iMBrace: One of the Technology Partners at the HKMA x Cyberport GenAI Sandbox Second Cohort
iMBrace Named as Technology Partner in the GenAI Sandbox Second Cohort
iMBrace is proud to be selected as one of the technology partners in the HKMA x Cyberport GenAI Sandbox Second Cohort, a key milestone that highlights our commitment to advancing Enterprise AI in Hong Kong’s financial services sector.
This initiative, announced on 15 October 2025, marks a major step toward responsible AI adoption, moving from experimentation to production-grade AI solutions. iMBrace was also honoured to participate in the GenAI Symposium, where leaders from both the first and second cohorts gathered to discuss the future of AI governance.
During the event, first-cohort banks shared practical insights and real-world applications from their governance implementations, providing valuable perspectives that further reinforce iMBrace’s mission to deliver trusted, governed, and enterprise-ready AI systems.
The HKMA x Cyberport GenAI Sandbox: A Catalyst for AI Transformation in Hong Kong's Financial Sector
The GenAI Sandbox is a transformative platform created by the Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) and Cyberport, designed to enable banks and technology partners to co-develop AI solutions that are responsible, secure, and industry-ready.
As one of the 14 technology partners chosen to participate in the GenAI Sandbox Second Cohort, iMBrace plays a pivotal role in shaping the future of AI governance in Hong Kong’s financial services sector. This selection underscores our responsibility to contribute to the development of trusted, compliant, and scalable AI systems for the government and financial services industries.
The second cohort brings together 20 banks and 14 technology partners, selected from over 60 proposals based on their innovation, technical complexity, and impact on the financial industry. A key theme of this cohort is AI governance, featuring “AI vs. AI” strategies that validate and enhance AI-generated outcomes through automated quality checks and adversarial simulations to strengthen defenses against deepfake-related fraud.
Insights from the GenAI Symposium: Strengthening AI Governance in Practice
Mr. Alvin Li from the Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) highlighted the importance of building secure AI solutions, emphasizing the creation of a Dynamic Knowledge Base for confident and secure AI retrieval. The session also underscored the need for strong AI guardrails to ensure safe and compliant GenAI deployments.
Insights from both cohorts showcased the growing importance of AI governance and the pivotal role AI is playing across industries. These discussions align closely with iMBrace’s vision of advancing AI governance while providing trusted, compliant, and scalable AI solutions. Our approach ensures that AI systems not only drive innovation but also remain transparent, explainable, and fully aligned with regulatory standards.
iMBrace Enterprise AI: Shaping the Future of AI Governance and Trust
At iMBrace, we believe Enterprise AI is not only about capability, but about control, confidence, and compliance. Our AI orchestration platform integrates AI governance, Human-in-the-Loop (HITL) oversight, and enterprise frameworks to ensure AI systems are transparent, compliant, and resilient by design.
Through our participation in the GenAI Sandbox, we will collaborate with more banks and partners to operationalize AI governance, ensuring that AI solutions are auditable, explainable, and aligned with regulatory expectations, turning compliance and security into strategic enablers of innovation across the financial services sector.
Strategic Partnerships Strengthening the Enterprise AI Foundation
iMBrace’s participation in the GenAI Sandbox Second Cohort is backed by a strong network of global technology partners, enabling us to deliver secure, scalable, and well-governed Enterprise AI solutions.
These collaborations enhance iMBrace’s capability to combine global AI innovation with local governance, helping Hong Kong’s financial institutions achieve trusted and sustainable AI transformation.
Looking Ahead
Joining the HKMA x Cyberport GenAI Sandbox Second Cohort solidifies iMBrace’s position as a leader in AI governance for financial services. This milestone builds on our ongoing efforts with global partners to offer AI solutions that meet the highest standards of compliance and governance.
“The GenAI Sandbox represents a turning point for Hong Kong’s financial industry — from testing AI’s potential to building systems that are truly governed and enterprise-ready.”
— Simon Yeung, Founder & CEO, iMBrace
iMBrace will begin onboarding to Cyberport’s Artificial Intelligence Supercomputing Centre later this year, with pilot trials set for early 2026.
Conclusion
At iMBrace, we envision the future of Enterprise AI as human-centric, compliant, and transparent. Through the GenAI Sandbox, we are proud to help advance Hong Kong’s financial sector toward secure, scalable, and enterprise-grade AI transformation, driving both innovation and regional leadership in AI governance.
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