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TH!NK
Hosted by MCB Group · FR
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MCB Talk | A compass for Africa
Apr 1600:32:38Tap to summarizeThese days, the news is grim in most places, but MCB’s latest Africa Economic Compass report shows Africa is telling a different story – the continent is no longer absorbing global shocks from a position of weakness.Years of tough reforms, stronger buffers and rising intra‑African trade meant many economies entered the current crisis on firmer ground. And now the crisis itself is accelerating change.In this latest episode of MCB Talk, the report’s authors say that, although uneven, Africa’s resilience is very real indeed. And they have an index that proves it.
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MCB Talk | What is independence without energy sovereignty?
Mar 1700:19:48Tap to summarizeThe war in Iran is a wake-up call for countries like Mauritius, says geopolitical expert François Gemenne in this latest episode of MCB Talk. For him, energy transition is no longer just about climate — it’s about sovereignty.As global tensions disrupt key energy routes and drive volatility, Mauritius’s reliance on imported fossil fuels exposes the economy to shocks beyond its control. And according to Gemenne, this volatility is not temporary — it’s the new normal.Last year's episode can be found here: https://lnkd.in/dFBwCehZ
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MCB Talk | Powering Mauritius
Feb 300:33:21Tap to summarizeIf ever there were a time for Mauritius to transition to low-carbon energy, it would be now. Old, defective machine parts, an outdated grid, supply insecurity, and the declining cost of renewable technologies form a perfect storm for the transition. And the stakeholders, – lawmakers, the CEB, IPPs and the banks – are getting ready to take up the challenge.Find out what’s at stake, what the constraints are, but also where the hope lies in this latest episode of MCB Talk on energy transition.Featuring the CEB Director, Shamshir Mukoon, Energy expert Khalil Elahee, Omnicane CEO Jacques d’Unienville, and MCB CEO Thierry Hebraud, the opening episode of season three, Powering Mauritius, examines Mauritius’ energy transition in the context of current supply constraints.
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MCB Talk | Behind the billions
Nov 2100:30:37Tap to summarizeBehind the billionsWhen a systemic bank like MCB generates billions in profits, it benefits not just its shareholders but also its home country, through the value it creates, the taxes it pays, and the support it provides to the economy.In this episode of MCB Talk, “Behind the billions”, MCB Group CEO Jean Michel Ng Tseung takes an unfiltered look at what should drive the success of Mauritius, saying maintaining the country’s sovereign investment grade is critical to its continued prosperity.Find out what MCB’s vision for Mauritius is and how Jean Michel Ng Tseung thinks a renewed cycle of economic growth can be achieved.
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MCB Talk | Hunting in packs
Sep 2200:23:50Tap to summarizeMCB recently lit up the Nasdaq Tower in Times Square, showcasing how far the Mauritian bank has come in expanding the reach of its financial markets in Africa and beyond. Speaking to MCB Talk, the head of Financial Markets, Parik Tulsidas, explains how MCB Financial Markets has become a product house in its own right and is helping the bank achieve its ambition of becoming a one-stop shop for its clients in Africa.
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MCB Talk | Building for the future
Sep 400:31:40Tap to summarizeWhen MCB launched Juice in 2013, mobile banking was new, and smartphones were just starting to take off. Just 12 years later, 82% of payments worldwide are contactless and people are paying with their phones, rings, glasses – and in some places, with their smiles. As MCB brings tap technology to Mauritius, a first in the Indian Ocean, it’s also ensuring that your contactless payments remain secure, reliable, and robust. In this latest episode of MCB Talk, find out how our world is about to change drastically and how MCB is helping make this happen for our younger generations. How MCB is building for the future.
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MCB Talk | Mauritius at the Centre. The Indian Ocean as Home.
Aug 1500:20:03Tap to summarizeFrom corporate banking in the Maldives to financial inclusion in Madagascar and full-service retail in Seychelles, MCB is using the best of Mauritius to lead with purpose across the Indian Ocean.In this new episode of MCB Talk, Dominique Provençal, Head of MCB Overseas, explores how Vision 2030 is redefining MCB’s footprint in Seychelles, Madagascar, and the Maldives—now officially part of our home markets.MCB’s regional strategy is powered by Mauritius's strength and stability, integration across markets, community-rooted action, and digital innovation tailored to local realities.
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MCB Talk | Thinking outside the concrete box!
Jul 1600:33:11Tap to summarizeOnce considered unconventional, container houses are now gaining traction as affordable, sustainable, and stylish alternatives to traditional concrete structures. And for the first time in Mauritius, MCB is offering mortgage financing for this type of dwelling—partnering with local pioneers Velogic and Sunbox. Tune in as we bust myths, explore benefits, and talk financing with MCB’s Jean-Lou Rosse, Velogic’s Grégory de Comarmond, and Sunbox’s Vincent Mamet.
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MCB Talk | “Imagine if we did not have Juice!”
Jun 5, 202500:23:17Tap to summarizeIn this latest episode of the MCB Talk podcast, the bank’s Heads of Domestic Banking and Retail, Anju Umrowsing Ramtohul and Bernard Jackson, discuss what it really means to serve 1.2 million customers. They do not shy away from addressing ongoing challenges; from the country’s cash dependency and digital hesitation to national staffing dynamics. But they also highlight solutions—enhanced customer service training, development of clear career paths to reduce staff turnover, and a focus on financial literacy to empower customers to self-serve on the bank’s digital platforms. From the #KAPAV mindset to tackling digital anxiety, it’s all about building trust, digital confidence, and better banking for all.
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MCB Talk | Refuse refuse
May 20, 202500:28:20Tap to summarizeWe all know plastic is a problem. We all know we should reduce, refuse, recycle etc but there’s a disconnect between what we know and what we do. That’s why plastic pollution is so complex: it’s down not just to the amount of plastic we consume but also the type of plastic and what it’s used for. But above all, it’s how we anticipate its end of life and how we dispose of it. Learn more about the plastic conundrum in the latest episode of MCB Talk featuring Plastic Odyssey, Simon Bernard, Gregory Martin, Mickael Apaya, Vanessa de Speville, ENL/Rogers
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