Financial Adviser's survey of almost 300 financial advisers has revealed changing dynamics of working patterns across the industry.
Some financial advisers have found video meetings to be far more effective and efficient, with 30 per cent of advisers saying their workload has increased since the Covid-19 lockdown.
Sadly, however, more than half said the providers they use, such as platforms, have only done as well as "moderately" in terms of the service provision to them and to their clients.
Many advisers have found providers to be lacking in communications and flexibility of working practices.
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Simoney Kyriakou
