 Mercer's strengths at the time were in insurance, asset management, and retail broking; while Oliver, Wyman & Company's were in capital markets and investment banking.A merger that year consolidated the two industry-leading firms into "Mercer Oliver Wyman" and was widely considered a success.In the years after, Mercer Oliver Wyman experienced rapid growth up to 25% annually, and was the fastest-growing consultancy in the top 10.