Hmsa
Family officeLondon · 17 people tracked
Investment thesis
HMSA Group is a corporate services provider offering bespoke tax planning, corporate structuring, trust administration and related services to international clients through offices in the UK, Switzerland, Hong Kong, New Zealand and elsewhere.
Source: firm website, verified Aug 3, 2026.
Team · 17 people
from the firm's websiteFounder and CEO of HMSA, focused on corporate services, tax planning and cross-border trust structuring. Previously worked in trade finance and began his career in stockbroking on the Johannesburg Stock Exchange; holds a degree in Economic Science and an MBA from the University of the Witwatersrand.
Founding partner of HMSA leading international business development and accounting functions. Formerly with KPMG and COO of a boutique trust administration company; holds a Business Science degree and postgraduate diploma from the University of Cape Town.
Joined HMSA in 2022; a private banking and family office executive with experience serving US and European UHNW clients. Previously held senior roles at Pictet North America Advisors and Heritage & Partners, and spent 20 years at major banks in New York.
Director who has worked with HMSA since inception, with expertise in corporate consulting, management, audit, due diligence and company valuation. A Swiss national, University of Geneva economics graduate and Swiss Chartered Accountant.
Joined HMSA in 2015 and is responsible for the running of the London office and supporting the directors.
Joined HMSA in 2016 and handles client data administration, account openings, compliance/KYC reviews and internal Swiss accounting. Holds an MBA in International Finance and is pursuing a Swiss financial accounting certification.
Joined HMSA in 2013 and directs HMSA's Corporate Services (Irl) Limited while acting as an account executive, providing bookkeeping and administrative services for trusts and companies.
Joined HMSA in 2017 as South African representative and account executive after 25 years in corporate treasury roles. Has served as a trustee of various pension funds and administered a family office and family trust.
HMSA's Hong Kong representative and resident director since inception. A Cambridge graduate and chartered accountant based in Hong Kong since 1983.
Independent advisor to wealthy families on risk management, succession planning and governance. Spent over 30 years in international and private banking, including 25 years at JP Morgan.
Experienced in administration of companies and trusts, client onboarding and office management. Educated in France and pursuing Swiss accounting and STEP courses.
Compliance and risk officer for HMSA since 2022, with a background in anti-money laundering and compliance leadership at Swiss banks. Founded Swiss Compliance Services in 2018 and holds a Masters in Law from the University of Geneva.
Advisory board member since HMSA's inception and CEO of Plexus Holdings. Holds several non-executive board positions in South Africa and is an honorary professor at the University of Stellenbosch Business School.
Qualified lawyer and STEP-certified estate and trust specialist with over 15 years' professional services experience. Based in the BVI and holds various board positions across multiple industries.
HMSA's New Zealand representative and resident director since inception. A chartered accountant and lawyer with extensive trust and taxation experience and a member of STEP and CAANZ.
Compliance and risk officer for HMSA UK since 2022, with over 20 years in financial services. Formerly Chief Administration Officer of Global Markets UK and COO of BNP Paribas UK.
Joined HMSA in June 2025 to handle internal systems and processes, UK compliance and client onboarding. Previously worked in private banking, hedge fund rating and property.
Principals & officers · per Companies House
what is this? ⓘDirector · South African · since 2020
Director · British · since 2013
Geoffrey Hugh Malamet — significant influence or control
Frequently asked questions
- What sectors does Hmsa focus on?
- Hmsa focuses on Sector Agnostic.
- Where is Hmsa located?
- Hmsa is headquartered in London, CH.
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