Your Partner in Simplify GIPS® Standards Compliance
Support your GIPS® compliance and performance management with a team of experts.
Whether you’re launching a new program or enhancing an existing one, ACA delivers flexible, end-to-end support for Global Investment Performance Standards (GIPS®) compliance. Our tailored advisory services (link to the advisory page here) and outsourced solutions are designed to meet your firm’s unique needs, ensuring credibility, efficiency, and peace of mind.
From comprehensive oversight to targeted task support, our scalable approach aligns with your operating model, so you can stay focused on growth while we handle the complexities of compliance.
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What Do You Need Help With?
ACA’s Outsourced GIPS Standards Support services are designed to meet your firm where it is—whether you need a fully outsourced Head of GIPS standards or targeted, day-to-day support. We offer two flexible solutions to help your firm:
Outsourced Head of GIPS®
A turnkey solution for firms seeking full-service support to manage their GIPS program. ACA acts as your outsourced Head of GIPS , providing strategic oversight and day-to-day execution.
Our services include:
- Full composite maintenance and membership tracking
- Return methodology guidance and calculation (TWR, IRR, gross/net)
- Annual GIPS report preparation and updates
- Policy and procedure development and maintenance
- Coordination with your verifier
- Centralized documentation and audit support
- Internal team training and ongoing advisory
Ideal for lean teams or firms without a dedicated GIPS resource.
Task-Based Support
Need help with specific components of your GIPS program? We offer modular services that supplement your in-house efforts—perfect for firms with internal resources who need expert execution or overflow capacity.
Examples include:
- Investment Performance and metrics calculations and reporting
- Composite construction or restructuring
- GIPS disclosure updates
- Performance data validation
- Assistance with verifier requests or prep
- Marketing and DDQ Performance Support
- Secondments/Key Task Outsourcing
You stay in control—we fill the gaps where you need us most.
Not Sure Which Solution You Need?
Book a call with one of our specialists. They will guide you through the investment performance support services available and help you build a plan perfect for your needs.
Optimize Your Investment Performance Practices With ACA
Looking to go a step further with your GIPS compliance program? ACA’s Investment Performance Advisory Services offer strategic guidance to help you refine policies, enhance reporting accuracy, and stay ahead of evolving standards.
Whether you need day-to-day execution or high-level advisory, ACA brings the expertise to optimize every aspect of your investment performance reporting.
Why ACA?
ACA is the industry’s most experienced provider of outsourced GIPS® compliance support. Our team—comprised of 80+ dedicated professionals—offers scalable, hands-on execution of critical GIPS standards functions, including return calculations, composite management, and investment performance validation, with a deep understanding of both regulatory and operational needs. We serve as an extension of your team, helping you:
Reduce Internal Burden
Rely on a team that works within your systems to take on time-consuming tasks and free up internal capacity.
Improve Consistency and Execution
Bring structure and follow-through to core activities with support that aligns with your program.
Stay Ahead of Regulatory Demands
Tap into a team that monitors changing rules and expectations, so your program stays responsive and up to date.
Performance Experts with Low Upfront Costs
Cut the cost of recruiting, onboarding, training, and retaining.
Large Peer Network
Extensive industry knowledge, regulatory expertise, and technical skills.
Let’s lighten the lift on your operations team. Talk to us about how our Investment Performance and Operations Support services can help your firm.
FAQs
GIPS Standards Compliance Support
What does it mean to be GIPS compliant, and why does it matter?
PS compliance demonstrates your firm’s commitment to transparency, consistency, and industry best practices in performance reporting. It enhances credibility with investors, supports fundraising efforts, and is often required for institutional mandates.
What services does ACA provide to support GIPS compliance?
ACA offers end-to-end GIPS Standards Support, including gap assessments, policy development, composite creation and maintenance, return calculation validation, verification preparation, and ongoing consulting. We also provide outsourced Head of GIPS® services for strategic oversight.
Can ACA help us prepare for GIPS standards verification or manage the process entirely?
Yes. ACA supports both preparation and execution of firm-wide GIPS standards verification. We test policies, validate composite construction, confirm return accuracy, and help ensure your reports meet all disclosure requirements.
How often should we update our GIPS standards policies and procedures?
GIPS standards policies should be reviewed annually or whenever there are material changes to your firm’s structure, strategies, or regulatory environment. ACA provides ongoing consulting and training to keep your program current.
Can ACA help with broader investment performance needs beyond the GIPS standards?
Absolutely. ACA supports performance calculations, investor reporting, fee reviews, model validation, and system selection—helping firms streamline operations and meet regulatory and investor demands.
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