By Tejas Katwala, Co-founder, CLDigital

As of March 31, 2025, the transition period for PS21/3 has ended, ushering in a new chapter for operational resilience in the UK. Simultaneously, the EU’s Digital Operational Resilience Act (DORA) has moved from anticipation to enforcement, redefining expectations for ICT risk, third-party oversight, and incident reporting. Yet, even as deadlines pass, the deeper challenge begins: building resilience that lasts.

CLDigital is proud to partner with the Investment Association to help firms navigate this new reality. As part of our commitment, we’re hosting a pre-event webinar on June 4 and will sponsor the IA Resilience Forum in London on July 8. These events aim to support financial services organizations in shifting from compliance checklists to sustainable, intelligent resilience programs.

What Comes After the Deadline?

In our June 4 webinar, “From Regulation to Reinvention,” CLDigital experts Joleen Engela and Ananda Rao will examine how leading firms are adapting to the post-deadline environment:

  • How UK financial institutions are addressing FCA Day 2 supervisory expectations
  • Early DORA enforcement takeaways from across the EU
  • The impact of systemic incidents (like the CrowdStrike outage) on scenario testing and board oversight
  • How to embed resilience as a continuous, enterprise-wide capability

The webinar will also offer practical insights for organizations still refining their frameworks or scaling DORA compliance across complex third-party ecosystems.

Why This Matters

Both DORA and PS21/3 signal a fundamental shift: operational resilience is no longer a back-office concern but a strategic imperative. Regulators are focusing on board governance, real-time risk visibility, and proactive disruption planning. Resilience must evolve from a periodic exercise to a living, integrated function.

Join the Conversation: June 4 Webinar
Register now for our upcoming webinar and explore how your organization can move from compliance to confidence: From Regulation to Reinvention: DORA, FCA Day 2, and the Future of Operational Resilience

Date: June 4, 2025
Register here.

Looking Ahead: IA Resilience Forum | July 8 in London

Our webinar will set the stage for deeper conversations happening at the IA Resilience Forum on July 8. This one-day event will bring together financial services leaders, regulators, and resilience experts to:

  • Examine what’s next for cyber and operational resilience
  • Share cross-sector perspectives on DORA, third-party risk, and continuous oversight
  • Explore strategies for integrating ESG, ICT, and crisis planning into unified resilience frameworks

Visit the CLDigital booth for live demos, micro-clinics, and expert-led discussions on how our no-code platform helps financial institutions stay ahead.

Operational resilience isn’t a one-time compliance project. It’s a mindset, a strategy, and a commitment to adaptability in an increasingly volatile environment. Join us on June 4 and July 8 to learn how CLDigital is supporting firms in turning resilience into a competitive advantage.