Thank you for having accessed the Bank of Mauritius LinkedIn page. It has been designed it to be a simple one-stop-shop for all the information you may need regarding the Bank of Mauritius and its mandate. The Bank of Mauritius (Bank) commenced operations as the central bank of Mauritius on the 1st of September 1967. The Bank is independent and its Board is not subject to the direction or control of any other person or authority. The main functions of the Bank are to maintain price and financial stability and promote the orderly and balanced economic development of Mauritius. The Bank is also responsible for the formulation and execution of monetary policy formulated and determined by a Monetary Policy Committee chaired by the Governor of the Bank. The Bank is also mandated to ensure the stability and soundness of the financial system as well as the regulation of credit and currency in the best interests of the economic development of Mauritius. As a forward-looking organisation, the Bank is fully transparent and conforms to rigorous governance principles. The Bank actively contributes to fostering a sound and strong banking sector, efficient financial markets and payment systems, and a conducive macroeconomic environment with a view to positioning Mauritius as a leading international financial hub. For more information on the Bank’s role and functions, please visit our website on www.bom.mu