Colonial First State (CFS) has partnered with MST Financial to create a platform that empowers advisers to deliver better insights to clients. With MST Financial, CFS will debut Sandstone Insights, a premium research platform. This program will equip advisers with ASX 200-listed equity research and streamlined tools, facilitating more efficient delivery of insights and greater value to clients. The planned launch of new digital reporting options on CFS Edge and CFS FirstChoice in October will enable more dynamic and data-rich conversations with clients on managed accounts, it said. Taylor said: "Our ambitious roadmap is focused on providing advisers with managed account solutions that provide them with efficiency, transparency and enable them to deliver better outcomes for their clients."