European supervisors carried out a systematic assessment of the importance of each service provider to the financial sector, before deciding on designation.

A consideration of the expectations and processes to follow should an in-scope entity, (including banks, assets managers, and insurers), suffer a cyberattack.

Why access to data held by TPPs is critical for operational resilience, regulatory expectations, and escrow to support data access.

The guide sets out the central bank's expectations on the requirements of DORA, including good practices which add an additional layer of complexity.

While not legally binding, the guide provides clarity on ESMA's assessment process for financial entities navigating the registration process.

Comprehensive register of key documents is relevant to all organizations running digital systems and needing to ensure their security.

The regulator continues to be concerned about outsourcing dependency and concentration risk and wants to obtain clarity on technology interconnectedness in the financial sector.

Full implementation is vital for strengthening the EU's financial sector against increasing digital risks.