Archive · 6 Jan 2026
FSS Achieves First ISO IEC 42001 Certification in India
Financial Software and Systems (FSS) has become the first payments company in India, the Middle East, APAC, and South Africa to get a special certificate called ISO IEC 42001.
This certificate shows that FSS is using artificial intelligence (AI) in a responsible and ethical way.
AI helps FSS with things like detecting fraud, monitoring transactions, and automating operations.
The certificate means that FSS has a structured way to manage and monitor its AI systems to make sure they are safe and fair.
This is important because AI is becoming more important in payments, and it needs to be governed properly.
FSS was checked by a global organization called TUV SUD to make sure they meet the high standards of this certificate.
FSS is the first payments company in India, the Middle East, APAC, and South Africa to achieve ISO IEC 42001 Certification for AI governance.
The certification ensures structured oversight of AI systems across the entire lifecycle, including monitoring for risks like bias and regulatory non-compliance.
AI is used by FSS for fraud detection, transaction monitoring, reconciliation, dispute management, and operational automation.
The certification was independently assessed by TUV SUD, a globally recognized certification body.
FSS's AI governance framework aligns with global regulatory frameworks like the EU AI Act and the Reserve Bank of India's emphasis on ethical AI.
- Who
- Financial Software and Systems (FSS)
- What
- Achieved ISO IEC 42001 Certification for AI governance
- When
- January 6, 2024
- Where
- India, Middle East, APAC, South Africa
- Why
- To ensure responsible and ethical use of AI in payments and banking technology
- Company
- Financial Software and Systems (FSS)
- Certification
- ISO IEC 42001
- Region
- India, Middle East, APAC, South Africa
- AI Use Cases
- Fraud detection, transaction monitoring, reconciliation, dispute management, operational automation
- Certification Body
- TUV SUD
- CEO
- V Balasubramanian
- Global Presence
- Over 25 countries