Sydney – 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 that their information is safeguarded.
Jeff Hall, Head of APAC, 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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