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Operational Resilience Enters the Age of Demonstrable Stressed Exit
New research reveals a widening gap between perceived compliance and true readiness in operational resilience, as firms struggle to demonstrate effective stressed exit strategies amid rising regulatory expectations and complex third-party ecosystems.
May 01, 2026
Julie Antonelli
Julie Antonelli, VP Sales - North America, Escode 
Tags: Resilience Regulation and Compliance Operational and Non Financial Risk Vendor and Third Party Risk
Operational Resilience Enters the Age of Demonstrable Stressed Exit
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  • New study highlights gap between compliance confidence (51%) and stressed exit readiness (18%)
  • Regulators increasingly demand demonstrable testing over documented policies
  • DORA and evolving US guidance are raising global resilience expectations
  • Lack of clear ownership across functions hinders effective third-party risk management
  • Complex, layered vendor ecosystems reduce visibility and increase concentration risk
  • Escrow solutions emerging as a practical tool to validate stressed exit feasibility
  • Firms must shift from planning and documentation to real-world testing and execution



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