Regulation

Association of Financial Compliance Professional Groups

An umbrella organization that coordinates activities among various financial compliance specialty groups, providing a unified voice for regulatory advocacy and standards development.

Business Ethics Association of Rehabilitation Studies

A U.S. association for ethics rehabilitation educators. It promotes training in ethical recovery practices.

Business Licensing and Standards Program

A governmental regulatory framework for establishing qualifications, operational requirements, and compliance monitoring for businesses operating in regulated industries or jurisdictions.

Center for Financial Compliance and Banking Regulation

A research institution that studies financial regulations, develops compliance methodologies, and evaluates the impact of policy changes on banking and investment operations.

Council on Federal Acquisition Regulation

A governmental advisory body that develops and interprets the rules governing procurement and contracting practices for federal agencies and their private sector partners.

Financial Market Infrastructure and Development Board

A regulatory body that oversees the systems, institutions, and networks that enable trading, clearing, settlement, and recording of financial transactions across capital markets.

General Data Protection Regulation

A comprehensive data privacy law implemented by the European Union that establishes strict rules for how organizations must handle personal data of EU citizens. GDPR requires explicit consent for data collection, gives individuals rights to access and delete their data, and imposes significant penalties for non-compliance.