Governing Vendor Risks: Insights from the Inaugural RAI Executive Forum

On March 24, 2026, the Cary M. Maguire Center for Ethics in Financial Services convened senior leaders from across the Alliance for Ethics corporate supporter firms for the inaugural Responsible AI (RAI) Executive Forum. The discussion, held under Chatham House Rule, focused on governing vendor risks in financial services and surfaced practical considerations shaping how institutions are approaching third-party relationships and compliance obligations.

Featuring Dushyant Sengar, Co-Founder of RegVizion, the discussion examined how generative AI is challenging traditional risk frameworks and complicating vendor evaluation, reinforcing the need for more adaptive governance approaches.

A defining feature of the RAI Executive Forums is the cross-functional breakout discussions, which enable dynamic peer exchange and reveal diverse perspectives on shared challenges illuminated in a case study. These real-world insights reflect the depth of candid dialogue taking place within the Forum series. Additional takeaways and RAI guidance are being shared exclusively with Alliance participants as part of the Center for Ethics in Financial Services’ ongoing RAI Program.

What’s Next 

Building on the momentum of the inaugural session, the next RAI Executive Forum will take place on June 23, 2026, and will focus on AI Literacy for Proactive Risk Management. This session will feature a tech industry expert who will educate participants on the most groundbreaking AI advancements and what they mean for financial services leaders' RAI strategies.

To learn more about the RAI Executive Forums, and how your firm can participate, please contact the Center for Ethics in Financial Services team at ethics@theamericancollege.edu.

More on the Center for Ethics in Financial Services

Explore the Responsible AI program to learn more about how it is helping the industry navigate this complex space, including quarterly Responsible AI Executive Forums.  

Learn more about becoming a corporate supporter of the Alliance for Ethics in Financial Services to unlock exclusive invites to the Responsible AI Executive Forums and gain exclusive access to research.

Discover more key insights on AI ethics through recent publications on our website, the NAIC Journal, the Journal on AI Policy and Complex Systems, and the Journal of Financial Planning.