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.

2024

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

In 2024 AMA celebrates their 30th anniversary and launch of the new AMA App

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.