Strategic Oversight
Board of Trustees
Custodians of AIAC's independence, mandate and long-term institutional integrity. Responsible for governance policy, financial stewardship and the appointment of senior officers.
Leadership & Governance
Independent oversight, structured authority.
AIAC operates under a multi-tier governance structure designed to safeguard impartiality, technical rigor and the public interest.
Governing Bodies
Decision Authority
Accreditation Council
Reviews assessment files and issues final accreditation determinations. Operates under strict separation from the assessment teams that prepare candidate dossiers.
Framework Development
Standards Committee
Develops and maintains AIAC's accreditation criteria, ensuring alignment with international frameworks and emerging risk in trade and investment systems.
Operational Integrity
Compliance Office
Independent function responsible for AML / CTF oversight, conflicts management, complaints handling and continuous monitoring of accredited entities.
Independence
No commercial, political or sectoral interest may influence accreditation decisions.
Separation of Duties
Assessment, decision and monitoring functions are structurally separated.
Public Accountability
Annual transparency reports detail caseloads, outcomes and material decisions.