Subject:ย Are you in for a treasure hunt?

Helloooooo thereeee People!


It's finaaaalllyyyyy hereeeee! The one weekend when you can indulge in chocolate as much as you want without any guilt ๐Ÿซ ๐Ÿ˜€


As we celebrate Easter๐Ÿฃon Sunday 31 March, kudos to those parents who have scouted Pinterest over the past days looking for treasure hunt ideas and/or some decoration ideas for their kids. ๐ŸŽˆ๐ŸŽ‰๐ŸŽจ Those of you who have not, well, you still got some time to ace it for a great family-fun time this weekend!


We hope the weather will not mess it up! ๐Ÿ˜ฅLet's not be pessimistic and we wish everyone Happy Easter and have a nice time with your families ๐Ÿ˜œ 

TECHNICAL NEWS

Legal Supplement March 2024

Check the attached legal supplement which has been gazetted:

  • The Limited Liability Partnerships (Application) Regulations 2024

  • The Financial Services (Consolidated Licensing and Fees) (Amendment No.4) Rule

Bank of Mauritius

La Banque de Maurice et Bank Al-Maghrib a lancรฉe un rapport conjoint sur la lutte contre le blanchiment de capitaux et le financement du terrorisme au sein des juridictions du Groupe des Superviseurs Bancaires Francophones. View the attached media release.


MRA TASS

The Mauritius Revenue Authority (MRA) reminds taxpayers having joined the Tax Arrears Settlement Scheme (TASS) that the deadline for the payment of the tax due under the scheme is 01 April 2024. View the attached communique.


FSC officer in charge

Mr. Prakash Seewoosunkur, as from 23 March 2024, has been appointed as Officer-in Charge of the Financial Services Commission, taking over from Mr. Dhanesswurnath Thakoor.


Mauritius ascends Global Financial Centres Index (GFCI 35) ranks, establishes firm footing as a premier financial destination

The Financial Services Commission, Mauritius (FSC) is pleased to inform stakeholders of the financial services industry and the public that, since the GFCI 34, Mauritius is now ranked 61st (+7 places) in the GFCI 35, moving up 20 ranks since March 2023 (GFCI 33). Check out the attached communique.


FIU/Notice/2024/01 Registration Of Reporting Persons Pursuant To Section 14C Of The FIAMLA

Section 14C of the FIAMLA requires all reporting persons, as defined under the FIAMLA to register with the FIU, established under Section 9 of the FIAMLA. On 27th March 2024, the FIU issued a Notice "FIU/Notice/2024/01โ€ (as per attached) with respect to registration of reporting persons pursuant to Section 14C of the Financial Intelligence and Anti-Money Laundering Act (FIAMLA).


AfrAsia Bank Communique - Standard information requirements for International Transfers

AfrAsia Bank released a communique sharing some helpful information regarding payment instructions to ensure that the international transactions are processed smoothly and securely. Check out the attached email for more information.


Absa Bank Communique - Fax Payment Instructions [Cut-off Date: 01 July 2024]

Absa Bank wishes to inform that, effective 1 July 2024, the bank will discontinue the acceptance of payment requests submitted by fax. They encourage to us their Absa Access Online (AAO) platform for all the payment processing needs. View the attached email for more details.


HSBC Communique - Corporate Card demise

Following their announcement on 13th November 2023 that The Hong Kong and Shanghai Banking Corporation Limited has entered into an agreement to sell its Retail and SME business to ABSA, they will discontinue their corporate credit card program, which was primarily targeted to their retail banking segment.


As such, kindly note that your corporate credit card will be cancelled on Wednesday 1st May 2024. View the attached email for more information.

ANNOUNCEMENTS

Admin Communique - Toilet

People, let's be blunt here! We don't think we need to tell you that you need to flush the toilet after use! ๐Ÿคจ๐Ÿšฝ


Our Cleanings Ladies are not here to clean up your mess! Please be respectful! ๐Ÿ˜ฅ๐Ÿ˜ฃ

Bins    

You are reminded that the bins put at your dispositions are 'Waste Paper Baskets'. Please DO NOT throw away your edible things in these bins!

CASS | Recruitment    

Oyรฉ! Oyรฉ! CASS is currently recruiting for the below jobs:

  • KYC Analyst

  • Compliance Executive / Junior Compliance Executive

  • Senior Manger / Manager

View CASS' LinkedIn page for more details ๐Ÿ˜Š

Token Initiative

This is your last chance to vote for your colleagues who have worked hard!


2 days left before the voting ends, so be quick and vote now here. ๐Ÿฅ๐ŸŽ‰

Quiz Winner!

If you went through the full edition of gazette last week, there was a nice little quiz.


Thank you for everyone who participated, but as all quizzes and games, there is only 1 winner ๐Ÿ˜œ So, the winner is ... ๐Ÿฅ๐Ÿฅ๐Ÿฅ Amiirah Haulkhory ๐ŸŽ‰


Congratsssss Amiirah ๐ŸŽ‰๐ŸŽ‰๐ŸŽ‰ Please drop in to see the Marketing & Communications Team on Level 4 to grab your gift ๐ŸŽ

HAPPENINGS

Sales Training Techniques | Open Mind

Our staff had the opportunity to attend a training on the Sales Techniques delivered by Open Mind.

CASS | Happy Birthday!

We know someone who had a blast celebrating her birthday with her colleagues. Riaksha was indeed spoiled with the amazing cake and great moments shared. ๐ŸŽ‰๐Ÿฐ Happy belated birthday! ๐Ÿ˜Š

ITL Party Committee Launch

ITL staff have been spoiled this week with a bowl full of delicious snacks and fruits. We heard that there was even a chocolate fountain ๐Ÿ˜ - everything to make you envy those who received the bowl full of joy!

SPORTS CORNER

Bowling - Tribeca Battle Average Tournament - 17th & 24th March 2024

Ishika, James, Kong and Mayur represented the ITLians Bowling Club at the battle average tournament during the last 2 weeks.


Ishika won the second prize in the ladies division.


For the menโ€™s division, Kong, James and Mayur finished 14th, 15th and 24th respectively. Mayur ranked 3rd on individual scratch.


Overall ranking in Mauritius, Mayur still maintains his 2nd position.

BIRTHDAYS / NEWCOMERS & LEAVERS

A happiest birthday to you! ๐ŸŽ‰

  • Oliver Mรผller

  • Gawtamee Ghunowa

  • Khushboo Imrit

  • Hemwati Cahoolessur

  • Munawwar Muhomud

  • Lavina Sobhee

Happy to welcome you on board! ๐Ÿ˜Š


Jyotshna Chummun joined as Assistant Administrator in team Ashive

KI BON PLAN

Pop-up Store Event

  • Wellington Street Rose Hill

  • Friday 29 March at 11 AM to Saturday 30 March at 4:00 PM

Easter Celebrations

  • Ocean's Creek Mauritius

  • Saturday 30 March at 9:30 AM to Sunday 31 March at 3 PM

Easter Fun Day

  • Domaine des Aubineaux

  • Saturday 30 March

  • 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM

Hoppy Easter Celebration

  • Cascavelle Shopping Mall

  • Saturday 30 March

  • 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM


Easter at Casela

  • Casela

  • Sunday 31 March

  • 9:00 AM

K-POP & Anime Fun Fair - 9th Edition - Easter Special Touch

  • Triveni, Beau Bassin (Covered area with ample parking)

  • Sunday 31 March

  • 11:00 AM to 6:00 PM


Wishing you a chocolateeeeeeeyyyyyyy weekend ahead People and Happy Easter ๐Ÿ˜ƒ๐Ÿ˜œ


Hasta La Vista People! ๐Ÿ™‹โ€โ™€๏ธ


Crazily Yours,

The Gazette Committee