Mevzuat Uyum Derneği (Compliance Association)

What Mevzuat Uyum Derneği (Compliance Association) does

Mevzuat Uyum Derneği (Compliance Association) is a non-profit professional membership association (dernek) established in September 2020 in Istanbul, Türkiye, by 22 founding compliance professionals from banks, brokerage firms, insurance companies, and payment institutions. It is the first and only national professional body dedicated exclusively to regulatory compliance in Turkey, serving as the recognized reference center between Turkish regulators — MASAK, BDDK, SPK, BTK, KVKK, and Ticaret Bakanlığı — and the compliance officers working in regulated industries. The association does not operate a proprietary technology platform; rather, it delivers a portfolio of professional education and community services including webinars, paid seminars (e.g., MASAK Uyum Programı Denetimleri, MASAK Uyum Sınavı Hazırlık), an annual compliance conference (currently in its V. edition), structured working groups covering AML, IT compliance, KVKK, audit, and sanctions, and a Compliance Awards program (II. edition in 2025).

The revenue model combines recurring membership dues (being formalized starting 2026), paid seminar and training fees (TL 4,000-15,000 per attendee, with member discounts), annual conference attendance fees (TL 10,000 including VAT for non-members, free for dues-paying members), a new-member joining fee of TL 500 bundled with conference access, and recognition-program sponsorship value associated with the Compliance Awards. Distribution is direct to enterprise and individual compliance professionals via the association's own website, email, LinkedIn/Twitter/Facebook channels, and earned media in Turkish business press, with no third-party reseller or platform intermediation. Operating with 27 employees from Şekerbank's headquarters in Kağıthane, Istanbul, the association runs a community-led, event-driven go-to-market that monetizes engagement rather than licenses software.

Strategic positioning rests on three reinforcing pillars: (i) regulatory legitimacy through formal cooperation with Turkish authorities and advisory-board participation by senior regulators and bank executives; (ii) academic anchoring via partnerships with İstanbul Teknik Üniversitesi, Boğaziçi Üniversitesi, and Marmara Üniversitesi; and (iii) enterprise embedding through advisory board representation by compliance leaders from QNB Türkiye, Yapı Kredi, Şekerbank, Anadolubank, TOM Bank, and Türkiye Finans Katılım. The association's value proposition centers on MASAK licensing exam preparation, AML/CFT and KVKK training, working-group collaboration, peer networking, and industry recognition — collectively positioning it as the de facto professional standards body for compliance in Turkey.

Name

Mevzuat Uyum Derneği (Compliance Association)

Legal name

Mevzuat Uyum Derneği

Website

https://mevzuatuyum.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2020

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Mevzuat Uyum Derneği is a non-profit professional association founded in Istanbul in 2020, serving as Turkey's national reference body for regulatory compliance officers in banking, insurance, and other regulated industries through training, conferences, working groups, and regulatory engagement.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Professional Compliance Training & Education

NAICS

Business Associations (813910), Technical and Trade Schools (6115), Other Technical and Trade Schools (611519)

SIC

Services-Membership Organizations (8600), Services-Management Services (8741), Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Conformity Assessment, Testing, Inspection & Certification Cooperation (BPADANAD)

akta.pro secondary industry

Occupational Safety, OSHA & Workplace Compliance Training (EDAOAMAK)

Keywords

• Regulatory compliance training
• AML compliance education
• Professional association services
• Compliance certification prep
• Financial compliance seminars

Headquarters

HQ city

Istanbul

HQ country

Türkiye

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Membership Dues: Annual membership fees from compliance professionals working in banks, brokerage firms, insurance companies, payment institutions, and other regulated entities. Members receive priority access and discounts to seminars and conferences.
2. Seminar and Training Fees: Paid seminars including MASAK compliance preparation courses (6,000-15,000 TL per person), compliance certification preparation (4,875-11,250 TL for members), and specialized training on topics like cryptocurrency regulation, data protection, and sanctions compliance.
3. Conference Fees: Annual Compliance Conference with attendance fees. Non-members pay 10,000 TL (including VAT) while members with paid dues attend free. New members can join for 500 TL to attend the conference free.
4. Compliance Awards Program: Compliance Awards program recognizing outstanding contributions in compliance profession with categories for professional development support and special awards.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels10 records

Core offering

Mevzuat Uyum Derneği is a non-profit professional membership association that delivers regulatory compliance education, training, and networking services to compliance officers and professionals working in Turkish regulated industries. Its core offerings include paid seminars for MASAK compliance officer certification exam preparation, an annual national Compliance Conference, topical webinars and workshops, specialized working groups (AML, sanctions, data protection/KVKK, IT compliance, compliance audit), and an annual Compliance Awards program.

Product overview

Mevzuat Uyum Derneği (Compliance Association) is a professional membership association established in Turkey in September 2020, serving as the national reference center for regulatory compliance. The organization does not offer a unified software platform but rather provides a portfolio of professional services including webinars (çevrimiçi seminerler), seminars (eğitimler), annual conferences (Mevzuat Uyum Konferansı), compliance awards (Compliance Ödülleri), and working groups (çalışma grupları). The service portfolio is structured around professional education and development in regulatory compliance, AML/CFT, sanctions compliance, anti-bribery and corruption, financial crime, data protection (KVKK), cybersecurity, sustainability reporting, and regulatory technology. The annual Compliance Conference serves as the flagship event, while the Compliance Awards program recognizes excellence in the profession. Working groups provide ongoing collaborative forums for members to address specific compliance domains.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Professional Membership Annual membership program for individual compliance officers and professionals from regulated industries in Turkey. Members pay annual dues and receive priority access and discounts on paid seminars, free attendance at the annual Compliance Conference, working group participation, and access to the professional community.
• MASAK Uyum Görevlisi Sınavı Hazırlık Semineri (Compliance Officer Exam Preparation Seminar) One-day and two-day preparation seminars for the MASAK Uyum Görevlisi Sicil Sınavı (Compliance Officer Registration Exam), covering exam topics with example questions and solutions. Priced at 8,000–15,000 TL + KDV per person (6,000–11,250 TL for association members).
• MASAK Uyum Programı Denetimleri Semineri (MASAK Compliance Program Audits Seminar) First-level (2-day) and second-level (1-day) training seminars on MASAK compliance program audits. Priced at 8,000–15,000 TL + KDV per person (6,000–11,250 TL for association members).
• Tahsili Gecikmiş Alacaklar Semineri (Past-Due Receivables Collection Seminar) Specialized seminar covering compliance aspects of past-due receivables collection, priced at 4,000 TL (3,000 TL for association members), excluding VAT.
• Türkiye Ekonomisi ve Finans Sektörü Semineri (Turkish Economy and Finance Sector Seminar) Seminar on the Turkish economy and financial sector for compliance professionals, priced at 6,000 TL (4,500 TL for association members without paid dues), excluding VAT.
• Mevzuat Uyum Konferansı (Compliance Conference) Annual in-person conference series bringing together regulatory authorities, financial institutions, and compliance professionals. The 5th edition was held on 26 November 2025 at the QNB Türkiye headquarters conference hall in Istanbul. Non-members pay 10,000 TL including VAT; association members with paid dues attend free.
• II. Compliance Ödülleri (Compliance Awards) Annual awards program recognizing individuals and organizations for contributions to the compliance profession. Three categories: Mesleğe Katkı (Contribution to the Profession), Mesleki Gelişime Destek (Support for Professional Development), and Özel Ödül (Special Award). Ten winners were recognized at the 2025 ceremony.
• Çalışma Grupları (Working Groups) Volunteer-based member working groups covering AML/CFT (Aklama ve Terörün Finansmanıyla Mücadele), IT and Compliance (Bilgi Teknolojileri ve Uyum), Data Protection/KVKK, Compliance Audit (Uyum Denetim), and International Sanctions (Uluslararası Yaptırımlar).
• KVKK & Mevzuat Uyum Çalıştayı (Data Protection Workshop) Joint workshop series with the Personal Data Protection Authority (KVKK) on amendments to Turkey's personal data protection legislation, held at universities with academic and regulatory participation. The 10th anniversary edition 'Veri Korumanın 10.Yılı: GDPR Işığında Gelecek Perspektifi' is scheduled for March 2026.

Quantifiable outcome

• 250+ participants from 90+ organizations attended major webinars
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers10 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core, major and minor.

• QNB TürkiyecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerQNB Türkiye provides venue for the V. Mevzuat Uyum Konferansı at their headquarters conference hall. The bank also has executives serving on the association's Advisory Board and received recognition at the Compliance Awards.
• Marmara Üniversitesi Sivil Toplum Kuruluşları Uygulama ve Araştırma Merkezi (STKAM)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration on Sürdürülebilirlik (Sustainability) Webinar Series covering topics including climate finance, circular economy, green taxonomy, carbon taxes, sustainability reporting, and corporate sustainability. STKAM received Mesleğe Katkı Ödülü for contributions to the profession.
• İstanbul Teknik Üniversitesi (İTÜ)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerİTÜ provides venue for KVKK & Mevzuat Uyum Derneği Çalıştayı at Taşkışla Campus. İTÜ Yapay Zeka ve Veri Bilimi Uygulama ve Araştırma Merkezi provides support for data protection workshops.
• Boğaziçi ÜniversitesimajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerBoğaziçi Üniversitesi provides venue for KVKK workshop on personal data protection legislation changes. İnovasyon ve Rekabet Odaklı Kalkınma Uygulama ve Araştırma Merkezi supports the collaboration.
• Lebib YalkınminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration on webinar about importance of compliance in companies and regulatory tracking methods, combining Lebib Yalkın's expertise with association's professional network.
• ŞekerbankcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerŞekerbank provides headquarters location for association's General Assembly meetings and office operations, supporting the association's activities with physical infrastructure.
• Kişisel Verileri Koruma Kurumu (KVKK)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerKVKK collaborates with the association on data protection workshops, including the 'Veri Korumanın 10.Yılı: GDPR Işığında Gelecek Perspektifi' workshop held March 2026. KVKK Başkanı Prof. Dr. Faruk Bilir participates in joint activities.
• Sermaye Piyasası Lisanslama Sicil ve Eğitim Kuruluşu A.Ş. (SPL)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSPL conducts Compliance Officer licensing exams on behalf of MASAK. The association provides preparation seminars to help candidates pass the exams.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• ACAMS (Association of Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialists): The leading global professional association for AML/financial crime compliance professionals, offering CAMS certification, training, and conferences. Closest direct peer as both organizations serve financial crime compliance professionals with membership, certification, and event-based engagement models.
• SCCE (Society of Corporate Compliance and Ethics): US-based professional association serving corporate compliance and ethics officers across industries with certifications (CCEP), conferences, and educational resources. Comparable membership-driven model focused on the compliance profession.
• ICA (International Compliance Association): UK-based international professional body for compliance and anti-money laundering professionals, offering ICA certification and global training programs. Comparable business model of membership, certifications, and compliance training events.
• IAPP (International Association of Privacy Professionals): Global professional association for privacy and data protection professionals, with CIPP/E, CIPP/US, and CIPM certifications. Closely aligned with the association's KVKK (data protection) working group and similar professional development focus.
• ISACA (Information Systems Audit and Control Association): Global professional association for IT governance, risk, and cybersecurity professionals, offering CISA, CISM, and CRISC certifications. Directly comparable to the association's IT compliance working group and focus on regulatory technology.
• IIA (The Institute of Internal Auditors): Global professional association for internal auditors with CIA certification and chapter-based structure. Comparable as an international standards organization with national chapters and direct relevance to the association's Compliance Audit working group.

Emerging players

• CISI (Chartered Institute for Securities & Investment): UK-based professional body for securities, investment, and financial services professionals with global certifications. Comparable focus on financial services compliance and continuing professional development, though more capital-markets oriented.
• ACFE (Association of Certified Fraud Examiners): Global fraud examination professional association with CFE certification. Partial overlap with the association's anti-bribery and financial crime compliance focus, though more specialized in fraud detection than general compliance.

Regional players

• Türkiye Bankalar Birliği (Banks Association of Turkey): The national trade association for Turkish banks, with comparable partnership relationships with BDDK and other Turkish regulators. Regional peer that similarly aggregates and represents financial institutions but at the institutional rather than professional level.
• ABM (Association of Banks in Malaysia): Industry association for commercial banks in Malaysia providing training, advocacy, and regulatory engagement. Comparable regional banking association that similarly operates as an intermediary between banks and regulators in an emerging market context.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Number of profiles

Profiles14 records

Funding overview

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