Marsh & McLennan Subsidiary Mercer Acquires HRBS; Terms Not Disclosed

Mercer, a global consulting leader in advancing health, wealth and careers, and a wholly owned subsidiary of Marsh & McLennan Companies

, today announced the acquisition of Human Resources Business Solutions (HRBS), a provider of career and talent consulting and information services to clients across Asia, with concentrated strength in Hong Kong, Singapore and mainland China. The acquisition will extend Mercer's leadership in Asia in compensation and benefits expertise, an area of critical importance in the region's high demand talent markets. Founded in 2001, HRBS has offices in Hong Kong, Singapore, Shanghai and Beijing and employs approximately 45 professionals. The company has built a strong brand on the bedrock of its operation being the high