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Who We Serve

Over 3,500 leading financial services firms trust us to help them protect and grow their business.

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Firm types we serve

Bank Asset Managers

We provide bank asset management groups engaged in trust, custody, and investment management activities with risk, compliance, and internal audit consulting services leveraging techniques used by banking regulators and industry leaders.

Broker-Dealers

We help implement compliance and supervisory programs that address FINRA and SEC regulations.

CFTC/NFA Members

We help CFTC registrants and NFA members to streamline their business and operational processes and improve the quality and effectiveness of their compliance programs.

Digital Asset Managers

We help firms align their advisory processes with regulatory requirements and the expectations of the SEC and the CFTC.

Hedge Funds

We help hedge fund managers enhance their operational and business processes and comply with the Investment Advisers Act of 1940 and industry best practices.

Investment Advisers

We help investment advisers ensure their compliance with the Investment Advisers Act of 1940 and industry best practices.

Mutual Funds, ETFs, and Other Investment Companies

We help prepare registered investment companies, as well as their boards, sponsors, advisers, sub-advisers, and service providers, for the rigors of SEC examinations.

Private Markets

We help private equity, private debt, venture capital, and real estate fund managers as well as their portfolio companies comply with the Investment Advisers Act of 1940 and industry best practices.

Private Equity Sponsors and Portfolio Companies

We work closely with investment and operations teams providing pre-and post-deal technology, cybersecurity, privacy, and ESG transaction advisory services and portfolio company oversight.

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Our market share

Money Managers

88%

Of the top 50 money managers, as noted in the ADV Ratings September 2020 ranking data

Hedge Fund Managers

85%

Of the top 100 hedge fund managers, as noted in the May 2020 edition of Hedge Fund Alert

Private Equity Funds

84%

Of the top 100 private equity funds, as noted in the May 2020 PEI 300

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Trusted by leading financial services firms worldwide

We work with over 3,500 financial services firms worldwide to build scalable and progressive GRC programs that help them protect and grow their business. Our innovative and scalable approach integrates expert advisory, on-demand managed services, and award-winning technology that can be tailored to your unique needs.

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Helping risk and compliance functions across your firm

  • Risk and Compliance Leaders
  • Risk and Compliance Teams
  • General Counsel and Legal Teams
  • Marketing and Performance Teams
  • ESG Teams
  • CIOs/CTOs/CISOs
  • Information Technology and Security Teams
  • Investor Relations Teams

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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