Seychelles and Mauritius Financial Regulators Start Cooperation

Tuesday, 15/03/2016 | 12:16 GMT by Damian Chmiel
  • The financial watchdogs of Mauritius and the Seychelles have joined together in a Memorandum of Understanding.
Seychelles and Mauritius Financial Regulators Start Cooperation
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The Financial Services Commission of Mauritius (FSC Mauritius) and the Financial Services Authority of the Seychelles (FSA) have announced the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) ) at the beginning of March.

According to the official press release, both regulatory bodies will provide joint support and information Exchange .

Taking into account the increasing commitment of both FSC Mauritius and FSA Seychelles in international financial markets, the need for cooperation and mutual consultations seems to be extremely important. Jennifer Morel from the FSA and Dharam Dev Manraj from the FSC claim that this will ensure enforcement of and compliance with the regulations and laws of each of the entities.

Joining the MoU will also facilitate the information flow between the regulatory bodies, enabling much faster action, mutual assistance and abiding the respective regulations of the jurisdiction of the authorities.

FSC Mauritius was founded in 2001 and the purpose of the watchdog is to become an internationally recognized financial supervisor, supporting the small island as a competitive economic service center. FSA Seychelles was created much later, in 2013, on the basis of the Financial Services Authority Act. The main aim of the institution is the licensing, supervision, support and development of the financial companies in the Seychelles.

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The Financial Services Commission of Mauritius (FSC Mauritius) and the Financial Services Authority of the Seychelles (FSA) have announced the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) ) at the beginning of March.

According to the official press release, both regulatory bodies will provide joint support and information Exchange .

Taking into account the increasing commitment of both FSC Mauritius and FSA Seychelles in international financial markets, the need for cooperation and mutual consultations seems to be extremely important. Jennifer Morel from the FSA and Dharam Dev Manraj from the FSC claim that this will ensure enforcement of and compliance with the regulations and laws of each of the entities.

Joining the MoU will also facilitate the information flow between the regulatory bodies, enabling much faster action, mutual assistance and abiding the respective regulations of the jurisdiction of the authorities.

FSC Mauritius was founded in 2001 and the purpose of the watchdog is to become an internationally recognized financial supervisor, supporting the small island as a competitive economic service center. FSA Seychelles was created much later, in 2013, on the basis of the Financial Services Authority Act. The main aim of the institution is the licensing, supervision, support and development of the financial companies in the Seychelles.

In the foreign exchange and binary options industries, regulatory authorities located in exotic jurisdictions are becoming increasingly popular. They offer brokerages a simplified process for obtaining a license and require smaller authorization fees.

About the Author: Damian Chmiel
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Damian Chmiel is a Senior Analyst & Editor at Finance Magnates with more than 15 years of experience in the CFD and online trading industry. Active as both a trader and journalist since 2010, he focuses on broker coverage, fintech innovation, and regulatory developments across Europe, the Middle East, and Asia. His work includes interviews with C-level leaders at major brokerages and fintech platforms, as well as co-authoring Finance Magnates’ quarterly industry benchmarking reports. Damian’s reporting is data-driven, market-aware, and grounded in direct industry engagement. His analysis and commentary have also been cited by external media outlets, including Investing.com, Binance, The Asset, Stockhead, and Dispatch. Education: MA in Finance and Accounting, Cracow University of Economics
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