US-based financial technology firm Broadridge Financial Solutions has agreed to acquire Acolin, a European provider of cross-border fund distribution and regulatory services.
The transaction aims to enhance Broadridge’s global fund distribution capabilities and improve transparency in the sector, connecting funds and distributors.
By integrating Acolin’s compliance operations and distribution insights, the proposed acquisition will expand Broadridge’s services in Europe.
The transaction is expected to close in the first half of Broadridge’s 2026 fiscal year, pending customary closing conditions and regulatory approvals.
It is not anticipated to have a significant impact on Broadridge’s financial results.
Broadridge Group funds, issuer, and data-driven solutions president Michael Tae said: “Acolin’s fund distribution technology and compliance capabilities complement Broadridge’s distribution data, intelligence and regulatory communication solutions, creating a simplified and modernised process for launching and distributing funds in Europe.
“By optimising the management of fund launches, distribution and compliance, we will enhance global distribution and help asset managers reach clients more efficiently.”
Broadridge helps asset managers in optimising investment operations and complying with evolving regulations.
Its European fund business serves nearly 500 asset managers and tracks $110tn of assets under management, offering clients a global view of investor and asset trends.
Based in Zurich, Switzerland, Acolin provides distribution support to over 350 clients and has access to more than 3,000 distributors across 30+ countries.
The company allows asset managers to access multiple platforms and distributors, managing data, contracts, commissions, and compliance needs centrally.
It supports fund registrations, legal representation, and ongoing compliance across Europe, streamlining operations for its clients.
Acolin CEO Theo Splinter said: “Broadridge and Acolin are a natural fit.
“The combination of Acolin’s fund distribution and regulatory solutions with Broadridge’s fund reporting and analytics capabilities will create an end-to-end solution for setting and executing a manager’s fund distribution strategy, providing our clients with faster time-to-market and delivering significant efficiencies.”
