This Week in AI Regulations - June 21, 2026

This episode covers critical developments in AI regulations affecting Information Security, Banking, Data Sovereignty, Frontier AI, and legislative amendments globally.We begin with Russia’s Bank of Russia introducing comprehensive AI risk management guidelines for the financial sector, including mandatory human oversight for high-risk AI payment operations and internal threat modeling. Next, China’s National Financial Regulatory Administration released a detailed framework for AI governance in banking and insurance, emphasizing board-level oversight and lifecycle management of AI applications.The European Union’s latest initiatives include the European Data Protection Supervisor’s focus on AI transparency and accountability at external borders, as well as new guidance on frontier AI systems that elevate cyber risk. The EU mandates enhanced cybersecurity measures under the Digital Operational Resilience Act (DORA) to protect ICT assets and swiftly respond to incidents.For more information, visit the Carver Agents website.Articles mentioned:AI security in finance: Bank of Russia recommendations全国标准参考数据计量技术委员会获批成立Faster AI attacks call for greater resilienceLatest EDPS Newsletter out nowIndustry Strategy 2035: 117 measures – 35 per cent implemented or in the process of being implemented after six months北京市发展和改革委员会关于组织开展“人工智能+”能源融合试点申报工作的通知国务院关于印发《实施就业优先战略“十五五”规划》的通知国家金融监督管理总局关于银行业保险业人工智能安全开发应用的指导意见 - 2023-06-18Frontier AI Systems and cyber risk2026-06-XX - 商务部有关负责人解读关于加快“人工智能+消费”发展的实施意见