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07/03/08

2008 London Forum Event

The 2008 London Forum of the Association was held on 5 March 2008 in the Large Pension Room at the Honourable Society of Grays Inn, 8 South Square, London WC1R 5ET.  

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28/09/07

APCC issues Consultation Paper to Members on Future Strategy

The Steering Council issues a consultation paper on its future strategy.

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18/06/07

IRR Advisory Meeting - 18 June 2007

The APCC is a member of the IRR Advisory Group. The purpose of the meeting was to update Advisory Group members on changes to the early reporting system, to talk through the pilot project and which firms will be participating in this. In addition there was a demonstration of the user management and registration process for the mandatory electronic reporting system followed by a demonstration of the electronic forms to be used within the system.

 

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Events - London March 2008

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Professional Standards

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The Constitution of the APCC

 

The APCC is a not for profit company limited by guarantee. It has a board of directors, the Steering Council, who stand for re-election at least every three years. The Steering Council is made up of representatives from member firms and relevant trade bodies.

 

The Steering Council appoints committees to consider particular issues. These committees are chaired by a representative of the Steering Council and the body of each committee is made up of representatives from member firms.

 

The Steering Council admits compliance consultancy firms to membership where they meet the membership eligibility criteria, support the APCC's Objectives and Principles and agree to comply with the APCC Code of Ethics, which include
the APCC Professional Standards.

The Objectives and Principles of the APCC

The APCC

The APCC has taken over from the original steering group which was sponsored by the FSA to provide a forum for compliance consultants and the FSA to meet and discuss issues of joint interest. Membership of the APCC is open to compliance consultancy firms who support the APCC's objectives and principles, agree to comply with the APCC Code of Ethics, which include the APCC Professional Standards, and meet its eligibility criteria. The APCC was formed with the following clear objectives and principles:

 

Objectives of APCC
  • Promote the professional standards of its members
  • Communication channel
  • Provide information on services provided by members
  • Accreditation
  • Recognised as a Trade Body by the FSA

Principles of APCC
  • Integrity
  • Competence
  • Standards of Professional Conduct
  • Objectivity
  • Confidentiality
  • Good repute

 

Relevant Documents

Constitution (PDF 149KB)

 

Code of Ethics

 

Grievance Procedure (DOC 49KB)