Head of FundsNetwork Jackie Boylan speaks to Square Mile's Richard Romer-Lee, discussing his her Australian roots, Covid-19 and the UK adviser platform market.
How do you see the UK platform market evolving? There will be more consolidation - we are already seeing some. There are also smaller, more nimble players coming in who could challenge the larger, more established players. We need to be alert. But I don't think it will get as low as four or five. There's always pressure on fees, however the platform cost is pretty lean so I don't see this reducing too much further. How did you get into the industry? I always wanted to be a business woman. I liked the idea of earning money and wearing a suit. In a graduate role at a big bank in A...
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