The Associazione Italiana Compliance (AICOM) is the leading professional association for compliance officers, AML specialists, and anti-corruption experts in Italy. Founded in 2005, AICOM represents the interests of its members across various sectors, including finance, industry, and public administration. The association actively engages in public debates and collaborates with regulatory authorities to enhance compliance standards. Further information on the association can be found here.
The Association of Compliance Officers (ASCO) is a leading Greek compliance professionals association, established in 2016. ASCO-Greece aims “inter alia” at exchanging knowledge and information on compliance issues, the promotion of compliance standards and advancing the skills of compliance professionals. The association submits proposals for the improvement of the functioning of compliance, develops cooperations with other related associations, in Greece and abroad, cooperates with the state and regulators and facilitates networking among members. Further information on the association can be found here.
ASCOM is the Spanish Compliance Association, the first professional association of its kind in Spain, established in May 2014 in response to the need to create a common space for compliance professionals in our country.
ASCOM is an independent non-profit association, created on the initiative of a group of people with extensive experience in performing compliance functions, with the main objective of professionalising the function in Spain and it is aimed at compliance professionals from all economic sectors and all types of organisations. ASCOM members are individuals who have over two years experience in compliance or organisations that support the purposes of the association and who have an interest in the compliance function and in the defence of ethics and compliance with rules of conduct in companies. Further information on the association can be found here.
The Bulgarian Association of Anti-Financial Crime Experts (BAAFCE) is a professional non-profit organization dedicated to combating financial crimes such as money laundering, financial sanctions violations, cybercrime, fraud, and corruption. BAAFCE aims to bridge the gap between government, businesses, and civil society by fostering collaboration and expertise. By promoting public awareness and advocating for sound policies, BAAFCE strives to create a safer and more sustainable economic environment in Bulgaria. Its mission is to unite efforts across sectors to build a robust defense against financial crime. Further information on the association can be found here.
The Berufsverband der Compliance Manager (BCM) e. V. is the leading professional association exclusively for in-house compliance officers from companies, associations and organizations. The Berlin-based association represents the interests of its 1000 members on regional and federal level on politics, economy and society. It takes a stand in public debates on issues affecting the profession and pursues the goal of being involved in hearings and legislative procedures. Further information on the association can be found here.
Compliance Hub is the largest independent professional network for compliance and financial crime prevention in Kazakhstan and Central Asia. It brings together experts from banking, fintech, digital assets, government, and the corporate sector to promote integrity and transparency. The Association raises standards in compliance, anti-corruption, AML, CTF, and anti-fraud by promoting best practices and ethical governance. Through events, training, publications, and dialogue with regulators, it supports knowledge sharing and professional development.
Further information on the association can be found here.
The Compliance Institute is the professional body for compliance professionals in Ireland. With over 3,250 members, it is the premier provider of education and professional development in compliance, providing an authoritative voice on matters relating to regulatory compliance and business ethics in industry in Ireland. Further information on the association can be found here.
Compliance Pro Belgium is an initiative established in 2018 to provide compliance professionals in Belgium with a focal point for national and international discussion, a structure for educational events and a community for professional cooperation.
The Register is the core of a community of corporate compliance professionals, outside the financial sector and insurance. Registration is free-of-charge but there is a vetting process, by and independent committee and based on the academic and work experience provided with the application.
The Training is a cycle of small-scale high-level seminars offering a practical approach of compliance, with the aim of raising the skills of professionals involved in managing compliance issues like business ethics, personal data and trade compliance.
For further information, please visit the association’s website.
Conducted by professionals who lead the Compliance area in some of the most prominent spanish and international companies, CUMPLEN is the professional non-profit organization that promotes the development, the professionalization, the implementation of best practices and the search for excellence in Regulatory Compliance.
It was created in Spain in 2014, with the vocation of being the benchmark forum in all areas of compliance, and invites all companies and professionals to share knowledge and join in the development and evangelization of this discipline that is currently strategic for companies and organizations.
Today Cumplen gathers 90 companies and more than 900 associated professionals. One of the main values that we bring is free attendance at our two annual congresses in Madrid and Barcelona and all the events organized exclusively by the association. Further information on the association can be found on the official website or this dossier.
Ethics and Compliance Switzerland (ECS) is a unique cross industry not for profit organization in Switzerland. ECS welcomes compliance officers and anyone interested in the compliance discipline including regulators, risk professionals, in-house counsel, auditors, board members and those who work with or supervise compliance functions. Further information on the association can be found here.
The European Institute for Compliance and Ethics (EICE) is the central platform for compliance and ethics professionals in Slovenia to network, advance our knowledge and cooperate with each other, as well as with related professions and with the business community. By doing so, EICE tries to help professionals, managers and organizations in variety of sectors to improve their competences in managing compliance and ethics programs and related risks. In addition, they are providing access to international connectivity. EICE is also trying to affect broader (institutional) environment, so that it would become more encouraging for legitimate, fair and transparent business practices. Through strengthening standards of lawful and ethical business practices, they are committed to help achieve better level playing field on the market, positively influence competitiveness, productivity and overall business environment. Further information on the association can be found here.
The French Compliance Society is an independent, non-profit organization committed to promoting effective and globally oriented compliance practices. Serving as both a think tank and a collaborative platform, it brings together professionals from business, law, and public institutions to address key international challenges such as corruption, sanctions, export controls, taxation, and geopolitical risks. Its mission is to strengthen compliance as a strategic driver of responsible business, foster knowledge exchange, and develop practical, forward-looking solutions. Further information on the association can be found here.
The Gibraltar Association of Compliance Officers (GACO) is a non-profit organization founded in 2004, representing over 200 members from various economic sectors. GACO provides a platform for discussion, support in risk management, anti-money laundering, and compliance. It collaborates closely with the Gibraltar Finance Centre and local regulators to advocate for compliance standards. For further information, please visit the association’s website.
The Guernsey Association of Compliance Officers (GACO) was established in April 1999 with three main objectives: to provide a forum for discussion on governance, risk, and compliance issues; to deliver information and other services to its members; and to support official Guernsey bodies in these areas. Today, GACO has a diverse membership representing all businesses regulated and registered by the Guernsey Financial Services Commission (GFSC). Further information on the association can be found here.
Le Cercle de la Compliance is an association of compliance professionals in Paris. Created in 2011 by a small group of French compliance professionals convinced of the relevance of this new type of risk management, the Circle then set itself the task of making Compliance in France known to legal directors, compliance specialists and the senior management level. Further information on the association can be found here.
The Hungarian Corporate Compliance Society (hereafter: MVCT) has been actively involved in the development of the compliance culture in Hungary since its founding in 2017.MVCT’s expressed goals include the promotion of ethical corporate operations and corporate compliance by increasing compliance awareness and disseminating knowledge, presenting the effects of potential compliance difficulties that arise in the corporate compliance professional environment.
Further information on the association can be found here.
Nordic Business Ethics Initiative (NBE) is a dynamic cross-sector, not-for-profit professional community based in the Nordic region. NBE welcomes ethics and compliance professionals, corporate leaders, academics, and anyone passionate about fostering ethical business practices. While primarily active in Finland, Sweden, Norway, and Denmark, NBE also engages members and hosts events beyond the Nordics. Further information on the association can be found here.
The Portuguese Observatory of Compliance and Regulatory (OPCR) is a non-profit private association, formally established in March 2017, with the mission of promoting knowledge and the social recognition of compliance and regulatory activities across different sectors of industry.
OPCR sets quality standards and best practice requirements for the professional exercise of compliance and regulatory functions. It also publishes guidelines and recommendations, organises conferences and events, and fosters institutional relationships with national and international entities.
Further information on the association can be found here.
The Austrian Compliance Officer Association (ÖCOV) provides a platform, which promotes and supports Compliance professionals in Austria. The aim of ÖCOV is the exchange of experiences and development of best-practice approaches between and by its members. The association participates in the public and scientific discourse and focus on strengthening the role of the Compliance function in Austria.
Since its establishment in November 2013, the ÖCOV has served as a uniform representation of Compliance Management related interests of individuals and corporations. With more than 300 members, ÖCOV is the largest association of Compliance professionals in Austria. Its members are active in a vast number of different industries, from small and medium-sized enterprises up to large corporations. Further information on the association can be found here.
Slovak Compliance Circle was founded in December 2013. The vision of the association is to help create and develop a transparent and ethical business environment in Slovakia. SCC promotes the principles of business ethics and compliance as well as the compliance officer function and profession within the Slovak business community. SCC also represents a platform for sharing best practices and experience in the area of compliance amongst the Slovak compliance professionals. In addition, great attention is paid to working with young people with objective to promote ethical behaviour and compliance to the next generation of Slovak business leaders. For more information, please visit the association’s website.
VCO – The Association for Compliance Professionals VCO is the only independent and not for profit platform for compliance officers and professionals working in the Netherlands. Since its start in 2001 VCO stimulates the exchange of expertise among its members and strengthens the members’ network. Our dynamic platform organizes events for its members, in person and online on recent developments and on major issues. The VCO offers various types of individual professional support. The purpose of our expertise groups is to issue useful deliverables such as toolboxes, thematic white papers and libraries. Further information on the association can be found here.