Our collaborators and sponsors

We are extremely proud of all the hard work our collaborators and sponsors have put to ensure that the Mauritius Pavilion hosts Business and Cultural events at the Word Expo. Our collaborators and sponsors are

Pavilion Collaborators

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Pavilion Sponsors

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Anchored on more than 183 years of accomplishments, The Mauritius Commercial Bank Ltd is the leading bank in Mauritius and the main entity of MCB Group. Over the years, MCB Group’s diversification strategy has ensured it becomes an increasingly prominent financial services player in the region. Backed by a large shareholder base of local and foreign investors and the highest market capitalisation on the local Stock Exchange, the Group wields a sound business model, which has enabled it to successfully tap into the potential of non-banking financial services, whilst consolidating its domestic banking operations and expanding beyond local shores.

Today, MCB Group offers a wide array of financial solutions, including retail, business and corporate banking, factoring, leasing, global business, wealth management and investment products.

MCB Group is also a regional financial group with a widening international foothold and presence spanning to Madagascar, Maldives and Seychelles through dedicated subsidiaries, as well as Réunion, Mayotte, Mozambique, France, South Africa, Kenya and Dubai, via its associates and representative offices. The Group has a strong commitment towards having a positive economic, social, environmental and cultural impact in the long run.

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IQ-EQ is a leading investor services group that brings together a rare combination of global technical expertise and deep understanding of client needs. We have the ‘know how’ and the ‘know you’ to provide a comprehensive range of compliance, administration, asset and advisory services to fund managers, multinational companies, family offices and private clients operating worldwide.

In Mauritius, IQ-EQ is a pioneer in investor services with over US$150 billion of assets under administration. The firm employs 375+ people locally and has a wide base of clients including Fortune 500 companies, Forbes listed entities, high net worth individuals, major development financial institutions, top fund managers and institutions, as well as start-up fund managers and family businesses.

Our services include Fund Services, Corporate Services, Private Wealth and Family Office Services.

IQ-EQ employs a global workforce of 3,600+ people located in 24 jurisdictions and has assets under administration (AUA) exceeding US$500 billion. IQ-EQ words with 15 of the top 20 global private equity firms.

Also part of the IQ-EQ group of companies are First National Trustee Company (FNTC), Lawson Conner, Equitis, The Private Office, Peru & Partners, Blue River, Conseil Expertise & Synthèse, Constellation Advisers and Concord Trust Company.

Established over 40 years ago, Trident Trust is a leading provider of corporate, fiduciary and fund administration services, employing over 900 staff across a global footprint that spans Africa, the Americas, Asia, the Caribbean, Europe and the Middle East. As one of the largest and longest-established independent financial services providers, the Group provides its services to leading financial institutions, professional advisors, asset managers, family offices and international businesses, who rely on our worldwide presence, local knowledge and our commitment to reliability, responsiveness, attention to detail and personal service.
Numbering over 75 staff, Trident Trust’s Mauritius office is the hub of its African corporate and fund administration operations, serving clients operating in 45 of the 55 countries in Africa. Trident Trust Mauritius has been a key player in the development of the African private equity landscape for over 20 years and has been recognised as “Best Fund Administrator” for six times at Private Equity Africa Awards.
Trident Trust Mauritius currently administers more than 40 Africa-focused funds, the majority of those being private equity structures. The team has a long-track record of working with DFIs and Corporates in Asia and Africa.

Mauritius Telecom is the leading provider of an extensive range of ICT services and solutions in Mauritius for both residential customers and businesses, including fixed, mobile, internet, TV, mobile money, ICT and digital services.

Innovation being embedded in its DNA, Mauritius Telecom has launched several game changing offers and services: my.t money in 2019 which revolutionised the payments industry, unlimited prepay and postpay data packages and my.t billpay app as a single digital platform for all utility bills among others.

In July 2021, Mauritius Telecom launched its first my.t 5G Experience Zones, thus bringing the next era of mobile wireless technology 5G to Mauritius.

In September 2021, Mauritius entered the league of nations thanks to Mauritius Telecom offering ultra-high speed fibre broadband offer of 1 Gbps to its residential customers

A REGIONAL BANKING FORCE WITH GLOBAL REACH

Headquartered in the Mauritius International Financial Centre, with distinct expertise and ability to serve clients in more than 160 countries, the Bank bridges Africa, Asia, Europe and the World. We develop banking solutions geared in four core divisions:

• Global Business Banking
• Corporate Banking
• Private Banking & Wealth Management
• Treasury & Financial Markets

AfrAsia Bank’s core banking and transactional capabilities are also established in the South Africa jurisdiction via its representative office in Johannesburg. With an experienced team and regional foundations giving customers the reliability and trust of a global banking network, the Bank helps clients achieve their financial aspirations, all delivered with boutique agility and service.

Emtel is a one-stop ICT solutions provider offering a wide range of products and services for individuals, households, Enterprises, Small and Medium Companies. As the pioneer in the telecommunications and technology arena, our objective is to improve the lives of our customers by providing the latest technologies in the fields of Internet, Communications, Telecommunications and Business solutions. Our diverse communications services include mobile and fixed telephony, high-speed internet, cloud services, connectivity, network and security solutions that are backed by a 24/7 customer support and a state-of-the-art TIA 942 Tier 3 rated Data Centre to ensure business continuity.
Emtel continuously invests in and upgrades its network infrastructure to stay ahead of the technological curve. Emtel also delivers international connectivity solutions via the SAFE, LION and METISS submarine cables, a vast fibre network connecting Mauritius to major players in Africa and the rest of the world. With continued fibre expansions, Emtel is set to lay the foundation to develop our island’s next-generation services and applications, a milestone bringing considerable benefits to individuals, households, businesses and smart cities in the coming years.

Standard Bank (Mauritius) Limited is a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Standard Bank Group, the largest bank in Africa in terms of assets.

Standard Bank in Mauritius leverages on the seamless synergy which exists in the group to connect its clients in, for and across Africa. The Bank combines the advantages of the business-friendly environment of Mauritius, the expertise of a rich in-country talent base and the synergy within its global distribution network to provide tailor-made Wholesale Clients solutions to its clients. Standard Bank provides services to large domestic corporates, multinationals, management companies, governments, parastatals and financial institutions and offers a comprehensive range of products and services via its Investment Banking, Global Markets and Transactional Products & Services offerings.

La Vallee de Ferney is a tropical island Agrihood, overlooking a tropical lagoon, a pristine valley.
Rich in nature, La Vallee de Ferney is a biodiversity hotspot home to one of the last endemic forests in Mauritius.
We are pioneering a new way of life, closer to nature.
Offering wholesome neighbours and families the opportunity to live sustainably
Enjoy a natural life, an outdoor lifestyle
The first carbon neutral development in the Indian Ocean
Ferney Agrihood is about building eco-friendly communities, Creating a world that thrives while people prosper.

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MITIA was founded by leading industry members and have today grown to encompass the majority of well-established and reputed IT companies in Mauritius.

Its members are all Mauritian based companies or in a few cases the local presence of international companies, but in all cases companies which employ primarily Mauritian people, and have Mauritius as part of their active business territory.

MITIA appreciates the active interest which the Government takes in developing the IT Industry as well as the interest in furthering the support for export from and development of our sector. MITIA works with many government bodies to further national interest and the interest of its members.

Since its creation in 2004, OTAM has succeeded in becoming a mature institution by addressing the challenges of the sector and representing the interests of its members vis a vis the Government and other institutions. OTAM is constantly being approached by other ministries and other authorities for its views and collaborations on many subjects related to the ICT / BPO.

OTAM has always extended its hand for further collaboration being it locally or regionally for the advancement of the sector.

The following objectives have been set up by the Managing Committee for the year 2020-2022:

• Introduce new clusters to enable members to participate and be active.
• Ensure that the sector operates under good conditions regarding attractiveness and competitiveness.
• Play a key role for the development of the ICT / BPO sector.

Looking for a new home under the sun – or you prefer to live part-time in the tropics! Then Azuri, certainly has all the qualities that anyone could hope for to make the most of living by the sea. On the northern east coast of Mauritius sits Azuri, a beachside destination, that has continued to meet, since 2013, the demand for prestigious island living opportunities, to Live – Work – Play. At the centre of a collection of high-end villas and apartments is a vibrant village, with restaurants shops and sought-after leisure pursuits including a signature golf course that has broken ground for a 2022 inauguration!

Founded in 2007 in the Basque Country by two real estate enthusiasts, Michaël Ruel and Jean Etchepareborde, the group carries out high-quality real estate operations in France and abroad (more than 1800 properties built and sold). The Group' s commitment and expertise have contributed to its many years of successful activity. With no less than 6 major property product ranges: City Centre, Serviced Residences, Prestige, Tertiary, International and Luxury Property, MJ Développement is a leading company in its sector. The MJ Development Group has an annual turnover of €50 million, a workforce of over 65 employees and offices in France, Mauritius and Portugal.

Set on the East coast of Mauritius right by the largest lagoon of the island, Anahita Mauritius is a prized residential and holiday destination spreading its lush tropical landscape over a 213-hectare estate enjoying six kilometres of sea frontage facing the iconic Ile aux Cerfs. Pledged to refined luxury and elegance, families and visitors from all over the world enjoy the exquisite lifestyle and the personalised service offered by two 5* resorts, Anahita Golf & Spa Resort and Four Seasons Resort Mauritius, as well as a the unique golfing experiences on two signature courses designed by Ernie Els and Bernhard Langer.

2Futures is a Mauritian luxury property developer with its roots in property development and management solutions.
Owned and managed by young, energetic executives, 2Futures is passionate about delivering dreams. Dream island property inspires the dream beach lifestyle in a dream Mauritius environment.
2Futures carefully selects its luxury development partners to deliver unique properties that promote an exceptional quality, ecofriendly island lifestyle. These include the best real estate agents, designers, architects, builders, engineers and lawyers. Our strong reputation for quality, original design, attention to detail and timeous delivery is everything. We feature high-end Mauritius products in our developments.

Landscope (Mauritius) Ltd is a public company whose main shareholder is the Government of Mauritius. The objects of the company are to generally deal with immovable property, develop infrastructure, provide consultancy and technical services among others. The company also acts as a strategic arm of the Government in the development and management of state property and land.
Landscope (Mauritius) Ltd. owns and manages a diversified portfolio of prime property assets in Mauritius worth Rs20bn, ranging from office buildings, retail and commercial centres and industrial buildings. Also, it owns and develops business and industrial parks in strategic locations around the island and leases serviced land on a long-term basis to private developers at competitive rates.

Founded in 1911, Medine owns some 10,000 hectares primarily on the west of the island and is diversified in agriculture, education, property, leisure, and hospitality. The group pioneered the market with the Integrated Resort Scheme namely the Tamarina Golf Estate and a 350-hectare nature/attraction park -Casela. Other achievements include a shopping mall, business parks, schools, university campuses, student housing, residential land parcelling projects, two boutique hotels, a horse-riding centre and a sports centre. In 2007, the group was issued a Smart City Certificate by the EDB for the development of its smart city, Uniciti, across 350 hectares.

Novaterra, is the real estate development arm of the Terra Group. With a proven track record across numerous large scale projects, Novaterra aims to galvanise the development of the North of Mauritius in harmony with the natural environment whilst capitalising on its unique heritage and accessibility.
Its team is made up of experts with a passion for their profession but also for the region and their country. Its values of respect, authenticity, harmony, creativity and innovation are central to the development of its main project, Beau Plan Smart City.
This fast developing city has been carefully master planned as an integrated project, promoting education, culture, social and economic opportunities for Mauritians as well as foreigners. Beau Plan is today already home to a university, school, a lakeside shopping promenade, an equestrian center, a business park, apartments, as well as a Museum and a Creative Park with many more projects in the pipeline.

Moka has been moving forward along the path of development for nearly 15 years and is the first village to undergo a planned transformation into the most advanced smart city of Mauritius.
The ENL Group has facilitated and set up various amenities, including schools and universities, shopping and business centres, private health services, modern residential areas, leisure and sports facilities. The long-term development of Moka Smart City rests on 4 pillars: optimal use of resources, creating real economic opportunities, citizen engagement and an improved quality of life. This tangible transformation is now delivering an excellent return on investment. Nestled between the country’s two motorways, in close proximity to major urban areas, the city is situated in a central and accessible position. Moka is not only a great place to live, but also an ideal business location with more than 1,500 companies operating.
Its team is made up of experts with a passion for their profession but also for the region and their country. Its values of respect, authenticity, harmony, creativity and innovation are central to the development of its main project, Beau Plan Smart City.
This fast developing city has been carefully master planned as an integrated project, promoting education, culture, social and economic opportunities for Mauritians as well as foreigners. Beau Plan is today already home to a university, school, a lakeside shopping promenade, an equestrian center, a business park, apartments, as well as a Museum and a Creative Park with many more projects in the pipeline.

BLC Robert & Associates is the leading independent business law firm in Mauritius. Set up in 2005, our team of expert lawyers are multi-specialists with a client-centric approach who offer ideal solutions to complex legal matters.

Set up in 2008, Axis offers a full spectrum of corporate, fiduciary, tax & accounting and fund
administration services across multiple global jurisdictions. With the core values of Axis at heart, our dedicated teams provide the solutions tailored to meet with our clients’ financial service needs.

With more that 20 years of international experience in the promotion of Real estate and its presence in Mauritius since 2013, CERI is a privileged interlocutor for your investment in the real estate projects.

Indeed, its perfect knowledge in the real estate market and Mauritius, allow to propose to you exceptional projects within some unique locations in the North of Mauritius:

RES/ Property Development Scheme Projects

1. Nature - Villas ``Aventurine`` at Mont Mascal
2. Golf and Beach - Villas ``Emera`` at Mont Choisy
3. Beachfront - Villas ``Holacanthus Royal`` at Balaclava.

WMC Ltd (“the Company”) was incorporated and registered in the Republic of Mauritius on 14 June 2012 holding a Category 1 Global Business Licence and an Investment Adviser (Unrestricted) licence under Section 30 of The Securities Act 2005. The Company also holds an Investment Holding licence since 18 May 2016.

In addition, WMC Ltd is licensed by the Indian Authorities to intervene on the Mumbai Stock Exchange and benefits from the Indian-Mauritius Inter Government Agreements.

WMC Ltd, is regulated by the Financial Services Commission (“FSC”) and is also a participating/registered Financial institution as per Inter Government Agreements concerning FATCA and OECD.

The principal activity of the Company is to provide discretionary and advisory portfolio management services for its target client base of High Net worth Individuals, Family Offices and Closely Held Entities. Under its licences, the Company is authorised to manage, advice on and execute investments within diversified port-folios according to the Asset Management Mandates conferred to the Company by its clients.

The Company maintains global client accounts with various correspondent banks where clients assets are maintained and/or under custody. The individual client accounts are maintained at WMC Ltd reflecting each client’s total assets/investments and are distinctly segregated from the Company’s own accounts in accordance with the regulatory requirements of the FSC.

WMC Ltd has access and uses a state-of-the art independent banking system that allow for segregation and recording of client related transactions.

The Company adheres to internal control; compliance; corporate governance and operational code of conducts according to the requirements of the supervisory authority (FSC).

The registered office of the Company is Suite 310, Barkly Wharf, Le Caudan Waterfront, Port Louis, Republic of Mauritius.