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THE FINANCIAL SERVICES DEVELOPMENT ACT (Act No. of 2001) ARRANGEMENT OF SECTIONS PART I - PRELIMINARY PART II THE FINANCIAL SERVICES COMMISSION - PDF
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1 55 Note: - The text of this internet version has been prepared to reflect the text passed by the National Assembly on 15 May The authoritative version is the one to be published in the Government Gazette of Mauritius. THE FINANCIAL SERVICES DEVELOPMENT ACT 2001 (Act No. of 2001) 15 May 2001 ARRANGEMENT OF SECTIONS Section PART I - PRELIMINARY 1. Short title 2. Interpretation PART II THE FINANCIAL SERVICES COMMISSION 3. Establishment of the Commission 4. The Board 5. Objects of the Commission 6. Functions of the Commission 7. Powers of the Commission 8. Meetings of the Board 9. The Chief Executive 10. Delegation of powers PART III - THE FINANCIAL SERVICES CONSULTATIVE COUNCIL 11. Establishment of the Council 12. Objects of the Council2 2 PART IV ADMINISTRATION OF THE RELEVANT ACTS BY THE COMMISSION 13. Administration of relevant Acts by the Commission 14. Persons conducting financial services to be licensed and records to be kept 15. Directions, rules and guidelines 16. Technical committees 17. Complaints by consumers of financial services 18. Compensation Fund PART V - CONDUCT OF QUALIFIED GLOBAL BUSINESS 19. Qualified global business 20. Application for a Category 1 Global Business Licence or a Category 2 Global Business Licence 21. Limitations of property and transactions 22. Validity of Category 1 Global Business Licence or Category 2 Global Business Licence and effect of its revocation 23. Registered agent 24. Management licence 25. Nominee company PART VI INSPECTION OF RECORDS BY THE COMMISSION 26. Obligation to furnish information 27. Power of inquiry and inspection 28. Staff of the Commission 29. Conditions of service of employees 30. General Fund 31. Transfer of assets and liabilities 32. Provisions relating to staff 33. Confidentiality 34. Disclosure of interest 35. Annual report PART VII ADMINISTRATION PART VIII THE FINANCIAL SERVICES PROMOTION AGENCY 36. Application of Part VIII 37. The Financial Services Promotion Agency 38. Objects, functions and powers of the Agency 39. The Director of Financial Services Promotion Agency 40. One-stop service3 3 PART IX MISCELLANEOUS 41. Immunity 42. Exemption 43. Offences and penalties 44. Jurisdiction 45. Regulations 46. Consequential amendments 47. Transitional provisions 48. Repeal and savings 49. Commencement An Act To provide for the establishment and management of a Financial Services Commission to regulate the non-bank financial services, the establishment of a Financial Services Consultative Council which will serve as a forum for discussions of the innovative developments and international trends in the field of financial services and of a distinct and separate Financial Services Promotion Agency for the promotion of the development of the financial services industry in Mauritius; and to provide for matters connected therewith and incidental thereto. ENACTED by the Parliament of Mauritius, as follows - 1. Short title PART I - PRELIMINARY This Act may be cited as the Financial Services Development Act Interpretation In this Act - bank has the same meaning as in the Banking Act 1988; "Board" means the Board referred to in section 4; Category 1 Global Business Licence means a licence issued under section 20(5); Category 2 Global Business Licence means a licence issued under section 20(5); Chairperson means the Chairperson of the Board; Chief Executive means the Chief Executive of the Commission appointed under section 9;4 4 "Commission" means the Financial Services Commission established under section 3; "confidential information" includes any document, books of account, balance sheet, profit and loss account or any matter which is to be treated as confidential under section 33; corporation means a body corporate or incorporate, formed in Mauritius or elsewhere; and includes any trust, société or partnership or any other body of persons; Council means the Financial Services Consultative Council established under section 11; "Court" means the Supreme Court; document - means a document in any form; and includes (iii) any writing on any material; a book, graph or drawing; information recorded or stored by any electronic or other technological means and capable with or without the aid of any equipment of being reproduced; employee means an employee of the Commission appointed under section 28; financial services means any financial services or financial business activities governed by the relevant Acts; and includes the financial services or financial business activities specified in Part II of the First Schedule; licence means any licence issued under any relevant Act; and includes a global business licence; or5 5 a management licence; management company means a company holding a management licence; "management licence" means a management licence issued under section 24(2); member means a member of the Board and includes the Chairperson and the Vice- Chairperson; "Minister" means the Minister to whom responsibility for the subject of financial services is assigned; "public sector agency" includes any Ministry or Government Department, local authority or statutory body; "qualified global business " has the meaning assigned to it by section 19(2); registered agent has the meaning assigned to it by section 23; Registrar has the same meaning as in the Companies Act 2001; relevant Acts means the Acts specified in Part I of the First Schedule; and includes this Act; "technical committee" means a technical committee set up under section 16; trust has the same meaning as in the Trusts Act 2001; Vice-Chairperson means the Vice-Chairperson of the Board appointed under section 4. PART II THE FINANCIAL SERVICES COMMISSION 3. Establishment of the Commission (1) There is established for the purposes of this Act a Financial Services Commission. (2) The Commission shall be a body corporate. 4. The Board (1) The Commission shall be administered and managed by a Board.6 6 (2) The Board shall consist of - the Managing Director of the Bank of Mauritius, who shall be the Chairperson; and a Vice-Chairperson and not more than 5 other members, suitably qualified and experienced in the field of business, finance or law, appointed by the Minister. (3) Every member other than the Chairperson shall hold office for a period of 3 years on such terms and conditions as the Minister may determine and shall be eligible for reappointment. (4) Every member shall be paid by the Commission such fees as the Board may, with the approval of the Minister, determine. 5. Objects of the Commission (1) The objects of the Commission shall be - (d) (e) (f) to work out objectives, policies and priorities for the development of the financial services sector and to make recommendations to the Minister; to study new avenues for development in the financial services sector, to respond to new challenges and to take full advantage of new opportunities for achieving economic sustainability and job creation; to ensure, in collaboration with the Bank of Mauritius, the soundness and stability of the financial system in Mauritius; to ensure the sound conduct of business in the financial services sector; to ensure the orderly administration of the financial services activities; and to elaborate policies which are directed to ensuring the fairness, efficiency and transparency of financial and capital markets in Mauritius. (2) Notwithstanding the Bank of Mauritius Act, the Bank of Mauritius may make available to the Commission such infrastructure, know-how and other facilities of the Bank as the Commission may need to enable it to attain its objects under the Act.7 7 6. Functions of the Commission The Commission shall have such functions as are necessary to further most effectively its objects, and in particular, shall - (d) (e) (f) (g) (h) (j) (k) (l) (m) (n) be responsible for the administration of the relevant Acts; license, regulate, monitor and supervise the conduct of business activities in the financial services sector; carry out investigations and take measures to suppress illegal, dishonourable and improper practices, market abuse and financial fraud in relation to any activity in the financial services sector; set rules and guidance governing the conduct of business in the financial services sector; prepare, develop and implement a plan for the better integration of the financial services industry ; carry out research, commission studies and disseminate information in the field of financial services; promote public understanding of the financial system including awareness of the benefits and risks associated with different kinds of investment; ensure co-ordination and co-operation between public sector agencies and private corporations engaged in the financial services sector; establish norms and standards in order to preserve and maintain the good repute of Mauritius in the financial services sector; establish and maintain such links and liaison with international agencies in the field of financial services as may be necessary for the furtherance of its objects; take measures for the better protection of consumers of financial services; identify and take measures to prevent and eliminate investment business abuse; advise the Minister generally on any matter relating to the financial services sector; and do such acts or things as are incidental or conducive to the attainment of its objects.8 8 7. Powers of the Commission (1) The Commission shall have such powers as are necessary to enable it to effectively discharge its functions and may, in particular - (d) (e) issue guidelines and codes of practice for the proper conduct of business in the financial services sector; set up such technical committees as it deems fit to assist it in the discharge of its functions under the relevant Acts; in relation to any case or class of cases, for good cause, grant exemption or partial exemption from compliance with any guidelines or codes of practice issued under paragraph subject to such conditions as it may impose; give directions to a licensee to observe any guideline or code of practice; revoke any licence issued under any relevant Act where the Commission is satisfied that the licensee is carrying on his business in a manner which threatens the integrity of the financial system of Mauritius or is contrary or detrimental to the interest of the public. (2) Any person to whom a direction has been given under subsection (1)(d) shall comply with the direction. (3) Subject to subsections (4) and (5), the Commission may, after consultation with the Stock Exchange Company or any other securities exchange, order that the Stock Exchange or any other securities exchange be closed for the transaction of dealings in securities for a period of not more than 3 trading days. (4) The Commission may make an order under subsection (3) on the ground that, in the opinion of the Commission, the orderly transaction of business on the Stock Exchange or any other securities exchange is being or is likely to be adversely affected due to the occurrence of - an emergency or natural disaster in Mauritius; or an economic or financial crisis or any other cause, whether in Mauritius or elsewhere. (5) An order made under subsection (3) may be renewed for a further period of not more than 5 trading days. (6) Any dealer, stockbroker or dealer s representative who deals in securities listed on the Stock Exchange or any other securities exchange while an order made under subsection (3) or (5) is in force, being an order which has been notified to the Stock Exchange Company or to the securities exchange, shall commit an offence and shall, on conviction, be liable to a fine of 500,000 rupees.9 9 (7) Where the Commission issues an order under subsection (3) or (5), notice of the order shall be published in the Gazette and in 2 daily newspapers in wide circulation in Mauritius. 8. Meetings of the Board (1) The Board shall meet as often as is necessary but not less than once every month and at such time and place as the Chairperson thinks fit. (2) In the absence of the Chairperson or the Vice-Chairperson at a meeting of the Board, the members present shall elect a member to act as Chairperson for that meeting. (3) Everything authorised or required to be done by the Board shall be decided by a simple majority of the members present and voting. (4) At any meeting of the Board, 4 members shall constitute a quorum. (5) The Board may co-opt such other person as may be of assistance in relation to any matter before the Board. (6) Any person co-opted under subsection (5) shall have no right to vote on any matter before the Board. (7) Subject to the other provisions of this section, the Board shall regulate its meetings and proceedings in such manner as it thinks fit. 9. The Chief Executive (1) There shall be a chief executive officer of the Commission who shall - be known as the Chief Executive; and be appointed by the Board with the approval of the Minister, on such terms and conditions as it thinks fit. (2) The Chief Executive shall be responsible for the execution of the policy of the Board and for the control and management of the day-to-day business of the Commission. (3) In the exercise of his functions, the Chief Executive shall act in accordance with such directions as he may receive from the Board. (4) The Chief Executive may, with the approval of the Board, delegate his functions or any power delegated to him under section 10 to an employee. (5) The Chief Executive shall, unless otherwise directed by the Board, attend every meeting of the Board and may take part in its deliberations but shall not be entitled to vote on any matter before the Board.10 Delegation of powers (1) Subject to subsection (2) and to such instructions and rules of a general nature as it may give or make, the Board may delegate to the Chairperson, the Vice-Chairperson, the Chief Executive or to a technical committee such of its powers and functions under the relevant Acts as may be necessary to assist in the effective management of the Commission other than the power - (d) (e) to borrow money; to raise loans; to enter into any transaction in respect of capital expenditure which exceeds one million rupees; to issue guidelines and codes of practice under section 7(1); to grant exemption under section 7(1) from compliance with any guidelines or codes of practice. (2) Subject to paragraph, no document shall be executed or signed by or on behalf of the Commission unless it is signed by the Chairperson and the Chief Executive, or, in the absence of the Chairperson, by the Vice-Chairperson or any other member appointed by the Board for that purpose. In the absence of the Chief Executive, his powers under paragraph shall be exercised by such employee as may be appointed by the Board for that purpose. PART III THE FINANCIAL SERVICES CONSULTATIVE COUNCIL 11. Establishment of the Council (1) There is established for the purposes of this Act a Financial Services Consultative Council, which shall not be a body corporate. (2) The Council shall consist of (d) (e) the Minister to whom responsibility for the subject of finance is assigned, who shall be the Chairperson; the Minister to whom responsibility for the subject of financial services is assigned, who shall be the Vice-Chairperson; the Governor of the Bank of Mauritius; the Chairperson of the Commission; the Chief Executive; and11 11 (f) not more than 6 other members designated by the Minister from amongst persons of high calibre and of international repute in their relevant fields. (3) The Council shall meet at such time and place as the Chairperson thinks fit. (4) The Council shall regulate its own proceedings. 12. Objects of the Council The objects of the Council shall be to act as a think-tank and to serve as a platform for discussions of the latest concepts and international trends in the field of financial services and to formulate suggestions and ideas for the development of the financial services sector. PART IV ADMINISTRATION OF THE RELEVANT ACTS BY THE COMMISSION 13. Administration of relevant Acts by the Commission (1) The Commission shall administer the relevant Acts with such modifications, adaptations, qualifications and exceptions as may be necessary to bring them in conformity with the provisions of this Act. (2) On the recommendation of the Commission, the Minister may, by regulations, provide for the regulation, operation and supervision of any other financial business activity by the Commission. 14. Persons conducting financial services to be licensed and records to be kept (1) Notwithstanding any other enactment, no person shall conduct any business activity in the financial services sector without a licence issued by the Commission. (2) Where the Commission is satisfied that the requirements for the registration of any person or the granting of a certificate, licence or other authorisation to any person are fulfilled under the relevant Acts and that the person is a fit and proper person, it may, subject to the provisions of this Act, issue a licence pursuant to subsection (1). (3) Every person required to be licensed under subsection (1) shall, for the purpose of this Act and any regulations made thereunder, keep in relation to his business activities in the financial services sector, a full and true written record, whether electronic or otherwise, in the English or French language of every transaction he makes. (4) Every record under subsection (3) shall be kept for a period of at least 7 years after the completion of the transaction to which it relates.12 Directions, rules and guidelines (1) The Commission may - give such directions as are necessary for the processing of applications, for the keeping of registers and for other administrative matters relating to the conduct of business in the financial services sector; issue guidelines and codes for the proper guidance of the public and of service providers in the financial services sector. (2) Any person to whom a direction has been given or guidelines or codes have been issued shall comply with the direction, guidelines or codes, as the case may be. 16. Technical committees (1) The Board may set up such technical committees as may be necessary to examine and report on any matter in relation to the administration of any relevant Act referred to them by the Board or the Chief Executive. (2) Every technical committee shall consist of not less than 3 but not more than 7 members including a chairperson, who shall be appointed by the Board on such terms and conditions as the Board thinks fit. (3) A technical committee may co-opt, with the approval of the Board, any person and may set up such sub-committees as it considers necessary. (4) The Board may, at any time, terminate the appointment of any member of a technical committee for misconduct, default or breach of trust in the discharge of his duties as member or for any other good or sufficient cause. (5) A technical committee shall - meet as often as is necessary and at such time and place as the chairperson of the Committee thinks fit; meet when required to do so by the Board; and subject to the other provisions of this section, regulate its meetings and procedures as it thinks fit. 17. Complaints by consumers of financial services (1) Any consumer of financial services who is aggrieved by any act or omission of a service provider in the financial services sector may make a complaint in writing to the Chief Executive.13 13 (2) The Chief Executive shall investigate any matter relating to the financial services sector and in respect of which - a complaint under subsection (1) is made; or he has reasonable ground to suspect that a business abuse has been made by a provider of financial services. (3) In his discharge of his duties under subsection (2), the Chief Executive shall have power to call for books, records or documents and to require any person to attend before him to give such information as may be required. (4) The Chief Executive shall, in respect of every investigation he carries out under this section, make a written report to the Commission together with such observations, comments and recommendations as he thinks fit. (5) The Chief Executive shall not investigate into a complaint where it is made 12 months after the date of the act or omission, unless otherwise authorised by the Board. 18. Compensation Fund (1) There shall be established and maintained, in such manner as may be prescribed, one or more compensation funds for the purposes of compensating investors and other persons who suffer or have suffered financial losses as a result of the inability or eventual inability by a corporation licensed under the relevant Acts to satisfy claims arising from any civil liability incurred by it in connection with services provided, or as a result of fraud or defalcation by the corporation or any of its employees or officers, or as a result of the insolvency of such corporation. (2) Without prejudice to the generality of the foregoing, regulations made under subsection (1) may - (d) provide that any compensation fund that is established shall be managed by such committee as may be set up by the Commission; provide for the levying of contributions from corporations licensed under the relevant Acts or for such other means for financing the fund, and for power to subscribe to insurance policies; provide for the mode of determining the right to compensation payable under the fund, the power to settle claims, the quantum of the compensation, and for the right of subrogation to the fund in order to recover from any corporation or person whose liability is extinguished or reduced by the payment of the compensation; and specify the terms and conditions on which compensation is to be payable.14 14 PART V CONDUCT OF QUALIFIED GLOBAL BUSINESS 19. Qualified global business (1) This Part shall apply to qualified global business until such time as may be prescribed. (2) Subject to the other provisions of this section, a qualified global business is any business or other activity specified in the Second Schedule and which is carried on from within Mauritius with persons all of whom are resident outside Mauritius and which is conducted in a currency other than the Mauritius currency; or which is carried on by a private company incorporated or registered under the Companies Act 2001; (iii) which does not conduct business with persons resident in Mauritius nor conduct any dealings in Mauritius currency; and which holds a Category 2 Global Business Licence. (3) The Minister may, by regulations amend the Second Schedule to provide for any other business or activity to be a qualified global business; and provide for the regulation, operation and supervision of any qualified global business by the Commission. (4) Regulations made under subsection (3) may provide for - (d) (e) the classification of the insurance business; its regulation, operation and supervision; the insolvency and winding-up of an insurance company; re-insurance, insurance agents and brokers; and any other matter relating to the insurance business. (5) The Insurance Act 1987 shall not apply to a company conducting insurance business as a qualified global business.15 Application for a Category 1 Global Business Licence or a Category 2 Global Business Licence (1) No person shall conduct any qualified global business referred to in section 19(2) unless the person is a corporation and holds a Category 1 Global Business Licence. A private company which wishes to conduct any qualified global business referred to in section 19(2) may apply for a Category 2 Global Business Licence in accordance with subsection (2). (2) An application for a Category 1 Global Business Licence or a Category 2 Global Business Licence shall - be made in such form and in such manner as may be approved by the Commission; be of no effect unless certified by a law practitioner qualified under the Law Practitioners' Act 1984 that it complies with the laws of Mauritius. (3) On receipt of an application under subsection (2), the Chief Executive may - require the applicant to give such further information as may be necessary to determine the application; seek the opinion of any public sector agency that is likely to be concerned with the application; refer the application to the Commission with recommendations, observations and comments. (4) The Commission may, within 15 days of an application - reject the application without giving any reasons; refer the application back to the Chief Executive for further enquiry; approve the application pursuant to section 14(2) on such terms and conditions as it thinks fit. (5) Where an application for a Category 1 Global Business Licence or a Category 2 Global Business Licence, as the case may be, is approved by the Commission, the Chief Executive shall, after payment by the applicant of such fee as may be prescribed issue the Category 1 Global Business Licence or Category 2 Global Business Licence on behalf of the Commission subject to such terms and conditions as the Board may impose.16 16 (6) Where a proposal or a project - for the formation of a corporation which intends to carry on a qualified global business under a Category 1 Global Business Licence; for the formation of a company which intends to carry on a qualified global business under a Category 2 Global Business Licence, is submitted to the Commission, the Board may direct the Chief Executive to issue a letter of intent stating the terms and conditions under which a Category 1 Global Business Licence or a Category 2 Global Business Licence, as appropriate, may be issued. (7) A letter of intent issued under subsection (6) - may be revoked at any time without any reason being given; shall not imply or be construed in any way as a promise or an undertaking by the Board or the Commission, nor import any obligation on the part of the Board or the Commission, to grant a Category 1 Global Business Licence or a Category 2 Global Business Licence or otherwise determine an application. 21. Limitations of property and transactions (1) Subject to subsection (2), a corporation holding a Category 1 Global Business Licence or a Category 2 Global Business Licence shall not hold - immovable property in Mauritius; any share, debenture, security or any interest in any company incorporated or registered under the Companies Act 2001 or in any société or partnership under the Code Civil Mauricien or the Code de Commerce, or in any body corporate or association formed or registered under any enactment in force in Mauritius, other than in a corporation holding a Category 1 Global Business Licence; any account in a bank in Mauritius currency. (2) A corporation holding a Category 1 Global Business Licence may - open and maintain with a bank holding a Class A Banking Licence an account in Mauritius currency for the purpose of its day to day transactions arising from its ordinary operations in Mauritius; open and maintain with a bank an account in foreign currencies; where authorised by the terms of its Category 1 Global Business Licence, or otherwise permitted under any other enactment, lease, hold, acquire or dispose of an immovable property or any interest in immovable property situated in Mauritius;17 17 (d) invest in any securities listed on the Stock Exchange established under the Stock Exchange Act (3) Notwithstanding any other provisions of this section and any other enactment, the Commission may authorise a holder of a Category 1 Global Business Licence to deal or transact with residents in Mauritius on such terms and conditions as it thinks fit. For the purposes of paragraph, resident in Mauritius means - in relation to an individual, a person who has his domicile in Mauritius; in relation to a corporation, a body incorporated or registered under the laws of Mauritius. 22. Validity of Category 1 Global Business Licence or Category 2 Global Business Licence and effect of its revocation (1) A Category 1 Global Business Licence or a Category 2 Global Business Licence shall be valid for such period as may be specified in the licence. (2) Where the annual fee in respect of a Category 1 Global Business Licence or a Category 2 Global Business Licence is not paid within one month after the date when payment becomes due, the Commission may, in writing, notify the holder of the licence that the licence has lapsed. (3) The Commission may at any time revoke a Category 1 Global Business Licence or a Category 2 Global Business Licence where it - has reason to believe that the holder of the licence is acting or has acted - in contravention with this Act or the Economic Crime and Anti- Money Laundering Act 2000 or any regulations made under those Acts; in breach of any conditions of the licence; is of opinion that the revocation is necessary to protect the good repute of Mauritius as a centre for financial services. (4) Before revoking a licence under subsection (3), the Commission - may suspend the licence; shall afford the holder of the licence an opportunity to submit any representations in writing.18 18 (5) When a licence has lapsed under subsection (2) or is suspended under subsection (4), the corporation shall not, except with the approval of the Commission, transact any business. (6) Where a Category 1 Global Business Licence or a Category 2 Global Business Licence is revoked under subsection (3) the Chief Executive shall forthwith cause notice of the revocation to be published in the Gazette; the corporation shall, within 3 months of the date of the revocation - start winding up or dissolution procedures under the Companies Act 1984 and, where applicable, under any other enactment; and take any measures and make any arrangements as it deems appropriate in respect of the disposal of its assets and liabilities. 23. Registered agent (1) A company holding a Category 2 Global Business Licence shall at all times have a registered agent in Mauritius who shall be a management company or such other person as may be approved by the Commission. (2) A registered agent shall be responsible for providing such services as the company may require in Mauritius including - the filing of any return or document required under this Act and the Companies Act 2001; and the receiving and forwarding of any communication from and to the Commission or the Registrar. (3) A registered agent shall be subject to such obligations in relation to appointment, change of registered address or registered agent and such other matters for the purposes of subsection (2) as may be prescribed. 24. Management licence (1) A company whose main activity is to set up, manage and provide nominee and other services to a corporation which carries on or intends to carry on any qualified global business; and such class of corporations as may be prescribed; or19 19 act as corporate trustee or qualified trustee under the Trusts Act 2001, shall apply to the Commission for a management licence. (2) The Commission may - on application under subsection (1) and on payment of such annual fee as may be prescribed, issue a management licence on such terms and conditions as it thinks fit; alter a management licence. (3) A management licence shall be valid for such period as may be specified in the licence; Where the annual fee in respect of a management licence is not paid within one month after the date when payment becomes due, the Commission may, in writing, notify the holder of the licence that the licence has lapsed. (4) A company holding a management licence shall file with the Commission its audited accounts within 6 months after the close of its financial year. The financial year of a company holding a management licence shall be - in respect of its first financial year, for any period of 6 to 15 months from the date of its incorporation and in respect of every subsequent financial year, for a period not exceeding 12 months; or where there is a change in its financial year, for a period not exceeding 18 months. (5) The Commission may at any time revoke a management licence where it - has reason to believe that the holder of the management licence, or a corporation holding a Category 1 Global Business Licence or Category 2 Global Business Licence and managed by the holder of the management licence, is acting or has acted - (iii) in contravention with this Act or any regulations made thereunder; in breach of any term or conditions of its licence; in breach of any direction issued by the Commission, or of the guidelines and codes issued under this Act;20 20 is of opinion that the cancellation or revocation is necessary to protect the good repute of Mauritius as a centre for qualified global business. (6) Before revoking a management licence under subsection (5), the Commission shall afford the holder an opportunity to submit any representations in writing. 25. Nominee company (1) Any company holding a management licence may, for the purposes of performing the functions of a nominee company and subject to the approval of the Commission, form a nominee company. (2) The nominee company shall be a private company registered under the Companies Act 2001; expressly limit its objects to acting as a nominee company with respect to corporations and to matters ancillary or incidental thereto. PART VI INSPECTION OF RECORDS BY THE COMMISSION 26. Obligation to furnish information (1) Subject to the other provisions of this section, every person who carries on an activity in the financial services sector shall, when so required by the Commission, furnish all such information and produce such records or documents as may be demanded of him by the Commission in order to ensure and monitor compliance with the relevant Acts or with any regulations made under those Acts. (2) A corporation which carries on activities in the financial services sector other than a company holding a Category 2 Global Business Licence shall file with the Commission every year an audited financial statements prepared in accordance with International Accounting Standards. (3) A corporation shall file with the Commission the audited financial statements specified in subsection (2) within 6 months after the close of its financial year. For the purposes of paragraph, financial year means - in respect of its first financial year, for any period of 6 to 15 months from the date of its incorporation and in respect of every subsequent financial year, for a period not exceeding 12 months; or where there is a change in its financial year, for a period not exceeding 18 months.21 Power of inquiry and inspection (1) Subject to the other provisions of this section and section 46 of the Registration Duty Act, the Chief Executive may make such inquiries in relation to the conduct of business in the financial services sector. (2) The Chief Executive may require (d) the person referred to in section 26(1) or any of his agents or employees to attend the inquiry referred to in subsection (1) and to produce any record or other relevant document for the purpose of the inquiry or to give evidence and may examine any such record or documents and take copies or extracts thereof; a holder of a licence to furnish such information as he may reasonably require for the exercise of his functions under those Acts; any holder of a licence granted under the Stock Exchange Act 1988 to produce for inspection, either at the business premises of the holder of the licence or at the Commission, all such books, records, accounts and documents, as may be necessary; the Registrar, notwithstanding section 14(7) of the Companies Act 2001, to make available to him any entry, record or document registered in the register of companies for inspection. (3) The Chief Executive may retain, for such period as he considers necessary, any books, records, accounts and documents produced to him for inspection under subsection (2) and may take copies or extracts thereof. (4) The powers provided under this section may be exercised in relation to a person - whose licence has expired or has been cancelled, revoked, suspended or surrendered; who is, on reasonable grounds, suspected by the Chief Executive of carrying on, or to have carried on, any regulated activities contrary to the relevant Acts. (5) The Commission may cause to be carried, on the business premises of a management company or registered agent, an inspection and audit of its books and records as and when the Commission deems it necessary in order to ensure compliance with the directions, rules and guidelines referred to in section 15. (6) Subject to section 124 of the Income Tax Act 1995, any investigation, inspection or filing of documents or request for information which any public sector agency in Mauritius may be empowered to carry out, to require or to do under any other enactment shall, in respect of a corporation holding a global business licence or of an applicant for a22 22 global business licence, be carried out, required, or done by the Commission or any person or body designated by the Commission. (7) The Chief Executive may inspect, at the business premises of a person suspected of conducting any financial activity in the financial services sector without licence, the books, records or other documents of the person. (8) Any person who intentionally obstructs the Commission or the Chief Executive, as the case may be, when acting in the execution of his powers under this section shall commit an offence and shall, on conviction, be liable to a fine not exceeding 500,000 rupees and to imprisonment for a term not exceeding 5 years. (9) In this section, any reference to the Chief Executive shall include any person authorised in writing by the Chief Executive for the purposes of this section. 28. Staff of the Commission PART VII - ADMINISTRATION (1) The Commission may employ, on such terms and conditions as it thinks fit, such persons as may be necessary for the proper discharge of its functions. (2) Every employee shall be under the administrative control of the Chief Executive. (3) An employee of the Commission may, with the concurrence of the Bank of Mauritius, be posted to the Bank of Mauritius for such period as may be determined by the Board and on such terms and conditions as the Board thinks fit. (4) An employee of the Bank of Mauritius may, with the concurrence of the Board, be posted to the Commission for such period as may be determined by the Bank of Mauritius and on such terms and conditions as the Bank of Mauritius thinks fit. 29. Conditions of service of employees The Commission may make provisions to govern the conditions of service of employees and, in particular, to deal with - the appointment, discipline, dismissal, pay and leave of, and the security to be given by, employees; appeals by employees against dismissal or other disciplinary measures; and the establishment and maintenance of provident and pension fund schemes and the contributions payable to those schemes and the benefits derived therefrom.23 General Fund (1) The Commission shall establish a General Fund - into which all money received by the Commission shall be paid; and out of which all payments required to be made by the Commission and all charges on the Commission shall be effected; shall be paid into the Capital Fund established under the Finance and Audit Act, such surplus money not required for the purposes of subparagraph as the Board may determine. (2) The Commission shall derive its funds from - fees or other charges levied under the relevant Acts; and any other source as may be approved by the Minister. (3) The Commission shall, not later than 3 months before the commencement of each financial year, submit to the Minister an estimate of its income and expenditure for that financial year. 31. Transfer of assets and liabilities (1) Subject to subsection (2), all the assets, rights and liabilities of - Government in respect of the Insurance Division; MOBAA; and SEC, shall, on the day of the coming into force of this Act, vest in the Commission. (2) The Commission may, without compliance with any other formality other than an instrument in writing and the concurrence of the Agency, transfer such assets, rights and liabilities to the Agency as may be specified in the instrument. 32. Provisions relating to staff (1) Every member of the staff of the MOBAA and of the SEC, the person holding the office of Controller of Insurance and the public officers employed for the purposes of administering the Insurance Act 1987 immediately before the day of the coming into force of this Act shall, as from that day, be entitled to be transferred either to the Commission or Agency, as the Commission may determine, on terms and conditions which are not less favourable than those obtained by him before that day.24 24 (2) The period of service with the MOBAA or the SEC or in the public service, as the case may be, of every person exercising his right to be transferred to the Commission or Agency under subsection (1) shall be deemed to be an unbroken period of service with the Commission. (3) No person on the staff of the MOBAA or the SEC and no public officer shall, on account of his transfer, be entitled to claim that his contract of service or employment has been terminated in breach of any enactment. (4) Any pension or similar scheme operated by or on behalf of the MOBAA or the SEC or subject to the provisions of any enactment relating to pensions payable to public officers in the public service, as the case may be, for the benefit of its staff immediately before the day of the coming into force of this Act shall, from that day, be operated by or on behalf of the Commission or Agency, as the case may be. (5) Any disciplinary inquiry or proceedings pending or in process against any person on the staff of the MOBAA, the SEC or against the person holding the office of Controller, or against any public officer employed for the purposes of the Insurance Act 1987 may, as from the day of the coming into force of this Act or, in the case of a public officer, from the date of his transfer under subsection (1), be taken up, continued and completed by the Commission or Agency, and any resulting order or decision shall have the same force and effect as if made by the Commission or Agency, as the case may be. (6) For the purposes of this section and section Confidentiality Agency means the Financial Services Promotion Agency established under section 37; Insurance Division means the Insurance Division of the Ministry responsible for the subject of financial services; MOBAA means the Mauritius Offshore Business Activities Authority established under the Mauritius Offshore Business Activities Act 1992; SEC means the Stock Exchange Commission set up under the Stock Exchange Act (1) Every member of the Board, the technical committee, the Chief Executive, or every employee of the Commission shall - before he begins to perform any duties under the relevant Acts, take an oath of confidentiality in the form set out in the Third Schedule; and maintain during or after his relationship with the Commission, the confidentiality of any matter relating to the relevant Acts which comes to his knowledge.25 25 (2) Subject to subsection (3) and except for the purposes of administering the relevant Acts or where he is authorised to do so by the Commission, no person referred to in subsection (1) shall communicate to any unauthorised person any matter relating to the relevant Acts. (3) The Commission shall furnish, when so required by the Bank of Mauritius, such information as may be required for the purposes of assisting the Bank of Mauritius in the discharge of its functions. Subject to paragraph, the Bank of Mauritius may publish, in whole or in part, any information furnished under paragraph. No information shall be published by the Bank of Mauritius where such publication would entail the disclosure of the financial affairs of any individual or enterprise without the consent in writing of the individual or enterprise. (4) Every person referred to in subsection (1) shall, in relation to a corporation holding a Category 1 Global Business Licence or a Category 2 Global Business Licence, deal with all the documents and other information in his possession or under his control concerning that corporation as secret and confidential. (5) Except where ordered by the Court for a reason specified in subsection (6), no person referred to in subsection (1) shall, in relation to a corporation holding a Category 1 Global Business Licence or a Category 2 Global Business Licence be required to produce or divulge to any court, tribunal, committee of enquiry or other authority in Mauritius or elsewhere any document, information or other matter coming to his notice, or being in his possession or control for any reason. (6) Notwithstanding any other enactment, the Court shall, in relation to a corporation holding a Category 1 Global Business Licence or a Category 2 Global Business Licence, not make an order for disclosure or production of any confidential information except on the application of the Director of Public Prosecutions, and on proof beyond reasonable doubt that the confidential information is bona fide required for the purpose of any enquiry or trial into or relating to the trafficking of narcotics and dangerous drugs, arms trafficking or money laundering under the Economic Crime and Anti-Money Laundering Act (7) Subsections 5 and 6 shall be without prejudice to - the obligations of Mauritius under any international treaty, convention or agreement, and to the obligations of any public sector agency under any international arrangement or concordat; such disclosure as is necessary for the purpose of administering the relevant Acts, and of discharging a function under those Acts. (8) Any person who contravenes this section shall commit an offence and shall, on conviction, be liable to a fine not exceeding one million rupees and to imprisonment for a term not exceeding 5 years.26 Disclosure of interest (1) Where any member of the Board, the technical committee or their spouse or next of kin has any direct or indirect interest in relation to any matter before the Board or technical committee, as the case may be, he shall - disclose at or before the meeting convened to discuss that matter, the nature of his interest; and not take part in any deliberation or any decision-making process in relation to that matter. (2) A disclosure of interest made under this section shall be recorded in the minutes of the Board or committee, as the case may be. 35. Annual report (1) The Commission shall, not later than 6 months after the close of every financial year, cause to be published a report on its functions, activities, affairs and financial position in respect of the previous financial year. (2) The Commission shall forward a copy of every report referred to in subsection (1) to the Minister to be laid before the Assembly. PART VIII THE FINANCIAL SERVICES PROMOTION AGENCY 36. Application of Part VIII (1) This Part shall apply to the Financial Services Promotion Agency established under section 37. (2) Except as provided for in subsection (3), the other Parts of this Act shall not apply to this Part. (3) The provisions of sections 1, 28(1) and (2), 29, 34 and 35 and Part IX shall apply in all respects to the Agency as they apply to the Commission with such modifications, adaptations, qualifications and exceptions as may be necessary to bring them in conformity with the provisions of this Part. (4) In this Part - Agency means the Financial Services Promotion Agency established under section 37; Board means the Board referred to in section 37(3); Chairperson means the Chairperson of the Board appointed under section 37(3);27 27 Commission means the Financial Services Commission established under section 3; corporation (d) means a body corporate or incorporate, formed in Mauritius or elsewhere; and includes any trust, société or partnership or any other body of persons; Director means the Director of Financial Services Promotion Agency appointed under section 39; employee means an employee of the Agency appointed under this Part; financial services means any financial services or financial business activities governed by the relevant Acts; and includes the financial services or financial business activities specified in Part II of the First Schedule; relevant Acts means the Acts specified in Part I of the First Schedule; and includes this Act; member means a member of the Board and includes the Chairperson; Minister means the Minister to whom responsibility for the subject of financial services is assigned; public sector agency means any Ministry or Government Department, local authority or statutory body; relevant permit includes any permit, licence or other authorisation required from a public sector agency under any enactment other than a relevant Act. 37. The Financial Services Promotion Agency (1) There is established for the purposes of this Act a Financial Services Promotion Agency. (2) The Agency shall be a body corporate and shall be administered and managed by a Board.28 28 (3) The Board shall consist of a Chairperson and not more than 6 other members suitably qualified and experienced in the field of financial services, appointed by the Minister. (4) Every member shall hold office for a period of 3 years on such terms and conditions as the Minister may determine and shall be eligible for re-appointment. (5) Every member shall be paid such fees as the Board may, with the approval of the Minister, determine. (6) The Board shall meet as often as is necessary but not less than once every month and at such time and place as the Chairperson thinks fit. (7) In the absence of the Chairperson at a meeting of the Board, the members present shall elect a member to act as Chairperson for that meeting. (8) At any meeting of the Board, 4 members shall constitute a quorum. (9) The Board may co-opt such other person as may be of assistance in relation to any matter before the Board. (10) Any person co-opted under subsection (9) shall have no right to vote on any matter before the Board. (11) The Director shall, unless otherwise directed by the Board, attend every meeting of the Board and may take part in its deliberations but shall not be entitled to vote on any matter before the Board. (12) Subject to the other provisions of this section, the Board shall regulate its meetings and proceedings in such manner as it thinks fit. (13) The Agency shall derive from the Commission its funds, which shall be paid into a General Fund established for the purposes of this Part. There shall be paid out of the General Fund all payments required to be made by the Agency and all charges on the Agency. The Agency shall, not later than 3 months before the commencement of each financial year, submit to the Minister an estimate of its income and expenditure for that financial year. (14) Subject to subsection (15) and to such instructions and rules of a general nature as it may give or make, the Board may delegate to the Chairperson or the Director such of its powers and functions under this Part as may be necessary to assist in the effective management of the Agency other than the power - to borrow money; to raise loans; View more
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