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Detect market abuse risks early and respond with confidence.
Comply with global regulatory obligations and enhance your trade surveillance program with ACA’s cutting edge RegTech software. Our solution integrates global data sources and intelligent, risk-based outlier detection to provide:
- Comprehensive Event Analysis: Gain a complete view of suspicious or noteworthy trading events to understand their context fully.
- Efficient Issue Resolution: Investigate, escalate, and document issues directly within the system to satisfy books and records requirements.
- Asset Class Coverage: Support the surveillance on your entire book of business allowing for you to manage risk regardless of its liquidity.
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Why choose ACA’s Market Abuse Surveillance solution?
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Detect insider trading, market manipulation, and other abusive behaviors under global regulatory standards, like the SEC and FCA, with precision.
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FAQs
Market Abuse Surveillance
What is Market Abuse Surveillance, and why is it important?
Market Abuse Surveillance refers to the technology and processes financial firms use to detect behaviors like insider trading, market manipulation, and misuse of material non-public information (MNPI). These capabilities are essential to maintaining market integrity, protecting investors, and complying with global regulatory requirements.
What regulations does ACA’s Market Abuse Surveillance solution support?
We help firms comply with a wide range of global regulations, including:
- MiFID II and the EU and UK Market Abuse Regulations (MAR)
- Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS)
- FINRA Rules 2010 and 3110
- SEC Rule 10b-5
- FCA SYSC
- CFTC requirements
What features are included in ACA’s Market Abuse Surveillance solution?
Key features include:
- Out-of-the-box surveillance scenarios
- Comprehensive product and asset class coverage
- Integrated case management tools
- Customizable reporting, audit trail, and news integration
How does ACA’s solution detect market abuse?
We use advanced algorithmic logic, pattern recognition, and machine learning models to monitor trading behavior. Our system flags suspicious activities—including spoofing, layering, and front-running—in near real-time so compliance teams can act quickly.
What types of market abuse does ACA’s solution detect?
Our solution identifies a wide range of potential market abuse activities, including:
- Insider trading – Trading based on MNPI
- Market manipulation – Spoofing, layering, and quote stuffing
- Front-running – Trading ahead of client orders
- Churning – Excessive trading to generate commissions
- Fairness in dealing violations – Improper post-trade allocation
Can ACA’s ComplianceAlpha Market Abuse Surveillance solution detect cross-market abuse and activity across multiple platforms?
Yes. We provide cross-market surveillance across equities, fixed income, options, and derivatives. Our solution monitors activity across multiple trading venues and platforms to offer a comprehensive view of market abuse risk.
How does ACA’s Market Abuse Surveillance solution integrate with existing trading and data platforms?
Our solution integrates with your firm’s infrastructure, including order management systems (OMS), execution management systems (EMS), and market data sources—enabling seamless ingestion of trade and reference data for comprehensive monitoring.
Is ACA’s Market Abuse Surveillance solution scalable?
Yes. The platform scales to support growing trading volumes, additional asset classes, global team expansion, and increased user demand—while maintaining system performance and reliability.
How are alerts generated in ACA’s Market Abuse Surveillance system?
We monitor trading activity using algorithmic and machine learning models. Alerts are triggered when suspicious patterns are detected and are prioritized by severity—helping compliance teams address the most urgent risks first.
Can firms customize rules and thresholds in ACA’s Market Abuse Surveillance solution?
Yes. We offer full flexibility to tailor surveillance thresholds, filters, and risk parameters to match your trading strategy, regulatory obligations, and unique risk profile.
Does ACA’s Market Abuse Surveillance solution support investigations and provide an audit trail?
Yes. Our built-in investigation workflows and case management tools automatically track every action taken—from alert generation to case assignment, communication logs, and final resolution—ensuring a defensible audit trail for regulators and internal oversight.
Can firms generate custom reports for regulatory compliance using ACA’s Market Abuse Surveillance solution?
Yes. We offer customizable reporting tools that generate detailed, regulatory-ready reports. These can be used for internal investigations, external audits, or regulatory filings, with options for real-time export, scheduled delivery, and tailored formatting.
Is ACA’s Market Abuse Surveillance solution user-friendly for compliance teams?
Yes. Our solution is designed to be intuitive and efficient, with customizable dashboards, streamlined workflows, and easy-to-navigate interfaces that support daily compliance operations.
What support does ACA provide for its Market Abuse Surveillance users?
We offer comprehensive support, including onboarding, training, technical support, and ongoing updates. We also provide consultation services to help you configure the system to meet your specific needs and regulatory requirements.
What ROI can firms expect from implementing ACA’s Market Abuse Surveillance solution?
By detecting and preventing market abuse early, our system helps reduce the risk of regulatory fines, reputational damage, and financial loss. It improves efficiency by minimizing false positives, reducing manual workload, and streamlining investigations—helping compliance teams focus on high-risk alerts.
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