The Financial Services Commission Mauritius has welcomed the release of the 39th edition of the Global Financial Centres Index (GFCI 39) by Z/Yen Group on 26 March 2026, with Mauritius recording a notable improvement in its global standing.

Cyber-enabled fraud has become one of the most widespread and damaging forms of financial crime globally.

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.

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

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.

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.

A Business Risk Assessment (BRA) is more than a regulatory requirement – it is what makes your compliance framework credible, targeted, and effective.

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.

Standard due diligence reports provide valuable baseline information — but sometimes, they do not go far enough to support confident decision-making.

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.

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.

An AML/CFT framework should do more than outline policies. It should help your organization identify, prevent, and respond to financial crime.

Due diligence is not just a regulatory requirement. It is a critical risk management tool.

Delays in providing due diligence documents are sometimes operational. But when responses are repeatedly postponed, incomplete, or vague, it may signal deeper issues that warrant closer scrutiny.

Regulatory inspections are not random – They follow a pattern.

3 days remaining to meet regulatory training requirements for the 2025 mandatory AML/CFT training.

Screening is not a tick-box exercise. It is a frontline defence against financial crime risk.

Under Regulation 22(1)(c) of the Financial Intelligence and Anti-Money Laundering Regulations 2018, reporting persons are required to implement programmes against Money Laundering and Terrorist Financing that include ongoing training for directors, officers and employees.

As firms move into 2026, regulators will expect more than frameworks on paper – they will expect demonstrable evidence of implementation, review and oversight.

The FSC Questionnaire is due today.

The Dutch branch of Louis Vuitton has been fined €500,000 by Dutch prosecutors for breaches of anti-money laundering regulations. Authorities concluded that for an extended period, the company failed to properly identify the customers who repeatedly came to spend large sums of cash.

The Financial Action Task Force (FATF) has updated its Jurisdictions under Increased Monitoring list as of 13 February 2026. These jurisdictions are actively working with the FATF to address strategic deficiencies in their AML/CFT/CPF frameworks but remain subject to enhanced monitoring until improvements are made.

The recent FCA fine of £44 million against Nationwide is not just a UK story.

The Financial Intelligence Unit of Mauritius has released its AML/CFT Insights for the period January – December 2025

Incomplete Customer Due Diligence (CDD) remains one of the most common findings in regulatory inspections.

In an increasingly risk-based and enforcement-focused regulatory environment, AML/CFT audits have become a critical pillar of effective compliance – not merely a statutory obligation.

The Financial Intelligence Unit (FIU) of Mauritius has issued: 1️⃣ Plain-language guidance explaining the NRA 2025 money laundering risks for Dealers in Precious Metals & Stones (DPMS).2️⃣ Formal Guidelines under Section 10(2)(b) of FIAMLA 2002 to assist DPMS in meeting their legal AML/CFT obligations.

The Financial Services Commission (FSC) has launched the 2026 Offsite Monitoring Questionnaire (OMQ) as part of its AML/CFT risk-based supervisory framework

The Financial Intelligence Unit (FIU) has issued guidance reinforcing the treatment of Politically Exposed Persons (PEPs) under the Financial Intelligence and Anti-Money Laundering Regulations 2018 (FIAMLR), in line with FATF Recommendations 12 and 22.

Regulatory inspections are not random — they are risk-based, targeted, and increasingly focused on substance over form

What many compliance teams already know is that risk-based file reviews are essential for protecting the firm.

A customer profile is a living document, not a museum piece. If a client’s Source of Wealth was verified five years ago but their transaction volume has tripled this month, your file is no longer a shield — it’s a liability.

The Financial Services Commission of Mauritius has introduced the “Known to the Commission” (“KTC”) framework, effective 5 January 2026, aimed at streamlining regulatory processes for eligible entities and individuals with established compliance histories.

An independent AML Audit is not just a regulatory requirement; it’s your “Stress Test” to identify hidden vulnerabilities before the regulator does.

The regulatory landscape just became more transparent and more demanding. In December 2025, the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) published its updated “Universal Procedures” for Mutual Evaluations and Follow-Up.

The 1MDB scandal remains one of the most consequential compliance failures of the 21st century — and a cautionary case study for financial institutions and corporate risk leaders.

In the evolving regulatory landscape of Mauritius, the Financial Crimes Commission (FCC) Act 2023 has set a higher bar for corporate accountability. Specifically, Principle 3: Implementation of Control Measures highlights a critical pillar for legal persons: the necessity of a functional whistleblowing framework.

At Acrion, we deliver flexible, client-centric training programmes, enabling sessions to be conducted at your preferred pace and schedule, without disrupting day-to-day operations.

The Financial Services Commission has issued a communiqué announcing updates to its Settlement Framework, originally published on 11 December 2020 and previously updated on 12 October 2022.

2025 marked a turning point for compliance in Mauritius.

Mauritius has strengthened its enforcement framework with the Financial Intelligence and Anti-Money Laundering (Administrative Penalties) Regulations 2025, in force since 18 November 2025.

The Office of the Attorney General of Switzerland has indicted a former Credit Suisse Compliance Officer
and alleges that Credit Suisse and its parent companies failed to prevent money laundering due to
serious organisational shortcomings.

The EU has officially confirmed that Russia will be added to its list of high-risk third countries for
money laundering and terrorist financing — a significant escalation in Europe’s AML/CFT stance.

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A robust whistleblowing framework is one of the most effective safeguards against misconduct and
reputational damage. It promotes a culture of integrity, transparency, and accountability — but only if
implemented correctly.

At Acrion, we help organisations implement independent, confidential, and secure whistleblowing
systems that empower people to speak up safely and responsibly — doing compliance differently, with
empathy, integrity, and purpose.

Our CEO, Ameer Caunhye, recently had the privilege of delivering an AML/CFT training session to the Board of one of Mauritius’ leading insurance companies

The Bizweek special edition on the 7th Annual Comsure Financial Crime Conference 2025 captures a defining moment for Mauritius’s compliance landscape — the launch of Acrion Ltd.

The recent Financial Action Task Force (FATF) Plenary, held under the Mexican Presidency of Elisa de Anda Madrazo and concluded on 24 October 2025

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