Our Regulator
Ellipsys Financial Markets is licenced and regulated by the Financial Services Commission
Commission (FSC), Mauritius. As a GBL/Category 1 Investment Dealer (Full Service
Dealer,excluding underwriting), pursuant to the Section 29 of the Securities Act
2005, rule 4 of the Securities Rule 2007 and Financial Services Rules 2008. (Licence
No: C111010125).
The Financial Services Commission, Mauritius (FSC) is the integrated regulator for
the financial services sector other than banking, and global business. The FSC was
established in 2001 and operates within a modern and internationally recognised
legal framework which includes the Financial Services Act, the Securities Act and
the Insurance Act. The FSC licenses, regulates, monitors and supervises the conduct
of business activities in the non-banking financial services sector.
One of FSC's key objectives is to align its policies and practices with international
best practices of standard setters for better regulation and supervision of the
non-banking financial services sector. Through its membership with international
organisations, the FSC adheres to norms and standards in order to preserve the good
repute of Mauritius in the financial services sector.
FSC's focus in defining international policy is inter alia to:
- Ensure adherence to international norms and best practices;
- Promote cooperation with both local and foreign regulators for effective supervision and exchange of information;
- Reinforce capacity building through cooperation and mutual assistance; and
- Combat Money Laundering, Terrorism Financing and tax fraud.
The FSC is a member of:
- International Organisation for Securities Commissions (IOSCO)
- International Organisation of Pension Supervisors (IOPS)
- International Association of Insurance Supervisors (IAIS)
- Islamic Financial Services Board (IFSB)
- Financial Stability Board's Regional Consultative Group
- Southern Africa Development Community - Committee for insurance, Securities and
Non-Bank Financial Authorities