OBSR acquires research business

The acquisition further increases the number of research staff at OBSR, as well as broadening the scope of its research expertise, says the firm. Meanwhile, Crosby will gain access to OBSR’s research database as part of the deal. Richard Downs, managing director of OBSR, says: “The acquisition of the international funds research operation from Crosby Forsyth is a logical extension of our existing business and opens up new avenues for growth, providing OBSR with a research platform and access to intermediary markets outside of the UK. “We have a long relationship with Forsyth, going back ...