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Cogent Limited

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St Martin·Professional services

Part of Fort Management Services Limited

Acquired by Fort Group in 2025

Story

Founded in 2003 by Nick Ferris and Paul Backhouse, who had previously worked together for over ten years at a major European financial institution building one of the most successful banking, trust and investment groups in the Channel Islands. Acquired by Fort Group in April 2025 as part of Fort's growth strategy.

Cogent Limited is an independent financial services business established in Guernsey in 2003 by Paul Backhouse and Nick Ferris. The primary business is wealth management and financial structuring for individuals, families, corporate and institutional clients. The services encompass financial planning solutions and the international management of assets. —

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Specialises in11

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Governance advisory

Corporate governance, policies, and quality-management systems.

From their website

Corporate governance (inferred from the source page) · Non-executive directorships (inferred from the source page)

Quick facts

Legal form
Limited Company (inferred from the source page)
Established
2003 (inferred from the source page)
Facilities
Accessible Parking
Industries served
Institutional Clients, Financial Services
Client focus
Private Individuals (inferred from the source page), Families

People2

  • Paul Backhouse — Director, Co-founder
  • Nick Ferris — Co-founder

From their website

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  • Life insurance and annuities (inferred from the source page)
  • Private Trust Companies (inferred from the source page)
  • Consultancy services (inferred from the source page)
  • Bookkeeping (inferred from the source page)

Hours

Mon
9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Tue
9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Wed
9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Thu
9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Fri
9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Sat
Closed
Sun
Closed

Last checked 13 May 2026·Google Business Profile

Contact

Phone
+44 1481 234443
Email
info@cogent.gg
Website
cogent.gg
Address
Old Mill House, Old Mill Road, St Martin, Guernsey GY4 6DB

History1

Recorded rebrand, acquisition, and trading-name events for Cogent Limited.

  • Acquired by Fort Group in 2025

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