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Central Bank of Belize CBB

Official site
https://www.centralbank.org.bz
Established
1982
Constituting statute
Central Bank of Belize Act (Cap. 262)

Who they are

Belize's central bank, whose stated purpose is to encourage financial stability and economic growth. The Central Bank of Belize Act page dates its establishment to 1982.

What they do

Its Supervision Department regulates domestic and international banks, credit unions, other financial institutions, moneylenders and payment service providers, using a risk-based approach. It can grant or revoke licences, run on-site examinations and off-site surveillance, and set capital and liquidity requirements. A separate Compliance Department supervises these institutions for AML/CFT/CPF obligations.

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Others in Belize supervising overlapping sectors.