Willis acquires IFG Ireland businesses

Willis Ireland, part of Willis Group Holdings plc has completed its acquisition of a range of Irish pension and financial advisory businesses from IFG Group plc.

The investment augments and supports Willis Ireland's existing pensions business and its financial and wealth-planning services to individuals. It also underscores Willis's commitment to growing its global Human Capital and Benefits practice.

The companies acquired from IFG Group plc are: – IFG Pensco Ltd, a leading pensions consultancy and administration business
- Retirement Strategies Ltd and IFG Private Clients Ltd, both financial advisory companies
- Planlife Trustee Services Ltd, a professional trustee company
- Trade Credit Brokers Ltd, a trade credit broking business

Tim Wright, CEO of Willis International, and leader of Willis's global Human Capital and Benefits practice, said: "This is the latest in an exciting series of acquisitions this year to grow and develop our Human Capital and Benefits practice globally. The Irish market holds a lot of potential and we see a growing interest among both clients and prospects in retirement and wealth planning."