Public Advisories from the Central Bank of Belize
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Anti-Money Laundering Highlights - June 2024
November 28, 2024
Learn more about the relationship between cybersecurity and AML systems in the Central Bank’s June 2024 AML Highlights. -
Notice of Liquidation Order
November 8, 2024
Registrar of Credit Unions makes order directing defunct credit unions be wound up and appoints Mr. Marlowe Neal as Liquidator. -
GOS Public Advisory on FATF Public Statement
November 6, 2024
The anti-money laundering and countering the financing of terrorism Group of Supervisors (GOS) in Belize issued a public advisory on the Financial Action Task Force Public Statement dated 28 June 2024. -
Public Asked to Report Unlicensed or Unregistered Financial Activity
November 1, 2024
The Central Bank reminds the public that persons are prohibited from carrying out certain financial activities without the requisite license or registration. -
GOS Revised AML/CFT/CPF Trainer Qualifications Guidance Notes
September 17, 2024
The Group of Supervisors in Belize issued revised AML/CFT/CPF trainer qualifications guidance notes dated September 2024. -
GOS AML/CFT Trainer Qualifications Guidance Notes
September 17, 2024
The Money Laundering, Terrorist Financing, and Proliferation Financing (ML/TF/PF) Trainer Qualifications Guidance Notes for Central Bank-Regulated Institutions was issued in January 2024. -
Exchange Control Direction Number 2 (Revised)
September 11, 2024
The public is advised of the amendment to the Exchange Control Direction No. 2 - Responsibilities of Authorised Dealers and Authorised Depositaries. -
Public Asked to Report Unlicensed or Unregistered Financial Activity
August 5, 2024
The Central Bank reminds the public that persons are prohibited from carrying out certain financial activities without the requisite license or registration. -
GOS Public Advisory on FATF Public Statement
July 8, 2024
The anti-money laundering and countering the financing of terrorism Group of Supervisors (GOS) in Belize issued a public advisory on the Financial Action Task Force Public Statement dated 28 June 2024. -
Anti-Money Laundering Highlights - March 2024
June 20, 2024
The Central Bank’s March 2024 AML Highlights discusses controls to fight corruption and bribery. -
Public Asked to Report Unlicensed or Unregistered Financial Activity
May 13, 2024
The Central Bank reminds the public that persons are prohibited from carrying out certain financial activities without the requisite license or registration. -
Group of Supervisors Public Advisory on FATF Public Statement
March 1, 2024
The anti-money laundering and countering the financing of terrorism Group of Supervisors (GOS) in Belize issued a public advisory on the Financial Action Task Force Public Statement dated 23 February 2024. -
IMF Staff Concluding Statement of the 2024 Article IV Mission
February 27, 2024
A concluding statement was issued by the International Monetary Fund (IMF) on the conclusion of the 2024 Article IV consultation mission to Belize. -
Public Asked to Report Unlicensed or Unregistered Financial Activity
February 2, 2024
The Central Bank reminds the public that persons are prohibited from carrying out certain financial activities without the requisite license or registration. -
Anti-Money Laundering Highlights - December 2023
February 1, 2024
Countering fraud in remittance payments is featured in the Central Bank’s December 2023 AML Highlights. -
Guidance Notes for Implementing Targeted Financial Sanctions
December 27, 2023
The Targeted Financial Sanctions Guidance Notes, approved in December 2023, serve as a vital reference for Central Bank-regulated institutions, providing guidance on compliance with international sanctions obligations. -
AML/CFT/CPF Guidelines for Central Bank Regulated Institutions
December 27, 2023
The AML/CFT/CPF Guidelines, approved in December 2023, are designed to facilitate the compliance of Central Bank-regulated institutions with both local regulatory requirements and international standards. -
ML/TF/PF Risk Assessment Guidance Notes for Central Bank Regulated Institutions Approved
December 6, 2023
The Money Laundering, Terrorist Financing, and Proliferation Financing (ML/TF/PF) Risk Assessment Guidance Notes for Central Bank-Regulated Institutions was approved and issued in December 2023. -
Simplified Customer Due Diligence Guidance Notes
December 1, 2023
The Simplified Customer Due Diligence Guidance Notes will assist institutions regulated by the Central Bank of Belize in applying risk-based due diligence measures. -
Belize’s National Risk Assessment of Money Laundering and Terrorist Financing
November 28, 2023
Belize conducted its first National Risk Assessment (NRA) to identify, assess and understand the money laundering and terrorist financing (ML/TF) risks faced by Belize.