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18 November 2025
ACCA exposes new findings on an escalating, systemic fraud landscape and calls for a collective reset
Global report reveals how cybercrime, governance gaps and AI-turbocharged deception are converging to create an industrialised fraud environment that demands coordinated action. According to Combatting fraud in a perfect storm, cyberfraud now dominates both prevalence and materiality globally, amplifying all other risks. Procurement, abuse of authority, and third-party frauds follow close behind as the most […]
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15 August 2025
Challenges to Corporate Investigations Survey
🌐 Challenges to Corporate Investigations - Survey Launch Corporate investigations across all sectors face increasingly complex challenges that can significantly impact outcomes. To better understand these critical pain points, we are conducting a comprehensive benchmarking study, supported by Forensic Risk Alliance, to identify the most prevalent internal and external factors that can compromise investigation effectiveness. […]
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12 June 2023
Member survey 2023
This June we are reaching out to members to see if they'd like to get more involved with building the ACi. As you're aware, the Executive Committee at ACi are all volunteers, who have full-time in-house investigations roles. The popularity of the Association means we are always on the lookout for subject matter experts who […]
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15 December 2021
ACi launches 'Pick a Project' Initiative
The ACi is working on a number of trailblazing projects to champion the role of corporate investigators. These are all reliant on our members’ insights, ideas, and subject matter expertise. We recognise the demands of your ‘day’ jobs, but we greatly appreciate any time contribution you can give us over the coming year. Where possible, […]
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21 July 2021
Swiss Investigations Survey Results
How mature is your in-house investigation function and what can you do to increase your capabilities? Together with Deloitte, we conducted a survey of Swiss in-house investigation functions to analyse the status quo. Deloitte Forensics Partner Nic Carrington met with the CEO of the ACi Steve Young and the CAO of the ACi Katie Hodson […]
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13 July 2020
Survey Launched For Swiss Investigations. Have your say.
  The ACi are delighted in conjunction with Deloitte Switzerland to launch a Swiss Corporate Investigations Capability Survey.  If you are responsible for corporate or non-governmental organisation investigations in Switzerland, we would love to hear from you. This survey can be completed if you are based in Switzerland or based in another country but responsible for […]
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Investigations & Corporate Crime Webinar with Mason, Hayes & Curran.
Our CEO Steve Young was delighted to join the panel for MHC's webinar on the 1 July 2020 to discuss 'Crisis Management: Planning investigations and dealing with the Regulators/Law Enforcement'.   To view the webinar, visit the Mason Hayes and Curran LLP web site.
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1 December 2025
ACi Launches Industry-First Certified Corporate Investigator (CCi) Course
Association of Corporate Investigators Launches Industry-First Certified Corporate Investigator (CCi) Course Comprehensive 19-Module Certification Addresses Critical Gap in Professional Standards for Global Investigations Community London, UK – 1 December 2025 – The Association of Corporate Investigators (ACi) today announced the launch of the Certified Corporate Investigator (CCi) course, the first comprehensive professional certification designed specifically for […]
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18 November 2025
ACCA exposes new findings on an escalating, systemic fraud landscape and calls for a collective reset
Global report reveals how cybercrime, governance gaps and AI-turbocharged deception are converging to create an industrialised fraud environment that demands coordinated action. According to Combatting fraud in a perfect storm, cyberfraud now dominates both prevalence and materiality globally, amplifying all other risks. Procurement, abuse of authority, and third-party frauds follow close behind as the most […]
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10 October 2025
Whistleblowing Investigations: The Hidden Mental Health Toll
Reflections from the ACi Whistleblowing Investigations Forum On World Mental Health Day, it feels particularly poignant to reflect on the insights shared at our recent Whistleblowing Investigations Forum. As we heard from our exceptional speakers and engaged delegates, the conversations about corporate accountability, regulatory compliance, and investigative best practices were invaluable. But beneath every case […]
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15 August 2025
Challenges to Corporate Investigations Survey
🌐 Challenges to Corporate Investigations - Survey Launch Corporate investigations across all sectors face increasingly complex challenges that can significantly impact outcomes. To better understand these critical pain points, we are conducting a comprehensive benchmarking study, supported by Forensic Risk Alliance, to identify the most prevalent internal and external factors that can compromise investigation effectiveness. […]
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27 June 2025
ACi wins Multi Stakeholder Collaboration Award
We are delighted to announce that we have won the International Compliance Association's 2025 Multi-Stakeholder Collaboration Award. The presentation took place at the ICA Awards Dinner in London on 27th June. We would like to acknowledge our fellow shortlist finalists, Calathea Solutions, Clue software and the NHS Counter Fraud Authority, ECPA and Tenet. Our CEO, […]
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14 November 2024
2024 Report: Challenges to Investigations
Access to Data is the biggest internal challenge investigators face according to a white paper published today by the ACi. "From navigating legal and ethical constraints to overcoming internal resistance and resource limitations, corporate investigators must be adept at handling a myriad of obstacles," says Ash Sharma who authored the paper. "By understanding these challenges, […]
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