GBST completes multimillion-dollar APAC Composer upgrade, unifying global platform and accelerating client innovation

Wed, 27 Aug 2025 21:25:54 +0000

Jeff Hall

GBST, a leading global provider of wealth management and advice solutions technology, has completed the multimillion-dollar upgrade of its Composer platform across the APAC region – the final step in a multi-year global transformation program. This milestone delivers a single, modernised platform architecture across GBST’s core markets, positioning clients for faster innovation, stronger regulatory readiness, security, and enhanced member experiences.

The upgrade modernises GBST’s core technology stack to a cloud-native, API-rich, and highly scalable architecture, designed to meet evolving client needs and embed enterprise-grade security. As the APAC clients transition to the modern platform, GBST can deliver new capabilities simultaneously across markets, accelerating time-to-value and ensuring consistency in service delivery.

The upgraded platform also deepens integration with GBST’s SuperStream Gateway, delivering straight-through ATO message processing, automated contributions and rollovers, and real-time data synchronisation to ensure funds are ready for upcoming reforms such as Payday Super.

Alongside the upgrade, GBST continues to expand Composer’s capabilities through complementary services. Software as a Service (SaaS) gives clients automatic access to the latest platform enhancements without the need for manual upgrades, reducing infrastructure costs, improving scalability, and enabling faster responses to market and regulatory changes.

Furthermore, Testing as a Service (TaaS) automates quality assurance to accelerate delivery cycles, reduce operational risk, and significantly reduce client-side testing timelines.

In parallel, GBST has achieved the first step towards SOC 2 certification and is progressing with the next level. We are committed to the highest recognised standards for data protection, privacy, and operational resilience, giving our clients confidence their information is safeguarded

Jeff Hall, Head of APAC at GBST, said: “Passing this milestone brings the full power of our modernised Composer platform to APAC clients, without disruption to their day-to-day operations. It means they can launch new products, adapt to regulatory changes, and deliver exceptional member experiences faster than ever before. The platform’s open architecture also makes it easier to integrate with both existing and emerging systems, allowing clients to seamlessly connect into a broader ecosystem of services and solutions.”

Rob DeDominicis, CEO at GBST, added: “Completing this transformation in APAC unifies our clients globally on a single, future-focused platform. It strengthens GBST’s ability to innovate at pace, expand capabilities, and deliver secure, scalable solutions that help clients stay ahead in an increasingly competitive wealth management market.”

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Digital advice technology is key to providing quality and affordable financial advice at scale

Sun, 10 Dec 2023 20:40:05 +0000

Stephen Jones

Global Wealth & Advice Tech company GBST welcomes the Government’s commitment to making financial advice more accessible and affordable for millions of Australians, as part of the ‘Delivering Better Financial Outcomes” roadmap, that was presented in parliament last week to an audience that included GBST.

In response to Recommendation 6 of the Quality of Advice Review (QAR), the Government intends to introduce a comprehensive framework for expanding superannuation advice by legislating consistent rules on what advice topics can be paid for via superannuation; allowing super funds to consider a broader range of a member’s personal and household circumstances; and supporting increased member engagement at key decision points in the retirement income journey.

With over five million Australians approaching retirement, and only 16,000 professional financial advisers, many consumers simply cannot access affordable advice. Digital advice will play an important role in improving accessibility and affordability given “the numbers don’t work”, said The Hon Stephen Jones MP.

“Now is the time to be having these important conversations about the future of financial advice”, says Rob DeDominicis, CEO of GBST. “Superannuation funds, life and general insurers, and banks, all have the opportunity to embed digital technology tools into their advice services.”

“Technology is a critical component in granting Australians individualised and affordable financial advice at scale – super funds are Australia’s main distribution channel to achieve this”, says Jacqui Henderson, GBST’s Head of Advice Solutions – Business Development. “The announcement of this framework is a step forward in reducing the barriers that are holding super funds back from providing members with the financial advice services they want and need.”

By providing members with access to a simple, in-platform digital advice tool like GBST’s Advice Intelligence software, super fund members can build a stronger financial future, and super funds can deliver investment and retirement strategies that would otherwise be inaccessible and unaffordable for many.

“Digital advice technology gives consumers access to helpful advice at a time and place that suits them. For those wanting additional human support, this is also available as part of the digital advice process through hybrid services,” noted Henderson.

The Government has promised to make financial advice easier to access when Australians need it – GBST’s innovative digital advice technology supports the pursuit of enabling everyday Australians to build a better financial future.

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GBST completes multimillion-dollar APAC Composer upgrade, unifying global platform and accelerating client innovation

Digital advice technology is key to providing quality and affordable financial advice at scale