About the Compliance Institute  

Professional Designations
In Ireland, the Compliance Institute is recognised as the primary organisation for awarding designations in the area of compliance, with Compliance Institute Designations being the benchmark to demonstrate competence to work in Compliance in financial services.

Professional Designations
In Ireland, the Compliance Institute is recognised as the primary organisation for awarding designations in the area of compliance, with Compliance Institute Designations being the benchmark to demonstrate competence to work in Compliance in financial services.

Continued Professional Development (CPD)

The Compliance Institute has an extensive Continued Professional Development (CPD) offerings and members holding our designations must complete annual CPD to maintain that designation. The Compliance Institute offers its members a wide range of benefits that enhance their professional knowledge and provides opportunities to share their experiences with fellow members.

Compliance Institute Objectives

The Compliance Institute has three objectives:

1. To promote the advancement of knowledge, information, views and ideas in the field of regulatory compliance and business ethics;
2. To provide training and education, and conduct examinations in regulatory compliance and business ethics; and
3. To promote high ethical standards among all persons engaged in regulatory compliance.

Our Mission

To equip compliance professionals with the necessary competence and skills to undertake their roles in a professional and ethical manner as well as providing a platform for connecting and representing the interests of the profession.

Our Values

The Institute are committed to its core values which are:

• Integrity and ethics,

• Excellence in education, and

• Supported and connected membership

Our Vision

To be a network of engaged, vibrant and qualified professionals operating to the highest ethical standards who have a strong sense of belonging.

Compliance Institute Structure

The day-to-day affairs of the Compliance Institute are managed by the Executive and overseen by the Council which consists of up to eight elected members who govern the institute. The work of the Council is supported by its sub-committees on Audit, D&I, Central Steering Committee, Ethics, Finance, Risk and Administration (FRAC) and Membership.

The Compliance Institute also benefits from its network of Working Groups focused on Consumer Protection, Data Protection & Information Security, Financial Crime Compliance, Fintech and Innovation, Funds, Pensions and Prudential Regulation & Governance, Sustainability. The working groups, which are made up of experts in their area, serve to provide members with the latest insights on current and pending issues of relevance.

International Affiliations

IFCA

Compliance Institute is a founding member of the International Federation of Compliance Associations (IFCA) which was founded in Dublin in December 2010. The other founding member countries are Australia, USA and South Africa.

IFCA is the umbrella organisation for professional bodies that specialise in the practice of compliance. Membership comprises of national compliance bodies from around the world that have been established for the benefit of their members. The purpose of the alliance is to co-ordinate and collaborate in ways that benefit business ethics and compliance professionals worldwide.

ENFCO

The Compliance Institute is an active member of the European Network for Compliance Officers (ENFCO).

ENFCO is a network of not-for-profit associations for in-house compliance professionals across Europe. The organisation facilitates the cooperation and communication between the participating associations and their incorporated professionals in the best spirit of a European community, according to the network’s mission goals.

Company Information

Compliance Institute was established in November 2002 as a ‘not for profit’ company limited by guarantee. The Compliance Institute does not have a share capital. Its Registered Number is 379249 and its Registered Office is 5 Fitzwilliam Square, Dublin 2.

The Compliance Institute is a registered charity, Charity Registration Number 20065072 and Revenue Commissioners (CHY) Number 17471.