Port Louis, Mauritius – 23rd September 2025 – Standard Chartered has reaffirmed its commitment to Mauritius and Africa during a high-level bilateral meeting between Bill Winters, Group Chief Executive of Standard Chartered and Dr the Honourable Navinchandra Ramgoolam, GCSK, FRCP, Prime Minister of Mauritius.
The meeting, held at Government House in Port Louis, focused on strengthening Mauritius’ role as an International Financial Centre and gateway to Africa and Asia, with discussions centred on sustainable finance, infrastructure investment, and digital innovation. Other Standard Chartered officials present at the meeting were Kariuki Ngari, CEO and Managing Director for Kenya and Africa; Abrar Anwar, Mauritius CEO and Head of Coverage; and Danny Balluck, Mauritius Chief Financial Officer. Officials from the Prime Minister’s Office and senior Government Ministers were also in attendance.
Speaking at the meeting, Bill Winters said, “For over 23 years, Standard Chartered has invested in Mauritius, working closely with government and business leaders to deliver financial solutions that support economic growth. Our unique network and trusted expertise enable us to connect our clients to cross-border opportunities and growth, and we are well positioned to advise and support the development of Mauritius as a competitive International Financial Centre. We look forward to continuing to partner with the Government to accelerate progress in sustainable finance, infrastructure, and digital transformation, creating long-term value for Mauritius and the wider region.”
Beyond reaffirming its long-term presence, Standard Chartered also outlined strategic objectives to support Mauritius’ economic development, including financing sovereign and state-owned entities, originating high-quality transactions with strong risk mitigation, and advancing sustainable finance initiatives such as green and blue bonds to support sustainable development goals. The Bank also aims to deepen collaboration in the areas of correspondent banking, digital assets, and infrastructure modernisation, leveraging its global network to position Mauritius as a competitive hub for international trade and investment.
Standard Chartered has been operating in Mauritius since 2002, making significant capital investments and supporting the country’s economic integration with global markets. Over the years, the Bank has played a central role in financing strategic initiatives, while leveraging its international network to attract investment and drive inclusive growth.
This visit marks Bill Winters’ first engagement with Prime Minister Ramgoolam since his election in November 2024, underscoring Standard Chartered’s role in driving sustainable economic growth in Mauritius and positioning the country as the gateway for Africa and Asia’s broader transformation.
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