On Thursday 15 July 2021, the FX Global Code Participating Public Register for Mauritius, which is hosted by the Mauritius Bankers Association Limited (MBA), was admitted to the Global Index of Public Registers. Established by the Global Foreign Exchange Committee (GFXC), the Global Index is the official list of banks worldwide which adhere to the FX Global Code. Mauritius is only the 17th country to be admitted to the Global Index repository so far.

The FX Global Code is a set of principles, devised through a partnership of central banks and private sector market participants under the auspices of the Bank for International Settlements (BIS) Markets Committee, supported by 16 Central Banks from leading economies. It was released in 2017 and is the main international standard for the foreign exchange market, explains Mr. Ashwin Jankee, Research Analyst, MBA. “Mauritius was an early adopter. Under the Guidance of the Bank of Mauritius, Mauritian banks have been discussing this since 2018, and implemented the FX Global Code in September 2020. The listing on the Global Index will boost the appeal and visibility of Mauritian banks vis-à-vis international counterparties, such as foreign banks and institutional investors,” he stated.

Mr. Mark Watkinson, Chair of the MBA Capital Markets Committee, said “I am delighted that the national register for Mauritian banks adhering to the Global FX Code is now live on the MBA’s website. The Code promotes global best practice for those transacting on foreign exchange markets and in particularly ensures improved transparency around the filling of orders and pricing. This is very good news for Mauritius and its position as a regional hub for business.”

More information is available on the MBA website here.

About the MBA:

The Mauritius Bankers Association Limited (MBA) is the industry association for the Banking sector. The Association, which was set up in 1967, aims to nurture an innovative, competitive and trustworthy banking environment. It serves as a voice for the banking industry and represents its members as it works closely with stakeholders towards the development of the banking sector in Mauritius, and for the welfare of society.