MasterCard Worldwide is parting ways with TowerGroup Inc., the Needham, Mass., research firm it bought in 2004.
Corporate Executive Board Co. said Wednesday that it would buy TowerGroup; it did not disclose the price. TowerGroup, founded in 1993, has 27 analysts who focus on financial services, retail, insurance and corporate strategy. "After a strategic review of our advisory capabilities, we have decided to focus on information and analytics as opposed to subscription-based research offerings," MasterCard said.