Welcome to
Cogent Asset Management
Expert Fund Management Since 2013
Cogent Asset Management Ltd, a specialist Fund Management boutique, was launched in 2013 by Citywire AAA rated manager Ian Lancaster.
Utilising a proprietary quantitative strategy, Cogent advises international high net worth individuals on asset allocation. The investment team have managed public equity funds, a range of European-regulated specialist investment vehicles, private client portfolios and structured products that provide investors access to income-producing assets.
Cogent has an excellent track-record of generating superior investment returns for clients, with an emphasis on risk management and transparency. Funds managed by the team have received top ratings from Citywire, S&P and Morningstar.
Meet the Experts
Our team brings decades of experience in fund management, quantitative analysis, and cutting-edge technology.
Ian Lancaster
ASIP, IFQ, MBA
Chief Executive Officer, Chief Investment Officer
Ian brings over 30 years of investment management experience across long-only and absolute return equity strategies. Throughout his career, he has managed institutional portfolios for leading global financial organisations, including Reliance, AXA, General Accident, and Aviva. He leads Cogent Asset Management's investment strategy, portfolio oversight, and overall business direction.
Amos Peter
MSc, Master of Data Science
Non-Executive Director
Amos provides board-level oversight, compliance governance, and strategic technology advisory to Cogent Asset Management. With experience spanning data science, investment management, fintech, and regulatory compliance, he has played a key role in developing the firm's investment platform and operational infrastructure. He continues to support the firm's governance framework, technology strategy, and compliance oversight.
Joe Henry Obit
Assoc. Prof. Dr
Lead Consultant, AI in Investment Management
Dr Joe is a specialist in Artificial Intelligence and computational optimisation, with extensive academic and research experience in advanced AI systems. A former Associate Professor at Universiti Malaysia Sabah, he holds a PhD in Computer Science from the University of Nottingham, UK. He advises Cogent on the application of AI and quantitative methods within investment management.
Aaron Peter
Bachelor's Degree in Finance (International Marketing)
Head of Operations
Aaron oversees Cogent Asset Management's operational and administrative functions, including client onboarding, documentation control, and internal process management. Drawing on experience in finance, risk management, and professional services operations, he helps ensure the firm's day-to-day activities are conducted efficiently, accurately, and in accordance with internal controls and regulatory requirements.
Nur Zur'ainiza Nasha
Bachelor of Accounting (Information System)
Finance Officer
Zur'ainiza supports the firm's finance operations, including reconciliations, payment processing, client money records, and transaction administration. With experience in payments, financial reconciliations, and audit practices, she brings a disciplined and detail-oriented approach to financial controls. Her work helps ensure accuracy, accountability, and operational integrity across the firm's finance function.
Oliver Leonard Chua Linggau
Bachelor's Degree IT, Business Computing
Associate Software Developer
Oliver develops and maintains the Cogent Platform, applying his business computing expertise to the core systems and architecture that support the firm's investment infrastructure. He contributes to platform development, workflow automation, and the implementation of ML/AI-driven investment processes. Oliver also supports Cogent's Managed Portfolio Services (MPS), helping operationalise AI/ML portfolio strategies across the firm's investment platform and digital systems.
Gill Felippy Anak Sata
Bachelor's Degree IT, Multimedia Technology
Associate Software Developer
Gill develops and maintains the Cogent Platform, specialising in user interfaces, data visualisation, and digital experiences. He helps translate complex investment analytics into intuitive insights for clients and decision-makers while supporting the development and operational delivery of Cogent's Managed Portfolio Services (MPS) AI/ML investment strategies. He also contributes to the company's website and internal technology initiatives.
Licensed Activities
Management Services
- Acting or offering to act as portfolio manager of a portfolio of securities on behalf of clients.
- Managing activities in the acquisition or disposal of a portfolio of securities.
- Managing clients' discretionary accounts including Labuan Private Funds.
Investment Advice
- Conducting securities analysis and making investment recommendations based on client's investment objectives and financial situation.
- Providing advice concerning securities including the issuance of research report and analysis.
- Providing consultancy and advisory services relating to corporate finance and financial planning for corporate clients.
Administrative Services
- Making submissions on behalf of clients to Labuan FSA in respect of securities including any other reporting requirements.
- Issuing documents which are deemed to be a prospectus under the LFSSA/LIFSSA and the LCA.
Dealing in Securities
- Quoting two way prices and dealing in securities.
- Arranging for the sale or purchase of securities including those that are not listed on a stock market, issued by, belonging to or on behalf of clients.
- Underwriting of securities and placement out of such underwritten securities.
- Other dealing in securities as permitted under section 2 of LFSSA/LIFSSA.
Our Achievements
Funds managed by our team have received top ratings from industry-leading rating agencies.
Ian Lancaster, former Investment Advisor to WSF Global Equity Fund — Morningstar 5 STAR RATED.
Ian Lancaster, former Investment Advisor to WSF Asia Pacific Fund — Morningstar 5 STAR RATED.
Ian Lancaster, former Investment Advisor to Norwich UK Income Opportunities OEIC — Morningstar 5 STAR RATED.
Ian Lancaster, former Investment Advisor to WSF Global Equity Fund — Award Winning Islamic Global Equity Fund.
Developed Cogent Platform — a modernized investment platform for streamlined portfolio management and client access.
Ready to Invest with Confidence?
Join our growing community of international investors who trust Cogent's proprietary quantitative strategies for superior returns.