Question 1

Who must maintain a DORA register of information?

Accepted Answer

All financial entities within the scope of DORA, including UCITS management companies, AIFMs, investment firms and insurers, as listed in Article 2 of the regulation.

Question 2

What file does the workbook produce?

Accepted Answer

A ZIP reporting package in xBRL-CSV format, containing the CSV file for each template and the report metadata, named according to the convention of your competent authority.

Question 3

Can I reuse last year's register?

Accepted Answer

Yes. The workbook imports an existing register in ZIP format, so you only update what changed since your previous submission.

Question 4

How does the LEI check work?

Accepted Answer

The workbook queries the public GLEIF database for each LEI you enter. It flags inactive or lapsed LEIs, checks the country and the ultimate parent, and can fill in the provider's details automatically.

Question 5

How often must the register be submitted?

Accepted Answer

The register must be kept up to date continuously and submitted to the competent authority at least once a year, on the schedule the authority publishes.