GRC Compliance Consulting Services

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Compliance teams need continuous support and knowledge sharing to stay on top of global regulatory initiatives. Our team helps you to navigate the evolving regulatory landscape while considering the complexity of your firm’s unique compliance requirements.

Our solutions

Our award-winning compliance advisory services provide firms with tailored support and practical solutions for staying on top of your regulatory obligations.

Registration, Authorization, and Initial Filing Services

The registration or application process can seem lengthy, overwhelming, and daunting. We can simplify the process with our SEC, FINRA, CFTC and NFA, and state registration as well as FCA authorization support services. Or if you are launching a new investment management firm, or extending an existing venture, we also offer regulatory hosting through ACA Mirabella. 

Compliance Program Development and Enhancement

As new rules and regulations are adopted and the regulatory landscape evolves your compliance manual must keep pace or risk leaving your firm exposed.

Our team can assist you with developing and maintaining your compliance manual, policies, and procedures for a range of topical challenges.

Compliance Program Reviews, Mock Exams, and Gap Analysis

Our review services look under the hood of your compliance program to ensure the policies and procedures you’ve set are up to date and appropriate for your firm. We can provide Mock SEC, FINRA, and NFA Exams, as well as FCA Mock Audits, in-depth analysis of your firm’s FCA RegData returns, and your Internal Capital Adequacy Assessment Process (ICAAP). 

Inspection Support Services

The SEC targets registered investment advisers both domestically and across the globe for inspections as part of its risk-focused exam strategy. When you are selected to be examined our team can assist your firm before, during, and after the exam by reviewing and organizing requested documents, assisting with deficiency letter response writing, and more.

Managed Services

Gain more time in your day by outsourcing day-to-day compliance tasks that slow you down. Our team can support you with electronic communication reviews, online presence/social media reviews, holistic surveillance, marketing and advertising and financial promotion reviews, AML-KYC/CIP support, expert network chaperoning, regulatory filings, and more. 

Compliance Training and Education

As the regulatory framework becomes ever more complex, the requirement for training and enhanced staff knowledge and competencies becomes more important. Keep up to date on key regulatory and industry issues with in-person employee compliance training led by our consulting team.

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Packaged compliance solutions

The compliance consulting needs of your firm are unique. Our packaged solutions provide scalable options to receive the best of our consulting, technology, and managed services.

Comprehensive C3 Solution®

Our Comprehensive Customized Compliance (C3) Solution is a full-service package of compliance advisory solutions including: SEC examination support, annual compliance training, an annual subscription to ComplianceAlpha® to streamline your compliance processes, unlimited phone support, annual mock exam and compliance program review, on-call review of compliance documents, marketing and advertising material reviews, compliance manual updates, periodic electronic communication reviews, ongoing form ADV and Form PF reviews, annual PFRD administration, IARD administration, access to our extensive document library, and more.

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Compliance Cornerstone™ + Solution

Our Compliance Cornerstone+ solution offers investment advisers unlimited consultation, access to ACA’s library of compliance documents, and assistance with a customized annual compliance review. In addition, we assist clients in preparing and submitting their annual Form ADV filing.

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Compliance Cornerstone™ Solution

Our Compliance Cornerstone solution offers investment advisers unlimited consultation, access to ACA’s library of compliance documents, and assistance with a high-level off-site compliance review. In addition, we assist clients in preparing and submitting their annual Form ADV filing.

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Comprehensive C3 Solution®

ACA’s Comprehensive Customised Compliance (C3)  is our core level retailed
compliance assurance service for European based firms, providing comprehensive compliance advice and assurance. The offering features compliance framework establishment and maintenance, regulatory inspection, filings and prudential support, training, semi-annual on-site reviews and on-going support with unlimited telephone and email support as the backbone. Optional bolt on services are also available.

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Compliance Retained Services: Foundation

Designed as ACA’s elementary level compliance assurance service, ACA Foundation focusses on the implementation of a comprehensive compliance framework, an annual compliance programme review, training and with a set level of telephone and email support. Optional bolt on services are also available.

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ACA's Compliance Leaders Network

Keep pace with the evolving scope of the compliance function, solve key leadership and management challenges, and feel confident in your decisions. ACA’s Compliance Leaders Network (C-LEAD) is a membership-based group of compliance thought leaders, backed by ACA’s dedicated research and analytics team and staff of experienced consultants. Join our exclusive network of leading professionals. 

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Why work with us?

Our team includes former SEC, FINRA, FCA, NFA, CFTC, OCC, and state regulators along with former along with former Chief Compliance Officers and senior compliance managers from prominent financial institutions. We offer a deep understanding of the regulatory landscape and the holistic use of technology to maximize efficiencies and provide true value. With ACA, you can feel confident knowing that your consultants have the relevant and current regulatory and in-house expertise to support you through every step of the process.

Featured compliance insights

Our unique perspective is informed by our real-world experience, deep subject matter expertise, and extensive client network.

Navigating Evolving Risks on the Regulatory Horizon

Regulatory change, COVID-19 fallout, and a rapidly mutating ecosystem of risks make this a challenging year for financial services firms. In our complimentary whitepaper, we examine the future of risk and compliance and how firms must respond to rapidly evolving circumstances.

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  • ESG
  • Managed Services
  • Regulatory Deadlines
  • Regulatory Technology
  • ComplianceAlpha
  • FCA
  • SEC
  • Cybersecurity
  • RiskMutation
  • Brexit
  • COVID-19
  • GIPS Standards
  • Mirabella

White Paper: Does the Use of Alternative Data Require Alternative Compliance Measures?

This white paper will explore the many compliance concerns asset managers should keep in mind when obtaining and utilizing alternative data to ensure compliance with the SEC's compliance rule.

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Managing Compliance Concerns in the Wake of GameStop Corp. Stock Inflation

Investors have seen stocks soar to extreme heights driven, in large part, by the concerted efforts of participants in an online forum. These developments create a number of significant risks for investment advisers.

Compliance Alert
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2021 Regulatory Reminders and Upcoming Deadlines for European firms

A summary of key tasks for compliance teams with a European presence, along with a summary of FCA’s priorities during 2021, our analysis of key regulatory developments and an outline of longer-term trends.

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  • Brexit
  • Cybersecurity
  • Regulatory Technology
  • Mirabella
  • ESG

2021 Regulatory Filings Calendar

To help you stay on track with your firm’s regulatory reporting obligations, we’ve put together a printable calendar with key deadlines for the SEC, CFTC, NFA, and ESMA regulatory filings in addition to national holidays at a glance.

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Our leadership team

Joshua Broaded

Joshua Broaded

Partner, Co-Head Regulatory Compliance

Joshua Broaded, CFA, is a Partner and Co-Head of ACA’s Regulatory Compliance practice in the United States.

Carlo di Florio

Carlo di Florio

Chief Services Officer

Carlo di Florio is the Global Chief Services Officer of ACA Group.

Adam Palmer

Adam Palmer

Partner, European Regulatory Compliance

Adam Palmer is a London based partner, and head of our European Regulatory Compliance practice.

Dan Smith

Dan Smith

Partner, Co-Head Regulatory Compliance

Dan Smith, CFA, is a Partner and Co-Head of ACA's Regulatory Compliance practice in the United States.

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News

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.

ACA Group Continues to Enhance Compliance Team with New Hires: Former CCOs, Examiners, and General Counsels

ACA has recently welcomed several new members to our investment adviser practice, all of whom bring years of experience and skills to the team. These additions help us accommodate the developing regulatory landscape and meet our client’s specific needs.

Upcoming events

Senior Management Obligations under the SM&CR - 30 September 2021

The ever-increasing focus by the Regulators on the accountability of senior management, particularly when things go wrong, emphasises how important it is for individuals in senior positions to have a clear understanding of what is expected of them. This succinct course is designed to assist Senior Managers to have a full understanding of what they need to do to achieve compliance with the rules under the obligations created by the Senior Managers and Certification Regime (SMCR).

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