# ACI UK

> Fostering networks through professional and social events.

ACI UK connects foreign exchange, money markets, and crypto-digital asset professionals through education, networking events, and industry advocacy for market best practices.

ACI UK serves financial markets professionals working in foreign exchange, money markets, and crypto-digital assets by providing education programs, professional certifications, networking opportunities, and advocacy for ethical market practices. Members access globally recognized qualifications, participate in industry forums including the Digital Assets Forum, and benefit from connections to the worldwide ACI Financial Markets Association network. The organization promotes adherence to codes of conduct through training platforms and represents member interests to regulators and policymakers.

- Type: Project
- Sector: Finance
- Status: Active
- Founded: 2018-03-01
- Profile: https://thegrid.id/profiles/aci_uk

## Products

- [Digital Assets Forum](https://thegrid.id/profiles/aci_uk): Digital Assets Forum provides monthly networking events and panel discussions for financial markets professionals exploring crypto-digital assets and blockchain technology. The forum addresses topics including traditional finance adoption of digital assets, distributed ledger technology implementation, regulatory frameworks including MiCA, and institutional participation in crypto markets through presentations by industry experts and collaborative discussions. (Events & Conferences, Live)
- [ELAC Portal](https://thegrid.id/profiles/aci_uk): ELAC Portal is an e-learning platform for code of conduct training and certification that enables financial institutions to provide ongoing education on the FX Global Code, UK Money Markets Code, and Global Precious Metals Code. The platform allows organizations to train employees, demonstrate compliance with regulatory obligations, and maintain evidence of adherence to industry best practices through attestation and certification mechanisms. (Education and Training, Live)
- [ACI Professional Qualifications](https://thegrid.id/profiles/aci_uk): ACI Professional Qualifications provides globally recognized certifications for financial markets professionals through examinations covering foreign exchange, money markets, derivatives, and operations. The qualification program includes the ACI Dealing Certificate, ACI Diploma, and ACI Operations Certificate, which are recognized by the UK Financial Conduct Authority and international regulators as appropriate qualifications for specific financial markets activities. (Education and Training, Live, Main Product)

## Links

- [Main](https://aci-uk.com)
- [Terms of Service](https://aci-uk.com/legal/terms-of-service)
- [Privacy policy](https://aci-uk.com/legal/privacy-policy)
- [Blog](https://aci-uk.com/news)
- [Twitter / X](https://x.com/ACI_UK_)
- [LinkedIn](https://linkedin.com/company/aci-uk)

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