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ACA Group: Reimagine GRC

ACA Compliance Group is now ACA Group. We are the leading governance, risk, and compliance (GRC) advisor in financial services.

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October is Cybersecurity Awareness Month

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During the month of October, businesses across the globe will focus on educating their employees on how to stay diligent and safe online. Our cyber experts have developed resources you can use to help promote privacy and online safety at your firm. 

ACA Group Acquires Catelas to Create Industry-first 360 Surveillance Offering

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We have acquired Catelas, expanding ACA Group's regulatory software suite to now include eComms technology. In 2022, Catelas will officially integrate with ACA’s award-winning regulatory technology platform, ComplianceAlpha®, launching ACA’s eComms Surveillance Solutions - the industry’s first 360o surveillance offering. 

Guide to the Presentation of Performance under the New Marketing Rule

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The SEC’s new marketing rule is in effect and the compliance date is set for November 4, 2022. To help firms prepare for the compliance date, ACA released the “Guide to the Presentation of Performance Under the New SEC Marketing Rule”. 

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Scalable GRC solutions tailored to your business

We empower our clients to reimagine GRC and protect and grow their business. Our innovative approach integrates consulting, managed services, and our ComplianceAlpha® technology platform with the specialized expertise of former regulators and practitioners and our deep understanding of the global regulatory landscape.

AML and Financial Crimes

Address financial crimes-related threats and regulatory concerns with our team of former regulators and auditors.

Compliance Consulting

Strengthen your compliance program with our global team of compliance professionals.

Cybersecurity, Technology Risk, and Privacy

Build cyber and operational resilience across your firm with our ACA Aponix® cybersecurity and technology risk experts.

ESG Advisory

Gain clarity on your firm’s ESG requirements and build a strong compliance program with our dedicated ESG advisory practice.

Managed Services

Maximize your firm’s time and efficiency with our technology-powered managed services.

Mirabella Regulatory Hosting

Get your firm up and running quickly with our regulatory hosting support services in Europe.

Performance Services

Stay in compliance with the GIPS® standards and investment performance rules with the world’s largest team of GIPS standards verifiers.

Technology

Build a scalable and resilient compliance program with our ComplianceAlpha® technology platform backed by managed services support.

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Tech-powered managed services

ComplianceAlpha® is our award-winning regulatory technology platform that integrates risk and compliance activities, automated surveillance, testing, dashboard reporting, analytics, managed services, and more. See why ComplianceAlpha is helping over 1,000 leading financial services firms worldwide build more scalable and resilient compliance programs. Learn more

Who we serve

Over 3,500 financial services firms trust us to help them protect and grow their business.

Money Managers

88%

Of the top 50 money managers, as noted in the ADV Ratings September 2020 ranking data

Hedge Fund Managers

85%

Of the top 100 hedge fund managers, as noted in the May 2020 edition of Hedge Fund Alert 

Private Equity Funds

84%

Of the top 100 private equity funds, as noted in the May 2020 PEI 300

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We understand your challenges and what you need to protect your business.

We’ve been in your shoes - when you work with us, you’ll have the peace of mind that comes from working with the most trusted and experienced GRC advisor in the financial services industry.

Our team’s unique combination of talent includes the largest number of former regulators, compliance professionals, legal professionals, and GIPS standards verifiers in the industry, along with practitioners in cybersecurity, performance, ESG, and technology.

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We hold ourselves accountable for excellence in everything we do.

We derive immense pride from the quality of our work, the excellence of our client service, and the integrity of our team. We are committed to delivering quality, high-touch service and solutions tailored to your business.

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We have our finger on the pulse of today's evolving risk and regulatory environment.

Our unique perspective is informed by the insights, trends, and benchmarking data gathered from over 3,500 GRC clients.

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We can grow with you as your business grows.

Our innovative approach integrates expert consulting, on-demand managed services, and cutting-edge technology to help our clients build scalable and demonstrable compliance programs.

Latest insights

Personal Information Protection Law (PIPL) FAQs

The People’s Republic of China (PRC) has passed robust data privacy regulation that governs data security and personal information processing. This FAQ addresses questions firms may have about the nature of this legislation and its requirements.

FCA Warn of 'Tough, Assertive Approach’ to Brexit TPR Landing Slot Authorisations

The FCA recently warned of "a tough, assertive approach" to financial services firms wishing to continue to operate in the UK post the Brexit Temporary Permissions Regime. Learn more about why this leaves firms at risk of being prevented from initiating further regulated activity in the UK.

SEC Chairman Gensler Signals an Increase in Scrutiny & Regulation of Private Markets Fund Industry

SEC Chariman Gary Gensler recently signaled increased scrutiny of private markets fund managers. He honed in on the significant increase in the private equity and venture capital fund industry over the last 5 years.

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News

Michael Borts joins ACA Group as the new Chief Technology Officer

Michael Borts has joined the firm as Chief Technology Officer (CTO) to lead ACA’s technology development, vision, and strategy. In his role, he will oversee all product development for ACA’s award-winning ComplianceAlpha® regulatory technology platform and technology enablement at the firm.

ACA Group Acquires Catelas to Create Industry-first 360 Surveillance Offering

The acquisition of Catelas further enhances the holistic surveillance capabilities of ACA’s RegTech platform. Catelas’ patented technology automates the mapping of how people connect and form groups within a firm, isolates collusion risk, and detects high-risk behaviors.

ACA Group and the Investment Adviser Association Announce Strategic Partnership

ACA Group (ACA), a leading provider of governance, risk, and compliance (GRC) advisory services and technology solutions, today announced that it has entered into a strategic partnership with the Investment Adviser Association (IAA), a leading organization dedicated to advancing the interests of investment advisers.

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Lessons Learned from 2021's Scariest Cyber Breaches

The dramatic increase in sophistication and global reach of cyber incidents in 2021 has led cybersecurity to be a growing concern for organizations of all sizes. Join us for the horrifying retelling of the scariest cyber incidents of the past year.

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Get Ready to Comply: SEC Marketing Rule Preparation Timeline

The compliance date for the SEC's New Marketing Rule is November 4, 2022. With 1 year to go, ACA’s team of experts have put together a suggested preparation timeline guide to help firms prepare to implement the changes necessary to comply.

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