TGIF - it's been a brew-tiful week!☕

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Subject: TGIF - it's been a brew-tiful week!☕

Helloooooo thereeee People!

This week we celebrated International Tea Day!☕ Whether you're a fan of a soothing iced tea or a decadent hot chai latte, tea should celebrated in all its glory!😜

💡Did you know?

Tea was introduced in Mauritius by French settlers in the early 19^th century. They brought tea plants from China and India to the island, laying the foundation for Mauritius to become one the world's renowned tea-producing regions.

Oh and by the way, you can give your loose leaf tea 🍃 a second life by repurposing it creatively. They make excellent compost material, enriching the soil with nutrients and improving its texture ✨. So, don't let those tea leaves go to waste - there's a world of possibilities beyond the teapot!😏

TECHNICAL NEWS

Bank Holiday in USA and UK on Monday 27 May 2024

Kindly note that Monday 27 May 2024 will be a Bank holiday in the USA and United Kingdom.

Hence, No payments in USD and GBP can be effected for value date 27 May 2024.

For any additional information, do not hesitate to contact your Relationship Manager or our Client Services Team.

Monday to Friday from 9am to 5pm

Tel: +(230) 402 52 00

E-mail: clientservices@standardbank.mu

Guideline for Regulatory Sandbox Authorisation

In its pursuit to promote Fintech initiatives in a regulatory environment and in order to protect consumers, the Bank of Mauritius has issued a guideline for regulatory sandbox authorization for financial institution to experiment with fintech, regtech or other innovation driven financial services falling under the supervisory purview of the Bank. The guideline can be accessed on: www.bom.mu/sites/default/files/pdf/Guideline/GuidelineforRegulatorySandboxAuthorisation.pdf

FSC communique – Fake documents

The Financial Services Commission, Mauritius (the “FSC”) has become aware of fraudulent correspondences, allegedly having been issued by the FSC and signed by its former Chief Executive Mr Dhanesswurnath Thakoor. The correspondences are purporting to assist the recipients in the recovery of their investments and requiring them to provide their personal details and banking information. The communique has been attached for your reference.

FSC communique - Scam through WhatsApp

It has come to the attention of the Financial Services Commission, Mauritius (“FSC”) that the public in Mauritius is being solicited through a WhatsApp group to invest into a scheme called “Defi Mining”. The modus operandi of this scheme appears similar to a ponzi scheme, promising abnormally higher returns than any legitimate activity, within a short period of time, with a view to lure its investors. The FSC hereby urges the public to exercise caution when responding to such types of solicitation or invitation since there may be underlying scams aimed to defraud the respondents. The FSC wishes to highlight that such schemes are neither licensed nor regulated by the FSC. The communique has been attached.

Addition of Three Entries to the Al-Shabaab Sanctions List

Please find attached public notice issued by the National Sanctions Secretariat in relation to the addition of three entries to the Al-Shabaab Sanctions List.

ANNOUNCEMENTS

Launch of the Innovation Hub 🚀

On Tuesday 21^st of May, our Executive Director, Yan Ng announced the launch of the Innovation Hub - a platform for all employees to share ideas and drive our company's future.

What's in it for you?🤔

As a token of appreciation, every implemented idea will earn its contributor a gift 🎁. As Yan mentioned in his email, no idea is too small!

You can submit your ideas, suggestions and recommendations to the Innovation Hub committee via: innovation@intercontinentaltrust.com

Here's to driving innovation and excellence at Intercontinental Trust Ltd.

Launch of iQuest by ITL (for non-staff members)

ITL is thrilled to announce the launch of iQuest - an innovative part time structured employment scheme in the financial services sector in Mauritius.

What is iQuest?

iQuest is a part time employment programme offering to the below-mentioned individuals an opportunity to give a new impetus to their professional careers:

👉 Mothers rejoining the corporate arena after an extended maternity break.

👉 Retired professionals seeking a challenge on a part time basis.

👉 Individuals aspiring to delve back into the financial landscape after a long career break.

iQuest by ITL is on LinkedIn

We invite you to help spread the word about iQuest. Join our LinkedIn group to stay updated on the latest information about the scheme and available vacancies. This is a valuable opportunity for those seeking part-time employment in the financial sector.

Token Initiative | 2^nd Quarter

The Token Initiative is back for the second quarter, ending June.

We need your keen eyes and good vibes to help us recognize the shining stars among us. Who's been killing it lately? 👀

Head over to our voting platform through the link and cast your vote

👉 forms.office.com

Every vote counts. You've got till the 27^{th of May} to get those votes in.

Blood Donation Drive

Team, Imperium Group is organizing a Blood Donation on the 27^thMay on Level 2.

Let’s come together as a team and make a collective difference.

Plus, blood donors might stand a chance to win a prize 😊

Admin communique - Office Etiquette

Team, we've noticed that some of you forget to turn off the lights and A/C on Level 2 meeting rooms. It's important to be conscious of saving energy. So, please don't forget next time!🙏

We've also noticed that on Level 4, some of you forget to turn off the lights after using the toilets. Please do so once you're done.

Admin communique - Level 4 kitchenette sinks

Team, a reminder to please clean after yourselves. For some reasons, someone left stones in the sink. Let's not forget that our Cleaning Ladies are not here to clean up your messes. Please be respectful!🙄

Admin communique - Cleanliness in The Good Lounge

Please ensure not to leave any residue of glue tacks on the boards. Let's keep the area clean for everyone to use.
Additionally, please note that, while you may use The Good Lounge for team gatherings, this is not a place for you to have breakfast or lunch.
You are all requested not to move around the benches, but if you do so, kindly ensure they're back to how they were originally.
We noticed some food crumbs left behind, so kindly ensure to clean after yourselves.
Close the windows after use.
Do not use the flower pots as bin.
Do not stick anything on the mirror.

Regular checks will be done to ensure that the above have been respected.

FPL winners

Our in-house Fantasy Premier League (FPL) has been a great success, with our colleagues showcasing their football expertise week after week.🎉

For those unfamiliar, FPL is a virtual game where participants assemble a squad of real-life players and earn points based on their performances in the weekly Premier League matches.

We have had some great players and great scores.

The ITL EPL Fantasy League 2023/24 winners are:

Cheers to their strategic picks and awesome performances!

HAPPENINGS

Andersen Team | International Tea Day

On Tuesday 21^st of May, Andersen team gathered around tea and snacks to celebrate International Tea Day.

Team Andersen sure does have tea fans 😍

ITL April Babies' Birthday celebration

The ITL Team celebrated the birthdays 🎂 of April babies: Leeana, Nawsheen, Kajal, Kirti, Ashwin and Manmohini.

They had a get-together with some snacks, and the theme was black and white.

ITL Team Diamond | Birthday celebration

The ITL Team Diamond celebrated the birthday of Smriti this week. They gathered around some delicious Indian food 😍

Mug Cake Taste Test on Level 4

Last week, we shared an easy mug cake 😍 recipe with you people. Some foodies did a taste test of their own version during tea time with the helpful guidance of Veena from the Project Management team. The results were impressive 👌 and literally a "piece of cake" 😏

Kudos to Delphine, Khushboo, Mariam and Veena 👍