Mumbai, July 25, 2016: The BSE has entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Stock Exchange of Mauritius (SEM) identifying broad areas for collaboration, which inter-alia include, investments, products, cyber security and various other initiatives. The MOU was signed during India Mauritius Global Partnership Conference, organized by India Mauritius Trade and Cultural Friendship Forum for promotion of bilateral relations between India and Mauritius in the presence of the Hon’ble Prime Minister Sir Anerood Jugnauth of Mauritius and various other Government and corporate dignitaries.

Speaking on this occasion Ashishkumar Chauhan, MD & CEO, BSE said “India and Mauritius have traditionally been wonderful partners. The relationship between the two countries is based on shared civilizational heritage, common relationship and culture. Many times, we refer to the relationship between two countries as cordial and umbilical, as well as unique and special.”

This strategic partnership between BSE, the world’s fastest exchange with a median trade speed of 6 microseconds, and SEM will further enhance relationship between the two countries through exchange of knowledge, information, technology and expertise.

SEM operates a multi-currency capital raising, listing and trading platform in four international currencies, namely the dollar, euro, pound sterling and ZAR.