About this event
The Financial Services Commission (FSC), in collaboration with the Financial Intelligence Unit (FIU), invites Registered Agents and other financial institutions to join this webinar focused on strengthening understanding of obligations and expectations under the Money Laundering and Terrorism (Prevention) Act (MLTPA).
The session will provide practical guidance to support effective suspicious activity monitoring, strengthen compliance practices, and promote a better understanding of the regulatory and legal implications of non-compliance. 🔎⚖️
📅 Webinar Details
Date: Friday, September 18, 2026
Time: 10:00 a.m. Belize Time (CST/GMT-6)
Format: Live Webinar via Livestorm
🎯 What You’ll Learn
By the end of the webinar, participants will be better equipped to:
- Strengthen understanding of the requirements for monitoring and reporting suspicious activity under the MLTPA.
- Identify common red flags and indicators of suspicious activity.
- Understand the purpose, assessment and importance of Suspicious Transaction Reports (STRs).
- Recognize criminal offences and the consequences of non-compliance under the MLTPA.
- Gain insight into the FSC’s enforcement approach to non-compliance.
📌 The Webinar Will Also Explore
- Suspicious activity monitoring and escalation requirements.
- Red flags and indicators of suspicious activity.
- STR reporting obligations and expectations.
- Criminal offences and tipping-off provisions under the MLTPA.
- Legal consequences of non-compliance under the MLTPA.
- Live Q&A – an opportunity to ask questions and seek clarification from the presenters. 💬
Join us for an informative session designed to strengthen awareness, support effective compliance, and reinforce the importance of identifying and responding appropriately to suspicious activity. 🛡️
Hosted by
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Team member
Ariel Muschamp Examiner @ Financial Services CommissionT
Ariel Muschamp has been serving as an Examiner at the Financial Services Commission (FSC) since 2023. Holding an honours degree in Paralegal Studies, she is dedicated to safeguarding the integrity of FSC’s financial sector. With a strong commitment to regulatory compliance and financial oversight, Ariel plays a pivotal role in promoting transparency and accountability within the industry. Her extensive expertise, unwavering dedication, and meticulous attention to detail significantly contribute to the FSC’s mission of fostering a secure and well-regulated financial environment.
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External speaker
Renisha Briceno Financial Analyst @ Financial Intelligence Unit (FIU)E
Serves as Senior Financial Analyst at the FIU, with thirteen years of experience. She holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting from Galen University and specializes in operational, tactical, and strategic analysis in Anti-Money Laundering and Countering the Financing of Terrorism (AML/CFT). Her work includes AML/CFT compliance, strategic advice, policy development, and facilitating the use of financial intelligence by law enforcement agencies. She participates in Belize’s National Money Laundering and Terrorist Financing Risk Assessment working groups and serves on the National Financial Sanctions Task Force. Ms. Briceno co-led Immediate Outcome 6 for Belize’s 4th Round Mutual Evaluation and has served as a consultant to the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC), including organizing a workshop on trade-based money laundering.
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Team member
Kathrine Zetina Compliance Clerk @ Financial Services CommissionT
Kathrine Zetina is an FSC compliance professional applying Criminal Justice expertise to ensure regulatory adherence. With analytical precision, she fosters a secure environment, supporting the FSC’s mission of industry oversight and client trust.
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.
