MetaComp launches “Know Your Agent” framework to manage AI in finance

Written by Aarav Garg

MetaComp has introduced a governance model for artificial intelligence in the financial industry, launching what it calls the first “Know Your Agent” (KYA) framework for AI systems operating in regulated financial services.

The framework, announced at Money20/20 Asia in Bangkok, sets out how AI agents should be identified, authorized and monitored when performing tasks such as payments, compliance checks and asset management. The company said the framework is open for adoption by financial institutions, regulators and technology partners.

Ting Pei Lin, Co-President of MetaComp “AI agents are already active in financial services, initiating payments, making compliance decisions, managing portfolios, and more. However, there are no agreed standards for who those agents are, what they are allowed to do, and who is held accountable if they act outside of their authority. KYA is actively contributing to establishing standards for regulated financial services. KYA supports the entire agent lifecycle within a single architecture. (identity, authorization, behavior monitoring, interaction methods).”

The announcement comes as the use of AI agents in finance is accelerating, with more companies deploying them for trade initiation, risk assessment, and portfolio management. However, governance remains uneven. Industry research shows that many organizations lack clear oversight structures, raising concerns about accountability and risk.

MetaComp’s KYA framework seeks to address these gaps by defining controls throughout the lifecycle of AI agents. This includes identity verification linked to real-world entities, strict permission settings, continuous behavioral monitoring, and a full audit trail of activity. The framework also extends oversight to interactions between AI agents, following similar principles to the Financial Action Task Force’s travel rules.

This initiative builds on Singapore’s broader efforts to regulate AI, including previous work on cross-cutting AI governance by the Information and Communications Media Development Authority.

In addition to its framework, MetaComp has also expanded its AgentX ecosystem to enable developers to integrate regulated financial services into its AI platform.

The move highlights the industry’s growing focus on balancing innovation and control as financial institutions seek ways to safely deploy autonomous systems in critical operations.