We put people before profits
Aston also offer you all the trust and reassurances you could need. GFSC-registered, our senior management have been working together, to the very highest ethical standards, for over 20 years…we’re no fly-by-nights.
We aim to do our best by everyone
We pride ourselves on being uniquely different. With an original take on doing business which doesn’t conform to the norm. What we are is independent. We are privately-owned. Debt-free. We are the agile speedboat to other institution’s plodding ocean tanker.
Empathy
We don’t just ‘get where you’re coming from’. We take time to understand where you want to get to as well. The more we know about you, the more we can help.
Innovation
New is good. But, we’re only interested if it’s also better and smarter than what it’s replacing. We love finding new ways of helping you make more of your money.
Dynamic
The financial world never stands still, so neither do we. We’re always thinking on feet – agile and adaptable – to keep one step ahead of the pack.
Simplicity
We keep things clear. Understandable. So, every day, you can see we’re working in your best interests and you know exactly where you stand.
Meet the people
behind Aston
We're a proper team. We agree on how things should be - and that you're always our No.1 priority.
James Bennett
James began his career in financial media. Then, built his own wealth management firm in Switzerland, where he developed the unique combination of in-depth financial market knowledge and a customer-first approach.
Jay Goss
Aston is Jay’s brainchild. He established the firm in 2013 and still leads from the front – shaping our strategic direction and vision with the rigorous discipline you’d expect from an ex-Royal Marine Officer.
Paul Gorman
Banking is in Paul’s blood, with 20 years in the trenches of financial services covering Fintechs, Corporate Banking and Investment Banking and working on origination, sales and product development. He is now our Chief Operating Officer.
Liam Alexander
Liam Alexander is a Founding Partner of Aston CM. He has over 15 years’ experience in the currency markets helping Listed and Non Listed entities manage their Foreign Exchange risk. Originally from Edinburgh, Liam lives with his wife and daughter in North London.
Wietske Larrandart
Wietske is our Head of Compliance and MLRO – so she knows the rule book back to front and has the regulatory knowledge to keep us on the straight and narrow. She’s great at communicating the complex in plain English.
David McNeill
As our Head of Trading, it’s David’s job to use all his Back and Front Office experience to guide clients through the mechanics of trading and help them maximise the value of their currencies.
