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Est. 2001 · Glasgow, Scotland

Two Decades of
Trusted Custody

Our Story

Built on a Single
Principle

Founded in Glasgow in 2001, Atlas Assurance Deposit was established with a clear mission: to provide clients of significant means with a custodian they could trust completely. In the years since, we have grown to become Scotland's most respected private vault operator, holding assets in excess of £3.4 billion for over 4,700 clients across the United Kingdom and beyond.

Our facility at 4 Jubilee Court was purpose-built to institutional standards, offering the kind of segregated, insured, independently audited custody that was once available only to central banks and sovereign wealth funds. Today, that same standard is available to private individuals, family offices, legal firms, and corporate treasuries.

FCA Authorised & Regulated
ISO 27001 Certified
Lloyd's of London Insured
LBMA Registered
Our History

A Timeline of Growth

2001
Founded in Glasgow
Atlas Assurance Deposit opens its doors at our original Finnieston premises, serving an initial client base of private precious metals investors.
2005
FCA Authorisation Granted
Became one of the first independent private vault operators in Scotland to achieve full FCA authorisation for custodial asset services.
2009
Lloyd's Insurance Partnership
Entered a landmark all-risk insurance arrangement with Lloyd's of London, providing clients with unmatched cover at full market value.
2013
New Purpose-Built Facility
Opened our current Grade X vault at 4 Jubilee Court — purpose-engineered to EN 1143-1 Grade X standards with full biometric access.
2018
Estate & Probate Services Launched
Expanded into specialist estate and probate custodial services, establishing dedicated protocols for solicitors and estate trustees.
2024
ISO 27001 Certification
Achieved ISO 27001 information security certification — one of only a handful of private vault operators in the UK to hold this standard.
Our Values

The Principles That
Define Us

Every decision we make — from facility design to client communication — is guided by four core values that have defined Atlas Assurance Deposit since the day we opened.

Absolute Integrity

We hold ourselves to the highest possible standard in every interaction. Our clients trust us with their most valuable assets — that trust is sacred and never taken for granted.

Uncompromising Security

Security is not a feature we offer — it is the foundation on which everything else is built. We invest continuously in physical and technological safeguards so our clients never have to worry.

Total Transparency

We provide clients with complete, regular reporting on their holdings, access history, and insurance status. You always know exactly where your assets are and what they are worth.

Client-First Service

We assign every client a dedicated relationship manager from day one. Your manager knows your situation, your assets, and your preferences — and is always available when you need them.

Our People

The Team Behind
Your Security

Our senior team brings together decades of experience across private banking, security operations, legal services, and asset management.

James Calder
James Calder
Founder & Managing Director

Former Head of Private Banking at Clydesdale Bank. Founded Atlas Assurance Deposit in 2001 with a mandate to bring institutional-grade custody to private clients in Scotland.

Fiona Drummond
Fiona Drummond
Head of Client Relations

20 years in private wealth management. Oversees all client relationship management and ensures every client receives a consistent, exceptional standard of service.

Robert MacPherson
Robert MacPherson
Head of Security Operations

Former Senior Officer, Police Scotland. Responsible for all physical security protocols, staff training, and coordination with our armed security provider and monitoring teams.

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We welcome enquiries from private clients, family offices, legal professionals, and institutional investors. All initial consultations are strictly confidential.

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