How DORA Impacts Core Banking Software, And Why Architecture Now Matters More Than Ever

DORA core banking software

In 2025, a major shift took place across Europe’s financial sector. That’s the day when the Digital Operational Resilience Act (DORA) came into force. It marked a significant turning point for banks and financial institutions, not just in how they manage digital risk, but in how they structure, select, and govern their core banking systems.

Tap. Pay. Done: The New Banking Mindset

instant payment

Instant payments are one of the clearest signs of this shift. They are not just a technical upgrade. They change behavior. They change their habits. They change what customers consider acceptable. And once expectations change, the entire financial ecosystem must catch up.