The Compliance Institute of South Africa (CI/the Institute) is a non-profit organisation officially incorporated under Section 21 of the Companies Act.

VISION
To be an independent, recognised body for compliance professionals.

MISSION
To be a recognised body to empower the application of international best practice in the compliance profession.

AIMS AND OBJECTIVES
To encourage and promote compliance within the regulatory environment of the South African Financial Services Industry;
To promote the professional status, image and credibility of its members;
To identify, establish, maintain and promote international compliance best practices;
To encourage and facilitate forums for the exchange of information and ideas among members/other stakeholders.
To stimulate and promote education and training in the field of compliance to its members and other stakeholders;
To alert members of new developments in, and changes to, legislation and the interpretation and application of such by the relevant authorities;
To build synergistic rapport between organizations on compliance issues and to create liaison with similar organisations in other countries;
To provide accreditation for compliance professionals;
To establish, maintain and promote standards for compliance functions and compliance officers; and
To do all such other lawful things as are or may be incidental or conducive or ancillary to, or necessary for the attainment of the above objectives.

GOVERNANCE
Strategic direction of the Institute is the responsibility of the Board, but the day-to-day management rests with the General Manager, supported by the Executive Committee.