Broadstone to acquire Rockstead

Independent risk consultancy, Broadstone, has announced that it has agreed to acquire Rockstead, a specialist supplier of governance, risk and consultancy services across the financial services market.

The transaction will strengthen Broadstone’s capabilities in its growing banking & credit advisory vertical, which has offered a range of credit risk, data analytics and modelling services, following the acquisition of Vestigo in 2024.

Tony Gusmao, Chief Executive Officer at Broadstone, said “Our Banking & Credit Advisory business is growing rapidly as we build an excellent team to help banks and investors make stronger, data-driven lending decisions. The acquisition of Rockstead builds on this momentum by bringing a blue-chip client base, global scale and an experienced leadership team that complements our existing capabilities. It adds to our strong confidence in this strategically important industry offering, as we look to fulfil our ambitious growth potential.”

John Barbour, Chief Executive Officer at Rockstead, said “We are delighted to join Broadstone at a critical time in our growth trajectory, as demand grows for a trusted and independent partner. We see a strong cultural alignment with Broadstone and share their dedication to providing a high-quality and truly independent service to support and empower customers. By joining forces we can leverage our shared expertise and experience to help our clients navigate a complex and nuanced value chain.”