Did You Know? – Cyber-enabled fraud
Cyber-enabled fraud has become one of the most widespread and damaging forms of financial crime globally.
Category: Blogs And Articles
𝐀𝐜𝐫𝐢𝐨𝐧 | 𝐑𝐞𝐠𝐮𝐥𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐖𝐚𝐭𝐜𝐡 – Mauritius Financial Crime Framework – Capacity Building Initiative (TACFiC Project)
The Government of the Republic of Mauritius has secured a grant from the African Development Bank under the MIC-TAF to implement the Technical Assistance for Combatting Financial Crimes (TACFiC) Project.
Did You Know? Adverse media and sanctions screening
Adverse media and sanctions screening are essential to a strong AML, CFT and CPF framework. They help organisations avoid exposure to financial crime by identifying risks linked to clients, counterparties, and business partners
𝐀𝐜𝐫𝐢𝐨𝐧 | 𝐑𝐞𝐠𝐮𝐥𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐖𝐚𝐭𝐜𝐡 – Mauritius AML/CFT/CPT Framework – Further Tightening
The Anti-Money Laundering, Combatting the Financing of Terrorism and Countering Proliferation Financing (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill, presented to the National Assembly on 20 March 2026, forms part of Mauritius’ ongoing legislative cycle to reinforce its AML/CFT/CPF framework.
Service Spotlight – Client File Reviews
At Acrion, we conduct structured file reviews designed to identify weaknesses early and ensure that client records meet regulatory expectations. Our reviews focus not only on documentation, but also on whether compliance processes are being applied consistently and effectively.
Acrion 60-Second Insight – Business Risk Assessments (BRA)
A Business Risk Assessment (BRA) is more than a regulatory requirement – it is what makes your compliance framework credible, targeted, and effective.
Acrion Scenario Insight – When Financial Innovation is Exploited for Money Laundering
The recent dismantling of a USD 1 billion money laundering scheme in Taiwan highlights how financial systems continue to be exploited through increasingly structured and sophisticated mechanisms.
Acrion Tip- Due Diligence services
Standard due diligence reports provide valuable baseline information — but sometimes, they do not go far enough to support confident decision-making.
Regulation Watch – The Financial Services Commission (FSC) Mauritius Has Launched Its Online Complaints Portal
The Financial Services Commission (FSC) Mauritius has launched its Online Complaints Portal as from 16 March 2026, introducing a centralised mechanism for complaints across the financial services sector.
Did You Know? Whistleblowing
Whistleblowing systems are widely recognised as an essential component of strong governance and effective compliance frameworks. By providing a secure and confidential channel for reporting concerns, organisations enable employees, contractors and stakeholders to raise issues related to financial crimes, fraud, corruption, misconduct, harassment or unethical behaviour without fear of retaliation.
