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A Practical Framework for Reducing Risk and Total Cost of Ownership

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Investment managers routinely evaluate whether to build performance and investment operations capabilities internally or outsource them to specialized providers. Given ACA’s unique vantage point as an outsourced performance provider, third‑party verifier, and consultant to firms engaging other outsourcing partners, we see a full spectrum of operating models. When assessing how to approach a firm’s performance […]

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Managed Performance Oversight for a UK Alternative Asset Manager

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Background Enhancing Performance Oversight During Rapid Growth A leading UK-based alternative asset manager sought to strengthen its investment performance reporting framework to support increased oversight for both clients and third-party advisers. Rising demand for timely, accurate, and defensible performance data, combined with limitations in internal systems, methodologies, and disclosure processes, created operational strain and elevated

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Women in Advisory Spotlight: Jessica Huelbig

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For Women’s History Month, we’re featuring leaders whose careers reflect dedication, resilience, and a commitment to elevating clients and colleagues alike. Today, we’re highlighting Jessica Huelbig, Partner and Head of Private Funds at ACA, who has built a nearly 20-year career in advisory by embracing partnership, continuous learning, and the human side of compliance. What

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What Portfolio Companies Must Address to Strengthen Operational Technology Resilience

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In late December 2025, a cyberattack disrupted parts of Poland’s energy sector, affecting around 30 wind, solar, and combined heat and power facilities. Attackers exploited weak or default credentials and deployed destructive malware on internet-exposed systems, showing a clear intent to disrupt operations. While the incident was contained before major outages occurred, it highlights the growing

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Companies House WebFiling Issue Exposes Company Data

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Companies House, the UK’s official registrar of companies, has identified a security issue within its WebFiling service that may have allowed users to access and modify company information belonging to other entities. The issue was introduced during a system update in October 2025 and remained active until March 2026, when it was discovered and resolved.

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Women in Advisory Spotlight: Teresa Cowan

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In honor of Women’s History Month, we’re spotlighting leaders whose experience, integrity, and commitment to client service define excellence across the advisory landscape. Today, we’re featuring Teresa Cowan, Co-Lead of ACA Foreside and President of Affiliated Broker-Dealers, a leader whose decades-long career has helped shape the modern distribution ecosystem. What inspired you to pursue a

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How Congress and the White House Have Led the Way on AI Governance

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As AI accelerates across the private sector, federal policymakers have built an AI governance framework to leverage the benefits of this new technology while controlling the risks. Federal regulators have not only implemented this framework for their own operations but also adapted it for use with regulated firms. For regulated firms, understanding the AI debate

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Liquidity or Illusion? The IPO Dilemma for BDCs

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Market conditions are presenting private Business Development Companies (BDCs) with a pivotal choice: stay private or enter the public markets. Going public can unlock permanent capital, broaden investor reach, and provide liquidity. Yet, listing also exposes BDCs to market volatility, net asset value (NAV) discounts, and additional compliance demands under the exchange where they are listed. This

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Pre-Deal Performance Due Diligence Strengthens Acquisition Confidence

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A leading global asset manager engaged ACA to conduct pre-deal performance due diligence as part of a planned acquisition of a peer firm. The client needed independent validation of the target’s performance data, reporting infrastructure, and compliance with industry standards to mitigate transaction risk and inform integration planning. The Challenge As part of its M&A

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Making the Case for Catastrophe Bonds as a Sustainable Investment

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Catastrophe bonds (CAT bonds)* and wider Insurance Linked Strategies are quickly becoming one of the most credible ways for asset managers to demonstrate alignment with sustainability frameworks. Their relevance is increasing as strengthened Sustainable Finance Disclosure Regulations (SFDR) disclosures and rising expectations around climate adaptation require firms to evidence real resilience outcomes. However, in today’s

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