Tag: Mauritius
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Best Real Estate Opportunities Worldwide for Expats
For expatriates looking to put down roots abroad, investing in real estate can be an appealing way to build wealth while securing a home in a destination that complements their lifestyle. The ideal real estate opportunities for expats balance affordable entry points, favorable tax incentives, ease of obtaining residency, and access to high-quality living standards.…
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Exploring Affordable Beachfront Property Options in Africa: A Comparison of Mauritius, The Gambia, Kenya, and Nigeria
Africa, with its vast and varied coastline, offers numerous opportunities for investors seeking affordable beach properties. From the idyllic shores of Mauritius to the vibrant coastlines of Nigeria, the continent presents diverse options for those looking to combine lifestyle with investment. This post compares median prices and investment potential across four notable African beach property…
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The Evolving Landscape of Offshore Funds in Mauritius
Mauritius, traditionally seen as a hub for India-focused funds due to its advantageous tax treaty with India, is undergoing significant regulatory changes that could influence global investment flows. Recent developments have seen Mauritius enhance its scrutiny of offshore fund structures, significantly impacting the operational timelines and compliance burdens for funds. This increased scrutiny comes alongside…
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The Rise of African Offshore Tax Havens: A Closer Look at the Trend
The term “tax haven” typically conjures up images of tropical islands in the Caribbean or secretive jurisdictions in Europe. However, in recent years, a new breed of tax havens has emerged in a perhaps unexpected locale: Africa. The rise of African Offshore Tax Havens has been precipitated by economic liberalization, attractive regulatory environments, and a…
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Mauritius – the gate for Chinese Investment into Africa
[box size=”large”]The data published by the Mauritius central bank and central statistics bureau in April shows that in 2016 China is the second largest foreign investor in (US$70 million, following US$128 million from France) and the largest exporter to (17.7%) Mauritius.[/box] [box type=”info”]In the same period, China’s investment into the African continent reaches US$3.3 billion…
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Not Singapore or Mauritius: Paris is the new tax haven for FPIs
Global financial giant Citi has drawn financial ministry officials’ attention that foreign funds and global banks are taking advantage of India’s treaty with France by using Paris as a base for investments in India to escape tax, reports the Economic Times. Foreign funds and global banks may be taking advantage of India’s treaty with France…
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Mauritius to become Southern Hemisphere’s number 1 financial centre within a decade
[box]Mauritius is destined to become the Southern Hemisphere’s leading international financial centre within the next decade, affirms the CEO of one of the world’s largest independent financial services organisations.[/box] The comments from Nigel Green, founder and chief executive of deVere Group, follow the announcement that his company has received an investment banking licence from the…
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Offshore private equity deals set to reach five-year high
Private equity deals accounted for more than a quarter of the total value of offshore mergers and acquisitions in the third quarter of 2015 and are set to reach the highest total dollar value in five years, according to a report by Appleby. [box]The Offshore-I report, which looks at private equity transactions in offshore markets…
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Standard Bank helps clients bank smarter offshore
Standard Bank Group has enhanced its banking app to allow Offshore Group customers access to their offshore accounts while they are on the move. The app allows account holders to view balances and transaction history on a smartphone, and also make cross-currency payments between their Standard Bank accounts. New features released in the future will…