Industry compliance services specialist Independent Development Solutions (IDS) and adviser training, compliance and consultancy firm Strategi Group will merge, it was announced this week. The merger brings together two of the most well-known names in the sector: Barry Read and David Greenslade, and comes at a critical time, as AFAs, RFAs, adviser networks, and QFEs transition into the new regulatory regime and become financial advice providers (FAPs), financial advisers or nominated representatives.     read more.....