What compliance functions can ACA support through Managed Services?

AML due diligence, sanctions screening, marketing review, and core compliance task execution.

Can ACA help firms manage global AML onboarding and screening requirements?

Yes—covering due diligence, onboarding, screening, and monitoring to meet global AML standards.

How does ACA support Marketing and Financial Promotions review?

By reviewing pitchbooks, emails, and other content for SEC, FCA, and ESMA compliance.

What is included in core compliance task outsourcing?

Regulatory calendar execution, compliance tracking, policy reviews, and flexible staffing.

Can ACA provide temporary compliance staff or secondments?

Yes—short-term and ongoing secondments to fill key compliance roles.

How do firms maintain control while outsourcing compliance tasks?

Firms retain final oversight and decision-making while ACA executes tasks per their policies.

What systems does ACA use to deliver its services?

Services run on ACA’s ComplianceAlpha ® platform or within clients’ existing systems.

Does ACA support multi-jurisdictional compliance teams?

Yes—structured to handle U.S., U.K., and EU regulatory frameworks.

How does ACA ensure consistent execution across compliance tasks?

Standardized procedures and escalation logic ensure repeatable, policy-aligned work.

What types of marketing materials can ACA Foreside produce?

ACA Foreside designs and produces compliant marketing materials including fact sheets, investor presentations, pitch decks, logos, brochures, and branding assets.

What collaboration tools do you use?

ACA Foreside uses secure web-based collaboration tools to support approvals, data integration, and streamlined production workflows.

What do I need to provide to ACA to use the marketing services?

Clients typically provide structured data in Excel format and marketing copy in Word documents for each production cycle.

Can you support ongoing, high-volume production needs?

Yes. ACA Foreside supports scalable, recurring production workflows with integrated data feeds and efficient operational processes.

Do you support multilingual and global marketing needs?

Yes. ACA Foreside produces multilingual marketing materials that align with global and local compliance requirements.

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Cybersecurity Advisory Services

Tailored, risk-based support to prepare for evolving cyber threats.

Financial services firms face evolving cyber threats, regulatory expectations, and increasingly complex cybersecurity risks. ACA Group’s Aponix cybersecurity advisory services help firms assess and strengthen their cybersecurity programs based on their specific risk profiles and business needs. Our cybersecurity specialists help firms:

Assess cybersecurity programs: Evaluate existing cybersecurity policies, processes, and controls to identify potential gaps.
Identify and manage cyber risk: Understand vulnerabilities and prioritize risks based on your firm’s environment and needs.
Strengthen cybersecurity controls: Apply practical guidance and industry best practices to enhance cyber defenses.
Adapt to evolving threats: Build a cybersecurity approach that can evolve as technologies, threats, and regulatory expectations change.
Access specialist expertise: Leverage tailored cybersecurity advisory support designed for financial services firms.

More than 650 clients rely on ACA for cybersecurity advisory services and expertise.

Ready to strengthen your cybersecurity program? Complete the form to discuss your cybersecurity advisory and risk management needs with ACA Aponix.

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Can Your Cyber Defenses Keep Up With Evolving Risks?

We can help you assess, build, and maintain a flexible cyber program that can address today’s threats and respond to rapidly adapting bad actors. Solutions include:

Cyber Program Build

Increasingly sophisticated threat attacks and evolving regulatory expectations make it difficult to understand whether your cyber program has you covered. Our experts understand the threat landscape and what regulators look for. We help build programs that keep your firm safe and confident.

Policy Support

We assess your current information security policies to ensure they align with IT governance best practices and meet key regulatory standards, including SEC examination priorities and the Digital Operational Resilience Act. Our experts can advise on best practices, common deficiencies, and opportunities for document enhancement.

Cybersecurity Training

Human error remains one of the leading causes of cybersecurity incidents. Our experts help you build a tailored employee training program that raises awareness of individual responsibilities, emerging threats, and evolving regulatory requirements and is delivered in a format that fits your organization’s needs.

Program Assessment

Our experts help uncover gaps and areas for improvement in a firm’s cybersecurity program and assess technology-related risks that could impact overall security posture.

Want to Strengthen Your Cyber Defenses?

Connect with an ACA cyber expert to build a strategy aligned with your firm’s risk posture and appetite. We partner with you to build a solution that keeps you one step ahead of the cyber threats of today and beyond.

Outdated Defenses Won’t Stop Modern Attacks

Our cybersecurity defense advisory services can help build and enhance your program, keeping your firm safe from cyber threats and compliant with evolving regulations. We offer pragmatic recommendations that help you build flexible and scalable cyber programs.

Holistic Approach to Cyber and Tech Risk

ACA offers a unified cybersecurity platform, covering training, domain monitoring, and more. This integrated approach gives you a clear view of your program’s performance and ensures strategic alignment across all cyber initiatives.

Unsurpassed Regulatory Knowledge

Our team includes seasoned professionals, including former CISOs, CIOs, CTOs, and product owners who bring decades of experience in alternative investments.

Bespoke Cyber Program

Our approach blends deep insight into your workflows with proven methodologies to uncover risks and pinpoint deficiencies unique to your organization.

FAQs

Why is a proactive cybersecurity strategy important?

Most cybersecurity programs are reactive and based on outdated threats. A proactive strategy helps you stay ahead of evolving risks, reduce vulnerabilities, and protect your firm from financial loss and reputational damage.

How does ACA help firms build a cybersecurity program?

We work with you to design a tailored cybersecurity program that reflects your firm’s risk appetite and operational needs. Solutions include policy development, training, and strategic planning to ensure long-term resilience.

Is a cybersecurity program necessary if my firm already follows a framework?

Frameworks like the National Institute of Standards and Technology provide a solid foundation, but they often lag current threats. ACA helps you go beyond checkbox compliance by building adaptive, forward-looking strategies that address today and tomorrow’s risks.

What types of firms benefit from ACA’s cybersecurity services?

ACA Aponix is ideal for smaller organizations with simple IT environments and limited business changes. We offer scalable solutions that grow with your firm and keep you compliant with evolving regulations.

Can ACA help with cybersecurity training for employees?

Yes. Human error is a leading cause of cyber incidents. We develop customized training programs that raise awareness of individual responsibilities, current threats, and regulatory requirements and are delivered in formats that suit your team’s needs.

How quickly can I get started with ACA’s cybersecurity services?

You can begin by requesting a strategy session. Our experts will assess your needs and guide you through the next steps to build or enhance your cybersecurity program.