Afsar Azize Abdulla Ebrahim

In the dynamic realm of corporate advisory services and financial consulting, it is often one's wealth of experience that distinguishes them as industry leaders. Mr. Afsar Ebrahim, the founding partner of KICK Advisory Services, is a prominent figure in this regard, boasting an illustrious career that spans more than a quarter of a century. With a multifaceted skill set that encompasses Corporate Restructuring, Litigation Support, Mergers and acquisitions, Strategy, Financial Consulting, and fundraising, he has consistently offered invaluable guidance to clients across a broad spectrum of industries, both domestically and internationally. Early Career and Educational Background Afsar Ebrahim's journey into the world of finance and advisory services commenced with a solid academic foundation. He is a Fellow of the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales (ICAEW), where he achieved the noteworthy distinction of being a prize winner in the professional exam (PE 1). ...

Name   Afsar A. A. Ebrahim Position  Executive Director, Kick Advisory Event  PIAfrica 2021 Mauritius hosted the past editions of PIAfrica. Can you let us know how Mauritius is evolving in a currently competitive environment? Mauritius is evolving as an international financial center of prestige and substance. There are headwinds regarding the verdict of the FATF and the EU, but Mauritius is largely compliant and there have been a number of amendments to the regulatory framework which have improved the reputation of the jurisdiction. Obviously, there is a transition phase and a delay before all the issues are resolved. We must not lose sight of the ecosystem of the financial services landscape within the Mauritian economy. The solid regulatory framework, the quality of the professionals, the position of the banks, including the main international ones, the various multinationals that have made Mauritius their place of residence and, lastly, the independence of the judicia...