Why Xafinity is acquiring Punter Southall's businesses

Combining Xafinity and Punter Southall's "highly complementary" businesses to create the "largest pure-play UK pensions consultancy" will be beneficial for clients, according to Xafinity.
Following its proposal to acquire the actuarial, investment consulting and administration businesses from Punter Southall for up to £153m, Xafinity said the merger would create the with approximately 900...
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