Broadridge buys Acolin, expands European fund network
NEW YORK, UNITED STATES — Global fintech provider Broadridge Financial Solutions has signed an agreement to acquire Zurich-based Acolin, a specialist in pan-European fund registration and regulatory support.
The all-cash deal is designed to knit together Acolin’s 3,000-strong distributor network in 30-plus countries with Broadridge’s data, analytics and communications engines, giving asset managers a “simplified and modernized process for launching and distributing funds in Europe,” said Michael Tae, Broadridge’s group president of funds, issuer and data-driven solutions.
What each firm brings to the table
Acolin acts as a one-stop hub for 350 asset-management clients, handling fund registration, local legal representation, commission tracking and ongoing compliance so managers do not have to negotiate separately with each platform. Its services generated an estimated US $28 million in 2024 revenue.
For Broadridge, which already serves nearly 500 European fund groups and tracks US $110 trillion of assets under management, the acquisition promises deeper distribution intelligence and new compliance modules.
“Broadridge and Acolin are a natural fit,” said Theo Splinter, CEO of Acolin.
“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.”
Global reach and financial muscle
Broadridge, headquartered in New York, reported FY 2024 revenue of US $6.507 billion and employs more than 14,000 people across 21 countries, processing over seven billion investor communications a year.
Acolin’s footprint stretches beyond its Swiss base to Luxembourg, the UK, Germany and, since 2023, the United States, reflecting growing demand for streamlined fund passporting outside the EU.
By integrating Acolin’s technology stack, Broadridge aims to reinforce its position “at the intersection of funds and distributors,” and to offer end-to-end support—from product launch to ongoing reporting—under one umbrella.
Closing timeline and outlook
The transaction, subject to regulatory approvals, is expected to close in the first half of Broadridge’s 2026 fiscal year and is not forecast to have a material impact on near-term earnings.
