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Adopted regulation implementing the Italian FinTech experimentation

The Decree enforcing the Italian FinTech experimentation is adopted by the Italian Economy Ministry. The Decree implements a FinTech Committee delegated to conducting the FinTech experimentation and monitoring the evolution of the FinTech industry. The decree specifies the criteria that companies must comply with to participate in the experimentation, namely performing highly innovative activities in the banking, investment or insurance sector and derogation from the ordinary supervisory guidelines.

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Scope

Policy Area
Other operating conditions
Policy Instrument
Authorisation of goods or services
Regulated Economic Activity
digital payment provider (incl. cryptocurrencies)
Implementation Level
national
Government Branch
executive
Government Body
central government

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2021-04-30
adopted

The Decree enforcing the Italian FinTech experimentation is adopted by the Italian Economy Ministry…

Key regulatory dimensions

Regulated subjects

The businesses, government agencies or individuals affected by this policy or regulatory change.
producer / supplier
1
Type Private organisation
Economic activity digital payment provider (incl. cryptocurrencies)
Category All

Policy change by business practice

The detailed activities within the scope of this policy or regulatory change.
financial and related services: hosting (any form)
Regulatory tool
Creation of enforcement authority
Definition of oversight agency jurisdiction
Sanctions
Regulated subjects
1
cryptoasset: currency: hosting (any form)
Regulatory tool
Creation of enforcement authority
Definition of oversight agency jurisdiction
Sanctions
Regulated subjects
1

Policy change by business practice

The detailed activities within the scope of this policy or regulatory change.

financial and related services: hosting (any form)

cryptoasset: currency: hosting (any form)