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Belize has established a Financial Intelligence under [Section 3 of Act 6 of 2014], where the Financial Intelligence Unit acts as an autonomous bureau. It investigates and prosecutes financial crimes, ensures coordination and cooperation between intergovernmental agencies and private institutions. It develops methods and policies to prevent and suppress financial crimes, taking the necessary measures to counter financial crimes.
Belize took steps to tighten its anti money laundering (AML) regulatory framework, including modifying the Money Lenders Act in 2016.
Belize developed standards and procedures to prevent and detect illegal behaviour, as well as to guarantee that policies and procedures are implemented, this includes:
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* This page is intended as general information only and should not be relied on as the sole source of information for your AML obligations and AML program. Please visit your local regulatory authority sites for the latest relevant and full information.
