Pepperstone, a renowned global Forex and CFDs broker, has recently made a significant appointment, welcoming Dianah Njeri Igati as the Regional Head of Compliance for multiple regions, including Australia, UAE, Asia-Pacific, LATAM, Middle-East, and Bahamas.
In this crucial role, Igati will assume responsibility for overseeing regulatory compliance and Anti-Money Laundering/Combating the Financing of Terrorism (AML/CFT) risk compliance across various regulatory bodies, such as the Australian Securities & Investment Commission, Dubai Financial Services Authority, Securities Commission of The Bahamas, and the Financial Services Commission in Mauritius.
Dianah Njeri Igati brings a wealth of expertise to her new position, having accumulated extensive experience in compliance and legal roles throughout her career.
Prior to her tenure at Pepperstone, Igati held the position of General Counsel, Chief Compliance & Money Laundering Reporting Officer (MLRO) at Scope Markets in Kenya for over four years.
During her time there, she played a pivotal role in shaping and implementing the company’s governance, operational, and compliance procedures.
Her previous role as the Head of Compliance and MLRO at EGM Securities showcased her proficiency in monitoring and implementing controls to combat money laundering, fraud, and terrorism finance.
Igati actively engaged in negotiations, conducted policy reviews, conducted extensive research, and provided legal counsel across various inter-functional project workstreams and general project management.
In addition to her corporate endeavors, Igati has been actively serving as a Committee Member on the Professional Development Committee at The Institute of Certified Secretaries since September 2021.
This announcement follows Pepperstone’s recent foray into the world of sports sponsorship.
The broker partnered with the Geelong Cats, a prominent Australian Football League (AFL) team, with the assistance of Melbourne-based agency Bastion.
This partnership designates Pepperstone as the official online trading partner of Geelong Cats, highlighting the broker’s commitment to the AFL community and its alignment with Australian heritage.
In a departure from the common trend of brokers associating with European football, Pepperstone’s move underscores a shift towards supporting local sports teams.
Traditionally, the financial services industry, especially forex and CFD brokers, heavily invested in European football, as evidenced by the $125 million spent on football deals during the 2020-21 season, according to Sportsquake reports.