Financial Software and Systems (FSS) becomes first payments company in India, Middle East, APAC and South Africa to achieve ISO IEC 42001 Certification.

Exam-focused facts from the 7 January 2026 current affairs briefing.

Key facts

Financial Software and Systems (FSS) is the first payments company in India, the Middle East, APAC and South Africa to be certified as an ISO IEC 42001 Certification Lead.
ISO IEC 42001 establishes clear ownership of AI systems, defined governance structures and ongoing performance monitoring.
FSS AI governance framework has been independently assessed by TUV SUD.