Public Advisories from the Central Bank of Belize
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Central Bank Mourns Passing of Former Governor Mr. Clifton Robert Swift
May 4, 2023
The Central Bank of Belize is saddened by the death of former Governor Mr. Clifton Robert Swift, who passed away on Sunday, 30 April 2023. -
Buying Rate of the United States Dollar
May 3, 2023
The Central Bank of Belize has fixed the buying rate of the United States Dollar at a rate of BZ$2.00 to US$1.00 for United States currency notes, commencing 2 May 2023. -
GOS Public Advisory on Belize’s Mutual Evaluation by CFATF
April 17, 2023
The anti-money laundering and countering the financing of terrorism Group of Supervisors (GOS) in Belize issued a public advisory on the Caribbean Financial Action Task Force Mutual Evaluation dated 17 April 2023. -
Notice: Closed for Easter
April 4, 2023
The Central Bank will close for Easter holidays at 1:00 pm on Thursday, 6 April 2023, and will reopen at 8:00 am on Tuesday, 11 April 2023. Happy Easter. -
Group of Supervisors FATF Public Statement
March 13, 2023
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 24 February 2023. -
2023 IMF Article IV Mission - Conclusion Statement
February 20, 2023
A concluding statement was issued by the International Monetary Fund (IMF) on the conclusion of the 2023 Article IV Consultation Mission to Belize. -
The Central Bank Deregisters Evangel Credit Union Limited
December 14, 2022
The public is hereby notified that effective 7 December 2022, Evangel Credit Union was dissolved, and its registration cancelled. -
Central Bank Donates to Local Agencies
November 14, 2022
The Central Bank of Belize today donated $85,000.00 to six local agencies across Belize to support their Hurricane Lisa recovery efforts. The donations serve as part of the Central Bank’s mantra of social responsibility. -
Notice: Early Closure
November 1, 2022
The Central Bank will close its headquarters at 3:00 pm on Tuesday, 1 November 2022, due to the impending severe weather conditions. The Central Bank will reopen after NEMO issues its all-clear advisory. -
Group of Supervisors FATF Public Statement
October 27, 2022
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 21 October 2022. -
Group of Supervisors FATF Public Statement
October 7, 2022
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 17 June 2022. -
End of Transition Period for Settlement of BBCL Cheques
August 29, 2022
The Central Bank reminds the public that effective 30 August 2022, no cheques drawn on the Belize Bank Corporation Limited will be cleared in APSSS. -
Bank of England to Withdraw £20 and £50 Paper Banknotes
August 4, 2022
The Bank of England has notified it will withdraw legal tender status of £20 and £50 paper banknotes on 30 September 2022. After this date only polymer banknotes will be legal tender. -
Central Bank Announces New Access to its Premises
June 28, 2022
The Central Bank of Belize (Central Bank) advises that effective Monday, 4 July 2022, visitors will now be required to use its Marine Parade entrance when conducting business at its headquarters. -
Guidance Notice to Banks and Credit Unions
May 27, 2022
This Guidance Notice prescribes the methodology to evaluate, restructure, and classify forborne credit facilities that institutions identified in their Diagnostic Reports. -
Foreign Exchange Approval Procedure Update
May 25, 2022
The Central Bank of Belize advises that effective, Monday, 13 June 2022, all requests that require the Central Bank’s approval for foreign exchange approval must be submitted via email. -
2022 IMF Article IV Mission - Conclusion Statement
May 13, 2022
A concluding statement was issued by the International Monetary Fund (IMF) on the conclusion of the 2022 Article IV Consultation Mission to Belize. -
Group of Supervisors FATF Public Statement
April 11, 2022
Group of Supervisors in Belize hereby advises financial institutions, designated non-financial businesses and professions and other reporting entities that on March 4, 2022 the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) identified jurisdictions with strategic deficiencies in their regimes. -
Capital Investments and Land Transfers
April 1, 2022
Central Bank of Belize announces new procedure for Exchange Control Approvals Unit for Portfolio & Capital Investments and Land Transactions. -
2022 IMF Article IV Mission - Conclusion Statement
February 24, 2022
A concluding statement was issued by the International Monetary Fund (IMF) on the conclusion of the 2022 Article IV Consultation Mission to Belize.