Code of Ethics

Members of the International Compliance Association should abide by the following:

• Members of the ICA shall conduct business utilising the highest levels of integrity, diligence and professionalism.
• Members of the ICA shall seek to protect the financial services sector and the legal and accounting professions from exposure to the proceeds of crime by avoiding involvement in arrangements concerning property derived from crime or property which may be used to fund crime including acts of terrorism.
• Members of the ICA shall at all times maintain a high level of awareness of the regulatory compliance requirements in force in the jurisdictions in which they work and strive towards full compliance therewith.
• Members of the ICA shall wherever possible and without unduly compromising the duty of confidentiality owed to clients, co-operate with domestic and international regulatory and enforcement bodies.
• Members of the ICA shall work towards enhancing the level of competence and the depth of knowledge of compliance and anti money laundering professionals globally.