Subject: Gong Xi Fa Cai!

Helloooooo thereeee People!


Kung Shee Fat Choy!


We don't know for you but for us, it's sure been one of those weeks when we were happy bunnies 🐇 with happy tummies .... Gato La Cire, Sipek, and Boulette Zinzeli (The Lorette Style 😎) - you name it! We've indulged with no regrets! 😋 


Let's not forget though that Chinese New Year is more than just cakes. It's the start of a new year, which we hope will bring good health, prosperity and amazing luck to one and all!


As we enter the year of the dragon, let's be grateful for all the blessings and lessons that the year of the rabbit bestowed on us and let's look forward to another great year together People!

TECHNICAL NEWS

FATF consolidated assessment ratings

The FATF has issued a consolidated assessment ratings to provide an up-to-date overview of the ratings that assessed countries for effectiveness and technical compliance (last updated on 5 February 2024).


The consolidated ratings - which should be read in conjunction with the detailed mutual evaluation reports available on the FATF website - can be accessed on:


FATF and FSRBs conduct peer reviews on an ongoing basis to assess how effectively their respective members' AML/CFT measures work in practice, and how well they have implemented the technical requirements of the FATF Recommendations.


Gross Official International Reserves: End-January 2024

The Bank of Mauritius has published The Gross Official International Reserves (GOIR) of the country which amounted to Rs324.0 billion (USD7,154.1 million) as at end-January 2024. Based on the imports of goods and services for calendar year 2022, the GOIR represented 10.9 months of imports as at end-January 2024. You may refer to the attached.


E-Invoicing – Phase II Launch of Economic Operator’s Portal

Please refer to the attached communique issued by the MRA in relation to the e-invoicing system.


IN THE NEWS

Accresco STARS in Business Magazine


We bet the Financial Wizards had no clue that part of their jobs also involved modelling 🤣


They sure earned their place on the cover through the insightful piece they concocted highlighting the investment landscape, stocks markets and sustainable value investing.


Well done Guys, way to go! 👏


ANNOUNCEMENTS

Office Etiquette


It's never too much to be kind and respectful towards our colleagues 😊

SIM Registration


As per the Information and Communication Technologies Regulations, please note that you need to re-register your sim cards no later than 30 April 2024. Any sim card not registered by this date shall be deactivated.

Toilet etiquette

We are not sure whether we should be saying this but anyway, does not harm to remind it 😎

Saint Valentine's Day


There will be an artwork here

HAPPENINGS

Job fair at UOM

Thank you to all those who volunteered to give our HC Team a helping hand at the UOM Job Fair this week 🙏

Loulou Chinois

The office welcomed a few lions today - let's hope they bring us endless luck and fortune🦁

Joe's birthday

Andersen was in celebration mode this week with Joe's birthday.


Joe, what's your secret to look ever-green? 😎


We will replace with pictures - Birthday is at 15hr today

BD and Marketing | Birthday celebrations


Someone said 'ménage à trois'? 😜


BD and Marketing teams gathered around a delicious cake and some snacks to celebrate 3 ladies - Houlashi, Anncy and Ashtee 🎉🎁

Team Amethyst | Lunch and Birthday celebrations


Team Amethyst is back in gazette this week. The birthday celebrations of Sudarshinee and Thavish 🎉🎁 and their annual divali lunch (ti puri) - yes, the same question struck our minds: are they celebrating too early or too late? 🤔

BIRTHDAYS / NEWCOMERS & LEAVERS

Happy birthday to you! 🎉

  • Elodie Lan

Welcome on board! 😊


Andersen

  • Ali Abbas Dossa joined as Trainee

  • Khusboo Mohadawo joined as Tax Associate

Accresco

  • Jenifer Souba joined as Client Relationship Associate

Imperium Services

  • Ornella Bibi Mollet joined as Receptionist

It's a sad goodbye! 🙁

  • Kousthuba Gurrala leaving on 13th February 2024

KI BON PLAN

Kung Shee Fat Choy

  • HY - Ebene

  • Friday 9 February

  • 6:00 PM

Welcoming the Wood Dragon!

  • Les Arcades Currimjee

  • Wednesday 7 February at 11:00 AM to Saturday 10 February at 4:00 PM

Le Marché des Amoureux

  • Bo'Valon Mall

  • Saturday 10 February

  • 9:30 AM to 2:00 PM

Valentine's Market

  • Kendra

  • Saturday 10 February from 9:30 AM to 6:30 PM

  • Sunday 11 February from 9:30 PM to 2:00 PM

Chinese New Year Celebration

  • Le Caudan Waterfront

  • Saturday 10 February from 11:00 AM to 8:00 PM

  • Sunday 11 February from 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM

Pour la St-Valentin L'amour fleurit à La Croisette

  • Grand Baie La Croisette

  • Friday 9 February 11:00 AM to Wednesday 14 February at 8:00 PM

Wishing you an awesome weekend ahead People and Kung Shee Fat Choy to all those celebrating tomorrow! 😜


Hasta La Vista People! 🙋‍♀️


Crazily Yours,

The Gazette Committee