News and Announcements

ACA Wins Two Honors at 2025 ETF Express U.S. Awards

ACA is proud to share that we have been recognized as Best ETF Distributor and Best ETF Regulatory/Compliance Adviser at the 2025 ETF Express U.S. Awards. These honors reflect our commitment to delivering trusted, integrated solutions that help exchange-traded fund (ETF) sponsors succeed in a dynamic market. ACA Foreside, our dedicated ETF team, now supports […]

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Financial Services Firms Rapidly Integrate AI, but Validation and Third-Party Oversight Still Lag, Survey Finds

New York and London — Financial services firms have entered a new phase of AI adoption, moving from exploration to full operational integration, according to the 2025 AI Benchmarking Survey by ACA Group (ACA) and the National Society of Compliance Professionals (NSCP). This year’s survey found that 71% of firms now formally use AI, a

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Technology Feature Release: AI Insights for eComms Surveillance and Archive

ACA has introduced AI Insights for eComms, a new capability within our eComms product suite powered by Encore AI, ACA’s proprietary intelligence engine. This feature enhances communications oversight by automatically summarizing messages, identifying potential risks, and surfacing urgent matters. It helps compliance teams manage growing volumes of communications while meeting regulatory expectations more effectively. As

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ACA Launches Comprehensive Market Abuse Risk Framework for Buy-Side Firms

London, UK — ACA Group, the leading governance, risk, and compliance advisor in financial services, today announced the launch of its Market Abuse Risk Framework, a holistic new solution designed to help UK and European regulated buy-side firms identify, manage, and monitor market abuse risks across their trading activities. ACA is the first firm to launch a comprehensive Market

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ACA Group Launches Aponix Foundations, a Self-Service Cybersecurity Program for Financial Services

New York, NY — ACA Group (ACA), the leading governance, risk, and compliance advisor in financial services, today announced the launch of Aponix Foundations. This self-service SaaS cybersecurity solution enables firms to establish essential cyber governance without the cost or complexity of building a full in-house program. Developed by ACA Aponix®, ACA’s cybersecurity and risk division,

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ACA’s Market Abuse Surveillance for Compliance Readiness

In today’s regulatory climate, U.S. financial firms are under pressure to demonstrate proactive compliance and readiness for scrutiny. ACA’s Market Abuse Surveillance (MAS) powered Mock Exams are not just an SEC exam simulation; they’re a strategic, tech-enabled solution that mirrors the depth and rigor of a real regulatory exam. What are ACA’s MAS powered Mock

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ACA Group Launches Proprietary AI Engine Built for Regulatory Compliance

New York, NY — ACA Group (ACA), the leading governance, risk, and compliance advisor in financial services, today announced the launch of Encore AI, the firm’s proprietary artificial intelligence (AI) engine purpose-built for regulatory compliance. Encore AI marks the evolution of ACA’s original Encore Compliance platform. It formalizes the next phase of ACA’s strategy to

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ACA Foreside Surpasses $500 Billion in ETF Assets Serviced

New York, N.Y. – ACA Group, a leading governance, risk, and compliance advisor in financial services, today announced that its ACA Foreside division has surpassed $500 billion in exchange-traded fund (ETF) assets serviced. Known for its client-focused, hands-on approach, ACA Foreside, ACA’s distribution division, continues to support some of the industry’s most innovative product launches,

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ACA Group Recognized for eComms Excellence in APAC

ACA Group is proud to announce that we have been named the winner of Best eComms Surveillance Solution at the Capital Markets Technology Awards APAC 2025, hosted by the A-Team Group. This recognition highlights our continued commitment to innovation, excellence, and client success in the rapidly evolving Asia Pacific (APAC) financial landscape. The APAC region

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Survey: Artificial Intelligence (AI) Identified as Top Compliance Concern Among Investment Adviser Firms

Washington, D.C. (July 22, 2025) – Artificial Intelligence (AI) has ranked as the leading priority among compliance officers, according to the 2025 Investment Management Compliance Testing (IMCT) Survey, released today by Investment Adviser Association, ACA Group, and Yuter Compliance Consulting. Now in its 20th year, the IMCT Survey remains the industry’s most comprehensive benchmark for

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