Regulatory Advisory · African Markets

Regulatory and Financial Crime Advisory for Fintech and Digital Asset Companies in African Markets

Coivant Compliance supports fintech companies, crypto exchanges, and financial service providers navigating regulatory frameworks, licensing requirements, and AML/KYC obligations across key African jurisdictions.

Regulatory Advisory AML/KYC Programme Design VASP Licensing Support Corporate & Compliance Structuring
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What We Do

Our Capabilities

We provide specialist advisory across the full compliance lifecycle — from market entry strategy and licensing to ongoing AML/KYC programme management and corporate governance.

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Regulatory Advisory

Advising fintech and digital asset companies on regulatory obligations, licensing requirements, and market entry considerations across African jurisdictions.

Market EntryLicensing StrategyRegulatory Mapping
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Financial Crime Compliance

Designing and implementing AML/KYC frameworks, risk assessments, and internal compliance controls for high-growth financial technology platforms.

AML / KYC DesignRisk AssessmentCTF Controls
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Licensing & Market Entry

Supporting companies pursuing Virtual Asset Service Provider licensing and regulatory approvals across multiple African markets — from preparation to submission and engagement.

VASP LicensingGhana SECFSCAFSC Mauritius
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Corporate & Governance

Company formation, compliance policies, and governance structures for regulated and high-risk businesses — including Nigeria registration with the Corporate Affairs Commission.

CAC RegistrationPolicy DraftingBoard Governance
Where We Operate

Jurisdictional Experience

Coivant supports companies operating across multiple African regulatory environments, with experience navigating licensing, AML frameworks, and compliance obligations in key fintech markets.

Nigeria
CBN · SEC · FCCPC
Ghana
SEC · BoG
South Africa
FSCA · SARB
Mauritius
FSC Mauritius
Regulatory Depth

Built for the African fintech frontier.

Each market carries distinct regulatory frameworks, enforcement priorities, and licensing timelines. Our advisory work reflects that complexity — not a one-size-fits-all approach.

Current Focus Areas
→ VASP regulatory frameworks and licensing readiness
→ AML/CTF obligations for crypto and payment platforms
→ Cross-border compliance for multi-jurisdiction operations
→ Corporate formation and governance for regulated entities
Who We Work With

Industries We Support

Fintech CompaniesPayment platforms, lending technology, and digital financial services providers
Crypto ExchangesCentralised and decentralised exchange operators navigating VASP obligations
Digital Asset PlatformsCustodians, wallet providers, and tokenisation platforms requiring regulatory guidance
Payment Service ProvidersCross-border payment companies operating under multi-jurisdictional compliance requirements
Expanding StartupsFinancial technology companies entering African markets for the first time
By the Numbers
4+
African Jurisdictions
6
Years in Fintech & Crypto Compliance
AML
Policy Design & Enforcement
VASP
Licensing Advisory
About Coivant

Built from Operational Experience

Coivant Compliance is a regulatory and financial crime advisory firm supporting fintech, digital asset companies, and financial service providers operating across African markets.

The firm provides specialised expertise in anti-money laundering (AML), virtual asset service provider (VASP) licensing, corporate structuring, and compliance programme design for high-growth financial technology platforms. Coivant combines legal training, operational compliance experience, and practical regulatory engagement to help companies build compliant and scalable frameworks in emerging regulatory environments.

"Unlike traditional consultancies that approach compliance purely from an external advisory perspective, Coivant's work is grounded in hands-on operational experience within large-scale crypto exchange environments."

Areas of Expertise

Coivant advises fintech and digital asset companies on:

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AML/KYC Programme Design & ImplementationDesigning end-to-end anti-money laundering and know-your-customer frameworks tailored for high-growth platforms
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VASP Licensing StrategyStructuring licence applications, regulatory submissions, and engagement strategies across African markets
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KYB Onboarding & Institutional Due DiligenceReviewing and managing Know Your Business frameworks and due diligence pipelines for institutional clients
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Compliance Policy Drafting & Regulatory SubmissionsProfessionally drafted policies, board-level reports, and regulatory correspondence
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Financial Crime Risk Assessments & Control DesignBusiness-wide risk assessments and internal control frameworks aligned to regulatory expectations
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Compliance Technology & Vendor AssessmentsAssessment and integration of KYC vendors, transaction monitoring tools, and blockchain analytics platforms
Corporate & Regulatory Services

Entering the Nigerian Market

For companies entering the Nigerian market, Coivant provides practical regulatory and corporate setup support, including:

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Company registration with the Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC)
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Corporate structuring and incorporation advisory
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Internal compliance policy drafting (AML, KYC, risk management)
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Regulatory documentation and filings
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Governance and internal control frameworks
Jurisdictional Experience

The firm has experience navigating regulatory and licensing frameworks across:

NigeriaCBN · SEC · FCCPC
GhanaSEC · BoG
South AfricaFSCA · SARB
MauritiusFSC Mauritius
Leadership
Gospel Iroegbu — Founder, Coivant Compliance
Gospel Iroegbu
Founder, Coivant Compliance

Coivant Compliance is led by Gospel Iroegbu, a compliance professional and qualified legal practitioner with six years of experience operating compliance functions within the fintech and digital asset sector.

His work has included the design of AML/CTF policies, oversight of institutional onboarding processes, and support for VASP licensing initiatives across multiple African jurisdictions.

Qualifications
LLB · BL
Certifications
CCCS · CCFC · CKC · CRC
Experience
6 Years · Fintech & Crypto
Work With Us

Ready to build a compliant foundation for your business?

Companies expanding into African fintech markets face complex regulatory and compliance requirements. Coivant supports organisations in building compliant, scalable frameworks for operating in emerging regulatory environments. Request a consultation.

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