Performance Services

Global Investment Performance Standards (GIPS®) compliance and investment performance services

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We are the largest team in the world providing GIPS standards verification and related services.

Our team — comprised of more than 60 professionals with extensive performance experience — provides GIPS standards verification and consulting services to investment managers around the globe.

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We have the largest market share of verified firms in P&I's Top 100 list.

(P&I top 100 list compared to the eVestment database as of 8/31/2020)

Our solutions

GIPS Compliance Services
GIPS Compliance Services
  • Pre-Compliance Consulting: Expert advice needed to bring your firm into compliance with the GIPS standards
  • Firm-wide Verification: Independent review of your firm’s claim of GIPS compliance
  • Performance Examination: In addition to a firm-wide verification, a composite-specific review can be performed
  • 2020 GIPS Compliance Gap Analysis: Assistance in assessing the impact of the 2020 GIPS standards for your firm
Focused Performance Reviews
Focused Performance Reviews
  • In-depth review of data, methodologies, records, controls, and disclosures to support calculating investment performance
  • Assistance with the execution of the firm's compliance program
  • Includes review of calculation methodologies for internal rate of return (IRR) for investments or funds in accordance with FINRA Regulatory Notice 20-21
  • Results in a summary report to management, including findings and recommendations, in accordance with regulatory requirements and industry leading practices
Performance Certifications
Performance Certifications
  • Review and examination of input data, methodologies, and assumptions used to support an investment performance track record
  • Provides assurance and lends credibility to the underlying track record
  • Results in customized performance certification report provided by ACA to the firm which may be used in marketing efforts
Performance Analytics Services
  • Visualize how outliers impact overall composite performance
  • Determine which composites are reasonable to pass on and which have issues that may need addressed before marketing performance
  • Establish procedures to monitor portfolio managers and financial advisors to ensure management of the portfolio is adhering to the stated strategy
  • Ensure any 'related performance' is not materially higher than that of a composite for the same strategy and in accordance with the SEC's new Marketing Rule
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Why work with us?

Focused Approach

Client feedback supports tailored focused approach to client service​

In-House Regulatory and Performance Experience

Ability to leverage in-house regulatory and performance experience

Quality Service Provider

Highly proven institutional quality service provider meeting the most stringent due diligence​

Dedicated Teams

Unique culture yields low turnover retaining dedicated, consistent teams year over year​

Unmatched Thought Leadership

Unmatched contribution to thought leadership and volunteer efforts with various industry associations

Proprietary Technology

Extensive investments in proprietary technology to optimize efficiencies in client workflow

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On demand webcast

The New Marketing Rule: A Focus on Performance

Join ACA and K&L Gates for a detailed explanation of the specific performance requirements of the new Marketing Rule, how they differ from prior no-action letters, and what steps a firm should take now in order to be ready by the deadline.

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Featured insights

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

Mitigating Risks Associated with Composite Performance Reporting Using ACA’s Performance Analytics Services

In addition to developing marketing materials and ensuring appropriate disclosures, firms must ensure that the performance being generated truly reflects the fund or strategy being offered.

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The 2020 GIPS Standards: Have you ‘flipped the switch’ yet?

As February quickly moves into March, firms are looking to begin or finalize the updates needed for the GIPS Reports so that they can market 2020 performance results. Below is a checklist to help determine if your firm has considered all the items needed to ‘flip the switch’ over to the 2020 GIPS standards.

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Our leadership team

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Karen Foley

Partner, Co-Head Performance Services

Karen co-heads ACA's performance services practice and is responsible for growing and developing the practice.

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Richard Kemmling

Partner, Co-Head Performance Services

Richard co-heads ACA's performance services practice and is responsible for growing and developing the practice.

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Christie Dillard

Partner

Christie oversees the sales department and all new-client onboarding for ACA’s performance services practice.

Chase Frei

Chase Frei

Partner

Chase provides oversight on ACA's GIPS standards verifications and other investment performance engagements for traditional and alternative investment managers.

Greg Hogan

Greg Hogan

Partner

Greg provides oversight on ACA's GIPS standards verifications, investment performance engagements, and service and delivery initiatives for the performance services practice.

Julia Reyes

Julia Reyes

Partner

Julia provides oversight on ACA's GIPS standards verifications, investment performance engagements, and thought leadership for the performance services practice.

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News

96% of Firms Unprepared for the FCA’s New Prudential Regime

With less than six months to go until UK investment firms are subjected to a completely new prudential regime, a recent survey reveals that the industry is vastly underprepared. The data shows that just 4% of respondents are ready and capitalised for the FCA’s new Investment Firm Prudential Regime (IFPR) coming into effect in January 2022. Learn more about what this means for firms.

Waters Rankings 2021 Name ACA Group's ComplianceAlpha® Best Anti-Money Laundering Compliance Solution Provider

Our ComplianceAlpha® platform has been named Best Anti-Money Laundering Compliance Solution Provider in the Waters Rankings 2021.

ACA's Regulatory Reporting Monitoring & Assurance (ARRMA) service winner of the 2021 HFM European Technology Awards

Within a year of launching, ACA Group is delighted to announce that our ACA Regulatory Reporting Monitoring & Assurance (ARRMA) service has been selected as Best Regulatory Reporting Solution in the 2021 HFM European Technology Awards.

Upcoming events

Senior Management Obligations under the SM&CR - 11 August 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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Compliance Induction - 17 August 2021

Senior management in Financial Services firms have a responsibility to ensure their employees have sufficient knowledge and understanding of the Regulatory environment they are working in. This knowledge helps in emphasising the need for compliance with policies and procedures in order to protect the firm and the individual from failing to “do the right thing”.

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