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In this series finale of our “Mauritius: What’s Next?” series, we have the immense pleasure and honour of sitting down with Dr Rama Sithanen, GCSK. Former Finance Minister and Vice Prime Minister of Mauritius and one of the “founding fathers” of the Mauritius IFC, Dr Sithanen is uniquely placed to talk to us about the past, the present and the future. In this episode, among the many, many things we discuss: His experience of public sector versus private sector;The state of the economy and how...
In our new episode, we welcome Min Lee, Partner at EY Mauritius. Min shares her insightful thoughts on: Her journey from Reddot to EY;The Silicon Valley mindset and entrepreneurship;Leveraging technology in making learned decisions and scale up;Solving intractable problems with modern approach;The knowledge economy and brain drain; andComparing Mauritius and Singapore.For the entrepreneurs making their first steps, Min has some valuable piece of advice to make the best of a challenging entre...
In our new episode, we are delighted to sit down with Sammade Jhummun, Chief Executive Officer, Mauritius Finance. Sammade shares his experience of evolving at the centre of the financial services industry. His insights are particularly meaningful after his stint at another reputable IFC, Guernsey. He also talks about: What is being done at industry level to attract and retain talent; What products and services are yet to be explored in Mauritius; Fintech and virtual assets; The importance...
In this second episode of our new series, we have the pleasure to sit down with Afsar Ebrahim. He talks to us on the importance of networking to get a business going. We get to learn about the gold standards of Goldman Sachs with Afsar. He also shares his views on why working from home may not be the best decision. What’s next for Mauritius, Afsar foresees post-Covid opportunities and challenges for Mauritius.
In this episode of Beyond the Black Letter Law by Prism Chambers, we sit down with Gwendolyn Zorn, Head of Impact at Phatisa, a leading African private equity fund manager. She talks to us about: The relationship between ESG and impact investmentThe different terms used to describe ESG investmentThe recent boom in integrating ESG in investment practicesPhatisa’s rebranding and sustainable goalsInvestment in food value chain and affordable housing across Sub-Saharan AfricaThe way impact invest...
In our series finale we are delighted to sit down with Stephanie Ng Tseung, Head of Payments at the Mauritius Commercial Bank Ltd. Stephanie makes for the perfect guest to end our Leadership series as she touches on a topic which we are passionate about: diversity and inclusion. She also shares her views on: - the value of self-leadership; - how to be a leader within a huge organisation; - how to attract and retain talent; - rewards and challenges; - what keeps her grounded, and much more! ...
In the penultimate episode of our Leadership series, we sit down with Rubina Toorawa, head of Sanne Mauritius. She talks to us about: Her 23+ years career at Sanne Mauritius (previously IFS);Taking up the challenge of the CEO role;How to build ladders for other people to climb;The power of Gen Z;How we can empower women;The value of integrity and humility in leadership.Enjoy!
In Episode 4 of our Leadership series, we sit down with Hélène Echevin, Chief Executive Officer of C-Care, one of the leading health care service providers in Mauritius. She talks to us about: her experience of leading during the pandemic;the effect of the crisis on employee welfare;the core qualities of a good leader;how to become a leader;cross-border leadership;what it means to lead in healthcare without being a healthcare practitioner.Enjoy!
In Episode 2 of our Leadership series, we sit down with Natacha Emilien, Executive Director and Chief Transformation Officer at Eagle Insurance and Founder of the Board of Good. We talk about: Her leadership journey;What drives her and her commitment to effect meaningful change;What it takes to transform an organisation at all levels;Improving decision-making in the board room;Women & leadership;The “why” behind the Great Resignation;Leadership and the DEI agenda,And much more!
Series 2: Episode 1 Series 2 of “Beyond the black letter law” by Prism Chambers kicks off with the Managing Partner of EY Mauritius, Gerald Lincoln. Gerald was propelled to head EY Mauritius at the tender age of 35 and he candidly shares his thoughts and insights on: • his leadership journey; • what makes a good leader; • his own leadership style; • what leadership looks like in a partnership; • his experience of leading through the pandemic; • the effects of the Great Resignation; • what l...
Tune in the first episode in this “General Counsel” mini-series of “Beyond the black letter law” by Prism Chambers featuring Aruna Radhakeessoon, Chief Legal Executive and Executive Director of the Rogers Group if you want to know more about what it takes to be an excellent in-house lawyer, what they look for in an external counsel and how the role has evolved over time.
In episode 3 of “Beyond the black letter law”, Johanne Hague and Zuleikha Abbasakoor-Aksener from Prism Chambers discuss four common estate planning structures. They share their insights on: (i) wills; (ii) donation-partage; (iii) sociétés; and (iv) trusts, and the benefits an...
Our Estate & Succession Planning mini-series continues this week in this Episode 2 of “Beyond the black letter law”. We speak to Willem du Preez, Executive Director at Intercontinental Trust Limited, one of the leading management companies in Mauritius. Listen in if you want to hear more about: • The main driver behind the setting up of a trust; • Dispelling the b...
Welcome to our first episode of “Beyond the black letter law”, a platform where we demystify legal concepts for you. Our aim is to endeavour to consistently produce quality legal content and provide a space for experts to share their insights and knowledge. This episode is the first of a mini-series around the theme of “Succession & Estate Planning”. Our guest is Me Amrit Dassyne, notary, who specialises in advising clients on estate planning and asset management. ...
What goes on in the mind of a serial killer? Were they born this way or made so? Are they capable of change? What does a criminal profiler do? Why do people fall in love with criminals? These are but a few questions we explored in this week’s podcast during this fascinating conversation with Micki Pistorius, South Africa’s first criminal profiler and the first woman in the profession. Micki is recognised as one of the world's foremost psychological profilers. Her best selling book Catch...
Carrying the legacy of a name is often seen as a privilege, but it is in fact, more often than not, a heavy responsibility. It is no small feat to carry that burden with grace, without false humility and no sense of entitlement. This is one of the many reasons why I enjoyed my refreshing – and at times, very philosophical - conversation with this week’s guest. As Nikhil Boolell so eloquently puts it, “I consider myself as dust. I’m nothing, I come from nothing, I will lead my l...
00:00 - Intro 01:03 - Why tax? 02:29 - Having and being a mentor 04:49 - Lifelong learning 07:02 - Nurturing client relationships 09:48 - Tax challenges Mauritius faces 13:45 - The future of Mauritius IFC 16:24 - Mauritius IFA 17:40 - Why attend the 16th Mauritius Africa-Asia conference 18:48 - Advice for the young professional 20:38 - Would our jobs still exist in 10 years? 21:52 - Alternative career? 23:44 - Any regrets?
What do Indian classical dance, molecular genetics, and neuroscience have in common? More than you’d think. A few weeks ago, I had the joy of meeting someone whose inner beauty shone throughout our conversation. Nirupama Anand 🌀 is not just a dance teacher. Her energy, philosophy, and life story are infused with a contagious joie de vivre that stays with you long after you’ve met her. Born on a naval ship (yes, really!) and raised in Hong Kong, Nirupama discovered the magic of Bhara...
“Une roupie pour 10,000, je n’aurais jamais mis mon argent sur Gavin » Those were the teasing words of a very proud grandfather when his grandson bagged the coveted laureate scholarship in February 1980. A “late bloomer”, as he candidly describes himself, the bright teenager went on to read law at Oxford University before embarking on a formidable 40-year career at the Mauritian bar, earning the well-deserved Senior Counsel title in 2010. Gavin Glover SC decided to take on the challenge...
I am sometimes – perhaps more often than I should – quite critical of the education system that shaped me. The rote learning, the pressure to excel academically, the intense competition to be laureate, the relentless private tuition. However, I can only be grateful for the opportunities that the system gave me. And when I look at my circle of friends from school, I realise that they share the same mixed emotions about our formative years. I have known Adil Mohamedbhai since I was ab...
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