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Legal framework
The collection and dissemination of statistical information by the Bank of Italy is governed by detailed national and international regulations.
- International Regulations
As part of the European System of Central Banks, the Bank of Italy performs the statistical duties set out by the Statutes of the ESCB and the ECB (Art. 5). For this purpose, it is endued with powers to collect information and impose sanctions in the case of non-fulfilment by institutions subject to the reporting obligations conferred on the ECB by the Regulations of the European Union Council (EC) 2533/1998.
- National Regulations
In a national context, the legal basis for the collection of statistical data and other information from credit and financial intermediaries by the Bank of Italy is constituted by Legislative Decree 385/1993 (Consolidated Law on Banking) and Legislative Decree 58/1998 (Consolidated Law on Finance).
- Other documents
The various phases of the statistical activity, from the collection to the processing, distribution and exchange of information, may be subject to agreements with other bodies and institutions.
Protocol on data exchange between Bank of Italy and Consob
Supervision › Supervisory principles and activities › Agreements with other authorities › Italian authorities
The protocol has the aim of rationalising the exchange of statistical information, strengthening collaboration between the two bodies. Text only in Italian
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Legislative Decree 58/1998 (Consolidated Law on Finance)
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