Association of Corporate Treasurers

What Association of Corporate Treasurers does

The Association of Corporate Treasurers (ACT), legally The Association of Corporate Treasurers and operating under the "ACT" trade name, is a London-headquartered chartered professional body for the treasury profession, established in 1979 and holding a Royal Charter. It serves treasury and corporate finance professionals across their careers — from aspiring entrants to Group Treasurers — as well as corporate treasury teams, banks and financial institutions, and university finance students, with members and students in over 100 countries. The organization sets professional standards through the ACT Competency Framework ("written by treasurers, for treasurers"), an ethical code, and internationally recognized qualifications, and it advocates for the profession through its Policy & Technical team's engagement with regulators and legislators.

ACT operates a web-based membership and learning ecosystem centered on treasurers.org, comprising the ACT Learning portal (learning.treasurers.org), the Community Hub, webinar delivery systems, and the digital edition of The Treasurer magazine. Its core products are qualifications delivered through traditional study or a flexible MicroCredentials pathway — including the Certificate in Treasury Fundamentals, Certificate in Treasury, Diploma in Treasury Management, Award and Certificate in International Cash Management, and Certificate in Sustainable Finance for Treasury — supplemented by eLearning, in-company training, a CPD scheme, the Mentor Me programme, the Knowledge Hub, and a portfolio of events. ACT is a registered FSQS supplier, enabling training delivery to financial-sector organizations, and operates a wholly owned subsidiary, ACT (Administration) Ltd.

The business model is predominantly recurring, blending annual professional membership subscriptions (Student, Affiliate, Associate/AMCT, Fellow/FCT, and Business tiers, running 1 May to 30 April), qualification and training fees (including MicroCredentials and assessment fees), bespoke in-company training via the Client Solutions Team, events and conference revenue with sponsorship (Annual Conference, Awards and Annual Dinner, regional treasury networks, Middle East Treasury Summit), and subscriptions to The Treasurer magazine (distributed to over 10,000 members, students and subscribers). Go-to-market is community-led, event-driven, and sales-led, with direct online enrolment plus distribution through accredited training providers and accredited university partners. Revenue figures are not publicly disclosed.

Name

Association of Corporate Treasurers

Legal name

The Association of Corporate Treasurers

Website

https://treasurers.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1979

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

A London-based chartered professional body for treasury, founded 1979 with a Royal Charter, offering internationally recognized qualifications, membership, CPD, events, publications, and advocacy to treasury and corporate finance professionals, teams, and institutions across more than 100 countries.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Professional Association Services

NAICS

Professional Organizations (813920)

akta.pro primary industry

Corporate Finance & Treasury (EDABAJAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Academic Affairs Administration (Curriculum, Scheduling, Academic Policy) (EDADAKAB), Public Affairs & Government Relations (MPAAADAE)

Keywords

• Treasury qualifications
• Professional membership
• Corporate treasury
• Treasury training
• Professional development

Headquarters

HQ city

London

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Professional Membership Subscriptions: Annual membership subscriptions from Fellow (FCT), Associate (AMCT), Affiliate, and Business members. Subscription period runs from 1 May to 30 April annually. UK taxpayers can claim tax relief on annual subscriptions through their tax return.
2. Qualification and Training Fees: Revenue from ACT qualifications including Certificate in Treasury Fundamentals, Certificate in Treasury, Certificate in International Cash Management, Diploma in Treasury Management, and Certificate in Sustainable Finance for Treasury. Also includes MicroCredentials pathway fees and assessment fees.
3. In-Company Training Solutions: Tailored and bespoke training courses for organisations including banks, financial institutions, corporate businesses, shared service centres, and treasury advisers. Provided through the Client Solutions Team.
4. Events and Conferences: Revenue from the Annual Conference, Awards and Annual Dinner, regional treasury network events, webinars, and the Middle East Treasury Summit. Includes sponsorship opportunities.
5. The Treasurer Magazine: Subscription revenue from The Treasurer magazine, distributed to over 10,000 members, students and subscribers globally. Includes bi-monthly print magazine and unlimited online access.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels7 records

Marketing channels11 records

Core offering

The Association of Corporate Treasurers (ACT) is the chartered professional body for treasury professionals, established in 1979. It delivers internationally recognised treasury qualifications (Certificate, Diploma, Advanced Diploma), a tiered professional membership programme, continuing professional development, in-company corporate training, the bi-monthly Treasurer magazine, and a portfolio of conferences, regional networks and webinars.

Product overview

The Association of Corporate Treasurers (ACT) offers a comprehensive professional body ecosystem rather than a single product. The core portfolio consists of internationally recognised qualifications (Certificate in Treasury Fundamentals, Certificate in Treasury, Diploma in Treasury Management, Award in International Cash Management, Certificate in International Cash Management, Certificate in Sustainable Finance for Treasury) delivered through traditional or flexible MicroCredentials pathways, supplemented by specialist online courses, eLearning modules, and proposed apprenticeship programmes. These are complemented by membership services (Student, Affiliate, Associate, Fellow, Business tiers), the bi-monthly Treasurer Magazine publication, the Knowledge Hub resource platform, ACT Learning online portal, CPD scheme, Mentor Me mentoring programme, and a full calendar of events and conferences including the Annual Conference and regional Treasury Networks. ACT also provides in-company training solutions, an Inclusion Initiatives programme including the Bank/Treasurer Relationships Playbook, and an Accredited University Partners Programme.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Professional Membership
• Certificate in Treasury Fundamentals
• Certificate in Treasury
• Diploma in Treasury Management
• Award in International Cash Management
• Certificate in International Cash Management
• Certificate in Sustainable Finance for Treasury
• ACT MicroCredentials
• In-Company Learning Solutions
• The Treasurer Magazine
• Events and Conferences
• ACT Learning Platform

Quantifiable outcome

• Members in over 100 countries hold ACT qualifications
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

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Integration10 records

Feature4 records

Partnerships

15 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• BarclayscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerBarclays partners with ACT on the Cash Management Hub, providing resources and expertise on cash management topics for treasurers. Barclays contributes content and supports the ACT Cash Management Conference, helping address key issues facing treasury professionals.
• Herbert Smith Freehills LLPcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHerbert Smith Freehills LLP produces the annual Corporate Debt and Treasury Report in association with ACT. This partnership provides detailed insights from treasurers and senior finance professionals on corporate debt and treasury matters.
• AccessPaycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerACT's Policy and Technical team partnered with AccessPay to create the ISO 20022 Resource Hub, helping treasurers prepare for fundamental changes in the payments landscape through the new ISO 20022 message format.
• Slaughter and MaycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSlaughter and May worked with ACT to produce the Borrower's Guide to the LMA's Investment Grade Agreements, now in its sixth edition, providing practical guidance for treasurers on loan documentation.
• Loan Market AssociationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerProduced the Borrower's Guide to Sustainability-Linked Loan Terms in conjunction with ACT, equipping treasurers with understanding of sustainability-linked loan parameters.
• ICAEWminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerICAEW collaborated with ACT on the Cyber Security in Corporate Finance Guide 2024, highlighting key questions businesses should ask about cyber risk.
• HSBC Asset ManagementcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHSBC Asset Management partnered with ACT to create The Treasurer's Global Cash Investment Resource Hub, a library of resources on professional investment of corporate cash.
• Deutsche BankcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDeutsche Bank supported the ACT International Treasury Peer Review and contributed to the accompanying Best Practice Guide, working with ACT on treasury practice benchmarking for multinational treasurers.
• FutureLearnminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorFutureLearn delivers ACT specialist online courses on ESG and leadership topics as short, self-paced programmes available through their platform.
• CFTE (Centre for Finance, Technology and Engineering)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCFTE delivers the Generative AI in Corporate Treasury programme in partnership with ACT, providing specialist technology education for treasury professionals.
• ZandersminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorACT runs a specialised AI for Corporate Treasury course in conjunction with Zanders, a treasury and finance consultancy.
• ThemisminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorACT partnered with Themis to provide resources for the treasury community, including a podcast on Financial Crime from Naresh Aggarwal, Associate Director, Policy & Technical.
• Zodia Markets (Standard Chartered)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerZodia Markets co-authored insights from the 2024 Digital Assets Survey with Naresh Aggarwal, ACT Associate Director, providing perspectives on digital asset adoption in treasury.
• EACT (European Association of Corporate Treasurers)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerACT collaborates with EACT on research including the annual EACT Treasury Survey, representing treasury professionals across Europe.
• IGTA (International Group of Treasury Associations)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerACT is a member of IGTA, the international network of treasury associations representing treasury professionals globally.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• IMA (Institute of Management Accountants): US-based professional association for management accountants offering the CMA credential. Comparable chartered-body economics with overlap on the corporate finance/treasury audience ACT serves.
• IIA (Institute of Internal Auditors): Global professional body for internal auditors, with chartered credentials, certifications (CIA), publications and advocacy. Comparable operating model in a broader finance-adjacent discipline.

Direct peers

• ACCA (Association of Chartered Certified Accountants): Global chartered professional accountancy body offering membership, qualifications and CPD. Closely comparable to ACT in being a chartered body that converts qualifications into recurring member revenue within the finance profession.
• CFA Institute: Global professional body awarding the CFA charter, with membership, continuing education, publications and policy influence. Comparable as a globally recognised chartered finance credential with recurring revenue and employer engagement.
• AFP (Association for Financial Professionals): US-based professional society serving corporate treasury, FP&A and finance professionals, offering the CTP certification and similar events/publications. The most direct treasury-specific peer in the Americas market.
• CIMA (Chartered Institute of Management Accountants): UK-based chartered body awarding qualifications in management accounting with similar subscription, qualification, CPD and policy advocacy mechanics. Overlaps with ACT's professional-body economics and member-ladder model.
• CIPFA (Chartered Institute of Public Finance and Accountancy): UK chartered body for public-sector finance professionals, offering qualifications, membership, training and policy work. Closely comparable professional-body operating model with an adjacent treasury specialism.
• EACT (European Association of Corporate Treasurers): ACT's stated partner and pan-European treasury association running the annual EACT Treasury Survey. Closely comparable mission and constituency, with geographic complementarity to ACT.
• ICAEW (Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales): Chartered accountancy body with qualifications, membership tiers, CPD, policy advocacy and an in-company training business. ACT partners with ICAEW (Cyber Security in Corporate Finance Guide 2024) and the operating model is highly comparable.

Emerging players

• ACAMS (Association of Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialists): Membership organisation certifying AML/financial-crime professionals with similar subscription and qualification mechanics. Thematically adjacent — ACT's policy work touches financial crime (Themis partnership) — and is a comparable mid-sized chartered-style credentialing body.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/actupdate
• YouTubeyoutube.com/treasurersorg
• Facebookfacebook.com/actupdate
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/association-of-corporate-treasurers

Compliance1 record

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Number of profiles

Profiles7 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

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