Fintech and the future of payments

June 2026

This webinar aims to improve participants' understanding of the EU and Italian payment ecosystems with a focus on technological and regulatory developments.

The webinar will provide an insight into Banca d'Italia's role with regard to innovation in retail payments.

The following topics will be covered:

  • Recent developments in the regulatory framework in the EU and Italy (focusing on new regulations on payment services, open finance, crypto-assets, digital identity, etc.);
  • Developments in the use of payment instruments, also in the light of technological progress and the emergence of digital solutions;
  • Future challenges for market operators and authorities (risks and opportunities in a changing digital ecosystem);
  • The strategy to support innovation: different forms of public and private cooperation (e.g. innovation facilitators, bilateral/multilateral agreements, and cooperation forums).