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Registration, Authorization, and Initial Filing Services
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.
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Who we've helped
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.
SEC Registrations for U.S. Firms
700+
SEC Registrations for Non-U.S. Based Firms
100+
FCA Authorizations
350+
Why work with us?
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.
Latest insights
OCIE Issues Risk Alert Highlighting Deficiencies in Compliance, Supervision, and Disclosure of Conflicts of Interest
The SEC's OCIE issued a Risk Alert detailing compliance issues noted during examinations of advisers who hire or employ individuals with a history of disciplinary events.
Compliance Alert
- Compliance
Investment Adviser Standard of Conduct and Form CRS – What You Need Know (Part 2 of 2)
On June 5, 2019, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission issued the Standard of Conduct for Investment Advisers interpretation to reaffirm and clarify the SEC’s views of the fiduciary duty that investment advisers owe to their clients under the Investment Advisers Act of 1940.
Compliance Alert
- Compliance
MiFID II transaction reporting – Firms are still getting it wrong
Whilst the FCA’s priorities appear, for the time being, to be on understanding the nature and scale of reporting data errors and how they are addressed, failings under MiFID I moved it to take several high-profile enforcement actions. It is imperative that firms get to grips with their MiFID II transaction reporting processes and data quality checks as soon as possible.
Compliance Alert
- Compliance
- Trade & Transaction
UK extending Senior Managers and Certification Regime: What is it and how does it affect US firms?
The Senior Managers and Certification Regime (“SM&CR”) is new set of requirements that will affect all firms regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority in the UK. This includes US firms (and those based elsewhere) who have some presence in the UK. And because SM&CR touches on the way firms are governed, it has potential implications for senior managers and some other staff in such firms including, in some cases, those located in the US parent.
Compliance Alert
- Compliance
2019 Investment Management Compliance Testing Survey Results
ACA Compliance Group and the Investment Adviser Association release the results from their 2019 Investment Management Compliance Testing Survey. For the sixth year in a row, cybersecurity remains the biggest compliance concern at registered investment adviser firms – with 83 percent of survey respondents identifying cybersecurity as the “hottest” compliance topic and 70 percent indicating that their firms increased compliance testing in this area over the past year.
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Investment Adviser Standard of Conduct and Form CRS - What You Need to Know (Part 1 of 2)
On June 5, 2019, the SEC released a final comprehensive interpretation of the standard of conduct for investment advisers, which will become immediately effective upon publication in the Federal Register (anticipated July 2019). Here's what you need to know.
Compliance Alert
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ACA Group Recognized as RegTech100 Company for Fifth Consecutive Year
ACA Group Recognized as RegTech100 Company for Fifth Consecutive Year
ACA Group Revolutionizes ESG Data Management with Enhanced ACA Vantage for ESG Platform
ACA Group introduces advanced features to its ACA Vantage for ESG platform, leveraging AI to help clients verify ESG data and streamline data management processes. This innovative solution empowers organizations to efficiently manage ESG requirements with greater accuracy and ease.
ACA Group Recognized at Pittsburgh Technology Council’s Tech 50
ACA Group Recognized at Pittsburgh Technology Council’s Tech 50