The milestone underscores ACA’s leadership in supporting first-to-market innovation across U.S. ETF markets
NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--ACA Group (ACA), a leading governance, risk, and compliance (GRC) advisor in financial services, today announced that its ACA Foreside division has surpassed $500 billion in exchange-traded fund (ETF) assets serviced. Known for its client-focused, hands-on approach, ACA Foreside, ACA’s distribution division, continues to support some of the industry’s most innovative product launches, including first-to-market structures such as leveraged ETFs, mutual fund-to-ETF conversions, spot Bitcoin exchange-traded products (ETPs), and digital and crypto ETFs.
ACA Foreside services more than 95% of the ETF industry when the distributor role is outsourced, supporting a diverse mix of global asset managers, boutique investment firms, white-label platforms, and series trust sponsors. This reach reflects not just scale, but specialization, offering tailored distribution and compliance solutions that preserve brand identity and enable product differentiation.
“Surpassing $500 billion in ETF assets serviced reflects both the trust our clients place in ACA and the depth of our experience in supporting issuers from launch,” said Patrick Olson, CEO of ACA Group. “Our work extends well beyond distribution. We partner with clients to navigate regulatory requirements, coordinate with the capital markets community, and bring first-to-market products and new structures to life. Whether supporting complex conversions or ongoing product innovation, our role is to provide the operational, compliance, and distribution expertise that helps shape and advance the ETF and interval fund markets.”
As part of the firm’s expansive distribution support, private or white-label broker-dealer solutions are a key differentiator in the market, allowing firms to maintain control over their brand while accessing infrastructure and regulatory support, which is especially valuable for managers seeking a specialized, client-centric distribution model.
“True innovation in ETFs comes from firms that understand both the product and necessary regulatory frameworks,” said Deborah Fuhr, Managing Director and Founder of ETFGI. “ACA Foreside has consistently supported the launches that define new categories, not just follow them.”
As of June 2025, ACA Foreside also serves as distributor and legal underwriter to 58% of U.S. Interval Funds, including 12 of the 20 largest, representing $58 billion in assets out of a $106 billion market across 118 active funds. Other investment fund types ACA’s distribution team services include 2,000 mutual funds and more than 3,000 alternative products (including private funds).
About ACA Group
ACA Group (ACA) is the leading governance, risk, and compliance (GRC) advisor in financial services. For over 20 years, we’ve empowered our clients to launch, grow, and protect their business. Our global team of 1,400 employees includes former regulators and practitioners with a deep understanding of the regulatory landscape. Our innovative approach integrates advisory, managed services, distribution solutions, and analytics with our ComplianceAlpha® technology platform. For more information, visit https://www.acaglobal.com.
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