Aquiline-backed ClearCourse Partnership, a partnership with a mission to acquire innovative technology companies providing membership software and services to groups, organisations and businesses, acquired Clear Direct Debit, a market-leading provider of Direct Debit services focused on the membership and association markets. Financial terms were not disclosed. “Clear Direct Debit’s mission is to provide clear, objective insight into the world of Bacs and Direct Debits for membership and association organisations,” said Gavin Lawrence, Managing Director of Clear Direct Debit. “We are thrilled to continue and build upon that mission with ClearCourse, which will provide us with greater resources and offerings to help our customers manage their Direct Debit systems.”