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Onebright Group acquires Mindstep to expand digital mental health support
Organisations and individuals will now have access to a digital front door for everyday mental health support.
Acquisitions
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Leep Group acquires E.Quality Training to boost support for NEETs
E.Quality Training will join the back to work division at Leep Group, which runs employability, skills and training programmes across the UK.
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Cezanne acquires Learn Amp to strengthen employee platform
The move gives customers a single platform for HR, payroll and employee development, helping organisations attract, develop and retain talent.
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Standard Life acquires Aegon UK for £2.0bn
The deal will create the UK’s largest retirement savings and income business, covering 16 million customers with around £480bn in assets under administration.
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NatWest sells Mentor consultancy to Empowering People Group
The acquisition of Mentor will add to its existing services and expand its offering to businesses needing HR and health and safety support.
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Lumera expands UK presence with acquisition of Acuity
Pippa Campbell said: “Our shared values in the complex world of pensions make Lumera the perfect partner for our consultancy team."
Compensation & Benefits
Howden to acquire the employee benefits consultancy arm of Evelyn Partners
The deal, which is subject to regulatory approval, is set to complete in the first quarter of 2026.
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HSI acquires HandsHQ to expand risk management and workforce training
Jamie Carruthers said: “The combined expertise of HSI and HandsHQ means our customers will have access to the best-in-class technology and industry-leading practices."
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Thrive acquires Guider to build integrated learning and mentoring platform
This move is part of its plans to create a seamless learning and mentoring system that brings together skills, mentoring, communications and knowledge management.
Pensions & Retirement
Wagestream acquires Zippen to boost workplace pension offering
Peter Briffett said: “With Zippen joining the Wagestream Group, we are strengthening our expertise and furthering our mission to help people take control of their financial lives.”
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Athora to acquire Pension Insurance Corporation Group
This deal is set to make PIC the UK insurance business of Athora, which already has insurance operations in the Netherlands, Italy, Belgium and Germany.
Compensation & Benefits
Zellis group acquires Hastee to enhance HR and payroll offerings
The move means customers across the group will be able to offer staff tools like on-demand pay, financial education and money management all in one place.