2026 DORA Supervisory Thematic Reviews

Just over a year after the Digital Operational Resilience Act (DORA) came into force, the Malta Financial Services Authority (MFSA) has launched another round of DORA Supervisory Thematic Reviews for certain entities.

Prioritising a robust digital resilience strategy is now critical to achieve compliance and to avoid the risk of significant regulatory penalties. If selected for the MFSA Thematic Review, the entity has:

one (1) week to acknowledge receipt of the official MFSA request;
five (5) months from the date of the MFSA request to provide its submission on the Thematic Review and Remedial Action Plan; and
six (6) months from the MFSA's submission deadline to complete the implementation of any required remediation.

BDO Malta: Your Partner for DORA Compliance

At BDO Malta, we have built a DORA Centre of Excellence providing professional services to organisations seeking to enhance or report on their digital resilience compliance. Our team of ICT risk experts is well-versed in the DORA regulatory requirements and possesses extensive experience in assisting organisations like yours. 

Our experienced professionals will conduct a thorough evaluation of your:

Digital Resilience Strategy
Third-Party Risk Management
ICT Risk Management
Business Continuity Management & ICT-related Incident Reporting
Information Security Measures
Digital Operational Resilience Testing

This assessment ensures compliance with the latest regulatory requirements.
Ongoing Support and Training

Our partnership extends beyond the assessment.
We provide continuous support to help you navigate regulatory changes and address emerging risks.
We provide training for Board Directors which is a mandatory requirement for DORA compliance

Chart Your DORA Compliance Journey

Should you wish to discuss your specific DORA requirements with us, we will be pleased to hold an introductory meeting to understand your needs and to tailor a solution that aligns perfectly with your compliance requirements.

Kindly send us an email at technology@bdo.com.mt