Become an ACS Association Member
ACS Association Membership provides a professional home for individuals committed to compliance, integrity and continuous development.
It is designed for professionals and aspiring professionals working across compliance, AML, financial crime, risk, auditing, governance, consumer protection, privacy and related disciplines.
ACS offers one inclusive professional membership category: Association Member.
Association Membership recognises an individual’s connection to the compliance profession and commitment to maintaining appropriate ethical and professional standards. It brings together professionals from different roles, sectors and jurisdictions within one international community.
Who Can Become an Association Member?
Association Membership is suitable for:
- Compliance officers and managers
- AML and financial crime professionals
- Regulatory and government professionals
- Risk and governance specialists
- Internal and external auditors
- Legal and advisory professionals
- Banking and financial-services employees
- Insurance and investment professionals
- FinTech and digital-payment professionals
- Data-protection and information-security specialists
- Students and graduates entering the profession
- Holders of ACS professional certifications
- Trainers, researchers and academic specialists
Benefits of Association Membership
International Professional Recognition
Demonstrate your commitment to compliance, ethical practice and continuous professional development through membership of an international UK-based professional association.
Professional Membership Certificate
Receive an ACS Association Membership Certificate confirming your active membership status.
Digital Membership Credential
Eligible members receive a digital membership credential that can be used on professional profiles and approved digital platforms.
Member Verification
Active membership can be confirmed through the ACS verification service.
Continuing Professional Development
Access selected CPD courses, webinars, briefings and professional-development activities.
Technical and Professional Resources
Receive access to selected compliance insights, articles, guidance materials and professional updates.
Preferential Fees
Benefit from member rates for selected ACS certifications, assessments, events and learning activities.
International Professional Network
Connect with professionals working across banking, regulators, insurance, investment, FinTech, government and professional services.
Career Development
Use ACS resources and professional pathways to identify the capabilities required for specialist and leadership roles.
Events and Knowledge Exchange
Participate in selected conferences, webinars, roundtables and professional discussions.
Contribution Opportunities
Experienced members may be invited to contribute to technical consultations, committees, publications, events or professional-development activities.
Professional Directory
Eligible members may choose to appear in the ACS online membership directory, subject to consent and privacy requirements.
Membership Requirements
Applicants must:
- Submit accurate personal and professional information
- Provide proof of identity
- Provide a current CV or professional profile where requested
- Agree to the ACS Code of Professional Conduct
- Commit to continuing professional development
- Pay the applicable membership fee
- Maintain professional good standing
Holding an ACS certification is advantageous but is not mandatory unless specified by a particular membership route. ACS reserves the right to request additional information or professional references before approving an application.
Maintaining Association Membership
Association Members are expected to:
- Follow the ACS Code of Professional Conduct
- Maintain accurate membership information
- Complete relevant continuing professional development
- Pay annual membership fees
- Use the ACS name, logo and membership credential responsibly
- Avoid misleading claims regarding authority or professional status
- Cooperate with legitimate professional-conduct reviews
Membership is renewed annually and remains subject to continued good standing.
Apply for Association Membership