Subject: Let's protect our planet

Helloooooo thereeee People!


World Earth Day was celebrated earlier this week 🌍🌎🌏


The aim of the EARTHDAY.ORG is to put an end to plastic for the health of human aiming at a reduction of 60% in the production of all plastics by 2040📉 The theme 'Planet vs Plastic' calls for a massive reduction in plastic production. People are encouraged to phase out all single use plastics and adopt some re-usable bags. 😎


Let's act NOW and create a healthier and sustainable environment for our future generations!

TECHNICAL NEWS

FSC hosts the IMF-IOSCO Training Workshop on Cyber Resilience

The Financial Services Commission (FSC) hosted the International Monetary Fund-International Organization of Securities Commissions (IMF-IOSCO) Training Workshop on Cyber Resilience.


The Training Workshop jointly organised by the IMF-IOSCO aimed at providing securities regulators expertise to mitigate exposure to cyber risks in financial markets by enhancing their cyber resilience and incident response capabilities. Please refer to the attached communique.


FATF Ministers commit to stepping up efforts to fight money laundering, terrorist and proliferation financing

The Ministers of the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) reaffirmed their unwavering commitment to combat financial crime, and fully support the FATF as the global standard-setter for preventing and combatting money laundering, terrorist financing and the financing of the proliferation of weapons of mass destruction (AML/CFT/CPF). View the attached declaration.


Filing of Financial Summary (Excel version) on FSCOne platform for Authorised Companies

Please note that the EXCEL file version of the Financial Summary of Authorised Companies will henceforth be required to be submitted on the FSC One Platform in addition to the filing of the signed pdf file. Licensees are kindly requested to use the new version of the excel template (for both the Excel and PDF submissions) downloadable on the platform under Helpdesk –>Help –>Financial Summary Template. Check out the attached template for your reference.


Investec Communique

With effect from 1 May 2024, please be advised that all Euro payments that need to be credited to your Investec Bank (Mauritius) Limited account, should be sent to the following correspondent bank:

ANNOUNCEMENTS

ITL - Webinar ‘Doing Business & Residency in Mauritius’

In collaboration with the EDB, ITL is organising a webinar exploring the realms of doing business and embracing Mauritius as your next residence. The speakers will cover a range of topics, including:

  • An overview of Mauritius and its lifestyle

  • Business opportunities in Mauritius

  • Tax emigration from South Africa

 The speakers, Willem du Preez and Kashish Jadoo from the EDB, will have an interesting talk moderated by Francoise.

Andersen in Seychelles | CRS Filing season [TO BE CONFIRMED]


Andersen in Seychelles released a newsletter titled ‘Common Reporting Standards (CRS) filing season. Check it out as per attached.

Game Night and Happy Hour

Are you all ready for our games night and happy hour tonight? 🎉


We are excited to see you all in retro 90s style having fun with the games and with your colleagues! We see you all tonight for a fun night. 🤩


Don't forget to send us the shots you will be taking with your colleagues/friends at internalcomms@imperium.mu. We will keep the memories for next week's gazette. 😉


Guys! Please consume alcohol within your tolerance limits! 🙏🏻


We strongly advise that you do not exceed same to avoid any unpleasant situation of puking out your dinner! In case this happens:


👉 Please puke in the toilets

👉 Clean up after - your colleagues are requested to help you out in case you need it.

👉 DO NOT USE THE WASH BASINS!


The ladies are not here to clean your mess!


Please note that actions will be taken against those who do not clean up or cause a mess.


Treasure Hunt


Last week’s gazette included a quiz to participate in the upcoming treasure hunt organized by Maubank! 🤩


Wondering if you got all the right answers? (See below) 🤔

  1. What is the traditional color of an "X" marking the spot on a treasure map? - Red

  2. In pirate lore, what is typically hidden inside a treasure chest? - Gold and jewels (any variation of valuable treasures)

  3. What is the name of the ocean where many famous shipwrecks and treasure hunts have taken place? - The Atlantic Ocean

  4. What is the name of the famous pirate who had a treasure buried on Treasure Island in the novel by Robert Louis Stevenson? - Captain Flint

  5. In treasure hunting, what do you call a list of written clues or instructions that lead to a hidden treasure? - Treasure map

It's a 'jamais 2 sans 3' winner! You may have recognised our unbeatable quiz expert ... 🥁🥁 Amiirah Haulkhory. We will come back to you for your gift - your participation in the MauBank treasure hunt 😉

General Cleaning | Level 3


A Level 3 cleaning is planned on Saturday 27th April 2024 as from 8:30 a.m.


On the menu: deep vacuum, carpet shampoo, and cleaning of tiled floor, desks, PC screens, telephone, windows, blinds, amongst others. Consequently, please:

  1. Tidy and clear up your desk, storing your belongings (pen, diary, laptop, etc...) in your drawer;

  2. Remove all documents and boxes on, underneath and around your desk.

Please note that the cleaning team will not be able to perform the cleaning appropriately if your working space is untidy.


We count on your usual collaboration 😊

HAPPENINGS

Discussion on role of women in the new era of the Mauritius IFC | ITL

Organised by the Ministry of Financial Services and Good Governance, a workshop was held at Royal Green yesterday to unveil the new role of women in the financial services sector.


Francoise participated in a panel discussion deep diving in the subject matter alongside industry experts. Francoise highlighted the key role of a robust support system (family and her husband) and a great company with strong beliefs in the capabilities of women in driving her empowerment as a leader and helping her climb the ladder throughout the years. She also emphasised on the need to drive our own growth through leadership training and programmes.

Women in Finance & Investment Charter

Launched by the Association of Women in Investment and Finance of Mauritius on 2 February 2023, this Charter aims to raise awareness and promote positive action to achieve gender parity at all levels and to nurture an inclusive culture for sustained change.


Kudos to Andersen for signing the Charter and reinforcing their pledge in promoting gender balance 👏

Birthday celebrations


Ben's birthday


April calls for our Directors’ birthdays! It’s Ben’s turn to blow his birthday candles. All the BUs gathered for this special occasion around some snacks and amazing cake!


Happy birthday Ben! 🎉

Sephorah's birthday | CASS

CASS also celebrated a birthday lady (there are only ladies for the time being in the team - yaaaay to women empowerment😂) in their team. Sephorah was blessed with a mouthwatering lunch and a delicious cake (from what the photo looks like) 🤭


Happy belated birthday Sephora! 🎉

Team Diamond | Farewell


It is only a goodbye! 😢 Team Diamond bid goodbye to Roonish with a farewell party 😉

SPORTS CORNER

Bowling Duo League - Scratch & Handicap

Hereunder is an update on the provisional rankings based on the first day tournament (1 out of 5):


Scratch duo league

ITLians Bowlers - Rank

Francesse and Ishika - 3rd

Kong nad Mayur - 7th

Ashive and Hemnish - 14th 

Daren and Yogesh - 17th


Handicap duo league

ITLians Bowlers - Rank

Kong nad Mayur - 7th

Francesse and Ishika - 10th

Ashive and Hemnish - 15th 

Daren and Yogesh - 17th


Kong is 5th in the men individual scratch division and Francesse is 2nd on her side.


Let’s hope our bowlers climb the rankings for the second day.

BIRTHDAYS & LEAVERS

A happiest birthday to you! 🎉

  • Girishwaree Jowohir

  • Manmohini Seechurn

  • Ben Lim

  • Dinesh Sunnoo

  • Harshita Sobrun

  • Faith Mutunga


Wishing you all the best for your next chapter! 😉


Milena Booluck leaving on 29th April, 2024.

KI BON PLAN

Le Grand Salon de la Maison et du Jardin

  • SVICC

  • Wednesday 24 April to Sunday 28 April

  • 10:00 AM to 7:00 PM

Le Food Festival de La Croisette #12

  • Grand Baie La Croisette

  • Friday 26 April at 5:00 PM to Saturday 27 April at 10:00 PM

Festival de la Famille 2 - Mahebourg Waterfront

  • Mahebourg Waterfront

  • Friday 26 April to Sunday 28 April

  • 9:30 AM to 9:00 PM

Courts Mammouth Grand Baie Relaunch!

  • Courts Mammouth Grand Baie

  • Saturday 27 April

  • 9:00 AM

Pet Adoption Day - Dayforce Mauritius

  • Bagatelle Mall - 42 Market Street

  • Saturday 27 April

  • 9:30 AM

Plant Market

  • Mont Choisy Le Mall

  • Saturday 27 April

  • 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM

#GameNight43 au Kenzi Bar - Flic en Flac

  • Kenzi Bar Resto

  • Saturday 27 April

  • 7:00 PM to 12:00 AM

Concert acoustique Sax and Songs

  • Vanilla Village Mauritius

  • Sunday 28 April

  • 12:00 PM

Happy Sunday

  • Coeur de Ville, Goodlands

  • Sunday 28 April

  • 3:00 PM - 9:00 PM

We wish you all a wonderful weekend People!


Hasta La Vista People! 🙋‍♀️


Crazily Yours,

The Gazette Committee