iCOMPASS Unveils KY-AI™ in Hong Kong as Banks Face New AI Governance Expectations

iCOMPASS, a RegTech company specializing in AI-driven compliance solutions, unveiled KY-AI (Know Your Artificial Intelligence) at Hong Kong FinTech Week 2026, addressing the growing need for structured AI governance in the banking sector. KY-AI adopts a structured approach to AI oversight, aligning with the accountability, resilience, and trust principles outlined in the Hong Kong Monetary Authority's (HKMA) ART Framework.

The ART Framework, introduced by the HKMA on October 15, 2026, emphasizes the importance of establishing clear accountability, operational resilience, and trust as financial institutions increasingly rely on autonomous AI systems to analyze sensitive data, make decisions, and act across connected systems.

KY-AI introduces a continuous, evidence-based governance process through its Know–Approve–Test–Watch lifecycle. This framework enables financial institutions to identify and understand the AI systems they employ, assess risks, establish ownership, and implement appropriate approvals and monitoring. As AI systems evolve, KY-AI empowers institutions to track material changes, detect emerging risks, and intervene when necessary, transforming AI oversight from a one-time assessment to a continuous, dynamic process.

Raymond Moh, CEO of iCOMPASS, emphasized the shift from asking whether a financial institution uses AI to whether management truly understands the AI systems at play, their associated risks, accountability, and intervention triggers. The KY-AI solution builds upon iCOMPASS' ULTRA KYC solution, which integrates various compliance workflows into a connected, evidence-linked platform.

Notably, iCOMPASS is collaborating with Cambridge Advisers Hong Kong to deliver digital compliance training, leveraging iCOMPASS' AI-powered learning platform, UltraLearn, to provide regulatory training across various domains, including AML, cybersecurity, and data protection. iCOMPASS serves over 100 financial institutions across the region and holds ISO/IEC 27001:2022 certification and a SOC 2 Type II attestation, underscoring its commitment to security and compliance standards.

The company will be present at Hong Kong FinTech Week 2026, held from November 2-3 at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre.