MAFH will be hosting its next Regulatory Roundtable with the main theme being Digital Transformation in Banking and Financial Services.

Three main sub-topics will be discussed, as follows:

• DIGITAL BANKING - How to foster digital banking in Mauritius?
• BLOCKCHAIN - How can blockchain boost digital transformation in banking and financial services?
• REGTECH - How can RegTech transform regulatory compliance in banking and financial services?

Find out more about the agenda, the topics and the event's format below.

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EVENT AGENDA

8:30 - 9:00 A.M
Registration, light breakfast & networking

9:00 - 9:15 A.M
MAFH opening speech

9:15 - 10:00 A.M
TOPIC DISCUSSION 1: How to foster digital banking in Mauritius? (Digital Banking)

10:00 - 10:45 A.M
TOPIC DISCUSSION 2: How can blockchain boost digital transformation in banking and financial services? (Blockchain)

10:45 - 11:00 A.M
Tea break

11:00 - 11:45 A.M
TOPIC DISCUSSION 3: How can RegTech transform regulatory compliance in banking and financial services? (RegTech)

11:45 - 12:00 A.M
Closing remarks

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TOPICS OF DISCUSSION

How to foster digital banking in Mauritius? (Digital Banking)

• Actions to foster digital banking business in Mauritius
• Steps to accelerate remote onboarding in Mauritius
• Support to open banking initiatives
• Addressing customers’ needs for innovative products and services from the financial services sector
• The FinTech industry as a service provider to banks in Mauritius

How can blockchain boost digital transformation in banking and financial services? (Blockchain)

• Use of blockchain technology to boost digital transformation in banking and financial services
• Regulatory support for the deployment of blockchain solutions across the financial services sector
• Fairness to users of blockchain-based platforms
• Use of blockchain technology to streamline international payments
• Improving efficiency and efficacy of compliance processes in the financial services sector with the use of blockchain technology

How can RegTech transform regulatory compliance in banking and financial services? (RegTech)

• The critical role of RegTech in the digital transformation of banking and financial services in Mauritius
• Implementing RegTech across the financial services sector in Mauritius
• Use of RegTech to keep up-to-date with the regulatory framework
• Leveraging on RegTech to improve customer experience in the financial services sector
• RegTech: a lifeline in the fight against financial crime

For more information, you may access and download this online complete brief containing suggested readings ahead of the event.

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FORMAT OF REGULATORY ROUNDTABLE

The Regulatory Roundtable aims to provide a forum whereby members of the Mauritius Africa FinTech Hub (MAFH) and individuals within the FinTech ecosystem can discuss contemporaneous topics of relevance to the FinTech industry with regulators. The overall objective of the Regulatory Roundtable is to accelerate the development of the FinTech industry through regulatory reforms.

The individuals attending the Regulatory Roundtable will be spread across 10 different tables. Each table will have the same agenda which will be managed by the moderator. The areas of discussion suggested under each topic are to be addressed at the discretion of the participants. However, we would stress that the discussion focuses on the topics chosen for this Regulatory Roundtable.

OVERALL LAYOUT PER TABLE: 7 MAFH members, 1 regulator, 1 moderator and 1 transcriber.

Host/Regulators (5)
The host/regulator will be leading the discussion in collaboration with the participants at the Regulatory Roundtable.
Moderators (5)
The moderators will support the efficient and effective conduct of the Regulatory Roundtable, including but not limited to, the following: timekeeping and ensuring each participant at the Regulatory Roundtable has an equal and fair amount of time to voice their concerns and opinions on regulatory matters; focusing the discussion on the theme; and maintaining decorum during the event.
Transcribers (5)
The discussion during the Roundtable will be minuted and the content will be anonymised.

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POST REGULATORY ROUNDTABLE

A digital certificate of participation shall be conferred to moderators and transcribers for their participation and support during the Mauritius Africa FinTech Hub March 2021 Regulatory Roundtable.