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🚀 ACA is proud to introduce Encore AI, a new era of intelligent compliance. The compliance industry is at an inflection point. As regulatory expectations rise and AI adoption accelerates, firms need more than just automation; they need accountable intelligence. That’s why ACA built Encore AI, our proprietary AI engine designed to deliver explainable, auditable, and regulator-aligned intelligence. Encore AI powers our platforms with the insight firms need to scale oversight, reduce manual lift, and detect risk faster while maintaining transparency and human judgment. 💬 ACA's CEO Patrick Olson shared, “Firms want the efficiency and scale of AI, but they also need clarity around governance, ethics, and regulatory alignment.” 📢 Learn how Encore AI is redefining the future of compliance: https://hubs.ly/Q03JzmbQ0 #EncoreAI #ComplianceTechnology #RegulatoryCompliance #RegulatoryTechnology #RegTech

Regulators don’t just look at your policies, they look at your people. Our checklist helps you prepare your team, your documentation, and your leadership for the real experience. Learn steps you should take to: 🔍 Simulate the exam 🧠 Train staff for interviews 💬 Brief senior management 📥 Download the checklist and elevate your readiness ahead of your next surprise exam: https://hubs.ly/Q03JYym40 #MockExams #RegulatoryCompliance #ComplianceProgram #SECExam

🚀 Launch your career in GRC with EDGE, ACA’s Analyst Program. ACA is recruiting its first-ever cohort for EDGE: Educate, Develop, Grow, Elevate — a 12-18 month rotational program designed to launch your career in governance, risk, and compliance. 📍 Based in Pittsburgh, PA 📅 Starts with immersive onboarding 🔄 Rotations across 4–6 functional areas 🤝 Mentorship, coaching, and networking 💡 Exposure to cutting-edge tech and industry insights Whether you're a recent grad or looking to pivot into financial services, EDGE is more than a first job—it’s a launchpad for long-term success. 👉 Apply now: https://hubs.ly/Q03K5Tmf0 #GRCcareers #ComplianceJobs #Hiring #JoinACA #PittsburghJobs

Digital asset regulation is evolving fast, and so should your compliance strategy. In our recent webcast, ACA experts unpacked the latest U.S. crypto regulatory developments, including: 🔹 The SEC and CFTC’s crypto sprint 🔹 The recent Executive Order on digital finance 🔹 Proposed legislation such as the Clarity Act 🔹 Practical compliance strategies for tokenization, custody, and fiduciary duty 📘 Download the key takeaways and stream the full session on demand: https://hubs.ly/Q03K4wRF0

Have you shared your perspective on AI in compliance? There’s still time to make your voice heard. Your insights will help shape how the industry navigates AI’s risks, rewards, and regulatory realities. 🧠 Take our AI Benchmarking Survey today. 🔗 https://hubs.ly/Q03HyN6K0

ACA and Northern Trust are teaming up to guide first-time ETF entrants through the complexities of launching and managing ETFs. Gain first-hand insights in our webcast on September 30, where we will unpack the operational, compliance, and capital markets considerations every first-time ETF entrant needs to know. This webcast will help you:  ✅ Compare ETFs vs. mutual funds  ✅ Understand Rule 6c-11  ✅ Explore trading and distribution strategies  ✅ Learn how third-party providers can support your launch 🎙️ Featuring: Michael Minella, Sonja Formato, Phil Nanof, and Danielle Rutsky, CAIA  📅 Save your spot: https://hubs.ly/Q03JQ0bq0 #ETFs #FinancialServices #CapitalMarkets #ACAinsights

A global bank thought its surveillance program was airtight until the FCA uncovered 131 breaches, many involving senior staff.  Seniority doesn’t guarantee compliance. In fact, 41% of breaches involved directors or above. Our advice:  🔷 Embed compliance across all levels  🔷 Train leadership  🔷 Monitor all channels—including emojis, GIFs, and voice notes  🔷 Use technology and training to drive behavioral change  If your surveillance strategy stops at email and chat, you’re missing the bigger picture. 📌 Explore how to combine smart surveillance with behavioral reinforcement to meet global standards: https://hubs.ly/Q03JPXLS0 #FCA #Surveillance

Join ACA and Sidley Austin LLP in NYC on September 25 for a half-day roundtable focused on the latest regulatory developments impacting broker-dealers. Topics will include: ✅ Cyber risk ✅ Sales conduct ✅ Operational readiness 📅 Thursday, Sept 25 | 8:30 AM ET 📍 Sidley Offices, New York City Seats are limited! Secure your spot today: https://hubs.ly/Q03JPSx30 #ComplianceEvents #BrokerDealer #BrokerDealers

In private credit, ESG questionnaires and popular peer benchmarking models often create more noise than insight. Fragmented ESG data can become a real liability when it is not decision-ready. 💡 Read our latest article to see how ACA's technology turns ESG reporting into a scalable, decision-ready system that supports smarter investment decisions: https://hubs.ly/Q03JLG6W0 #ESGData #PrivateCredit #AlternativeInvestments #ESGTech

📢 Introducing our new series: AdviSEColumn Gain candid insights from former SEC examiners and co-heads of ACA’s SEC Mock Exams team, Robert Baker, JD, CFA and Michele Foldenauer, on navigating the regulatory exam process.     This month focus: the common misconception that the SEC "reviews everything" during an exam. In practice, most exams scope only 3–5 risk areas—meaning some issues may never be reviewed. Mock exams can help simulate real scoping decisions and uncover what could otherwise be overlooked. Not sure what to expect from an exam? Our team of former examiners can help decode the process: https://hubs.ly/Q03JpxmK0 #AdviSEColumn #ACAInsights #RegulatoryCompliance #Compliance