10:06 AM EDT, 03/25/2026 (MT Newswires) -- (Removes Market Chatter tag and updates headline and story with additional details throughout from NatWest ( NWG ) press release.)

NatWest Group ( NWG ) said Wednesday it has agreed to sell its human resources advisory service Mentor to Limerston Capital-backed Empowering People Group.

The bank said it will continue to offer access to Mentor's services on a referral basis following the sale, citing ongoing demand for specialist HR support across its commercial and business banking business.

Mentor provides consultancy services in employment law, HR, health and safety, and environmental matters.

Financial terms of the sale were not disclosed.

NatWest Group ( NWG ) shares were 1.7% higher in Wednesday trading.

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