Morning all, Craig McGlashan here with the Europe Wire from the London newsroom. We’re starting in the world of financial services, where private equity-backed Kroll has acquired ABC Economics, an economics and competition advisory company. Stone Point Capital and Further Global acquired Krollియన్ from Permira in 2020.

The acquisition of ABC Economics by Kroll marks a significant expansion in its advisory portfolio, positioning the firm to offer deeper analytical insights to corporate clients. This move builds on the foundation laid when Stone Point Capital and Further Global brought Kroll—formerly Duff & Phelps—under their ownership, further integrating services across risk, investigations, and compliance.

The deal underscores the continued consolidation trend within the financial services sector, as private equity investors seek to create larger, more diversified service platforms. By bringing together Kroll’s investigative capabilities with ABC Economics’ market analysis expertise, the combined entity is poised to deliver a broader range of solutions.

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