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Communiqué
18 May 2026
Maintenance on our Credit Card System
We wish to inform you that, as part of enhancements being made to our card system, planned maintenance will take place on the dates below. During this period, credit card transactions may be temporarily impacted.
- Wednesday, 20 May 2026 at 02h00 (Mauritius time, GMT+4)
- Saturday, 30 May 2026 at 01h00 (Mauritius time, GMT+4)
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Communiqué
14 May 2026
Enhanced Online Banking Platform
We are pleased to inform you that an enhanced Online Banking Platform will be launched on Friday 15 May 2026. It has been purpose-built to provide you with a faster, more secure and seamless banking experience, with greater control at your fingertips — anytime, anywhere.
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Expert views
06 May 2026
A Strategic Window in a Volatile World
We are mid-April, geopolitical tensions between the United States, Israel and Iran remain elevated, with the Strait of Hormuz emerging as a critical pressure point for global energy markets. Regional instability persists, with ongoing strikes between Israel and Lebanon. According to BBC reporting, whether or not a ceasefire is reached, the reshaping of the Middle East is far from complete.
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33.74
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AfrAsia Bank Limited is regulated by the South African Reserve Bank and the Financial Sector Conduct Authority (FSP 52012)
AfrAsia Bank Limited (Dubai Branch) is regulated by DFSA.
Copyright 2026 AfrAsia Bank Limited. Designed by FRCI