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Securities & Financial Markets Division

The Securities and Financial Markets Division is responsible for the regulation of the following services:

Mutual funds

The complex, multiple structures associated with the Mutual Funds industry and vast sums of money transacted within it require a strong regulatory body to guarantee compliance and public protection.  The Securities and Financial Markets Division provides the necessary human and technical resources to safeguard Seychelles ’ reputation within the world’s financial industry.  In 2008 Seychelles Mutual and Hedge Funds Act was reviewed to reflect the sectors growing importance in Seychelles and the need for responsible, dynamic regulation.

Insurance

Seychelles ’ international insurance sector is expected to grow rapidly over the coming ten years and the division will appraise, process, license and supervise the insurance business in Seychelles .  The recently amended Insurance Act will provide the necessary synergy for expansion and protection of policy holders and public as this industry grows.

Securities

Under the auspices of the Securities Act the Division is provided with the regulatory and monitoring mechanism necessary to oversee the activities of constituted identities both onshore and offshore and ensuring the fair and proper trading of shares.

Contact Us

For further information about the functions and activities of the Securities and Financial Markets Division or for specific information about Seychelles ’ Mutual Funds, Insurance and Securities industries, please contact us on the main Central Bank telephone number (00248)282000, sfmenquiries@cbs.sc or visit us on the third floor of the Central Bank building.

Other Relevant Information

All other areas of Seychelles ’ financial services sector, such as International Business Company (IBC), Company Special License (CSL), ship and aircraft registration are regulated by Seychelles International Business Authority (SIBA)

Offices location:

Bois de Rose Avenue ,
Victoria ,
Mahe
Seychelles
Telephone:
(00248) 380800

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