New York City, NY / London, UK — Arva AI, a leading provider of enterprise artificial intelligence solutions, today announced it has officially joined the BridgeAI Standards Community. This pivotal membership underscores Arva AI’s deep commitment to fostering trust, transparency, and ethical practices in the development and deployment of AI across the UK.

The BridgeAI programme, supported by the UK government and delivered by a consortium including The Alan Turing Institute, BSI (British Standards Institution), and Innovate UK, is designed to accelerate the adoption of trusted and responsible AI in key sectors of the UK economy. The Standards Community is a vital component of this initiative, bringing together industry leaders, academics, and policymakers to co-create practical guidance and standards for AI governance.

As a member of the community, Arva AI will contribute its deep, real-world expertise in developing and implementing scalable, human-centric AI solutions. The company will actively participate in working groups and consultations aimed at defining clear, actionable standards for AI ethics, interoperability, safety, and accountability.

"Joining the BridgeAI Standards Community is not just an honour; it's a responsibility we take very seriously," said Rhim Shah, CEO of Arva AI. "For AI to reach its full potential, it must be built on a foundation of public trust. By collaborating with BSI, The Alan Turing Institute, and other industry pioneers, we are helping to build the framework that will ensure AI is developed and deployed safely, ethically, and for the benefit of all. We are committed to sharing our insights to help create standards that are both robust and practical."

Arva AI's participation comes at a critical time as businesses across the UK look to AI to drive innovation and productivity. The work of the BridgeAI Standards Community will provide these organizations with the confidence and clarity needed to adopt AI technologies responsibly, cementing the UK's position as a global leader in ethical AI.

About Arva AI

Arva AI is redefining financial crime compliance by replacing over 90% of manual Screening, AML, and KYC/KYB reviews with regulator-ready AI agents - making large-scale AI deployment finally possible for banks and fintechs.

Founded by experts in financial crime compliance, Anti-Money Laundering (AML) and machine learning, Arva delivers agentic AI that reimagines traditional Know Your Business (KYB), transaction monitoring, and adverse media screening workflows. Its platform automates up to 80% of manual compliance reviews – shortening review times drastically while bolstering compliance controls. Leading the company is Rhim Shah, who formerly led anti-financial crime teams at Revolut, and brings deep domain experience in building global-scale compliance functions.

Backed by Google’s AI fund and Y Combinator, Arva AI serves leading financial institutions across the US, UK and Canada. The company’s AI agents autonomously handle millions of reviews each month, resolving nearly 91% of screening alerts, 87% of KYC/KYB processes, and 86% of transaction monitoring alerts, delivering significant boosts to straight-through processing and operational efficiency.

Arva’s platform is built on a foundation of AI Risk Governance, designed for highly regulated environments. Its rigorous, certified frameworks (ranging from SOC 2 Type II and ISO 42001 certifications to transparent audit trails and continuous monitoring) ensure decisions are auditable, explainable, and trusted by regulators.

In a striking validation of its momentum and ambition, Arva AI was recently showcased on a digital billboard in New York’s iconic Times Square – marking a symbolic milestone in global recognition of its AI-powered risk intelligence offerings.

About BridgeAI

BridgeAI is a UK government-backed programme designed to drive the adoption of trusted and responsible artificial intelligence in high-growth sectors. Delivered by a consortium of partners including Innovate UK, The Alan Turing Institute, BSI, and Digital Catapult, the programme provides businesses with access to support, funding, and a collaborative community to overcome the barriers to AI adoption. The BridgeAI Standards Community focuses specifically on developing the good practices and standards essential for building trust in AI technologies.