Ashwin holds a BA (Hons) in Law and Management from the University of Mauritius as well as a Master of Laws (LLM) from the University of London with specialisations in Banking and Finance, International Business Law and Commercial and Corporate law. Ashwin is a Qualified Trustee authorised by the Mauritian Financial Services Commission.
He is also recognised as a trust and estate practitioner (TEP) with the Society of Trust and Estate Practitioners (STEP) and member of the International Fiscal Association (IFA). Ashwin is recognised as a Certified Islamic Fund Manager (CIFM). He is also a member of the Mauritius Institute of Directors (MIoD).