New Zealand regulators set out cyber and AI risk expectations

Finextra • October 15, 2026

The Reserve Bank of New Zealand – Te Pūtea Matua (RBNZ) and the Financial Markets Authority – Te Mana Tātai Hokohoko (FMA) have today outlined their supervisory expectations on cyber risks associated with frontier Artificial Intelligence (AI).

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New Zealand Regulators Demand Enhanced Cybersecurity for AI Risks The Reserve Bank of New Zealand and the Financial Markets Authority have issued a joint statement urging regulated industries to improve their cybersecurity measures in response to the evolving threats posed by AI-enabled cyber attacks. They emphasized the need for robust governance, risk management, and incident preparedness to handle potential AI-related incidents. The regulators highlighted that organizations must understand where AI is utilized within their operations and the associated risks. They also stressed the importance of scenario testing and improving cybersecurity fundamentals, especially in legacy systems. The call to action comes amid growing concerns over the implications of AI advancements on financial institutions' security posture. 3 sources 31

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