Our Story
Built on the Timeless
Value of Gold
Crest Rock Finance was founded with a single conviction: that gold remains the most reliable store of value in any economic cycle — and that accessing it professionally should not require institutional connections or minimum seven-figure commitments.
Our Mission
Democratising access to institutional gold investment.
For decades, direct participation in gold mining — as a financial investment, not just a commodity play — was reserved for institutions and ultra-high-net-worth individuals. Crest Rock Finance changes that.
We combine commodity finance expertise with modern fintech infrastructure to offer gold-backed investment products, flexible lending, and comprehensive portfolio management to a broader investor base — without compromising on rigour, transparency, or compliance.
£840M+
Assets Under Management
4,800+
Active Investors
16 yrs
Platform Track Record
100%
Audit Compliance
Our Values
Principles that guide every decision.
Transparency First
Every fee, every return, every risk — disclosed clearly. We believe informed investors make better decisions, and our reporting reflects that commitment.
Regulatory Rigour
We hold ourselves to a higher standard than the minimum required. Full KYC/AML compliance, regular external audits, and proactive regulatory engagement.
Technology That Serves
Our platform exists to remove friction, not to impress. Fast, intuitive, and reliable — built to work when you need it, without complexity when you don't.
Long-Term Partnership
We build for decades, not quarters. Investor relationships are managed with the patience and care that gold as an asset class deserves.
Our History
Sixteen years of building trust.
Founded by a team of commodity finance and fintech veterans.
Received regulatory authorisation. Launched private beta with 200 investors.
Opened to the public. £40M in assets under management by year end.
Launched joint investment and beneficiary products. Passed £100M AUM.
Digital platform modernised. £300M AUM.
Partner bank integration launched. Loan products opened to eligible clients.
£600M+ AUM. Expanded product range with structured notes.
£840M+ AUM. 16 years of trusted gold investment management.
Leadership
Experienced people, serious purpose.
Our leadership team brings together decades of experience in commodity finance, investment management, regulatory compliance, and financial technology.
Christopher Dick
Chief Executive Officer
20+ years in commodity and structured finance. Previously Managing Director at Butterfield Bank.
Barbara Prentice
Chief Financial Officer
Former Head of Treasury at RBC Brewin Dolphin. FCA Charterholder.
Said Fassi
Chief Technology Officer
Built regulatory-grade fintech infrastructure for Robinhood.
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FCA Authorised · Segregated Accounts · No Hidden Fees