International Compliance Association

Geopolitical events can be characterised as, at best, uncertain, ambiguous, and complex. In this dizzying mix, sanctions are often the first salvos fired between competing powers and superpowers. Trade has been weaponised, and business is on the front line. How can we best conduct ourselves in this context and what can we expect over the coming years? Join Nicholas and Tim as they work through these vital challenges in search of answers. #inCONVERSATION #LinkedInLive

This year, national elections are being held in countries home to nearly half of the world’s population. Our latest report “Elections 2024: Impact on regulation and compliance” considers what this record-breaking year of elections could mean for compliance professionals > https://lnkd.in/e6XNvuA9 Download the report to learn more about: ✔️ The global sanctions landscape ✔️ Environmental, social and governance (ESG) concerns ✔️ The future shape of AI regulation ✔️ New measures on cryptoassets Thank you to our contributors Pekka Dare, Ross Savage, Lee Coates OBE, Tarrian L. Ellis, Esq. and Benjamin Saul of Steptoe LLP, and Thomas Cattee of Gherson LLP.

The newly formed dynamic Cyprus Compliance Association (CCA) represented ICA at the 10th International Compliance Forum in Nicosia on 11th October 2024, with a joint ICA/CCA stand at the conference. ICA Fellow and CCA Honorary President Marios Skandalis Chaired the Forum and Andrea Moundi Savvides, ICA member and Chair of the CCA, joined the speaker line-up. The Cyprus Compliance Association was formed in 2024 with our support. ICA President, Pekka Dare, spoke and moderated a panel of experts from the Cypriot regulatory authorities at the launch event earlier this year in April.

I am thrilled to share that I have successfully achieved a Distinction in the International Compliance Association Advanced Certificate in Anti Money Laundering! 🎓 This journey has been both challenging and rewarding, providing me with deep insights into the complexities of AML regulations and the importance of safeguarding financial systems. I am incredibly proud of this milestone and excited to apply this knowledge in my career within Financial Crime. Here’s to continuous learning and advancing early detection efforts within the world of financial crime. 🚀🌍 #AML #Compliance #ProfessionalDevelopment #CareerMilestone #ContinuousLearning #FinancialCrime #Distinction #ICAQualified Diploma next… 🤔

Do you want to enhance your understanding of a niche area of risk? 💭 Broaden your knowledge with an ICA Specialist Certificate in as little as four weeks! https://lnkd.in/e-J6WrUW #cryptocurrencies #conductrisk #betting #anticorruption

Start your organisation on the journey to obtaining ISO certification with this two-day online course, which strengthens your auditing capabilities and builds confidence in managing risks internally. Find out more > https://lnkd.in/enHfyVr2 #InternalAudit #Auditor

🌟 We’re delighted to announce our six brand-new categories for the ICA Compliance Awards 2025! These new categories are designed to recognise an outstanding team that has performed above and beyond the standard expectations. This is your chance to gain the recognition you and your team deserve! 🏆 Entering the ICA Compliance Awards isn’t just about winning a trophy, it’s an opportunity to celebrate excellence and showcase your dedication to the compliance and financial crime prevention sectors. Start your first step today by registering and choosing your category. This ensures you have enough time to gather the necessary information and testimonials from your stakeholders so you don’t have to worry about missing the entry deadline on 17 January 2025. Start your entry today: https://ow.ly/WIr750TQyVL #ICAAwards #ICA #Compliance #FCP #GRC #Celebrate

In the latest edition of inCOMPLIANCE, Sam Jarvis answers questions from Holly Avent on the UK Financial Conduct Authority's evolving priorities, and how firms can maintain positive regulatory relationships. #FinancialCrime #Risk #FCA Avyse Partners

Following a review into financial crime controls at challenger banks, the UK Financial Conduct Authority has imposed a substantial fine on Starling Bank, stating that its ‘financial sanction screening controls were shockingly lax’. Read more here: https://lnkd.in/exCdsZ_W #ICAinsight

The EU's Digital Operations Resilience Act (DORA) will be enforceable in January 2025. Organisations looking to achieve compliance must determine how this regulation will impact their supplier ecosystem and what the regulatory authorities expect them to accomplish by the 2025 deadline. Make sure your firm is prepared by attending our FREE webinar on 29 October 2024. Register your FREE place today >> https://lnkd.in/e3z7b_dN #DORA #regulation