On 18 November 2025, the European Supervisory Authorities published the list of designated critical ICT third-party providers (CTPPs) under the Digital Operational Resilience Act (DORA). The designation process followed the methodology mandated by DORA. The designated CTPPs provide a range of ICT services to financial entities of all types and sizes across the EU, reflecting their pivotal role within the financial ecosystem.

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Nikolai de Koning is a financial services lawyer (advocaat) based in Amsterdam. Nikolai is experienced in financial services and banking law, as well as in data privacy (protection). He is experienced in advising on regulatory and compliance aspects relevant to financial…

Nikolai de Koning is a financial services lawyer (advocaat) based in Amsterdam. Nikolai is experienced in financial services and banking law, as well as in data privacy (protection). He is experienced in advising on regulatory and compliance aspects relevant to financial institutions, such as insurance companies, investment firms, clearing institutions and central counterparties. Nikolai also advises on Dutch licence and notification requirements and he assists companies in their licence or notification processes with the Dutch financial regulators. He also specialises in privacy issues arising out of online products, data protection and e-commerce.