BC Partners and GIC backed Acuris, a media company that provides specialist news, research, analysis and data on financial markets, acquired Blackpeak Group, one of the world's leading investigative research and advisory firms. Financial terms were not disclosed. “With its expert capabilities as a premium Enhanced Due Diligence services provider and impressive customer portfolio of global blue-chip customers, Blackpeak will enhance our Compliance division’s proposition considerably,” said Hamilton Matthews, CEO of Acuris. “We look forward to working together to support Blackpeak’s growth ambitions and meet the evolving demands of our customers.”