Turning Regulation into Strategy: Navigating DORA with Confidence

What Regulated Financial Entities Need to Know About DORA

Operational resilience used to be a back-office concern. But not anymore.

With the Digital Operational Resilience Act (DORA) now fully in effect across the EU, regulated financial entities must prove their digital infrastructure can withstand cyberattacks, IT failures, and third-party outages.  

The catch? Many firms are still unclear on what the regulation actually requires and how to make compliance actionable in day-to-day operations.

In this episode of Wealth Insider, Performativ’s Global Commercial Director, Christian Lindvall, sits down with Marissa Weiss, Commercial Partnerships Manager and DORAedge Product Specialist, to unpack what DORA really demands of financial firms. Together, they explore common misconceptions, the role of technology, and how compliance can become a strategic advantage, not just a regulatory burden.

Whether you're a compliance lead, IT director, or executive decision-maker, this conversation offers real-world insights and practical guidance to help your firm stay ahead.

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What You’ll Learn

• What DORA is and why it’s a game-changer for the entire financial sector
• The five core areas of compliance every regulated entity must address
• Why incident reporting and third-party risk require urgent attention
• How financial entities, from boutique managers to global insurers, are approaching compliance
• How technology can bridge the gap between policy and daily operations
• Why DORA is not a one-time exercise but a continuous strategic process

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Key Quotes

“DORA impacts over 22,000 financial entities in the EU and yet only 38% have proper risk management technology in place.” – Christian Lindvall

“This regulation isn’t just about checking boxes. It’s about understanding your ICT ecosystem and proving you can keep your services running, even under pressure.” – Marissa Weiss

“With DORAedge, firms get a central system of record, not just for documentation, but for dynamic governance and day-to-day resilience.” – Marissa Weiss

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Ready to make sense of DORA? Hit play below and discover how compliance can become your firm’s advantage.