1674 The Stock Exchange of Mauritius (SEM) commenced operations in July 1989 as a domestic equity-focused exchange. In 2010, SEM undertook a transformative shift by internationalizing its operational and regulatory frameworks. Today, SEM is a dynamic exchange hosting 180+ securities across diverse asset classes, including equities, debt products, ETFs, ETNs, depository receipts, and structured products. In November 2024, SEM launched SEMX, a dedicated segment with specific listing rules to cater for the needs of high-growth companies. Africa Global Funds’s Anna Lyudvig spoke with Sunil Benimadhu, Chief Executive of the Stock Exchange of Mauritius, to learn more about the new segment, other initiatives at the Exchange and digital transformation.