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Italian Government
07/02/2019

Shareholder Rights Directive II – Italian Government

The Italian Council of Ministers approved, in preliminary examination, a legislative decree implementing Directive (EU) 2017/828 of the European Parliament and of the Council, amending Directive 2007/36 / EC, introducing new measures to encourage the long-term commitment of shareholders.

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Italian Government
07/02/2019

Benchmark Regulation / Securities Financing Transactions Regulation - Italian Government

The Italian Council of Ministers approved, in preliminary examination, a legislative decree adapting the national legislation to the provisions of the European Regulation on the indices used as benchmarks in financial instruments and in financial contracts or to measure the performance of investment funds.

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Bank of Italy
31/01/2019

Updating Circular No. 139/1991 – Bank of Italy

Bank of Italy updated the Circular No. 139/1991 concerning the instructions for credit intermediaries in relation to the Central Office of Risks.

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IVASS
31/01/2019

Brexit - Insurance ERM - IVASS

IVASS published the interview of the Secretary General Stefano De Polis, concerning the "Insurance European regulators outline Brexit mitigation measures".

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IVASS
31/01/2019

Requests for information on complaints - IVASS

IVASS updated the clarifications on the letter to the market dated December 3rd, 2018, concerning the replies to IVASS on the requests for information on complaints new track records.

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Ministry of Economy and Finance
24/01/2019

Brexit - Ministry of Economy and Finance

The Ministry of Economy and Finance published a press release announcing the measures that the Italian Government intends to take, in order to avoid a cliff-edge effect on financial activity in the event of a no-deal Brexit.

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Bank of Italy
16/01/2019

Anti-money laundering provisions - Bank of Italy

Bank of Italy updated the Supervisory provisions on sanctions and administrative sanctions procedure in the light of the amendments introduced by Legislative Decree dated May 25th, 2017, n. 90, concerning the prevention of the use of the financial system for the purpose of laundering, the proceeds of criminal activities and the financing of terrorism.

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Bank of Italy
11/01/2019

Payment services providers and electronic money institutions - Bank of Italy

Bank of Italy published a document including the completion instructions of certain notices to be sent to the Authority by payment services providers and electronic money institutions. In particular, these notices are finalized to communicate to the Bank of Italy the agents in financial activities, which promote and distribute contracts related to the provision of payment services in Italy.

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