DORA Drops the Hammers: Private Equity`s New Compliance Reality

Allvue`s EMEA Head of Sales Iyran Clunis was recently featured in Financial IT Spring Edition to discuss the critical intersection of technology, cybersecurity, and regulation in the private equity (PE) markets. With the introduction of the Digital Operational Resilience Act (DORA), the financial services industry faces new demands to standardize IT risk management, including governance, third-party oversight, and cybersecurity reinforcement.

While the regulation introduces new obligations, Clunis emphasizes that DORA should be seen as an opportunity rather than a burden. He outlines key steps that PE firms should take with their technology partners to ensure a smooth compliance process:

• Collaborate with Technology Partners: Partnering with forward-thinking vendors ensures the implementation of robust risk management frameworks and cybersecurity measures required by DORA.
• Streamline Compliance: Tools that provide real-time monitoring, centralize risk management, and streamline audit readiness reduce complexity and improve efficiency.
• Compliance as a Strategic Competitive Advantage: For firms that embrace DORA’s principles early, compliance will not be a hurdle—it will serve as a strategic edge By investing in strong governance structures, PE firms can go beyond regulatory expectations.

Explore the full article by Iyran Clunis in Financial IT Spring Edition, where he shares actionable strategies to navigate DORA, mitigate risks, and leverage compliance for competitive growth in private equity markets.