Taranis Capital Secures DFSA Licence and Strengthens Leadership with Dr Bijna Kotak DasaniMBE, FRSA as CIO

Dubai, UAE – 7th March 2025  Taranis Capital Ltd, an ethical, intech-focused investment company, has secured a licence from the Duba Financial Services Authority (DFSA), the independent regulator of financial
services within Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC). This milestone
significantly strengthens the firm’s ability to expand its operations and
deliver innovative financial solutions with confidence and integrity.

At the same time, the firm welcomes
Dr Bijna Kotak Dasani MBE, FRSA as Chief Investment Officer (CIO),
strengthening its leadership as it expands its financial services under robust
regulatory oversight.

Obtaining the DFSA licence follows
an intensive 18-month regulatory process, reflecting Taranis Capital’s
commitment to governance, compliance and operational excellence. The licence
reinforces the firm’s position within DIFC, enabling it to broaden its
financial services while maintaining the highest regulatory standards.

“Securing our DFSA licence is a huge
step forward for Taranis Capital,” said Nicholas Bingham, founding partner and
CEO of Taranis Capital. “It’s been an intense process, but one that highlights
our dedication to doing things the right way. This achievement gives us a
strong foundation to grow, innovate and continue delivering exceptional
financial solutions for our clients.”

“We are proud to be operating under
the DFSA’s robust regulatory framework, which reinforces trust in our business
and enables us to serve our clients with the highest standards of governance
and transparency.”

Alongside this regulatory achievement,
Taranis Capital Ltd is delighted to welcome Dr Bijna Kotak Dasani MBE, FRSA as
Chief Investment Officer. A highly respected leader in global financial
services, Dr Dasani brings 25 years of experience across investment banking,
venture capital and entrepreneurship. She has held senior roles at some of Wall
Street’s leading firms, advised monarchies and serves on multiple global
venture capital investment committees.

An alumna of the University of
Oxford and De Montfort University, Dr Dasani also holds venture capital
certifications from UC Berkeley Law, Venture Forward, NVCA, and Newton. She is
a Fellow of the Royal Society of Arts, Manufactures and Commerce (FRSA) and has
received numerous industry accolades.

Her achievements include being named
among Fortune India’s Most Dynamic Personalities (2022), Fox Story India’s
Woman Face of the Year (2023), and one of Yahoo Finance’s Top 100 Women
Executives globally. In 2020, she was appointed a Member of the Most Excellent
Order of the British Empire (MBE) by Her Majesty, The Late Queen Elizabeth II.
She is also a published author, contributing to books on leadership, finance
and innovation.

Speaking about her new role, Dr
Dasani said: “I am honoured to join Taranis Capital Ltd at such a pivotal
moment. The firm’s commitment to regulatory excellence, innovation and
client-centric solutions aligns perfectly with my passion for driving impactful
financial strategies. I look forward to contributing to Taranis Capital’s
growth and long-term success.”

With this leadership appointment and licence, Taranis Capital Ltd is well-placed to
strengthen its presence in DIFC and expand its offering of innovative financial
solutions.