By Alvyn Ulrish Shad Savrimuthu
BCP Bank (Mauritius), a subsidiary of the pan-African Banque Centrale Populaire (BCP) Group, officially inaugurated its new headquarters in Telfair, at the heart of Moka Smart City, on 18 June 2026. The ceremony was held in the presence of the Governor of the Bank of Mauritius, Dr Priscilla Muthoora Thakoor, and brought together senior figures from the country’s financial and institutional sectors, marking a significant step in the bank’s development on the island.
The new premises, situated within Africa’s first LEED-ND certified district, signal both a strategic and symbolic shift for the institution. The choice of Telfair reflects the bank’s stated commitment to sustainable development, aligning economic ambition with environmental responsibility and quality of work environment for its teams.
The inauguration also welcomed a high-level delegation from the BCP Group, led by Othmane Tajeddine, Chief Executive Officer of International Banking and Specialised Subsidiaries and Chairman of the Board of BCP Bank (Mauritius), alongside Tarik Benassila, Executive Director for Central Africa and the Indian Ocean. Their presence underscored the weight Mauritius carries within the Group’s broader international strategy.
Speaking at the ceremony, Chief Executive Officer of BCP Bank (Mauritius), Sangeetha Ramkelawon, described the occasion as the opening of a new chapter. “This new headquarters marks a new stage in our bank’s evolution and reflects our determination to strengthen our local presence and continue our growth in Mauritius, closer to our clients, partners and the economic stakeholders we support every day,” she said.
Othmane Tajeddine further contextualised Mauritius’ role within the Group’s global network. “Mauritius occupies a strategic position within the BCP Group’s international network. Through BCP Bank Mauritius, we facilitate investment flows and trade between Africa, Asia, the Middle East and the rest of the world. Our ambition is to build lasting economic bridges between these regions while supporting sustainable economic development,” he stated.
The inauguration coincides with a landmark year for the BCP Group, which is celebrating its centenary in 2026. With a presence spanning 32 countries, including 18 across Africa, the Group provides BCP Bank (Mauritius) with access to an extensive network of expertise, banking correspondents and strategic partnerships, resources that directly support clients with cross-border business ambitions.
Platform Africa spoke with both the bank’s Chief Executive and the Governor of the Bank of Mauritius on the sidelines of the event. Dr Priscilla Muthoora Thakoor welcomed the inauguration as a positive development for the financial sector, noting that “it is always a great source of satisfaction for us to see our regulated institutions grow and contribute to the economy of Mauritius,” while stressing that such growth must continue “in a manner that preserves financial integrity and financial stability.”
Sangeetha Ramkelawon, speaking to Platform Africa, described the day as “a very important day for BCP Bank Mauritius,” expressing appreciation for the presence of the Governor, the delegation from Banque Centrale Populaire, and the bank’s broader community of stakeholders, regulators and clients who gathered to mark the occasion.
With its new headquarters now open, BCP Bank (Mauritius) enters this next phase as an institution firmly anchored in the local market while remaining strategically positioned to serve clients whose ambitions extend well beyond the island’s shores.
