On 03 April 2024, the "ABC 5.80% 29/03/2034 Bond" issued by ABC Banking Corporation Ltd, has been listed on the Official Market of the Stock Exchange of Mauritius.
The Total-Return Index, SEMTRI, on the Official Market reached an All-Time-High of 9255.55 points at market close of 29-March-2024. Since the beginning of 2024, the SEMTRI realised a growth of 5.9 %. The Market capitalisation on the Official Market stands at Rs 338.3 billion at market close of 29-March-2024.
The Panelists confirmed in no uncertain terms the importance of implementing proper ESG practices in their respective groups and reporting in a structured manner on these practices in their annual reports.
On 15 March, SEM unveiled its collaboration with Risk Insights, a South African company specializing in AI-powered tools. Their expertise lies in assessing and rating companies based on ESG reporting standards within their annual reports. The primary objective is to collaborate with companies in Mauritius, facilitating the enhancement of their ESG reporting practices.
The sustainability criteria of SEMSI encompass 4 pillars of corporate sustainability: Environmental, Governance, Social, and Economic, all of which are rooted in the G4 GRI Sustainability Reporting Guidelines. With the inclusion of New Mauritius Hotels Ltd, SEMSI now comprises 18 companies, combining a market capitalisation of Rs 205.3 Billion.