Dianah & Associates

Who We Are

Dianah & Associates is a boutique firm built for business leaders who need more than compliance checklists. You need clarity. Confidence. And a team that understands that risk and reward go hand-in-hand.

Our Mission

To help businesses simplify regulatory complexity and build legally sound, commercially aligned operations that empower sustainable growth across Africa and beyond.

Our Vision

To be the go-to advisory firm at the intersection of law, finance, and innovation— transforming how businesses experience compliance as a driver of clarity, confidence, and commercial success.

Our Areas of Specialisation

Fintech

Comprehensive regulatory guidance for digital payment platforms, mobile money services, and innovative financial technologies across emerging markets.

Capital Markets

Expert advisory on securities regulation, investment frameworks, and capital market compliance for institutional and retail financial services.

Emerging Finance

Strategic guidance for cryptocurrency, blockchain technologies, and next-generation financial instruments in evolving regulatory landscapes.

Why Choose Us

At Dianah & Associates, we bring a unique blend of legal expertise, regulatory insight, and commercial acumen to every client relationship. Our founder, Dianah Igati, has worked extensively across global capital markets, advising financial institutions, fintechs, and regulators on complex cross-border issues.

Clients choose us because:

We understand the business of compliance—not just the letter of the law
We offer commercially sound, regulator-ready solutions.
We act as partners, not just advisors—building long-term relationships.
We’ve worked with regulators and know how to engage with them effectively.
We speak the language of growth, innovation, and good governance.

Services

Strategic Compliance & Regulatory Advisory

We help our partners design compliance programs that align with your business model and growth plans. Our solutions are practical, scalable, and tailored for emerging and established financial ecosystems.

Regulatory audits & gap analysis
Risk-based compliance frameworks
Multi-jurisdictional compliance support
Regulator engagement and response management

Regulatory Licence Support

We guide partners through the licensing process from start to finish—advising on appropriate licence types, preparing robust applications, and managing ongoing obligations.

Licence scoping and strategy
Document preparation and regulator submissions
Post-licensing compliance programs

Financial Crime

We help our partners build financial crime programs designed to protect your business and ensure alignment with evolving financial crime regulations.

Financial crime framework development
KYC Procedures, KYB procedures & transaction monitoring
Internal investigations and reporting

Product Legal & Compliance Structuring

We help our partners build legally sound and market-ready products, navigating the legal and compliance requirements across jurisdictions.

Product risk and regulatory review
Legal structuring of fintech and crypto products
Terms and disclosure documentation

Corporate Governance Services

We support our partners in building governance structures that enhance decision-making, accountability, and regulatory confidence

Board structure design and evaluation
Governance policy development
Secretariat and board advisory support

Governance & Compliance Structured Trainings

We deliver targeted training sessions to empower your teams and leadership with practical, actionable knowledge.

Governance workshops for board members
Compliance training tailored to your industry
Emerging regulations and market-focused modules