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.

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Legal Underwriting Solutions

Expertise That Powers Confident Distribution

At ACA Foreside, we provide comprehensive legal underwriting solutions that support the compliant distribution of registered and private funds. From reviewing and filing marketing materials with FINRA to managing selling agreements, administering 12b-1 fees, and sponsoring National Securities Clearing Corporation (NSCC) membership, our services are built to streamline your operations and ensure regulatory alignment.

Whether you’re launching a new fund or expanding distribution, our experienced team delivers the compliance and operational support you need to move forward with confidence.

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Comprehensive Distribution and Compliance Services

From regulatory filings to intermediary connectivity, ACA Foreside delivers the compliance and operational support your firm needs to distribute fund shares efficiently and compliantly.

Marketing Material Compliance Support

We review, approve, and file fund marketing materials with FINRA to help ensure alignment with SEC and FINRA regulations, streamlining your compliance process.

NSCC Sponsorship and Placement Agent Services

We sponsor and maintain NSCC membership participant numbers for eligible funds and enter into sub-placement agent agreements for private placements, offering a cost-effective alternative to direct NSCC membership and helping you expand your distribution reach.

Distribution Agreement Management

Our team negotiates and maintains broker-dealer and selling agreements, enabling efficient and compliant distribution of fund shares across various channels.

Fee and Load Administration

We manage payment of Rule 12b-1 fees and load payments, providing accurate tracking and reporting to support your fund’s distribution and compensation structures.

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Learn why the industry’s most well-known firms choose to partner with us. Book a call with our distribution team to develop a legal underwriting plan tailored to your needs.

The ACA Foreside Advantage

Navigating fund distribution and regulatory obligations requires more than legal and compliance expertise; it demands a partner who understands the full picture. That’s where we come in.

Deep Regulatory and Legal Insight

Our legal underwriting and placement agent services are backed by decades of experience in fund formation, distribution, and compliance. We help you navigate complex regulatory requirements with confidence and clarity.

End-to-End Distribution Support

From negotiating selling agreements to managing 12b-1 payments and private placement arrangements, we provide comprehensive support that simplifies your distribution strategy and reduces the operational burden.

Trusted Industry Partner

As a recognized leader in distributor services, ACA Foreside is trusted by asset managers across the globe. Our collaborative approach ensures your compliance and operational needs are aligned, so you can focus on growth.

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Legal Underwriting Solutions

What is legal underwriting in the context of fund distribution?

Legal underwriting involves reviewing and supporting the compliance and regulatory aspects of fund distribution, including marketing material compliance, selling agreements, and placement agent responsibilities.

How does ACA Foreside support compliance with SEC and FINRA regulations?

We review, provide regulatory approval, and file fund marketing materials with FINRA, ensuring they meet SEC and FINRA standards, helping you avoid delays and reduce regulatory risk.

Can ACA Foreside act as a placement agent for private offerings?

Yes. We enter into sub-placement agent agreements with selling broker-dealers to facilitate the compliant distribution of private placements, including private funds and alternative investment vehicles.

What types of funds can benefit from your legal underwriting services?

Our services support a wide range of fund structures, including registered funds (mutual funds, closed-end funds, and exchange-traded funds), collective investment trusts, Undertakings for Collective Investment in Transferable Securities, Société d’investissement à Capital variable, and private placements.

What are the advantages of partnering with ACA Foreside for legal underwriting?

We offer a streamlined, end-to-end solution that combines legal and compliance expertise with operational efficiency, reducing your internal burden while ensuring your distribution strategy is compliant and scalable.