Partner Insight: Freedom of Movement - the Platform market in 2020
Blog
04 Mar 2020
We’re only a couple of months into 2020 but one clear theme is already emerging for platforms – more movement of assets around the market. Kevin Okell, Managing Director at Altus explores this trend and discusses what we can expect for the rest of the year.
Why tax optimisation is the next fund frontier
Blog
02 Mar 2020
Kathy Taylor-Hofmann, Business Solutions Executive, explains how smart tax technology can power intelligent tax investment management.
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.
Athena case study
Case studies
03 Jan 2020
Read how our GBST Equate custom calculator has helped home loan disruptor Athena convert website visitors into applicants, supporting their goal of "freeing people from the mortgage handcuffs".
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.
Retirement income in the direct platform market
Case studies, Whitepapers
04 Jul 2019
We’ve sponsored a report into the support and functionality platforms offer when taking income in retirement. Despite Pension Freedoms, the focus remains more on building funds for retirement than managing them once there.
Calculation Power whitepaper
Case studies, Whitepapers
03 Jul 2019
Our new whitepaper highlights six creative and exciting ways to use financial calculators and their powerful engines to enhance your digital experience – APIs, chatbots, mega tools and more!
David Simpson: Momentum is building for pension dashboards
Blog
07 May 2019
With the DWP expressing itself "delighted" by the quality of the 125 responses its pension dashboard consultation provoked, David Simpson assesses what now must happen to turn the concept into reality.
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.