GBST, which provides wealth administration software through its GBST Composer® platform, has upgraded its technology for wrap and platform providers to include Lifetime ISAs following customer demand.
The new Lifetime ISA product, tax wrapper and subscription limit is now configured on Composer® to allow providers to setup and facilitate subscriptions and transfers. It includes in-built capability to ensure the investor:
The new functionality also automatically applies the bonus and withdrawal rules as set out by HMRC and will be able to interface with the new HMRC portal to meet its reporting requirements. By automating these processes, providers will ensure compliance with the Lifetime ISA’s specific rules, while minimising the ongoing costs of offering the product.
As well as the upgrade to Composer®, GBST is also implementing enhancements to its Composer Web and Composer business integration server (CBIS) services to ensure that subscriptions into a Lifetime ISA account are included within an individual’s annual ISA subscription limit.
David Simpson, Head of EMEA at GBST, commented: “Although there has been much debate across the industry around the value of Lifetime ISAs, we have seen a noticeable increase in interest for this functionality from both existing and prospective clients as end investors become more aware of the product’s benefits. Based on this feedback, we felt it was our responsibility to extend Composer® to support this new product as part of the ongoing roadmap.
“Thanks to the flexibility of our underlying technology, we have been able to implement this development against aggressive timescales while continuing to deliver on schedule significant client projects such as the integration of Cofunds’ Retail and Investor Portfolio Service business with Aegon’s GBST powered platform.”
Contact: David Simpson, Head of EMEA at GBST is quoted in this press release. For further questions, please email media@gbst.com
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