Russell Andrews: Advocating while consolidating

Despite suggestions that consolidation in the advice industry was set to slow down, we continue to see deal after deal announced, proving that there is a long way for this trend to go yet. So while the pace of consolidation shows no signs of relenting, it's beneficial to look beyond the transactions and assess why this trend could actually prove to be something of a silver bullet for solving some of the challenges faced by investors and advisers. Improving customer outcomes One of the first priorities for any adviser is understanding what customers want and need from their wealth ...