Who We Are
Hollings Worth was founded in 2008 in Geneva with a single mandate: to provide institutional clients with best-in-class execution and direct access to global liquidity pools across the world's major financial centers.
We do not speculate. We do not chase short-term trends. Every position we facilitate — whether a complex derivatives strategy or a high-frequency algorithmic order — is backed by rigorous infrastructure testing, structured risk management, and a fiduciary commitment to our clients' long-term objectives.
Our firm operates from Geneva and Dubai, with execution infrastructure active across London, Singapore, New York, and Hong Kong. We serve sovereign wealth funds, family offices, quantitative funds, and corporate treasuries with average monthly trading volumes exceeding $12.5 billion.
Our Philosophy
We believe that technological superiority and strategic risk management are not mutually exclusive. Our infrastructure-first model — combining market expertise with quantitative acumen — creates natural execution advantages and low-latency environments that traditional firms cannot replicate.
Every client relationship begins with listening. We design bespoke architecture — whether that is a multi-asset execution overlay for a $500M institutional portfolio or a low-latency API facility for systematic funds.
We measure success not by transaction volume, but by client retention. Our average client relationship exceeds nine years. Our system uptime remains at 99.99%.
Core Principles
— / ValuesCounterparty Discipline
We select counterparties with the same rigor we apply to technology. Every tier-1 bank relationship, every liquidity provider, and every ECN venue is stress-tested before integration.
Transparency First
Full post-trade TCA on every execution. Comprehensive latency reporting. Monthly statements with granular fill-rate attribution. No hidden markups, no conflicts of interest.
Long-Term Alignment
Our principals invest heavily in our proprietary infrastructure alongside our clients. Our incentive structure rewards decade-long technological resilience, not quarterly trading activity.
Our History
— / TimelineFoundation in Geneva
Hollings Worth SA established on Rue du Rhône. Initial focus on institutional liquidity access for Swiss family offices and pension funds. FINMA registration completed.
Quantitative Division Launched
Deployment of proprietary smart order routing and aggregation engines in London. FCA authorization secured for regulated activities in the UK.
Dubai Expansion
DIFC office opened in Gate District. DFSA registration completed. First GCC sovereign wealth fund mandate secured for systematic execution strategy.
Institutional API Launched
Direct programmatic access via FIX 4.4 and REST APIs introduced. Co-location and dedicated cross-connects established in Equinix LD4 and NY5.
Resilience Through Volatility
Zero system outages through the COVID-19 market volatility. Digital trading infrastructure upgraded to sub-millisecond latency. Expanded global market access.
Volume & Scale Milestones
Average monthly volume exceeds $12.5 billion. Tradable universe expanded to over 250+ global instruments, offering unparalleled depth to institutional clients.
Regulatory Framework
— / ComplianceHollings Worth operates under strict regulatory oversight across multiple jurisdictions. Our compliance framework is designed to exceed minimum requirements and provide institutional clients with full confidence in our operational integrity.
FINMA — Switzerland
Swiss Financial Market Supervisory Authority. Full asset management and securities dealer authorization. Strict anti-money laundering compliance under AMLA.
FCA — United Kingdom
Financial Conduct Authority regulated for investment management and dealing in investments. MiFID II compliant. Best execution policies audited annually.
DFSA — Dubai
Dubai Financial Services Authority Category 3C license. Authorized for managing assets, arranging deals in investments, and providing financial advice.