Anti-Bribery Anti-Corruption Center of Excellence

What Anti-Bribery Anti-Corruption Center of Excellence does

ABAC Center of Excellence is a UK-headquartered, privately held certification body founded in 2016 as an independent division of CRI Group. The company specializes in third-party accredited certification and training against international anti-bribery, compliance, risk management, governance, and whistleblowing standards — principally ISO 37001:2016 (ABMS), ISO 37002:2021 (Whistleblowing), ISO 37301:2021 (Compliance), ISO 31000:2018 (Risk Management), and ISO 37000:2021 (Governance). Certifications are delivered by a global network of accredited auditors positioned across five continents, and ABAC holds multi-jurisdictional accreditation from UKAS (CB 10613), IAS (MSCB 266), EIAC, and the Department of Standards Malaysia, valid in 170+ countries. Its core technology is not a software platform but a structured audit methodology (pre-assessment, Stage 1 documentation review, Stage 2 implementation audit, surveillance, recertification) combined with an Integrated Management Systems (IMS) offering that bundles multiple ISO standards into a single engagement, plus a certificate verification service and a self-serve e-Learning portal.

The company monetizes certification through quote-based annual fees tied to assessment days and scope, with recurring surveillance visits that create a subscription-like revenue stream, and monetizes training through e-Learning, in-class, dedicated in-house, and bespoke formats priced per delegate. Go-to-market is sales-led and event-driven — direct enterprise engagement from four regional offices (London, Kuala Lumpur, Dubai, Islamabad), supplemented by thought-leadership content, summits, and a free Highest Ethical Business Assessment (HEBA) that functions as a top-of-funnel conversion tool. The customer base spans enterprises, financial institutions, and government entities across multiple sectors (investment, oil & gas, banking, aviation, mining, telecom, pharma, construction, shipping), with named clients including Mubadala, ADNOC, Etisalat, Ma'aden, Bank Islam Malaysia, Malaysia Aviation Group, and Royal Brunei Airlines. ABAC has no public funding history, no subsidiaries of its own, and operates as a wholly-owned strategic subsidiary of CRI Group.

Name

Anti-Bribery Anti-Corruption Center of Excellence

Legal name

ABAC Center of Excellence Limited

Website

https://abacgroup.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2016

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

ABAC Center of Excellence is a UKAS-accredited certification body that audits and certifies organizations against ISO anti-bribery, compliance, risk, governance, and whistleblowing standards, serving enterprises, financial institutions, and government clients globally via offices in London, Kuala Lumpur, Dubai, and Islamabad.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Compliance Certification Services

SIC

Services-Testing Laboratories (8734)

akta.pro primary industry

Anti-Bribery & Anti-Corruption (ABAC) (EDABADAA)

akta.pro secondary industry

Fraud Risk Management & Anti-Bribery/Anti-Corruption (ABAC) (BPAHAFAL)

Keywords

• ISO certification services
• Anti-bribery management systems
• Compliance management training
• Whistleblowing management certification
• Corporate governance risk compliance

Headquarters

HQ city

London

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices6 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. ISO Certification Services: Certification services for ISO 37001 Anti-Bribery Management Systems, ISO 37301 Compliance Management Systems, ISO 31000 Risk Management, ISO 37000 Governance, and ISO 37002 Whistleblowing Management Systems. The certification process involves pre-assessment audit, Stage 1 audit (policy and procedure review), Stage 2 audit (implementation audit and site visits), follow-up audit, certification decision, and certificate awarding. Registration is annual with surveillance visits.
2. ISO Training Programs: Training delivery through multiple formats: e-Learning (interactive self-learning), physical/in-class training, dedicated in-house group training, and bespoke training tailored to client requirements. Training includes Introduction, Foundation, Internal Auditor, Lead Auditor, and Lead Implementer courses across all ISO standards. Training is CPD certified and HRDF Claimable.
3. Gap Analysis & Assessment Services: Complimentary gap analysis offered for ISO 37301 CMS, Integrated Management System including both ISO 37001 ABMS and ISO 37301 CMS. Assessment and gap analysis process includes reviews of risk management programs, staff surveys, training reviews, and systems audits.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

ABAC is an independent, UKAS-accredited certification body that audits and certifies organizations against internationally recognized ISO standards for anti-bribery, compliance, risk management, governance, and whistleblowing management. The company also delivers structured training courses (Introduction, Foundation, Internal Auditor, Lead Auditor, Lead Implementer) across these ISO standards through e-Learning, physical classroom, in-house, and bespoke formats. Complementary services include complimentary Highest Ethical Business Assessment (HEBA) gap analysis, an Integrated Management Systems (IMS) combined audit offering, and a Third-Party Risk Management program delivered with parent company CRI Group.

Product overview

ABAC™ Center of Excellence is an independent certification body offering a comprehensive suite of ISO certification and training services for anti-bribery, compliance, risk management, governance, and whistleblowing. The core offerings include ISO 37001 Anti-Bribery Management Systems (ABMS) certification and training, ISO 37002 Whistleblowing Management Systems certification and training, ISO 37301 Compliance Management Systems certification and training, ISO 31000 Risk Management certification and training, and ISO 37000 Governance of Organisations certification and training. Additionally, the company offers Anti-Money Laundering (AML) Training and an Integrated Management Systems (IMS) option that combines multiple ISO standards into one streamlined certification. The portfolio is complemented by a Third-Party Risk Management (3PRM) Program delivered in partnership with CRI Group, free Highest Ethical Business Assessment (HEBA) gap analysis tools, and a certificate verification service. Training is delivered through multiple methods including e-Learning, Physical Training, Dedicated Training, and Bespoke Training tailored to client requirements.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• ISO 37001 Anti-Bribery Management Systems (ABMS) Certification UKAS-accredited certification service for organizations to demonstrate implementation of reasonable and proportionate anti-bribery measures including leadership commitment, training programs, risk assessment, due diligence adequacy, financial and commercial controls, reporting, audit, and investigation procedures.
• ISO 37001 Training Courses Training courses for personnel developing, implementing, and evaluating their organization's Anti-Bribery Management System, including Introduction, Internal Auditor, and Lead Auditor courses.
• ISO 37002 Whistleblowing Management Systems Certification Certification service for implementing, managing, evaluating, maintaining and improving a robust and effective whistleblowing management system based on trust, impartiality, and protection principles.
• ISO 37002 Whistleblowing Training Training courses covering ISO 37002 Whistleblowing Management Systems including Introduction and Lead Implementer courses, designed to help organizations create a whistleblowing mechanism based on trust, impartiality and protection.
• ISO 37301 Compliance Management Systems Certification Certification service for organizations seeking to demonstrate commitment to compliance management, good governance and ethical practices, providing tools for establishing and maintaining a culture of compliance.
• ISO 37301 Compliance Training Training courses including Introduction, Foundation, and Lead Implementer courses based on ISO 37301 Compliance Management Systems standard.
• ISO 31000 Risk Management Certification Certification service providing principles, framework and process for managing risk, helping organizations increase likelihood of achieving objectives, improve identification of opportunities and threats, and effectively allocate resources.
• ISO 31000 Risk Management Training Training courses providing principles for managing risk based on the internationally recognised ISO 31000 benchmark, including Introduction and Risk Register courses.
• ISO 37000 Governance of Organisations Certification Certification service for the first international benchmark for good governance, providing organizations and their governing bodies with tools to govern well, enabling them to perform effectively while behaving ethically and responsibly.
• ISO 37000 Governance Training Training courses teaching principles and practices for governing bodies and groups to meet their responsibilities based on the ISO 37000 Governance of Organisations guideline.
• Anti-Money Laundering (AML) Training Training course raising employees' awareness of money laundering to confidently identify and report signs of money laundering activity in business.
• Integrated Management Systems (IMS) Certification A combined certification approach that merges ISO 37001 Anti-Bribery, ISO 37002 Whistleblowing, ISO 37301 Compliance, ISO 37000 Governance and ISO 31000 Risk Management into one integrated management system, reducing audit complexity and saving time and costs.

Quantifiable outcome

• Mudajaya Group became the FIRST Construction Company in Malaysia certified for ISO 37001 Anti-Bribery Management System with UKAS accreditation through ABAC
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers16 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• CRI GroupcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2016ABAC™ Center of Excellence was established in 2016 as an independent division of CRI Group to provide training and certification services. CRI Group is a global leader in corporate investigations and risk management with over 30 years of experience. ABAC is powered by CRI Group and benefits from its global network, expertise, and brand recognition.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• LRQA (Lloyd's Register Quality Assurance): LRQA is an accredited certification body offering ISO 37001 ABMS, ISO 37301, ISO 31000 and ISO 37002 assessments with strong UK and global presence. Closely comparable specialty certification competitor to ABAC.
• PECB: PECB is a certification body and training provider focused on ISO management system standards, including ISO 37001 ABMS, ISO 37301 and ISO 31000. Most directly comparable niche competitor in training-led certification.
• BSI (British Standards Institution): BSI is the originator of many ISO standards and is a leading global ISO certification body offering ISO 37001 ABMS, ISO 37301, ISO 31000 and ISO 37002 assessments. Direct head-to-head competitor to ABAC for multinational anti-bribery certifications.

Broad incumbents

• Intertek: Intertek operates a worldwide ISO management systems certification business including anti-bribery and compliance programs. Competes with ABAC for multinational enterprise certifications.
• DNV: DNV is a global assurance and certification provider with ISO 37001 ABMS, ISO 37301 and related compliance certifications. A broad incumbent in the same certification category as ABAC.
• SGS: SGS is one of the world's largest certification bodies with broad ISO 37001/37301/31000 assessment capabilities across all major geographies. Competes with ABAC on enterprise multi-standard certifications, but spans many industries beyond compliance.
• Bureau Veritas: Bureau Veritas operates a global certification business covering ISO management systems including anti-bribery and compliance. Overlaps directly with ABAC on ISO 37001 engagements but at materially larger scale.
• TÜV SÜD: TÜV SÜD is a major accredited certification body with ISO 37001 and broader compliance/management system certification offerings. Competes with ABAC on enterprise accounts, especially in Europe and APAC.
• DEKRA: DEKRA is a global testing, inspection and certification company offering ISO management system certifications including anti-bribery. A broader incumbent that competes with ABAC on enterprise RFPs.

Others

• CRI Group: CRI Group is ABAC's parent company and a global provider of corporate investigations, forensic accounting, third-party due diligence and background screening — adjacent services co-sold through ABAC's 3PRM program rather than direct certification competition.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance10 records

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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