ACA Group
ACA Group is a global provider of governance, risk, and compliance advisory services and technology solutions, specializing in the financial services sector.
Services
ACA Group provides a wide range of governance, risk, and compliance advisory services and technology solutions to financial services firms. Their offerings include regulatory compliance consulting, regulatory hosting and distribution for asset management firms, environmental, social, and governance (ESG) consulting, Global Investment Performance Standards (GIPS) verifications, and technology products. Additionally, ACA Group specializes in cybersecurity and technology risk assessments. The company also provides performance services, ensuring GIPS compliance and offering investment performance solutions.
Clientele
ACA Group serves a diverse portfolio of clients including investment advisers, private fund managers, commodity trading advisors, investment companies, broker-dealers, and large domestic and international diversified financial institutions. With a global reach, ACA Group works with more than 6,130 clients worldwide, delivering specialized services and solutions to meet their unique governance, risk, and compliance needs.
Global Operations
ACA Group operates on a global scale with offices located in the United States, the United Kingdom, India, and Malta. This international presence allows ACA Group to cater to clients from various regions, providing localized support and expertise in governance, risk, and compliance.
Founders and Team
The ACA Group was founded in 2002 by four former SEC regulators and one former state regulator, bringing significant regulatory expertise to the company. Today, the company employs over 1,280 employees worldwide, including 532 compliance professionals and 56 former regulators and compliance officers. This team of experienced professionals supports ACA Group's mission to provide comprehensive governance, risk, and compliance advisory services and technology solutions.
Products
ACA Group offers a suite of technology products to support governance, risk, and compliance activities. One of their key offerings is the ComplianceAlpha RegTech platform, designed to integrate risk and compliance management activities. Additionally, ACA Group provides a range of cybersecurity services under the ACA Aponix brand, including assessments, data privacy compliance, vendor and M&A diligence services, portfolio company oversight, network testing, and advisory services. These products and services help clients manage and mitigate risks effectively while ensuring regulatory compliance.