Broadridge acquires Acolin to boost cross-border fund distribution

By Vriti Gothi

Broadridge Financial Solutions has acquired Acolin, a Zurich-based provider of cross-border fund distribution and regulatory services, as the FinTech firm deepens its push to support asset managers navigating increasingly complex global markets.

The transaction, first announced earlier, expands Broadridge’s distribution and regulatory offerings for the global asset management industry. By integrating Acolin’s distribution support and compliance capabilities, Broadridge aims to help asset managers more efficiently launch, register, and distribute investment funds across multiple jurisdictions.

Cross-border fund distribution has become more operationally demanding as regulators tighten oversight and asset managers seek growth beyond domestic markets. Fragmented regulatory requirements, local representation rules, and ongoing compliance obligations have increased costs and complexity, particularly for firms expanding across Europe and other international markets. Broadridge’s acquisition of Acolin is positioned to address these challenges by consolidating data, compliance, and distribution workflows within a single platform.

“The combination of Acolin’s proven distribution and compliance technology with our existing analytics and investor communications will allow Broadridge to deliver more extensive regulatory and fund compliance services across the fund lifecycle from creation and registration to ongoing distribution,” said Michael Tae, Group President of Funds, Issuer, and Data-driven Solutions at Broadridge. “Together, our capabilities will let asset managers centrally manage the lifecycle of fund launches and enable them to create the right products, at the right time, and for the right markets.”

Founded in Zurich, Acolin supports more than 350 clients and provides access to over 3,000 distributors across more than 30 countries. Its services span fund registrations, legal representation, and ongoing compliance management, primarily for asset managers seeking to expand their cross-border footprint.

For Broadridge, the deal aligns with a broader strategy to embed data-driven infrastructure deeper into the asset management value chain, particularly as firms prioritize scalability, regulatory resilience, and faster time-to-market for new products. The combined offering is expected to strengthen Broadridge’s position as a technology and services provider to asset managers facing heightened regulatory scrutiny and competitive pressure in global fund distribution.