ONE group solutions, a leader in fund governance solutions for the global asset and wealth management industry, has appointed James Gardner as its new Group Support Service Lead and UK Country Lead.

James has over 30 years of experience in financial services and fund operations. He joins from Equity Trustees Fund Services, where he spent eight years as CEO of their UK Independent Authorised Corporate Director (ACD) business, taking the business from a startup to £3bn AUM at its peak. During his time at Equity Trustees Fund Services, James developed the industry leading Asset & Wealth Manager Support Service, a service designed to support Asset and Wealth Managers with the ever increasing operational and administrative burden that comes with being a regulated entity in the investment industry. James has also held senior leadership positions at Treasury Capital, Fund Partners and IFDS Managers. He started his career at M&G in 1994. He has also held several Irish Fund Director and Designated Person roles across his career.  

Steve Bernat, co-founder and Group Executive Lead at ONE,

said: “We are delighted to welcome James to ONE as we continue to strengthen our presence in the United Kingdom. His extensive experience and deep understanding of fund operations make him the ideal partner for asset and wealth managers seeking support for their fund operations or looking to establish funds in Luxembourg and Ireland. James’s pragmatic and tailored approach to delivering operational excellence aligns perfectly with our commitment to providing high-quality, client-focused solutions.”  

James commented: “I am thrilled to be joining ONE, and excited by the opportunity to continue the development of our Asset and Wealth Manager support service, providing opportunities for clients to reduce operating costs and free up valuable time and resources to focus on core, value adding and margin generating activities, while ensuring that the highest levels of governance and control are maintained. ONE has built a stellar reputation for delivering excellence, and I look forward to contributing to its growth and vision in all jurisdictions.”

About ONE group solutions:

ONE group solutions is the next generation fund governance solutions provider focused on tailored third-party Management Company / AIFM / Fund Manager support services, regulatory and compliance consulting, as well as corporate services. Established in 2019, our team of 100 professionals serve 200 leading and boutique asset managers worldwide with Operations in Luxembourg, Ireland and the United Kingdom, as well as representative offices in the Americas, Switzerland, and Asia.

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