The financial services industry faces an increasingly complex landscape of regulations, risks, and compliance requirements. Organizations must continuously adapt to a rapidly changing environment, balancing regulatory pressures with operational efficiency. ACA Group stands at the forefront of this challenge, offering innovative GRC solutions that help financial firms manage their compliance, mitigate risks, and drive operational success. With over two decades of track record, ACA Group combines deep regulatory expertise, cutting-edge technology, and managed services to empower firms to stay ahead of evolving challenges and thrive in a dynamic global market.
Founded in 2002 by four former SEC regulators and one former state regulator, the ACA Group offers scalable governance, risk, and compliance (GRC) solutions specializing in financial services. The company’s comprehensive suite of services addresses financial institutions’ challenges, from regulatory compliance to cybersecurity, privacy, and ESG concerns.
The company employs over 1,280 professionals worldwide, including 532 compliance experts, 56 former regulators, and specialists in cybersecurity, ESG, performance, and technology. ACA Group’s client base spans more than 6,130 organizations, which helps inform its compliance insights, trends, best practices, and benchmarking, further reinforcing its leadership in the GRC space.
A significant strength of ACA Group lies in its ability to integrate expert advisory services, on-demand managed services, and innovative technology solutions. The company’s flagship ComplianceAlpha® RegTech platform is pivotal in helping firms build resilient and scalable compliance programs. This integrated approach allows businesses to automate and streamline key compliance processes, such as trade surveillance, employee compliance monitoring, and market abuse detection, while providing real-time analytics and automated reporting.
ACA Group also offers specialized advisory services that assist firms in navigating complex regulatory landscapes. With a team of professionals that includes former regulators, compliance officers, and auditors, ACA Group provides expert guidance on a range of critical issues, including anti-money laundering (AML), financial crimes, and environmental, social, and governance (ESG) factors. The company’s ESG advisory services are particularly noteworthy, offering clients access to the latest tools and analytics to help them manage their sustainability efforts, meet regulatory requirements, and address growing investor demands for responsible business practices.
We lead the way in GRC by delivering innovative solutions that help firms manage risk, ensure compliance, and foster ethical practices, empowering them to thrive in a complex regulatory landscape. — Patrick Olson, CEO
Through its managed services, ACA Group allows financial firms to offload time-consuming tasks such as regulatory filings, marketing reviews, and surveillance of electronic communications. These services free up internal resources and help firms maintain compliance with the latest industry regulations, all while improving operational efficiency. This approach, combined with the company’s advanced technology solutions, enables clients to minimize risks and maximize operational effectiveness, positioning them for long-term success in an increasingly complex regulatory environment.
ACA Group’s cybersecurity practice, ACA Aponix®, provides clients with comprehensive services, including cybersecurity risk assessments, vendor diligence, and business continuity planning. As cyber threats continue to evolve, the firm’s ability to support organizations in building cyber resilience is invaluable.
With over 600 employees with regulatory or in-house compliance officer experience, ACA Group stands out for its deep regulatory knowledge and real-world expertise. Its ability to provide customized solutions for firms of all sizes, from startups to large financial institutions, has earned it a reputation for reliability and effectiveness in the GRC space. The company’s commitment to innovation is evident in its acquisition of the ESG data and analytics platform, Ethos ESG, which strengthens its position in the rapidly evolving ESG market.
ACA Group’s global reach, with offices in the United States, the United Kingdom, Europe, and India, enables it to support firms across regions, helping them navigate local and international regulatory requirements. Its vast experience with asset management, hedge funds, private equity firms, and other financial services providers further underscores its expertise in delivering tailored GRC solutions.