MetaComp has launched the StableX Know Your Agent (KYA) Framework at Money20/20 Asia in Bangkok, introducing what is believed to be the world’s first governance system for AI agents operating in regulated financial services. The framework is designed to define how AI agents are identified, authorised, monitored, and held accountable across critical financial functions such as payments, compliance, and wealth management. Developed in Singapore and positioned for global adoption, it is open to financial institutions, regulators, and ecosystem partners.
The announcement also coincides with the expansion of MetaComp’s AgentX ecosystem, which enables AI agents to access regulated financial services through platforms such as Claude and other compatible systems. The KYA Framework is integrated into MetaComp’s broader StableX Network, which connects fiat and stablecoin infrastructure for institutional finance.
At its core, the framework addresses a key governance gap in agentic finance, where AI agents can execute financial actions but often lack clear identity, oversight, and accountability mechanisms. Industry studies highlight that many organisations still lack sufficient controls over AI agents, even as adoption accelerates across financial services.
The KYA Framework establishes a structured lifecycle governance model covering agent identity, permissions, behavioural monitoring, risk scoring, and auditability. Each AI agent is tied to a verified identity linked to a real-world entity, ensuring accountability from creation through operation. Agents operate within defined permission boundaries, with escalation mechanisms for actions that exceed approved limits.
It also introduces continuous monitoring of agent behaviour, enabling real-time risk assessment and dynamic updates to risk profiles. All agent actions are recorded through secure audit trails to ensure transparency for regulators and institutions. In addition, the framework extends governance to agent-to-agent interactions, building on financial compliance principles to ensure that transactions remain traceable and compliant across systems.
MetaComp positions KYA as an open framework designed to be adopted and further developed in collaboration with regulators and industry stakeholders. The company notes that AI agents are already being used in payments, compliance, and portfolio management, making structured governance essential for safe scaling of agentic finance.
Alongside the framework, MetaComp highlighted its growing compliance and infrastructure ecosystem, including its VisionX engine and AgentX Skills, which provide regulated financial capabilities through AI platforms. The company aims to strengthen cross-border payment systems, compliance tools, and wealth management services across global markets.
Overall, the StableX Know Your Agent Framework represents a foundational attempt to establish global standards for AI governance in financial services, ensuring that AI-driven financial systems operate with accountability, transparency, and regulatory alignment.
