The 6th Indian Ocean Notaries Conference (CNOI) was held from 1st September 2026 to 3rd September 2026 at the InterContinental Hotel in Balaclava. Held under the theme “Indian Ocean Notariats Facing the Growing Mobility of People and Assets,” the event brings together notaries from Mauritius, the Comoros, Madagascar, and Réunion as well as academics and the representatives from different Financial Intelligence Unit (FIUs) across the region.
The opening ceremony was presided over by Notary Patrice Avrillon, President of the Chamber of Notaries of the Republic of Mauritius.
The event featured various round-table discussions. One particular round- table which captured the attention of the audience was on the theme “Combating Money Laundering and the Financing of Terrorism.”
The session was chaired by Notary Wenda Sawmynaden, under the guidance of Professor Anne-Françoise Zattara. Mr. Toshan Rai Bundhun, Head of Compliance at the FIU Mauritius also participated in the discussions together with fellow representatives from other FIUs such as Comoros & Madagascar.
The session was highly interactive and engaging. Some key takeaways of the round table discussions are as followed:
- Notaries are seen as the Gatekeepers to the Financial Sector
- Emphasis laid on AML/CFT obligations of notaries in their practice
- The need to encourage an STR culture
- Be aware of the New FIAMLR Regulations
The 3-day workshop ended with a Gala Dinner at the Maritim Hotel.