Tag: IMF

Mauritius’ residence and citizenship schemes flagged on OECD blacklist

Rattan Khushiram | October 29, 2018

Titbits

Independence, Economic Miracle & Nation Building

Rajiv Servansingh | November 24, 2017

Mauritius is simultaneously weak because of its size and strong because of its proven ability to adapt and survive in the face of challenges — By Rajiv Servansingh

Economy

Economic Headwinds

Anil Gujadhur | May 23, 2016

The bull should be taken by the horns if we really want to face the challenge posed by the current weakening of our global business sector

Economy

Fear of Flying

Anil Gujadhur | April 5, 2016

We cannot also keep waiting either due to a widespread sentiment of “fear of the forbidden” which appears to have seized certain operators and perhaps decision-makers, as well.

Politics

Moving from Gloom to Boom (and back?)

Rajiv Servansingh | March 22, 2016

Mauritian Economy 1968-2015:

World Affairs

The Oil Price Tumble

Mrinal Roy | February 8, 2016

The global slowdown combined with the downturn in the oil industry carries inherent risks of possibly more difficult market conditions in the future. Such a prospect renders the

Economy

A Bumpy Ride Ahead

Mrinal Roy | January 24, 2016

The consequences of the slowdown on China and by extension the global economy are more serious than meets the eye. This requires focused intent, innovative strategies at all

Economy

Should we be bothered if the US Fed raised its interest rate?

Anil Gujadhur | December 28, 2015

Further increases in USD interest rates would accentuate outflows of USD funds, local currency depreciation and higher costs of domestic borrowing

World Affairs

The Limits to Economic Growth

Anil Gujadhur | October 25, 2015

World economic growth slowed down suddenly in the wake of the international crisis of 2008. Millions were thrown out of jobs. Several economic activities went into downturn. Since

Economy

Has Mauritius’ Offshore Financial Sector been Sacrificed Ultimately?

Anil Gujadhur | September 20, 2015

In answer to a question raised on 1st September by Hon Reza Uteem regarding a new Protocol said to have been finalized by the Minister of Good Governance

World Affairs

Reflections on China, Greece, Politics and Economics

Rajiv Servansingh | September 13, 2015

In terms of economic performance and trends in standard of living over the past ten years or so, there couldn’t be two more contrasting cases than those of

World Affairs

A deal breaking week

Mrinal Roy | July 17, 2015

The deals contracted in the past week depict such contrasting fates for Greece and Iran. Europe, which owes so much to Greek civilization and its rich legacy of

Politics

When a Week is a Long Time

Rajiv Servansingh | July 3, 2015

The past week has been so eventful that it would not be possible to fully do justice to all the items of interest for our readers. We have

When governments go bankrupt

Anil Gujadhur | June 19, 2015

Greece and the Euro zone

Financial Services & Good Governance

Financial Sector: We should heed the warnings

Anil Gujadhur | May 1, 2015

There is a pressing need therefore to establish the country’s good credentials as a predictable and soundly regulated centre. Given the situation in which we got ourselves embroiled