Acuity to acquire Ascent.

Acuity, a global provider of bespoke research, data management, analytics and AI solutions to the financial services sector, agreed to acquire Ascent, a European provider of AI-powered digital transformation services. Financial terms were not disclosed. "This acquisition also takes us into new sectors such as reinsurance, pharma, manufacturing and retail for the first time. The acquisition enables Acuity to deliver from, and into, new markets. I am really excited at the prospect of what we can achieve together, and we warmly welcome the Ascent staff to the Acuity family," Robert King, Acuity CEO.