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Accreditation Programmes
Three independently rigorous programmes - built for corporate entities, development organisations, and individual trade professionals operating in international markets.
Accreditation Tiers
Find Your Programme
Corporate
Trade Finance Accreditation
- Full AML/CTF compliance screening
- Wolfsberg Principles-aligned assessment
- Sanctions database check (OFAC, EU, UN, HM Treasury)
- Beneficial ownership & UBO verification
- Governance and corporate structure review
- Financial standing and source of funds assessment
- Blockchain-verified digital certificate
- Physical certificate with embossed seal
- Listed in WTIAC Global Registry
- Dedicated standards officer review
Non-Profit
Development Organisation Accreditation
- Full AML/CTF compliance screening
- Sanctions & PEP list verification
- Donor governance and board integrity review
- Cross-border funding source assessment
- Financial transparency evaluation
- Blockchain-verified digital certificate
- Physical certificate with embossed seal
- Listed in WTIAC Development Registry
- Donor confidence certification badge
- Governance assessment report included
Individual
Professional Practitioner Accreditation
- Personal AML/CTF screening
- PEP & sanctions list verification
- Professional background verification
- Adverse media screening
- Blockchain-verified digital certificate
- Physical certificate with embossed seal
- Listed in WTIAC Professional Registry
- Portable institutional credential
Scope of Accreditation
Who We Accredit
WTIAC accredits a focused range of entity types at the intersection of international trade, investment, and cross-border finance.
Trade Finance Institutions
Banks, lenders, and financial intermediaries engaged in the structuring and execution of cross-border trade transactions.
Investment & Fund Managers
Investment funds, asset managers, and advisory firms with international portfolio mandates and cross-border capital deployment.
Import/Export Corporations
Companies engaged in the movement of goods and services across international borders, including customs agents and freight facilitators.
Development Finance Intermediaries
Organisations channelling grant capital, concessional finance, or development funding across multiple jurisdictions.
NGOs Managing Cross-Border Grants
Non-profit entities administering donor-funded programmes in multiple countries where governance transparency is required.
Individual Trade Professionals
Trade consultants, compliance officers, and financial intermediaries whose professional credibility depends on verified personal integrity.
Timeline
Processing Phases
Complete applications typically receive a determination within 14 business days. Complex structures or high-risk jurisdictions may require additional time.
Phase 1
Completeness & Initial Screening
5 Business Days
Document completeness check, identity verification, and initial AML/CTF automated screening.
Phase 2
Standards & Due Diligence Review
7 Business Days
Comprehensive standards assessment, sanctions verification, PEP checks, and expert analyst review.
Phase 3
Certificate Issuance & Registry Listing
2 Business Days
Digital certificate generation, blockchain recording, registry listing, and physical dispatch.
Value-Added
Specialist Services
Correspondent Banking Certificate
$200
Specialist certificate confirming AML/CTF compliance for entities establishing or maintaining correspondent banking relationships.
Letter of Standing
$85
Official letter confirming current accreditation status, issued directly to a named third party for verification purposes.
Regulatory Pre-Assessment
$300
Confidential pre-screening of your application before formal submission - identifies and resolves potential issues in advance.
Not Sure Which Programme Fits?
Our standards team can walk you through the right programme for your entity type, jurisdiction, and compliance profile - before you apply.