As the evolution of payments continues at a rapid pace it is important that industry participants are up to date on the regulatory developments supporting and guiding these developments. This publication outlines the key...more
With the Markets in Crypto-Assets Regulation (MiCAR) (Regulation (EU) 2023/1114) becoming fully applicable by the end of this year, crypto-asset service providers seeking to offer their services across the EU need to consider...more
The Italian Legislative Decree implementing MiCAR has been published in the Official Gazette. Among other things, it designates CONSOB and the Bank of Italy as competent supervisory authorities and sets out a transitional...more
On 22 July 2024, the Bank of Italy issued a communication on MiCAR illustrating its supervisory powers and outlining certain MiCAR aspects and the impact on market players. Bank of Italy announced it is open for dialogue with...more
The Italian Ministry of Economy and Finance issued the long-awaited decree regarding the Italian register of payment services agents, e-money distributors and central contact points for AML supervision....more
The long-awaited decree regulating the business of VASPs in Italy was published in the Italian Official Gazette.
On 17 February 2022, following a public consultation, the decree of the Ministry of Economy and Finance...more
Bank of Italy, Consob and IVASS launched the Italian Sandbox announcing the first call for submitting FinTech projects.
On 17 July 2021, the Decree of the Italian Ministry of Economy and Finance No. 100 of 30 April 2021...more
Bank of Italy launched initiatives regarding the use of Artificial Intelligence for innovating the banking, financial and payment sector and complaints handling....more
On 2 July 2021, the Decree of the Italian Ministry of Economy and Finance for the launch of a Sandbox in Italy and the establishment of a FinTech Committee was published in the Italian Official Gazette....more
New provisions have been introduced to the Italian law concerning the development of FinTech initiatives and the establishment of an Italian Fintech Sandbox. Secondary measures are expected to be enacted by 31 January 2021....more
The Ministry of Economic Development launched a public consultation setting out recommendations for the use of DLT and blockchain in a number of fields, including the regulatory banking and financial industry. ...more
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The Italian Ministry of Economy and Finance has launched a consultation on a Draft Decree on the criteria to test FinTech initiatives in a sandbox environment and to establish a FinTech Committee. The criteria include the...more
As we painfully inch forward toward what may be the Brexit finish line, national regulators are firing shots across the bow of UK financial institutions carrying out activities in Continental Europe. ...more