Alain Security Depository LTD

Secure Storage.
Absolute Confidence.

Private vault custody for precious minerals and high-value assets. Institutional rigour. Generational discretion.

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● Allocated & Segregated Custody
● Multi-Layered Security
● Full Audit Trail
● Absolute Discretion

What We Protect

Custodial Services at a Glance

Private Vault Storage

Purpose-built, segregated vault infrastructure for the secure long-term custody of significant private wealth.

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Precious Minerals Custody

Institutional handling of gold, silver, platinum, and rare minerals with full chain-of-custody documentation.

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Risk & Security Management

Multi-layered physical and procedural safeguards with continuous governance and independent oversight.

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Institutional Client Services

Tailored custodial frameworks for family offices, mining principals, sovereign entities, and fiduciary organisations.

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100% Allocated Custody
24/7 Monitored Security
Zero Co-Mingling
Full Audit Trail & Reporting
Strict Client Confidentiality

Why We Are Trusted

Security. Governance. Permanence.

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Physical Integrity

Purpose-engineered vault infrastructure designed exclusively for high-value asset custody. No secondary uses. No shared exposure.

02

Procedural Rigour

Every movement, access event, and transfer is governed by documented, pre-agreed protocols. Deviation is not permitted under any circumstance.

03

Redundancy & Continuity

Risk is mitigated through layered redundancy and business continuity planning. Your assets remain protected regardless of external conditions.

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Independent Audit

Client holdings are subject to regular reconciliation and independent verification. Accountability is not optional — it is structural.

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What We Offer

Custodial Services, Precisely Defined.

Every service we provide is designed around a single principle: that your assets must be held with the same discipline, rigour, and discretion you would apply yourself — if you had the infrastructure to do so.

01

Safe Deposit Box Rentals

Individual secure compartments within a purpose-built vault facility.

Description

Private, individually keyed safe deposit boxes housed within our vault facility. Clients retain exclusive access to their allocated compartment — no staff access is permitted without the client's explicit presence and authorisation. Available in multiple sizes to accommodate documents, valuables, and personal effects.

Who It's For

  • High-net-worth individuals requiring discreet off-site storage
  • Families protecting personal documents, heirlooms, and jewellery
  • Expatriates and internationally mobile individuals
  • Private collectors with small-format valuables

Security Features

  • Dual-key access: client key + facility master required simultaneously
  • Biometric identity verification at every access
  • 24/7 CCTV and motion detection in all access corridors
  • Time-lock vault mechanisms outside operating hours
  • Full access log maintained for audit purposes

Key Benefits

  • Complete privacy — contents known only to the client
  • Protection from fire, flood, and catastrophic loss
  • Flexible access by appointment, seven days a week
  • Insurance-grade documentation of access events
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Private Vault Storage

Dedicated, segregated vault space for substantial private holdings.

Description

For clients whose holdings require more than a compartment, we offer dedicated private vault rooms and bespoke storage configurations. Each private vault is allocated exclusively to a single client — never shared, never co-mingled. Full inventory management, condition monitoring, and periodic reporting are available at client request.

Who It's For

  • Ultra-high-net-worth individuals with significant physical assets
  • Family offices managing physical wealth across generations
  • Private wealth managers acting on behalf of clients
  • Collectors of fine art, gems, or high-value physical assets

Security Features

  • Fully segregated, individually alarmed vault rooms
  • Multi-factor authentication: biometric + PIN + FOB
  • Reinforced steel vault construction rated to international standards
  • Environmental monitoring: temperature, humidity, gas detection
  • Armed response integration with rapid deployment capability

Key Benefits

  • 100% allocated custody — your space, your assets, your access only
  • Bespoke storage configurations tailored to asset type
  • Full inventory documentation and regular status reports
  • Suitable for assets of any scale or sensitivity
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Document Storage

Secure, climate-controlled custody for critical legal and financial documents.

Description

Certain documents are irreplaceable: original wills, title deeds, passports, trust deeds, share certificates, and legal instruments that underpin significant wealth. We provide purpose-built, fire-rated, climate-controlled document custody with precise access controls and archival-grade storage conditions.

Who It's For

  • Legal practitioners storing client originals
  • Individuals holding title deeds, wills, and succession documents
  • Family offices managing multi-generational legal records
  • Corporate entities with irreplaceable board and shareholder records

Security Features

  • Fire-rated enclosures with 4-hour minimum rating
  • Climate-controlled environment: 18–20°C, 45–55% humidity
  • Inert gas suppression system for fire protection
  • Acid-free, archival-grade storage materials
  • Access restricted to authorised designees only

Key Benefits

  • Protection from physical deterioration, loss, and disaster
  • Certified chain-of-custody documentation for legal validity
  • Authorised access by pre-approved representatives
  • Long-term storage programmes available for estate planning
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Precious Metals Storage

Institutional custody of gold, silver, platinum, and rare minerals.

Description

Physical precious metals require a standard of custody that most facilities cannot provide. We offer fully allocated storage of gold bullion, silver bars, platinum group metals, and rare mineral specimens. Each holding is individually recorded, weighed, and catalogued. Clients receive periodic reconciliation statements and may arrange independent assay verification on request.

Who It's For

  • Private investors holding physical gold or silver
  • Mining companies storing output or samples
  • Sovereign and institutional wealth holders
  • Dealers and brokers requiring secure interim storage

Security Features

  • Fully allocated, individually catalogued holdings
  • Zero co-mingling — your metals never mixed with others'
  • Weight and purity recorded at intake and reconciliation
  • Vault infrastructure rated for highest-value physical commodity storage
  • Optional third-party assay and independent verification

Key Benefits

  • Full ownership transparency — no paper claims, physical metals
  • Regular reconciliation statements and audit trail
  • Secure in-and-out logistics available by arrangement
  • UK jurisdiction: stable, neutral, internationally respected
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Estate Storage Solutions

Long-horizon custodial arrangements designed around succession and generational wealth transfer.

Description

Estate storage is not simply about where assets sit — it is about ensuring they remain intact, accessible by the right people, and properly documented across decades and family generations. We work with private clients and their legal counsel to establish custodial arrangements that align with estate plans, trust structures, and succession frameworks.

Who It's For

  • Principals engaged in multi-generational estate planning
  • Trustees managing the physical assets of settled estates
  • Legal and fiduciary advisers structuring asset succession
  • Families with complex cross-border wealth and succession needs

Security Features

  • Designated beneficiary access structures built to specification
  • Legal hold provisions to respect probate and court orders
  • Sealed storage protocols for time-release and succession events
  • Continuous access by authorised trustees and advisers
  • Independent documentation of asset condition at intake

Key Benefits

  • Assets preserved across decades without deterioration or loss
  • Succession access structures documented in advance
  • Works in conjunction with existing trust and legal frameworks
  • Regular communication with nominated executors or advisers
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Corporate Secure Storage

Institutional-grade secure storage for corporate entities, boards, and regulated bodies.

Description

Corporate entities increasingly require secure off-site storage of physical assets, original documents, sensitive records, and high-value materials outside of standard office or bank infrastructure. We provide corporate clients with purpose-built secure storage under bespoke service agreements, with access controls tailored to their governance and compliance requirements.

Who It's For

  • Corporations requiring secure custody of physical assets or materials
  • Regulated entities with compliance obligations for records retention
  • Mining and energy companies storing high-value output
  • Law firms and fiduciaries holding client assets

Security Features

  • Multi-signatory access controls mapped to corporate governance
  • Role-based access with full audit trail per user
  • Compliance-ready documentation for regulatory purposes
  • Incident response and business continuity protocols
  • Service agreements with defined SLAs and reporting obligations

Key Benefits

  • Governance-aligned access and reporting structures
  • Off-site protection from operational risk and internal threats
  • Scalable arrangements as corporate needs evolve
  • Dedicated account management and ongoing support
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All services are subject to client onboarding, identity verification, and acceptance of our terms. We reserve the right to decline any engagement that does not meet our standards.

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Who We Are

Built on Principle. Proven by Practice.

Our History

Alain Security Depository LTD was founded on a single conviction: that the custody of significant private wealth demands an institution built exclusively for that purpose.

Established in Salford and operating from the heart of the United Kingdom's financial and commercial corridor, we have spent over two decades developing infrastructure, protocols, and relationships that reflect the highest standards of private custodianship.

We did not grow by acquiring clients indiscriminately. We grew by earning the confidence of those who understood what genuine custodial care requires — and by delivering it without exception.

Founded
Established in Salford, UK, with a mandate to provide purpose-built private vault services for high-net-worth individuals and institutions.
Growth
Extended custodial services to precious minerals, institutional clients, and family offices across the UK and internationally.
Today
Operating with full-spectrum custodial capability, serving a discreet and carefully selected global clientele.
Mission & Values

Our mission is simple: to protect what matters most, with absolute integrity and unwavering discretion, for as long as our clients require.

Integrity

We act in complete alignment with our clients' interests. There are no hidden arrangements, no conflicts, and no compromise on accountability.

Discretion

Client identity, holdings, and relationships are treated with unconditional confidentiality. We do not comment on our clients, and we do not permit our clients to be identifiable through us.

Permanence

Our decisions are measured in decades. We invest in infrastructure, people, and processes designed to outlast market cycles, technology shifts, and political changes.

Certifications & Affiliations

Our operations are governed by applicable UK regulatory frameworks and align with international best practices for custodial and security services.

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UK Regulatory Compliance

All custodial operations are conducted in full compliance with applicable UK financial and security regulations.

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ISO-Aligned Security Protocols

Our physical security and access management systems follow internationally recognised security management standards.

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Independent Audit Framework

Client holdings are subject to periodic independent reconciliation, available upon request under NDA.

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AML & KYC Compliance

All client onboarding follows rigorous Anti-Money Laundering and Know Your Client procedures in line with FATF guidelines.

Specific accreditation documentation is available to prospective clients upon execution of a mutual non-disclosure agreement.

Industry Experience

Our leadership team brings together decades of combined experience across private banking, institutional custody, physical security, and sovereign wealth management.

20+ Years in Custodial Services
Multi-Bn Assets Under Custody
UK & Beyond Client Jurisdictions Served
0 Reported Security Incidents

Our principals have held senior roles at international private banks, institutional custodians, and sovereign reserve management bodies. That institutional experience is embedded in every process we operate.

Physical Presence

Our primary custodial infrastructure is located in the United Kingdom — one of the world's most stable and respected jurisdictions for private wealth management.

The United Kingdom offers a combination of political stability, robust regulatory frameworks, a world-leading legal system, and a long-established culture of financial discretion that makes it an ideal location for private custodial services.

  • Primary Operations — United Kingdom (Salford, Greater Manchester)
  • Client Access — By appointment. Verified clients only.
  • Correspondence — Handled through secure, encrypted channels by arrangement.

Physical address and facility details are provided exclusively to verified clients following successful onboarding. This is a deliberate security measure, not an oversight.

UK — Salford, Greater Manchester

Primary Custodial Operations

Philosophy & Approach

Privacy is not a feature we offer. It is the foundation upon which we are built.

We exist to serve those who understand that true wealth is not displayed it is preserved. Our approach is rooted in quiet stewardship, institutional rigour, and unwavering confidentiality.

We do not pursue growth through volume. We pursue permanence through principle.

Each relationship is formed with care. Each asset is held with accountability. We align our interests with yours across decades, not quarters.

This is custodianship in its truest form.

Private Vault Services

Purpose-Built Infrastructure

Our vaults are designed for one purpose: the secure, long-term custody of significant private wealth.

Segregated & Allocated Custody

Every asset is held under segregated title. Transparency and ownership integrity are absolute.

Long-Term Holding Solutions

We accommodate holdings intended to endure beyond a single generation. Our systems reflect that timeframe.

No shared risk. No co-mingling. No ambiguity.

Precious Minerals Custody

We provide institutional-grade custody for physical precious minerals, including gold, silver, platinum, and rare elements.

Chain of Custody

From receipt to storage, every movement is documented, verified, and reconciled.

Allocated Storage

Each holding is individually identified and assigned. There are no pooled positions.

Handling Standards

Our procedures reflect the practices of sovereign custodians and institutional reserve managers.

This is not commodity storage. This is wealth preservation in its most elemental form.

Security & Compliance

Engineered for Permanence.

Our security architecture is not a feature — it is the entire premise of our existence. Every physical, procedural, and regulatory measure is designed to ensure that what you entrust to us remains exactly as you left it, regardless of what happens in the world outside.

In keeping with our commitment to operational security, we do not publish granular technical specifications of our facility. The information below describes our security posture at a level appropriate for prospective clients. Verified clients receive additional detail under appropriate disclosure agreements.

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Physical Security

Vault infrastructure built to resist intrusion, structural failure, and forced entry at every level.

Vault Construction

  • High-grade reinforced steel vault construction meeting international custodial standards
  • Individually alarmed compartments with tamper-detection at every access point
  • Perimeter hardening designed to resist forced entry, drilling, and cutting attacks
  • Day-gate and night-lock mechanisms with timed sequential access controls

Access Controls

  • Multi-factor authentication required at every entry: biometric identification, PIN, and physical token
  • No single-person access to client storage areas — dual-custody protocols enforced
  • Mantrap and airlock entry systems preventing tailgating or forced access
  • Time-restricted access windows with mandatory pre-authorisation
  • All access attempts — successful and unsuccessful — are logged and reviewed

Perimeter & Facility

  • Facility location and design deliberately discretionary — not publicly indexed
  • Vehicle access control and physical barriers at all entry routes
  • On-site security presence during all client access hours
  • Armed response capability integrated with facility security operations
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Monitoring Systems

Continuous, overlapping surveillance with no unmonitored intervals and no single point of failure.

Surveillance

  • HD CCTV coverage across all access corridors, entry points, and storage areas — 24/7/365
  • Redundant camera systems with independent power and recording infrastructure
  • Motion detection and anomaly detection overlaid on live feeds
  • Footage retention policies meeting or exceeding regulatory requirements

Remote & Active Monitoring

  • 24-hour remote monitoring station with trained security personnel
  • Real-time alerting for access anomalies, environmental changes, and perimeter breaches
  • Defined escalation protocols with timed response obligations
  • Regular alarm testing and response-time verification

Environmental Sensors

  • Continuous temperature and humidity monitoring within storage areas
  • Smoke, heat, and gas detection systems with dual-trigger thresholds
  • Water ingress sensors at structural vulnerability points
  • All sensor data logged and retained for audit and incident analysis
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Insurance Coverage

Institutional-grade insurance coverage across all custodial holdings, structured to protect client assets independently of operational risk.

Coverage Principles

  • Specialist custodial insurance underwritten by institutional-grade carriers
  • Coverage extends to all client assets held within our custody
  • Policy structured to respond to theft, loss, and damage — not just headline events
  • Insurance verified and renewed on a scheduled basis with documentation available to clients upon request

Client Disclosure

  • Insurance certificates and coverage summaries available to verified clients under NDA
  • Clients may arrange supplementary or client-specific coverage in parallel if required
  • Insurance framework reviewed annually and updated to reflect held asset values

Specific policy limits and carrier details are disclosed exclusively during the client onboarding process in accordance with our confidentiality obligations.

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Regulatory Compliance

Operating within the UK's regulatory framework, with alignment to international custodial and financial crime prevention standards.

UK Regulatory Alignment

  • Operations structured in compliance with applicable UK laws governing custody, storage, and financial services
  • Regular review of regulatory changes affecting our operational and compliance obligations
  • Engagement with legal counsel specialised in UK financial and commercial regulation

AML & KYC Framework

  • Formal Anti-Money Laundering (AML) and Know Your Client (KYC) procedures applied to all prospective clients
  • Identity verification, source of funds, and beneficial ownership confirmed before any service commences
  • Ongoing client monitoring and periodic review of client profiles
  • Zero tolerance for structuring, obfuscation, or transactions that cannot be clearly explained

International Standards

  • Security protocols aligned with internationally recognised custodial best practices
  • ISO-aligned operational security procedures, reviewed and updated regularly
  • Independent audit framework available to institutional clients requiring third-party validation
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Disaster Protection

Engineered resilience against fire, flood, power loss, and other events that could threaten physical asset integrity.

Fire Suppression

  • Inert gas suppression system in primary storage areas — extinguishes fire without water damage
  • Fire-rated vault and enclosure construction with minimum 4-hour resistance ratings
  • Smoke and heat detection at multiple sensitivity levels, triggering independent response
  • Regular fire safety inspections and suppression system certification

Flood & Water Intrusion

  • Facility site selection and design accounts for flood risk and groundwater exposure
  • Waterproofing systems at all below-grade or risk-level structural points
  • Water ingress sensors with immediate alert routing to monitoring staff
  • Storage configurations designed to elevate assets above floor-level water intrusion risk

Power & Systems Continuity

  • Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS) for all critical security and monitoring systems
  • Generator backup with automated failover — security systems remain active through outages
  • Redundant communications infrastructure for monitoring and alerting
  • Business continuity plan tested and updated annually
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Privacy Standards

Client identity, holdings, and activity are known only to those with an absolute operational need to know — and no one else.

Data & Information Handling

  • Client records maintained in encrypted, access-controlled systems with strict need-to-know access
  • No client information is shared with third parties except as required by law — and only then with legal review
  • Staff are bound by confidentiality obligations as a condition of engagement
  • Client identity is never disclosed in any public communication or marketing material

Operational Discretion

  • Access visits are conducted with no visible indication to third parties of the nature of activity
  • Facility address and client access schedules are not publicly disclosed
  • Correspondence is handled through secure, encrypted channels by arrangement
  • No CCTV footage or access records are made available to any party without legal compulsion and client notification where permitted

Legal Framework

  • Client agreements include explicit confidentiality protections and mutual obligations
  • Data retention policies aligned with applicable UK data protection requirements
  • Legal privilege considerations taken into account in all client communications

Security questions are welcome. We consider them a hallmark of a serious client.

Verified prospective clients may request a detailed security briefing during the onboarding process.

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Client Access & Governance

Access to your holdings is controlled, verified, and auditable.

Verification Protocols

Every interaction is governed by pre-agreed authentication standards. No deviation is permitted.

Reporting & Audit

Clients receive regular confirmations of holdings. Independent audit frameworks are available upon request.

Discreet Service Model

Our team operates with institutional discipline and personal discretion. Conversations remain private. Records remain secure.

You retain full authority. We provide the framework.

Client Profile

Our clients are individuals and institutions who value permanence over convenience, and privacy over visibility.

Private Wealth Holders

Those who seek to preserve capital across generations without exposure or complication.

Family Offices

Custodial partners for families managing complex, multi-generational asset structures.

Mining & Commodities Principals

Industry leaders requiring secure, neutral custody for physical holdings.

Institutional Relationships

Reserve managers, sovereign entities, and fiduciary organisations seeking discrete custodial infrastructure.

If you recognise your needs in this description, we invite you to enquire.

Why Clients Entrust Their Assets

Discretion Without Compromise

We do not market. We do not advertise. We serve those who find us through referral and reputation.

Purpose-Built Infrastructure

Our facilities exist for a singular purpose. There are no secondary businesses. No distractions. No conflicts.

Experienced Custodial Professionals

Our team has spent decades in institutional custody, private banking, and fiduciary governance. Competence is assumed. Character is essential.

Long-Term Alignment

We succeed when your wealth endures. Our model is built on retention, not transaction volume.

Trust is earned slowly. We prefer it that way.

Location & Facilities

A Permanent Address for Permanent Holdings.

Our facility is purpose-built, strategically positioned in the UK, and designed to serve as a long-term custodial home for assets of lasting value.

Alain Security Depository LTD facility exterior Client Entrance — By Appointment Only
Client reception and consultation area Client Reception & Consultation Suite

Address

Alain Security Depository LTD
Magnetic House
Waterfront Quay
Salford M50 3XW
United Kingdom

Precise facility coordinates are provided to verified clients during onboarding only. No walk-in access.

Client Access

  • Access is strictly by pre-arranged appointment only
  • Minimum 24 hours advance notice required
  • Identity verification completed prior to every visit
  • Private client parking available on-site — details confirmed at booking
  • Secure drop-off bay for discreet vehicle access

Accessibility

  • Fully accessible entrance with level access throughout
  • Private lift access to all floors
  • Wheelchair-accessible consultation suites available
  • Advance requests for accessibility requirements welcomed

Magnetic House, Waterfront Quay
Salford, Greater Manchester

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Frequently Asked Questions

Questions We Expect from Serious Clients.

We believe informed clients make better custodial decisions. If your question is not answered here, we welcome a direct conversation.

We accept a broad range of physical assets including gold bullion and precious metals, gemstones and jewellery, important documents and legal instruments (original wills, title deeds, share certificates), rare art and collectibles, and high-value personal effects. We also accommodate specialist items by arrangement. We do not accept hazardous, perishable, or prohibited materials. A full list of accepted and excluded asset categories is provided during the onboarding process.

Client access is available seven days a week, including public holidays, by pre-arranged appointment. Standard access hours are 08:00–20:00 (GMT). Out-of-hours access can be arranged for institutional clients and specific circumstances, subject to advance agreement. All access slots must be booked a minimum of 24 hours in advance. Emergency access protocols are available to verified clients under specific, documented circumstances.

Yes. All assets held within our custody are covered by specialist custodial insurance underwritten by institutional-grade carriers. Our policy responds to theft, loss, fire, and other covered events. Full insurance documentation, including limits and carrier details, is provided to verified clients during onboarding and is subject to a standard confidentiality agreement. Clients requiring coverage in excess of our standard policy may arrange supplementary insurance independently, and we are happy to provide the documentation their insurer requires.

Our onboarding process is thorough by design. It begins with a confidential initial enquiry, followed by a structured consultation — either in person or by secure correspondence. We then conduct our standard KYC and AML verification, which requires government-issued identification, proof of address, and a source of funds declaration. Once approved, we prepare a bespoke service agreement and schedule an intake appointment to document and receive your assets. The full process typically takes five to ten business days from initial enquiry to first access, depending on the complexity of the relationship.

Our pricing is tiered by service type and the nature and scale of the holdings. For safe deposit box rentals, fees are set annually per box size. For private vault storage and precious metals custody, pricing reflects the allocated space requirements and additional services such as reporting and reconciliation. For corporate and estate arrangements, fees are agreed as part of a bespoke service contract. We do not publish a public rate card. Pricing is discussed during the consultation stage and confirmed in your service agreement before any commitment is required.

We understand this is the central question for any serious client, and we welcome it. Our facility meets institutional custodial standards for physical security, monitoring, environmental protection, and access control — the full details of which are outlined in our Security & Compliance section. Verified clients receive a detailed security briefing including facility standards, insurance documentation, and our independent audit framework. We also maintain a full access log for every client account, which is available to the account holder at any time. Security through obscurity is not our approach — security through rigorous, documented systems is.

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100% Allocated

No pooled custody — ever

24/7/365

Monitored, without exception

AML & KYC

Full regulatory compliance

Full Audit Trail

Every access, documented

20+ Years

Combined custodial experience

0 Incidents

Unblemished record

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We do not accept all enquiries. Our client relationships are selective by design. If you are considering us as a custodial partner, we invite you to reach out. All communications are handled personally and in strict confidence.

Telephone

+44 741 321 1389

Lines answered Mon–Sat, 09:00–18:00 GMT. Out-of-hours voicemail monitored daily.

Email

info@alainsecuritygroup.com

Responses within 48 business hours. Encrypted correspondence available on request.

Correspondence Address

Alain Security Depository LTD
Magnetic House, Waterfront Quay
Salford M50 3XW
United Kingdom

Office Hours

Monday – Friday09:00 – 18:00 GMT
Saturday10:00 – 15:00 GMT
Sunday / Public HolidaysEmergency line only

To request an in-person consultation or facility visit, please indicate this in your message and we will arrange a suitable appointment.

All submissions are treated with absolute confidentiality. We will respond within 48 business hours. No information is shared with third parties.