About us

As Independent Financial Consultants, we provide unbiased advice and give you access to the world’s top investment management groups. Our Consultants offer a wealth of experience in providing the full spectrum of financial advice. By focusing on your specific needs and situation, we tailor plans to reach your financial goals while maximizing the benefits of international investing.To begin your journey towards total financial security, you are invited to meet with one of our Consultants to understand our financial planning approach and why our clients become loyal and long-term partners. We are committed to long-term partnerships and understand we would be as invested in your future, as you would be in ours.

Our Journey

Trust was a core value from the early days of our business, resulting in the long-term relationships that have become the foundation of The Austen Morris Associates Group of Companies today.

Greg Morris and co-founder Austen Hempstead founded Austen Morris Associates in Dubai in 1994.
1997
By 1999 China was ready for professional services and Greg moved the team to open its first mainland office as a legitimate WFOE: Wholly Foreign-Owned Enterprise in 2003.
2008
In July 2013, the Austen Morris Associates Africa office was opened in South Africa, a highly regulated market which moved Austen Morris Associates into new opportunities.
2014
In 2016 launch of AMA’s Consultant Equity Release Program, CERP.
2018
In 2020 the Covid-19 pandemic sped up the plans to innovate how we engaged with our clients with the launch of a refreshed website and mobile App.
2021
The AMA Group of Companies celebrates 29 years of referral based growth.
1994
The company expanded its headquarters to the more stable and regulated Singapore in 1997.
2003
By 2008 there were offices in Beijing, Suzhou, Shanghai, Philippines, Thailand, Vietnam and Indonesia. We became one of the most service oriented Financial Service Companies in Asia with thousands of clients investing from over 50 countries worldwide.
2013
In 2014 rebranding of AMA to represent the future vision which coincided with our 20 Year Anniversary
2016
AMA Philippines gained additional licensing to register as an Insurance Agent within the Philippines to further expand AMA’s Personal and Corporate Healthcare Client options.
2020
Greg and James Colclough, managing senior partner established additional companies and licences: AMA International, AMA North America, AMA Mauritius and AMA Europe.
2023

Founding Senior Partner

Greg Morris

Greg Morris is one of the most respected leaders in financial services across Asia and Africa.

Greg is well known in the financial services industry for his innovative and sustainable business practices, which have spanned over 2 decades with Austen Morris Associates.

His passion for entrepreneurship and desire to better the communities in which he lives and works has seen Austen Morris Associates partner with many NGOs and Charities, positively influencing the lives of many in need.

As Founding Senior Partner, Greg has grown Austen Morris Associates from a small consultancy into an internationally successful and respected financial services group. During this time, he has helped many clients achieve financial security and been a role model for hundreds of aspiring consultants and business leaders alike.

Our Leadership Team

Greg Morris

Founding Senior Partner

Alan Copley

Managing Director Austen Morris Associates Europe

Phil Morris

Director (AMA Africa) and CEO (AMA International)

James Colclough

Senior Partner

Ian Edwards

Partner: Group Commercials & Acquisitions and Regional Manager: North America

Kirk McArdle

Associate Partner & Regional Manager: Africa

Stewart Dando

CIO AMA International & Key Individual AMA Africa

Westley Van Rooijen

Head of Healthcare South Africa & Key Individual AMA Africa

Kelly Olver

Client Services Manager

Kerry-Ann Love

Global Head of HR & Marketing

Candice Yao

Executive Assistant to the CEO

Anu Aggarwal

Head of Global Recruitment & Operations

Our Team

Jocelyn Shou

Executive Assistant to Jon Holand

Whitney Kgopane

Personal Assistant to Warwick Hamilton

Annabelle Sookramanien

Client Services Consultant

Treschia Tourneir

Customer Services Consultant

Alice Chung

Policy Services Consultant

Darius Brits

Business Development Consultant

Jeremy McWha

Business Development Consultant

Trace Pfortner

Business Development Consultant

Zama Khumalo

Office Assistant

Casparus Du Toit

Business Development Consultant

Dominique Nevin

Personal Assistant to Ben Nevin

Nicole Edwards

Business Operations Manager - South Africa

Nina Bao

Executive Assistant to Partner Alan Vassallo

Ted Shen

Senior Consultant

Zee Mkhize

Administration Assistant

Jennifer Morris

Head of Administration

Joy Zhang

Senior administrator

Cherry Vi

Client Services Manager

Billie Jin

Executive Assistant to James Colclough

Ethel Villapando

Senior Private Health Insurance Specialist

Ann Juan

Client Services Administrator

Richard Hornsey

Consultant

Robert King

New Business Development Manager

Cloris Huang

Client Support Representative

April Eusebio

Head of Wealth Management

Sheena Van Rooijen

Business Development Manager

Alan Vassallo

Partner

Dino Wang

Executive assistant to Senior Partner

Melinda Zheng Client

Executive Assistant to Greg Morris

Kathleen Portuguez

Healthcare Administrator

Rachel Ortega

Private Health Insurance Specialist

Vivian Yu

Accountant

Chimanay Petersen

Client Services Assistant

Portia Mbokane

Accounting Supervisor & Administrative Assistant

Michael Wright

Business Development Consultant

Daniela De Falco

Executive Client Services Manager

Alistair Skinner

Senior Consultant

May Cardoza

Healthcare Administrator