Regulatory Alerts2022-04-18
Guidelines for the Issue of Corporate and Green Bonds in Mauritius
The Financial Services Commission of Mauritius has issued revised guidelines establishing comprehensive regulatory requirements for the issuance and listing of corporate and green bonds in Mauritius. The framework mandates a minimum MUR 100 million issue size for corporate bonds while exempting green bonds, and defines eligibility criteria, disclosure obligations, proceeds utilization, and ongoing reporting duties for issuers, corporate finance advisers, and issuing and paying agents. By aligning domestic practices with international standards, the guidelines streamline both public and preferential bond offerings, clarify greenwashing prevention, and ensure robust investor protection through structured underwriting, secondary market trading, and strict compliance monitoring.