Apex And ACA Partner To Enhance Governance And Compliance Services For Clients

Apex and ACA have joined forces in a strategic partnership to enhance client experiences across global financial services. This collaboration brings Apex's wide range of services together with ACA's governance, risk, and compliance expertise, leading to faster solutions from registration to compliance and beyond. 

Apex Group, a leading financial services company, and ACA Group (ACA), a prominent governance, risk, and compliance advisor in financial services, have announced a strategic partnership designed to broaden their service offerings and enhance the overall client experience. This collaboration establishes a co-referral arrangement, aimed at improving client outcomes by combining the strengths of both firms.

“This partnership with ACA complements our service offerings by adding additional governance, risk, and compliance capabilities for our customers in the UK and Americas,” said Jude Hilton, Global Head of Product and Compliance Solutions at Apex Group.

Charlie Stout, Partner and Head of Partnerships and Alliances at ACA added, “This strategic alliance combines ACA’s leading regulatory technology platform and advisory capabilities with Apex’s extensive suite of global services. Through this collaboration, we demonstrate both organisations' commitment to bringing clients an expanded suite of innovative solutions and global coverage.”

Comprehensive services for global financial managers

This strategic alliance will benefit global private equity, hedge funds, and real asset managers of all sizes and those seeking international expansion. By merging the strengths of two globally recognised organisations, clients will gain access to a diverse range of services and a shared dedication to client success. The partnership will enable a broader range of services to be offered to a global community, including registration, authorisation, and initial filing services in the US and UK, compliance services and technology, capital raising, global custodial services, managed services, and more.

The collaboration of Apex Group's extensive global presence and ACA Group's leading regulatory technology platform and advisory capabilities will ensure clients receive the best possible support for their business needs.

About Apex Group

Established in Bermuda in 2003, Apex Group Ltd. is a global financial services provider with over 13,000 employees worldwide. Operating in 50 jurisdictions, Apex Group delivers a comprehensive range of services to asset managers, financial institutions, private clients, and family offices. Apex Group offers a single-source solution with services including fundraising solutions, fund administration, digital onboarding and bank accounts, depositary, custody, super ManCo, corporate services, and pioneering ESG ratings and advisory solutions. Committed to driving positive change, Apex Group focuses on environmental and climate change, women’s empowerment and economic independence, education, and social mobility.

About ACA Group

ACA Group (ACA) is the leading governance, risk, and compliance (GRC) advisor in financial services. With over 20 years of experience, ACA sanctions clients to reimagine GRC to launch, grow, and protect their businesses. ACA’s global team of 1,250 employees, including former regulators and practitioners, provides a deep understanding of the regulatory landscape. ACA’s innovative approach integrates advisory, managed services, distribution solutions, and analytics with the ComplianceAlpha® technology platform.