The registration or application process can seem lengthy, overwhelming, and daunting. Whether you seek authorization for the first time or are an established regulated firm looking to move into a new line of business, we can help you avoid unnecessary complications and delays.
Our team will simplify the process by assisting with your initial application or filing, supporting the set-up and implementation of your compliance program, and providing ongoing support.
With a client base of over 3,500 firms, our filing compliance solution services have successfully assisted thousands of firms through the registration and authorization process.
Our team includes former SEC, FINRA, FCA, NFA, CFTC, OCC, and state regulators along with former along with former Chief Compliance Officers and senior compliance managers from prominent financial institutions. We offer a deep understanding of the regulatory landscape and the holistic use of technology to maximize efficiencies and provide true value.
With ACA, you can feel confident knowing that your consultants have the relevant and current regulatory and in-house expertise to support you through every step of the process.
Compliance teams are increasingly challenged to keep regulatory pace and best practices while managing with fewer internal resources, demand for increased efficiency, and budget constraints. This leaves firms in danger of creating risky exposure gaps in their compliance program. Learn more about practical ways to address these challenges.
The SEC issued its four-year strategic plan for 2022-2026. We summarize the goals of the plan and explore what it means for the next four years.
With an economic storm stemming largely from political ideology, we examine what impact this geopolitical and macroeconomic uncertainty has on the private markets.
Communication has always been integral to the investment world and, as technology evolves and expands, the need for adequate and equally evolved surveillance mechanisms has grown.
FINRA has issued Regulatory Notice 22-23 to highlight the benefits of registered representative (RR) succession planning for customers, member firms, and the representatives themselves.
The FCA recently fined a UK regulated bank £1.5 million for significant weakness in its financial crime systems and controls, having found serious shortcomings across the banks Anti-Money Laundering (AML) and Politically Exposed Persons (PEP) procedures.
The 2024 AI Benchmarking Survey by ACA Aponix and NSCP reveals that, despite enthusiasm for AI, financial firms lack formal AI governance frameworks, testing protocols, and third-party oversight.
ACA Foreside has been awarded Best ETF Distributor at the 2024 ETF Express US Awards in New York City.
We are pleased to announce that Robert Baker, JD, CFA has joined ACA Group, bringing nearly two decades of experience from the Examination and Enforcement Division at the SEC.
We'll explain how the decision to outsource GRC services is no longer just a win for the Chief Compliance Officer – it offers a solution that can deliver substantial value across the entire C-suite and enterprise.
This unique webinar, which will share the results and key findings from over 200 compliance leaders that participated in the ACA and NSCP’s 2024 AI Benchmarking Survey.