Why Seaside
A Western perspective. Asian & Global access.
We founded Seaside because we believe international investors should have greater choice over what they own, where it is held and who they trust to look after it.
Why Seaside
A Western perspective. Asian & global access.
We founded Seaside because we believe international investors should have greater choice over what they own, where it is held and who they trust to look after it.
Why look beyond traditional financial centres?
For decades, Western financial markets have been at the centre of the global financial system.
But the economic and geopolitical environment is changing. Government debt, monetary policy, regulation and geopolitical uncertainty have encouraged many investors to think more carefully about diversification.
For us, diversification isn't simply about owning different investments.
It can also mean considering where assets are held, who has custody of them and how accessible they are if circumstances change.
Physical precious metals offer one way of holding a tangible asset outside the conventional banking system.
International storage can add another dimension: geographical diversification.
We don't suggest that one jurisdiction or one asset is right for everyone. We simply believe investors should have the opportunity to consider their options.
Why Hong Kong and Dubai?
We established Seaside in Hong Kong, with a presence in Dubai, because we believe these locations provide international investors with access to important precious-metals markets beyond the traditional financial centres of the West.
HONG KONG
A gateway between East and West
Hong Kong has long been an international centre for finance and trade and maintains deep commercial connections with mainland China and the wider Asian economy.
Its position within the Asian precious-metals market makes it a natural location for Seaside.
For international investors looking towards Asia, Hong Kong provides access to an established financial and trading environment, with trusted property rights and a recognised legal framework.
For us, Hong Kong isn’t simply an address. It is our headquarters and central to our sourcing and storage strategy.
Through our Hong Kong relationships, we source investment-grade gold and silver from established refineries and mints. Our Seaside-branded bars are newly refined and minted to 99.99% certified purity, with refinery certificates and an additional assay test. Holdings are allocated and segregated, with storage at Loomis and records identifying each client’s holdings.
DUBAI
A global centre for physical gold
Dubai has developed into a major centre for physical gold trading, connecting markets across Europe, the Middle East, Africa and Asia.
Its geographical position makes it particularly convenient for many clients in Europe and the UK.
For clients considering international diversification, Dubai provides a different geographical option from Hong Kong while remaining closely connected to the global physical precious-metals market. Its tax environment may also be relevant to international businesses, depending on their circumstances.
Why clients choose Seaside
Access to Asia
Established connections to Hong Kong’s precious-metals markets, complemented by our presence in Dubai.
Independent perspective
A company founded by professionals with Western backgrounds and an international outlook.
Physical ownership
We focus on tangible gold and silver rather than financial products that simply track their price.
Competitive pricing
Our relationships with established wholesale and refining channels allow us to source investment-grade precious metals at competitive market prices.
Segregated storage
Allocated storage arrangements designed to keep customers’ holdings separately identifiable.
Personal service
You deal with people, not a faceless online trading platform.
Trust is our most important commodity
Gold has a market price. Trust doesn't.
When a client places a significant part of their wealth into physical assets, they need confidence in the people, processes and infrastructure behind that decision.
We safeguard your assets in our custody as if they were ours.