The International Compliance Association (ICA) is the leading professional body for the global regulatory and financial crime compliance community

What does ICA stand for?

• Upholding the highest codes of conduct, integrity and ethics including uncovering the spirit and intent of regulation
• Reinforcing the ongoing need for transparency and openness
• Encouraging independence of thought and judgement
• Promoting a culture of ‘doing the right business the right way’ and encouraging constructive challenge to that end
• Endorsing the value of education and continuous professional development
• Sharing international best practice
• Developing individual competency followed by earned empowerment
• Supporting the fight against all aspects of financial crime
• Promoting financial inclusion

William Howarth, ICA President

“ICA is committed to increasing the knowledge and skills of regulatory and financial crime compliance professionals across the globe. We work across a variety of sectors including financial services, oil and gas, telecoms, and betting and gaming. The key, as we see it, is to demonstrate the tangible benefits of investing in staff as part of an integral approach to combating the increasing range of risks they face. We provide knowledge, guidance, information and practical skills as part of an ongoing strategy to constantly improve business performance. And, to do this we seek global partnerships and alliances with regulators, firms and local compliance associations.

We aim to help individuals and firms continuously improve to face the challenges now and in the future."