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Inflexion is launching an insurance broking platform with a cornerstone investment in the Ascend Broking Group.

Ascend, based in Chelmsford, Essex, specializes in commercial lines, healthcare and value-add risk management services.

The firm appointed Simon Knowles as global head of tech.

Document Logistix specializes in automating key document workflows, including accounts payable and HR processes.

Peoplesafe is a workforce safety provider.

The discrepancy between high- and low-performing assets will grow as more portfolio companies come to market, says the head of Europe.

Also, STG has acquired thinkfolio, a London-based investment management platform, from S&P.

Europe’s banking sector is experiencing the return of large-scale consolidation, according to Datasite’s latest Deal Drivers: EMEA 2026 Outlook report.

Onne Tjerkstra and Xavier Lemonnier have been appointed partners within the investment team, while Jakob Treffers, Jérôme Richard and David Varet have been appointed partners within the operations team.