised, the questi

Over the past decade, Mauritius has worked steadily to align its international financial centre with evolving global regulatory expectations. Enhanced substance requirements, closer supervisory oversight, and deeper cooperation with international standard-setting bodies have reshaped the jurisdiction’s financial services landscape. As 2026 begins, a new question is emerging—one that goes beyond compliance: how much scale can Mauritius’ financial sector absorb without diluting

While much of the global financial narrative remains focused on public markets, interest rates, and geopolitical risk, a quieter but more consequential shift continues to unfold beneath the surface. Capital is steadily migrating away from listed markets toward private equity, private credit, infrastructure finance, and bespoke structured investments. For Mauritius, this evolution presents a rare strategic opportunity. Not because it can compete on scale with major financial c

For much of the past two decades, Mauritius has been widely regarded as Africa’s preferred international investment gateway. Capital flowed through its structures into Southern, Eastern, and increasingly West African markets, supported by legal certainty, treaty networks, and a well-developed professional services ecosystem. As 2026 begins, however, that long-standing role is being quietly but fundamentally questioned. Capital is becoming more direct, African markets are slow

Mauritius has spent the better part of two decades positioning itself as one of the most credible international financial centres (IFCs) servicing cross-border investment into Africa and beyond. Its appeal has rested on a familiar but carefully balanced proposition: regulatory credibility, tax efficiency, political stability, and strong professional services infrastructure. As 2026 begins, however, the Mauritian IFC finds itself at a critical juncture. Global regulatory expec

Port Louis / Johannesburg — Analysis The African Union (AU) has confirmed that the newly established African Credit Rating Agency (AfCRA) will be headquartered in the Republic of Mauritius. The decision positions the island nation at the center of a historic effort to build Africa’s financial self-reliance and reduce dependence on traditional global rating institutions such as S&P Global, Moody’s, and Fitch Ratings . AfCRA’s creation marks a significant milestone in the cont

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