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19 JUNE.

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18 MAY.

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11 MAY.

Fundkiss

06 MAY.

Protecting your business and providing you peace of mind!

05 MAY.

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28 APR.

Strategic Insight Group and Fundkiss collaborate to launch a SME Financing solution

Strategic Insight Group and Fundkiss are launching a financing solution to SMEs to assist them recover from the Covid19.

In summary:

  • Unsecured loans between MUR50k to MUR1Million
  • Interest rate 6%-8%
  • Moratorium on capital up to 6 months

Credit risk underwriting is quite strict and has 3 levels:

  • Credit assessment done by Strategic Insight
  • Reviewed by head of credit
  • Presented and approved by credit committee

Approach is to identify and support the SMEs that were financially sound prior to the crisis and which has resilience to overcome this difficult phase.

For info, over the past year, Fundkiss has funded MUR25Million to over 42 SME projects and has a 0% default rate.

For the new product we are launching, we are actually looking for institutional investors with a minimum investment of MUR500,000 (ideally MUR1Million). Target is to finance at least MUR20Million to SMEs.

The main advantages are:

  • Diversified portfolio (multiple sectors, different company sizes, different loan tickets, etc)
  • Sound return on investment especially given the low rates prevailing on the market
  • Assisting the SMEs worth supporting
  • Flexible approach to lending through use of technology
  • Contribute towards protecting the future of Mauritius

Should you have any interest as both lender or borrower, please visit www.fundkiss.mu for more information.

28 APR.

Strategic Insight projects negative growth for Mauritius in 2020

14 APR.

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19 MAR.

National confinement as from Friday 20th March 2020

Following the announcement of the Prime Minister of Mauritius for the national confinement over the next 2 weeks, Strategic Insight is required to adapt to this unprecedented situation. As part of the measures, our team is now working from home.

We wish to reassure the continuity of our service to clients. Our priority remains the safety of each and every one, while trying our best to avoid any disruption in business.

You can reach us through the following contact persons:

  • Mr Zayd Soobedar – Managing Director (5256 0935)
  • Mr. Shakylesh Appa – Business Development Executive (5787 0179)

Thanking you for your usual support and cooperation.

Kind regards,
The Management

15 NOV.

Official member of Federation of Business Information Service

We have the pleasure to announce that Strategic Insight is officially a member of FEBIS (Federation of Business Information Service) which includes prestigious members like Atradius Information Services, Dun & Bradstreet, Coface, and so on.

The partners of FEBIS include:

  • L'Association française des crédit managers et conseils
  • Association des Credit Managers Business Information Industry Association Asia Pacific
  • Federation of European Credit Management Associations
  • Federation of European National Collection Associations
  • Fédération Nationale de L'Information d'Entreprise, de la gestion de créances et de l’enquête civile
  • International Committee on Credit Reporting
  • SME FINANCE Forum

This will allow us to forge further our credibility in the field of Business information and credit reports. Furthermore, it boosts our footprint in 49 countries across different continents for reliable information and debt collection.

18 July.

Strategic Insight attending Sanlam’s rebranding gala night

The MD of Strategic Insight attended Sanlam’s rebranding gala night. Photograph is him with the CEO of Sanlam (Mauritius), Mr Didier Buon.

10 June.

We are pleased to welcome our newest Talent!

Strategic Insight Group is pleased to announce that Mr Nicholas Cheong has joined our dynamic Analyst team.

25 April.

Looking for a dynamic young professional to join our Analyst team!

Strategic Insight Group is looking for our analyst team as Business Analyst or Assistant Business Analyst depending on qualifications and experience.

17 April.

We are pleased to launch our update group profile: WE SPEAK CREDIT!

Strategic Insight Group is pleased to release its updated corporate profile.

08 April.

We are pleased to welcome our newest Talent!

Strategic Insight Group is pleased to announce that Ms Yasiirah Allykhan has joined our dynamic Analyst team.

01 March.

Shifting in our new premises!

Strategic Insight Group is pleased to announce that we have shifted in our new office.

05 Dec.

Office closed for the New Year

We wish to inform our clients that our offices will be closed on the following days:

  • 24th December – half day
  • 26th December – office closed
  • 31st December – half day
  • 1st to 6th January – office closed

As such, we will be resuming business on the 7th January 2019.

We take this opportunity to wish all our valued employees and esteemed clients a Merry Xmas and a Happy New Year 2019.
- The Management

05 Dec.

Conversation over cocktail and dinner

Strategic Insight was pleased to assist CARE Ratings Africa for their gala event “Conversation over cocktail and dinner” held at Hennessy Park Hotel.

26 Oct.

Strategic Insight becomes a member of Global Credit Solutions Group

As from September 2018, Strategic Insight has joined as a member of Global Credit Solutions Group (http://www.gcs-group.com/) . The GCS Group extends into over 100 countries, and embraces leading edge information and communication technology platforms, supported by an industry based globally accepted governance, risk, compliance and quality framework, recognised by leading organisations around the world.

Premium Members are recognised and rewarded for their awareness of and commitment to best practice Governance, Risk, Compliance and Quality management, in accordance with 8 Stages of GRCQ’s GOLD, SILVER & BRONZE standards.

24 May.

Working capital requirement: Free file preparation (SMEs and corporates)

Are you looking for working capital facilities? We are offering free file preparation to the first 30 corporates and SMEs that will contact us. It will ensure your request is professionally analysed and documented.

  • Valid for companies turnover above MUR10Million.
  • Applicable for companies registered in Mauritius.
  • Preferred financial partner available to fast track your request.

Contact us on operations@strategicinsight.mu or 4551156 to schedule for an appointment.

Note: we reserve the right to accept or reject requests.

24 May.

Leasing requirement: Free file preparation (SMEs and corporates)

Are you looking for leasing facilities? We are offering free file preparation to the first 30 corporates and SMEs that will contact us. It will ensure your request is professionally analysed and documented.

  • Valid for leasing requests above MUR1Million.
  • Applicable for companies registered in Mauritius.
  • Preferred leasing partner available to fast track your request.

Contact us on operations@strategicinsight.mu or 4551156 to schedule for an appointment.

Note: we reserve the right to accept or reject requests.

09 April.

Hiring Now

Business Support Assistant:

  • Minimum School Certificate.
  • Knowledge of Microsoft Office would be a definite advantage
  • Positive attitude and highly committed
  • Willing to learn and grow with the company

Sales Associate:

  • Either Business degree (preferably Economics, Finance) with at least 2 years’ experience in sale of financial products or Excellent Higher School Certificate with at least 4 years’ experience in sale of financial products.
  • Self-motivated and highly committed
  • Outgoing personality
  • Excellent presentation skills (including verbal and PowerPoint)
  • Technically well-versed
  • Preferably driving license

Assistant Business Analyst:

  • Degree in Economics or Finance or Accounting fields or Professional qualification like ACCA or CFA or PRM
  • Knowledge of Microsoft Office with sound knowledge of Excel and Word
  • Solution-oriented and problem-solving
  • High attention to details
  • Technically well-versed
  • Highly committed

Please send CV to zayd@strategicinsight.mu

Thanks.

11 Dec.

Recruiting Junior Analyst

Main roles:

  • Providing support to Business Intelligence/Credit team
  • Liasing with local and international suppliers of credit reports
  • Preparation of Financial Analysis Template
  • Administrative duties like filing, handling bills and coordinating the MD's calendar
  • Carrying out weekly business review and statistics

Requirements:

  • Ideally a good HSC and undertaking a business degree or professional course
  • Knowledge of Microsoft Office with sound knowledge of Excel and Word
  • Proficiency in English and French
  • Demonstrate eagerness to grow and thirst to learn
  • Motivated and disciplined
  • Ability to integrate the team
  • Willing to work odd hours (if necessary)

Please send CV to zayd@strategicinsight.mu

Thanks.

1 Dec.

Office closed for the New Year

We wish to inform our clients that our offices will be closed from the 28th December 2017 to 5th January 2018. As such, we will be resuming business on the 8th January 2018.

We take this opportunity to wish all our valued employees and esteemed clients a Merry Xmas and a Happy New Year 2018.

- The Management

10 Aug.

Strong financial support for SMEs

Strategic Insight has gradually positioned itself as a strong financial support for SMEs. Our services to these companies vary from business plans to more strategic roles all geared towards optimising the client’s potential.

3 Jul.

Launching new risk management framework product

Launching our new risk management framework product. We have recently developed a new CRM framework approach integrating the use of BI Reports to help your company better minimize the risks (both operational and credit risk) associated in your day-to-day business. Request a quote or a presentation by sending us a mail on contact@strategicinsight.mu

1 May

New Office Address

We have shifted our office to a new address. Visit us at Ground Floor, MAB Court, Royal Road, Beau Bassin.

17 Jan.

Company Credit Report

What does a company credit report (BI Report) include?

  • Adverse information (press, legal, payment behaviour, disputes, etc)
  • Director details
  • Up to 5 years financial statements
  • Company identity
  • Credit limits and Strategic Insight Credit Risk Score (SCRS©)
  • Payment history
  • Holding & Subsidiary Companies
20 Dec.

Office closed for the New Year

We wish to inform our clients that our offices will be closed from the 31st December 2016 to 6th January 2017. As such, we will be resuming business on the 9th January 2017.

We take this opportunity to wish all our employees and clients a Merry Xmas and a Happy New Year 2017.

- The Management

16 Dec.

Employee of the year 2016: Ikhlaas Khoodaruth

For the year 2016, the employee of the year goes to Mr Ikhlaas Khoodaruth who has shined by his commitment, dedication and ability to shoulder various large projects. Ikhlaas has been a pillar for the team and has been the driver for the business intelligence segment.

16 Dec.

New solutions to be launched and consolidating existing services in 2017

Strategic Insight’s team is expanding and has recently recruited a pool of talented professionals in line with the company’s vision to enhance service quality to our existing clients and also provide additional opportunity for growing our portfolio of corporate customers as well as offering a wider diversity of solutions.

In the same vein, the company intends to launch a new service as from January 2017 in terms of Project Financing. This SBU will be headed and driven by our newest team member, Mrs Aarti Gundooa, who has joined the company as Manager – Risk management & Project Finance. As such, in addition to holding of an MBA and a BSc (Hons) Economics & Finance, she has over 10 years' professional experience amidst leading financial institutions and in various fields including banking (extensive experience in corporate banking and project finance), risk management and consulting.

Furthermore, Strategic Insight intends to cement further its Business Development & Strategic Planning division and has recently hired an extra 2 qualified and experienced Business Analysts to provide more efficient solutions to clients.

18 June

Strategic Insight becomes one of the 10 consultants to be empanelled with MAU Bank.

We at Strategic Insight always had a passion to see business grow from ideas to organisation. We have now been given the responsibility and opportunity to put of passion in practise and help the SME clients of MAU Bank to develop their business & strategic plans, monitor and mentor their performance and witness the growth in the SME sector.

11 May

Déterminer la solvabilité des importateurs avec le Trade Credit Enabler

Strategic Insight, qui se spécialise dans le domaine de la gestion des risques et la veille d'entreprise, s'apprête à lancer un nouveau produit. Baptisé Trade Credit Enabler, il est destiné aux importateurs mauriciens et à leurs fournisseurs.

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28 April

Launching new product: Trade Credit Enabler

Strategic Insight is launching a new product which will put your business on the world map. The purpose of the Trade Credit Enabler (TCE) involves an unbiased assessment of the company and get in on the database of leading global credit insurers with a particular credit limit allocated to them. It facilities access to trade credit for local importers from their foreign suppliers based anywhere in the world.

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09 Feb.

Looking for Raw Talents to Forge!

In line with our expansion, we are looking for dynamic, committed and talented young people to join our team.

Positions available:

Junior Analysts
Junior Accountant
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20 Jan.

Strategic Insight signs a strategic alliance with Dale Carnegie Mauritius for training solutions

Founded in 1912, Dale Carnegie Training has evolved from one man's belief in the power of self-improvement to a performance-based training company with offices Worldwide. In January 2016, Strategic Insight has signed a strategic alliance with Dale Carnegie Mauritius to provide training on finance hard skills. This provides an opportunity for both companies to join forces together and develop the training segment even further in Mauritius, the region and Africa.

18 Jan.

Launching the All-in-One financial services package for SMEs

With the growing significance of the SME segment, Strategic Insight has decided to put its contribution, knowledge and expertise to SMEs by offering an exclusive All-in-One financial services package comprising of:

  • Financial advisory
  • Accounting
  • Business plans, marketing plans, strategic plans
  • Enabling greater access to trade credit (domestic and international)
  • Market research
  • Business development
  • Facilitating access to financing (banking, leasing, factoring facilities)
  • Advice on financial products
22 Sept.

CFA® Level 1 Tuition and Coaching Program

The CFA Level I tuition and coaching will thoroughly prepare the candidates appearing for the CFA Level I exam to approach the exam with confidence and pass with flying colors. Industry experts that have completed all 3 levels of CFA will be teaching the candidates by sharing their industry experience as well as their strategies to pass the exam.

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19 April

First Mauritian company to provide comprehensive Business Intelligence reports

Strategic Insight is the first Mauritian company to commercialize comprehensive Business Intelligence reports. Benefitting from strong partners like SAM Commercial Reporting Ltd and CORE Commercial Reporting Indian Ocean Ltd (which have more than 35 years experience in providing information reports to credit insurers worldwide) for the domestic and regional market, and global partners for International Credit Reports, Strategic Insight has an excellent base for preparing its Business Intelligence reports. Using their experience, knowledge and analytical skills, the leaders at our company bring their own contribution to the quality of the final reports. In many cases, we even prepare the reports geared towards our client's requirement.

3 April

Launching of Strategic Insight

Strategic Insight was incorporated on 3rd April 2015 by a group of respected and experienced professionals including Mr Zayd Soobedar, Mr Frad Dahall, Mr Samir Khatri and Mr Raj Callychurn. Together, they identified the opportunities and synergies to provide a one-stop shop for financial solutions to clients, whether SMEs, large corporate firms or global businesses. By pooling together their resources, expertise and networks, the directors of Strategic Insight aim to write a new page in the financial industry of Mauritius.

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