Date
Wednesday, 31 July 2024

Time
10:00 - 11:15 BST

Cost
Free

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Background: On 15 April 2022, Mauritius introduced the Variable Capital Companies (VCC) Act, aimed at diversifying its product offerings and boosting its competitiveness as a fund management hub. The new VCC Act is attracting interest from institutional investors, family offices and fund managers wishing to set up innovative and cost-effective investment vehicles in Mauritius.

We are pleased to invite you and your clients to an exclusive webinar on VCC in Mauritius, designed to provide you with valuable insights into this innovative business structure and its potential benefits.

Agenda:

10:00 - 10:05 BST - Introductory remarks, Mr. Hugh Morris

10:05 - 10:10 BST - Keynote Address, Dr. Roshan Boodhoo

10:10 - 10:20 BST - Legal and Regulatory Framework of VCCs, Mr. Vishwadeo Seebaluck

10:20 - 10:30 BST - Authorisation Process for VCCs, Mr. Kamalsing Burun

10:30 - 10:40 BST - Setting Up and Operating a VCC in Mauritius, Ms. Sateeta Jeewoolall

10:40 - 10:50 BST - Setting Up and Operating a VCC in Mauritius, Mr. Rohit Ralhan

10:50 - 11:00 BST - Taxation and Financial Benefits of VCCs, Mr. Fazeel Soyfoo

11:00 - 11:10 BST - Q&A

11:10 - 11:15 BST - Concluding Remarks, Mr. Hugh Morris

Speakers:

Dr Roshan Boodhoo, Chief Executive, Financial Services Commission, Mauritius

Vishwadeo Seebaluck, Senior Manager, Financial Services Commission, Mauritius

Kamalsing Burun is Assistant Director and heads the Authorisation Directorate at the Financial Services Commission. He previously worked for a major international bank where he held various positions in Mauritius and in Hong Kong where he has served in local and regional tax advisory roles. He also led on the implementation of financial crime compliance programmes while at the bank, covering anti-money laundering and sanctions. He has served as director of a number of investment and fund companies. Kamal has also worked as a consultant advising on cross-border tax planning in the UK. He is a Fellow of the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA), a Chartered Tax Adviser and a member of the Chartered Institute of Securities and Investments (CISI). He was previously a member of the Executive Committee of the International Fiscal Association – Mauritius Branch.

Sateeta Jeewoolall, Director, Clients Services, Apex Financial Services

Mohit Ralhan, Group CEO, TIW Capital Group

Fazeel Soyfoo, Partner, International Tax, Andersen