Importance of annuities in retirement planning
Blog
02 Mar 2020
After the dramatic fall post-pension freedoms, UK demand for annuities is showing signs of recovery, with some providers reporting increased sales. David Simpson, Head of EMEA at GBST, looks at the need for innovation to meet customer demand for guaranteed income alongside flexibility and access.
ISO 20022 — the new standard for financial messaging
Blog
13 Aug 2019
Donal O’Brien, Regional Executive based in Hong Kong, discusses the benefits of adopting ISO 20022 messaging standards.
Test early, test often: How shift left gets the job done
Blog
30 Jul 2019
Vinitha Ponnil, Group Test Manager, discusses the role of shift left testing in transforming software development to deliver powerful tools, fast.
Serverless - hype or mainstream?
Blog
16 Jul 2019
Stuart Heriot, Executive Manager – Enterprise Architecture, demystifies serverless technology and looks at the opportunities for financial services.
No time for system band aids as Protecting Your Super approaches
Blog
29 Apr 2019
Sean Fannin, GBST Technical Legislation Consultant, looks at the Protecting Your Super Package and system readiness for compliance, data management and customer experience.
CEO Spotlight: Do we need a new approach to a fair go?
Blog
09 Apr 2019
Rob DeDominicis, GBST CEO and Managing Director, discusses moving forward after the Royal Commission and why regulating fairness could be positive for the industry.
Regulatory change to look out for in 2019
Blog
04 Apr 2019
Dina Masters-Raval, GBST Regulatory Lead – Retail Wealth, highlights the regulatory changes coming this year in the UK wealth management sector.
Boost super fund performance by up to 2.0%
Blog
12 Mar 2019
Elly Grace, GBST Client Relationship Manager and Tax SME, looks at the evolution of tax management in the superannuation and funds management space and how it can be used to boost performance.
Pros and cons of FCA’s pathways
Blog
06 Mar 2019
Four years on from the introduction of pension freedoms, the Financial Conduct Authority says that up to 100,000 consumers drawing benefits are losing out on potential pension income. Most exposed are those who enter the retirement arena without taking advice. So, are the FCA’s proposed ‘investment pathways’ the solution to this issue?
Alexa, what’s the future of voice automation?
Blog
26 Feb 2019
Nick Clarke, GBST Executive Manager – Institutional Product, speaks up on the power of voice-led automation to unlock efficiencies.