Marc Hein – ‘FSC Mauritius: A great experience in my career as Chairperson during 2 eventful years’

Mr. Marc Hein has announced his decision to resign from his position as Chairperson of the Board of the Financial Services Commission, Mauritius (FSC Mauritius) with effect from the 30th May 2014. He was appointed as Chairperson of FSC Mauritius Board on 19th March 2012.

Mr. Hein explains in his statement that “I have informed the Prime Minister and the Vice Prime Minister and Minister of Finance that I am resigning from the Chair of the FSC on the 30th May 2014. I have been actively involved in public service for almost four years and it is appropriate for me to be allowed to spend more time towards my legal career, to my Chambers and to my family. I also want to spend some meaningful time writing. I wish also to be able to be active in charitable and philanthropic work. For these reasons, I have decided that the time has come for me to take leave from the FSC. It has been a unique opportunity for me to be able to contribute, over the past two years, towards consolidating the position of the Mauritius International Financial Centre as a jurisdiction of substance and sound repute. I am grateful for the opportunity I was given to share my expertise and provide guidance to the Commission during challenging times that the sector had to face. I sincerely thank the Board members, the Chief Executive and all the staff of the FSC for their dedication and invaluable support during my term as Chairperson. I am sure that the FSC will continue on sound foundations and I am very confident in the future of Financial Services in Mauritius.”

Prior to joining FSC Mauritius, Mr. Hein served as Chairperson of the National Economic and Social Council. He started his career as a Barrister in 1980 and is the founder of the Juristconsult Chambers, one of the largest law firms in Mauritius. He specialises in business related laws, including corporate, commercial and banking.

The FSC Chief Executive, Ms Clairette Ah-Hen, states that “Mr. Marc Hein was appointed as Chairperson of the FSC Mauritius Board a few months after I joined the Commission as Chief Executive. It was an enriching experience to work with him and our skills set and experience complemented each other. His guidance has been meaningful and the FSC has, over the past two years, achieved a lot in spite of the challenging times that the sector had to face. On behalf of the staff of the Commission and on my own behalf, I wish him well in his future endeavours.”

Financial Services Commission, Mauritius

12 May 2014