The Sport Integrity Global Alliance successfully concluded the second part of its Annual General Assembly, with Members unanimously approving all agenda items, including the admission of a new member organization (APC Audit), financial documents, and a series of innovative projects and strategic developments that will further strengthen SIGA’s mission and expand its global reach.
Sustainable Financial Growth
The 2024 financial statements reported an annual net profit of CHF 153,075, which contributed CHF 353,619 in membership fees. The independent audit report confirmed that the “financial statements are in conformity with the law and the company’s articles of association.”
Looking ahead, SIGA’s approved 2025 budget forecasts a surplus of CHF 52,500. This financial stability will support SIGA’s continued global expansion, the launch of thought leadership events and strategic partnerships, and the development of new products and services designed to foster integrity in global sport.
New Memberships and Strategic Growth
The Assembly also ratified the admission of APC Tax Advisory as a new member, further bolstering SIGA’s growing coalition of partners committed to advancing integrity in sports.
Key Updates and Future Initiatives
Members were updated on a range of key initiatives and upcoming projects, including:
- Permanent Committees: following the recent election of SIGA’s new Council, a comprehensive restructuring of the Permanent Committees is underway. The new Chairs will collaborate with SIGA leadership to appoint additional members and further strengthen the Committees’ role in advancing SIGA’s mission.
- Global Expansion: progress reports were shared by SIGA AMERICA, SIGA LATIN AMERICA, and SIGA EUROPE, alongside plans for the formal establishment of SIGA ASIA, scheduled for 12 November 2025.
- Thought Leadership Events: SIGA members received updates on the upcoming Sport Integrity Action Month, including key events in Brazil (Kick-off Session and International Expert Summit on Sports Betting Integrity), SIGA EUROPE (inaugural event of the Cycle of Debates on The Future of Sport in Europe) and SIGA ASIA (Launch of SIGA ASIA – Dubai Chapter, Sport Integrity Forum Asia), as well as SIGA’s participation in the Cityscape Global Conference in partnership with ESTAAD and the inaugural Sport Integrity Awards Ceremony, that will also take place in Riyadh on 18 November 2025).
- SIGA SPORTS SOLUTIONS: SIGA’s new commercial arm, SIGA SPORTS SOLUTIONS, in final incorporation stages, will provide governance and integrity solutions to sports organizations, governments, global businesses, and the broader sports sector.
- SIRVS: SIGA presented an updated model of the SIGA Independent Rating and Verification System (SIRVS), which positions SIGA as the global accreditation body for sports integrity. Under this model, SIGA owns the scheme and all related intellectual property, including training content and auditor competence criteria. While SIGA retains oversight, the actual audits, certifications, and day-to-day management are carried out by accredited organisations formally authorised by SIGA.
- Other Initiatives: Members received updates on the progress of the Sport Transparency Index, SIGA’s Erasmus+ funded projects, and the ongoing work of SIGA’s autonomous structures, including SIGAWomen, SIGA Youth Council and SIGA University Network, as well as the development of a tailored CRM system supported by Tata Consultancy Services with an in-kind contribution valued at USD $210,000.
Looking Ahead
The Assembly concluded on a positive note, with Members reaffirming their collective commitment to advancing SIGA’s reform agenda. With sound financial foundations, strategic innovations, and new members joining its ranks, SIGA is set to broaden its impact, strengthen global sport integrity, and deliver lasting reforms across the industry.
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ABOUT SIGA
SIGA is the world’s leading organisation for Sport Integrity. We are creating a whole new landscape for the sports industry by delivering independent global rating and certification for world Sport to ensure it is governed and operates under the highest integrity standards: The SIGA Universal Standards.
Funded by our Members, SIGA is a non for profit global independent organisation with one aim: To ensure the sport industry is governed under the highest integrity standards so that the values of sport are protected.
SIGA is the only organisation to bring together sport, governments, academia, international organisations, sponsors, business, rights holders, NGOs and professional services companies, from every region in the world, around a common cause of fostering greater integrity throughout sport.
SIGA is headquartered in Geneva, Switzerland, as a non for-profit association, and comprises of the following continental subsidiaries: SIGA AMERICA, SIGA EUROPE and SIGA LATIN AMERICA.
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