About this event
The Financial Services Commission (FSC) invites students, young professionals, aspiring investors and the public to participate in the upcoming online webinar themed “SMART INVESTING IN THE DIGITAL AGE: Building a Resilient Financial Future, Detecting Deception and Scam Prevention.”
Explore the fundamentals of smart investing, understand the growing impact of digital deception and AI-driven scams, and learn how to recognize, avoid, and report suspicious investment activities.
The session provided practical guidance on this year's World Investor Week (WIW) themes:
- Investor Resilience
- Digital Deception
- Scam Alerts
Date: Wednesday, Oct 7, 2026
Time: 1:30 p.m. – 2:30 p.m.
Who should attend?
- Aspiring and seasoned investors
- Financial professionals
- Educators and students
Learn more about other World Investor Week activities here:
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AGENDA
- Opening Remarks - Shanae Chin Aleong, Assistant Director of Legal & Enforcement
- Building Investor Resilience - Shelby Westby, Securities Licensing & Authorisations Officer
- Understanding Digital Deception - Karim Bennett, Information Security Officer
- Reporting Suspicious Activities and Submitting Complaints - Luann Maraj, Complaints & Regulatory Intelligence Officer
- Question & Answer Segment – All speakers
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Shelby Westby Securities Licensing & Authorisations Officer @ Financial Services CommissionT
Shelby Westby works within the Licensing & Authorisations Department at the Financial Services Commission as a Securities Licensing & Authorisations Officer. In her role, she supports the Commission's mandate to regulate and oversee the securities sector. Shelby holds a Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration with a major in Finance from the University of Belize. Her academic background, coupled with her interest in financial regulation and securities, strengthens her commitment to supporting the continued development and integrity of Belize's securities sector.
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Karim Bennett Information Security Officer @ Financial Services CommissionT
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Shanae Chin AleongT
Assistant Director of Legal and Enforcement at the Financial Services Commission of Belize. In this role Mrs Chin Aleong provides legal advice and support to the Commission in ensuring regulatory compliance within the non-banking financial sphere. Prior to assuming this role, she spent over five years in financial regulation at the Trinidad and Tobago Securities and Exchange Commission.
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Leoh N Choc Communications & Public Relations Officer @ Financial Services CommissionT
As the Communications & Public Relations Officer at the Financial Services Commission (FSC) Belize, Leoh supports strategic communications, public education, stakeholder engagement, and outreach initiatives. His work contributes to the FSC’s mandate of promoting a safe, sound, and well-regulated non-bank financial services sector through effective communication, education, and stakeholder engagement. He is actively involved in the FSC’s investor education and public outreach efforts, helping to increase public awareness of financial services, promote informed decision-making, and connect individuals and stakeholders with relevant information and resources. Through his role, he supports the FSC’s broader efforts to educate, empower, and protect the public and strengthen confidence in Belize’s financial sector.
Financial Services Commission, Belize
The Financial Services Commission of Belize regulates and supervises non-bank financial services, including capital markets. Its mission: To protect investors; ensure fair, efficient, and transparent markets; reduce systemic risks and support the development of Belize's Financial Services industry.
