Abler Group today hosted the Future-Proofing AML/CFT Compliance Masterclass in Ebene, an initiative aimed to reinforce Mauritius’ preparedness for the 2027 Eastern and Southern Africa Anti-Money Laundering Group (ESAAMLG) mutual evaluation and to enhance the country’s reputation as a trusted and transparent international financial centre.
The masterclass brought together regulators, policymakers, and industry leaders, with the keynote delivered by Mr. John Cusack, Chair of the Global Coalition to Fight Financial Crime and one of the world’s leading voices in AML/CFT. His presence in Mauritius, alongside a distinguished panel of experts, underscores the country’s commitment to engaging directly with global leaders in the fight against financial crime.
Delivering the opening address, Mr. Mahen Kundasamy, CEO of the Economic Development Board (EDB), underlined the importance of this initiative in strengthening national resilience:
Mauritius is an active and committed player in the fight against financial crime. Our jurisdiction has been at the forefront of adopting international norms, with the Government introducing significant measures to upgrade the effectiveness of our AML/CFT framework, including the Anti-Money Laundering and Combatting the Financing of Terrorism and Proliferation Act 2024. Mauritius stands as one of the few jurisdictions globally to have achieved all 40 FATF Recommendations — a testament to our determination.
He further emphasized the forward-looking agenda of the country:
“The publication of the 2025 National Risk Assessment Report and the launch of our new National AML/CFT Strategy mark a decisive step forward. The Government has already set out a National Roadmap in the 2025–2026 Budget Speech to prepare the Mauritius International Financial Centre for the ESAAMLG mutual evaluation in 2027. A crucial part of this roadmap is the introduction of specialised capacity-building programmes for both public and private sector professionals. Sustaining our reputation requires constant vigilance, continuous learning, and proactive engagement. This Masterclass embodies all of these values, ensuring Mauritius remains a trusted and transparent financial hub for Africa and the rest of the world.”
The Future-Proofing AML/CFT Compliance Masterclass represents a powerful demonstration of public–private partnership in action — a model recognised globally as
essential for effectiveness. By convening regulators, government officials, and industry leaders under one roof, Mauritius is sending a clear signal of its determination to lead the region in financial crime prevention and to uphold its standing as a world-class international financial centre.
