Asociación Argentina de Ética y Compliance

What Asociación Argentina de Ética y Compliance does

Asociación Argentina de Ética y Compliance (AAEC) is a non-profit professional association headquartered in Ciudad Autónoma de Buenos Aires, founded in 2010, that has operated for more than 15 years as the principal community for ethics and compliance practitioners in Argentina. The association serves individual compliance officers, ethics managers, and corporate organizations across finance, energy, legal, consulting, food & beverage, insurance, and other sectors, offering an international certification program (Programa CEC), an exclusive alumni club (Club del Compliance Officer), a network of domain-specific study commissions, and the Súper Valores school outreach program that has reached more than 1,200 primary school students across Buenos Aires, Córdoba, and Rosario.

The association's core products are educational, certification, and professional networking services rather than technology products. The flagship offering is the Certificación Internacional en Ética y Compliance (Programa CEC), co-delivered with UCEMA and granted international validity through AAEC's membership in IFCA (International Federation of Compliance Associations); the program has produced 1,850+ graduates across 21+ editions. AAEC also runs 10+ active study commissions covering behavioral compliance, data privacy and digital ethics, antitrust, financial industry and fintech compliance, criminal strategic compliance, public sector compliance, health compliance, fraud prevention, management systems, sustainability, and a newly launched energy and mining commission. The Súper Valores school program, the annual XIV Encuentro sobre Ética y Compliance public-private dialogue, the Compliance Federal regional program, and a monthly newsletter, podcast, and YouTube content archive round out the product portfolio.

AAEC generates revenue primarily through annual membership fees (ranging from $52,000 ARS for individuals to $400,000 ARS for large corporate members) and CEC certification program tuition, supplemented by event sponsorships from blue-chip Argentine corporations. Membership pricing operates on an annual subscription cycle (01/04/26-31/03/27 for the 2026 cycle). Distribution is direct via the AAEC website, with membership applications reviewed by the Board; corporate memberships include logo placement and complementary individual memberships. The association is led by President Leonardo Etchepare and Vice President Mariana Neustadt, governed by a Comisión Directiva, and has no external investors, parent company, or subsidiaries.

Name

Asociación Argentina de Ética y Compliance

Legal name

Asociación Argentina de Ética y Compliance

Website

https://eticaycompliance.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2010

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

AAEC is Argentina's leading non-profit professional association for ethics and compliance, offering an internationally certified program (CEC) with UCEMA, study commissions, alumni networking, and a school integrity program, serving 60+ corporate members and 1,850+ certified compliance professionals across Latin America.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Professional Association — Ethics and Compliance

NAICS

Business Associations (813910), Professional Organizations (81392), Educational Services (611)

SIC

Services-Membership Organizations (8600), Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industry

DEI, Equity & Inclusion Advisory (BPACAJAJ)

Keywords

• Ethics compliance certification
• Professional association membership
• Compliance training programs
• Regulatory compliance education
• Integrity culture programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Ciudad Autónoma de Buenos Aires

HQ country

Argentina

HQ region

Latin America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Annual Membership Fees: AAEC generates revenue primarily through annual membership fees charged to individual professionals (persona física) and organizations (persona jurídica). Membership provides access to study commissions, the Club del Compliance Officer (CCO), publications, newsletter, event discounts, and eligibility for the CEC certification program. The association also offers a 20% discount on the CEC program tuition for members, creating a bundled value proposition.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels10 records

Core offering

AAEC is a non-profit professional association that delivers ethics and compliance education, certification, and community to individual professionals and corporate organizations in Argentina. Its core offerings include the Programa CEC (International Certification in Ethics and Compliance) co-delivered with UCEMA and validated by IFCA, an exclusive Club del Compliance Officer (CCO) networking club for certified graduates, thirteen thematic study commissions spanning antitrust, financial industry, data privacy, criminal compliance, health, sustainability, public sector, behavioral compliance, and energy & mining, and the Súper Valores school integrity program. Revenue is generated primarily through annual membership subscriptions (individual and corporate tiers) and certification tuition fees.

Product overview

Asociación Argentina de Ética y Compliance (AAEC) is a professional association offering a portfolio of education, certification, and networking products focused on ethics and compliance. The core offerings include the Programa CEC (Certificación Internacional en Ética y Compliance) - an international certification program developed with UCEMA and validated by IFCA; the Club del Compliance Officer (CCO) - an exclusive alumni network for CEC graduates; and various Comisiones de Estudio (study commissions) covering topics such as Data Privacy, Antitrust, Health Compliance, and the newly launched Energy & Mining Compliance. The association also runs Súper Valores – La AAEC va a la escuela, an educational program promoting integrity culture in primary schools. Additional offerings include the annual XIV Encuentro sobre Ética y Compliance (flagship public-private sector dialogue event), monthly newsletter, and the Compliance Federal program building a national professional network. AAEC does not offer a software product; its products are educational, certification, and professional networking services.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Certificación Internacional en Ética y Compliance (CEC): International certification program in Ethics and Compliance offered jointly with UCEMA and validated by IFCA, with over 1,850 graduates
• Súper Valores – La AAEC va a la escuela
• Club del Compliance Officer (CCO)
• Compliance Federal

Products and services

• AAEC Annual Membership Annual subscription membership for individual compliance and ethics professionals (Persona Física, $52,000/year) and corporate organizations (Persona Jurídica Large 50+ employees at $400,000/year; Persona Jurídica Pymes under 50 employees at $200,000/year). Membership includes access to study commissions, the Club del Compliance Officer, monthly newsletter, event discounts, and a 20% tuition discount on the CEC certification program. Corporate tier adds logo placement on AAEC website, newsletter, event materials, CEC program materials, and five complimentary individual memberships. Membership cycles run April 1 to March 31 with proportional invoicing per quarter of entry.
• Programa CEC (Certificación Internacional en Ética y Compliance) International certification program in Ethics and Compliance developed jointly by AAEC and UCEMA (Universidad del CEMA), with international validity granted by IFCA through the ICCP seal. The program trains compliance professionals across 21+ editions and has produced 1,850+ graduates. CEC certification qualifies graduates for membership in the exclusive Club del Compliance Officer (CCO). AAEC members receive a 20% tuition discount on the program.
• Club del Compliance Officer (CCO) Exclusive networking and professional exchange community for CEC certified graduates. Features monthly editions with specialized discussions on current topics (e.g., AI impact on the compliance function), often hosted at partner organization venues such as Baker McKenzie Argentina.
• Comisiones de Estudio (Study Commissions) Thirteen thematic study commissions covering Behavioral Compliance, Data Privacy & Digital Ethics, Diversity & Ethical Culture, Compliance Antitrust, Compliance in the Financial Industry & Fintech, Criminal Strategic Compliance, Compliance & Public Sector, Health Compliance, Fraud Prevention & Anti-Corruption, Compliance Management Systems, Sustainability ASG, Transversal Commission, and the new Energy & Mining Compliance Commission (created 2026). Each commission conducts regular virtual and in-person activities, with recordings published on AAEC's YouTube channel.
• Súper Valores – La AAEC va a la escuela Educational program that promotes integrity culture in primary school students through participatory and experiential learning activities. Delivered by sixty-plus trained volunteer professionals at more than twenty schools across Buenos Aires, Córdoba, and Rosario, reaching 1,200+ students. Funded by corporate sponsors including La Segunda Seguros, Banco Galicia, Danone, TGS, Camuzzi, TGN, and Worldsys.

Quantifiable outcome

• 1,850+ professionals certified through the CEC program
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers31 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

17 partnerships are on record, tiered core, flagship and minor.

• UCEMA (Universidad del CEMA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAAEC and UCEMA jointly deliver the Certificación Internacional en Ética y Compliance (Programa CEC), an executive education certification. UCEMA provides the academic platform, campus facilities, and faculty, while AAEC contributes curriculum design, industry expertise, and the IFCA international validation. This is AAEC's flagship program with 1,850+ graduates across 21+ editions.
• IFCA (International Federation of Compliance Associations)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerIFCA, based in Ireland, is the global body that validates AAEC's CEC certification internationally, granting it the ICCP (International Certification of Compliance Professionals) seal. AAEC's representative (Federico Volujewicz) participates in the IFCA Main Committee annual meetings in Dublin to set global compliance standards and objectives.
• La Segunda SegurosflagshipGTM or Marketing PartnerLa Segunda Seguros is a major sponsor of AAEC's Súper Valores – La AAEC va a la escuela program, enabling the program's federal expansion across Argentina. The company also sponsors the XIV Encuentro sobre Ética y Compliance and other AAEC events. In 2026, La Segunda opened its Rosario offices for volunteer training.
• Banco GaliciaflagshipGTM or Marketing PartnerBanco Galicia is a corporate sponsor of AAEC events including the XIV Encuentro and the Súper Valores school program. The bank supports the association's mission to promote ethics and compliance across the business community.
• DanoneflagshipGTM or Marketing PartnerDanone is a long-standing sponsor of AAEC's Súper Valores program and annual events, supporting the promotion of integrity culture in organizations and schools.
• TGS (Transportadora de Gas del Sur)flagshipGTM or Marketing PartnerTGS sponsors the Súper Valores program and AAEC events, contributing to the association's educational and outreach activities.
• CamuzziflagshipGTM or Marketing PartnerCamuzzi sponsors the Súper Valores program and AAEC events as part of its commitment to corporate responsibility and ethics promotion.
• TGN (Transportadora de Gas del Norte)flagshipGTM or Marketing PartnerTGN is a sponsor of the Súper Valores program and AAEC events, supporting integrity education in Argentina.
• WorldsysflagshipGTM or Marketing PartnerWorldsys sponsors AAEC events and the Súper Valores educational program as part of its corporate social responsibility initiatives.
• Baker McKenzie ArgentinacoreGTM or Marketing PartnerBaker McKenzie Argentina hosted the June edition of the Club del Compliance Officer (CCO) event, demonstrating its support for AAEC's professional community initiatives and the compliance profession.
• BDO ArgentinaflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerBDO Argentina opened its auditorium for Súper Valores volunteer training in 2026. BDO partners (Carlos Rozen, Federico Volujewicz) serve as AAEC Board members and directors of the CEC certification, making BDO a deeply embedded strategic partner. BDO also contributes articles and thought leadership to AAEC publications.
• Colegio de Abogados de RosariocoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Colegio de Abogados de Rosario co-hosted the Compliance Federal event with AAEC, the Colegio de Graduados en Ciencias Económicas de Rosario, and the Consejo Profesional de Ciencias Económicas de Santa Fe. This partnership extends AAEC's reach to the legal and accounting professional community in Argentina's second-largest city.
• Consejo Profesional de Ciencias Económicas de RosariocoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCo-organizer of the Compliance Federal Rosario event alongside AAEC and other institutions, bringing together accountants and economists in the region to discuss compliance and anti-money laundering topics.
• Consejo Profesional de Ciencias Económicas de Santa Fe – Cámara II RosariocoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCo-organizer of the Compliance Federal Rosario event, contributing to the interdisciplinary dialogue on compliance across professional communities.
• Consejo Profesional de Ciencias Económicas de CABAcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe CPCECABA co-organized the II Jornada sobre Terrorismo y su Financiamiento with AAEC's Commission on Compliance in the Financial Industry & Fintech. The event drew 170+ attendees and combined AAEC's compliance expertise with CPCECABA's regulatory oversight role over the accounting profession.
• Abogados.comminorGTM or Marketing PartnerAbogados.com served as media partner for the XIV Encuentro sobre Ética y Compliance entre los Sectores Público y Privado, supporting the event's reach to the legal professional community.
• 60+ Member Organizations (Corporate Members)flagshipOthersAAEC has a network of 60+ corporate member organizations that display AAEC's logo on their websites, sponsor events, and receive multiple complimentary individual memberships. These include EY, BDO, Galicia, Danone, TGS, La Segunda Seguros, Camuzzi, TGN, Worldsys, Banco Nación, Central Puerto, Sacde, and many others across finance, energy, legal, technology, and other sectors.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Regional players

• Instituto Brasileiro de Compliance (IBCO): IBCO is the leading Brazilian compliance association, founded in 2015, offering certification programs, events, and publications for Brazilian compliance professionals. Comparable to AAEC as the dominant national compliance association in another major Latin American market, with similar membership model, certification offerings, and corporate sponsorship base.
• Asociación Española de Compliance (ASCOM): ASCOM is the Spanish national compliance association, offering certification, training, and networking for Spanish compliance professionals. Comparable to AAEC as a national compliance association in another Spanish-speaking market, with similar structure of study groups, certifications, and corporate members.

Broad incumbents

• International Compliance Association (ICA): ICA is a UK-based global membership body for compliance, risk, and anti-money laundering professionals, offering internationally accredited certifications (ICA Diploma, Certificate in Compliance). Comparable to AAEC's CEC program in offering internationally recognized compliance certifications, with global reach and a broader portfolio of compliance credentials.
• Society of Corporate Compliance and Ethics (SCCE): SCCE is the largest US-based compliance and ethics professional association, offering the Certified Compliance & Ethics Professional (CCEP) credential and running conferences, publications, and member networks. Comparable to AAEC as a national/membership-based compliance association delivering certification, events, and community for compliance professionals, but operating at significantly larger scale and with US-centric scope.
• Association of Certified Fraud Examiners (ACFE): ACFE is the world's largest anti-fraud organization, issuing the Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE) credential and providing training, events, and resources to fraud examiners and compliance professionals. Comparable to AAEC as a globally recognized compliance/certification body, with a specific focus on fraud prevention that aligns with AAEC's Fraud Prevention & Anti-Corruption study commission.

Emerging players

• OCEG (Open Compliance and Ethics Group): OCEG is a global, non-profit think tank and community issuing the GRC Professional (GRCP) and GRC Auditor (GRCA) certifications. Comparable to AAEC as a standards-bodies and compliance credentialing organization serving GRC professionals, with similar model of community, certification, and thought leadership.

Others

• Compliance Week: Compliance Week is a US-based media and events business serving compliance and risk professionals through news, conferences, and awards. Comparable to AAEC in serving the compliance professional community through events and content, but operates as a commercial media business rather than a member-driven association.
• International Federation of Compliance Associations (IFCA): IFCA is the global federation of national compliance associations, headquartered in Ireland, of which AAEC is the Argentine member. Comparable to AAEC as the umbrella body that validates certifications and sets global standards, but operates as a federation rather than a direct membership association. AAEC's representative participates in IFCA's Main Committee meetings.

Direct peers

• Ethics & Compliance Initiative (ECI): ECI is a US-based membership organization focused on ethics, compliance, and culture research, producing the National Business Ethics Survey and offering member resources, benchmarking, and the Independent Business Ethics Survey. Comparable to AAEC in serving both individual ethics professionals and corporate members, with a strong emphasis on culture and integrity research components.
• World Compliance Association (WCA): WCA is a Spain-headquartered international compliance association with strong Latin American presence, offering certification programs (CCA, CCO) and operating across multiple Spanish-speaking countries. Closely comparable to AAEC as a fellow Spanish-language compliance association with international certification, member chapters, and similar target audience of compliance professionals.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Number of profiles

Profiles9 records

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