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  1. 6 June 2025 Survey on International Merchandise Transport - 2024 The report on the survey on Italy's international merchandise transport for 2024 is now available. The survey, conducted by the Bank of Italy since 1998, contributes to the compilation of the "services" item of the balance of payments and collects data...
  2. 5 June 2025 11th International Conference on Sovereign Bond Markets Banca d'Italia organizes the 11th International Conference on Sovereign Bond Markets, to be held at the Venice Branch of the Bank of Italy on 10-11 June 2025. The conference this year focuses on 'Sovereign Bond Markets: Sailing in Calm and...
  3. 4 June 2025 Training event EU-funded programme: strengthening financial stability, resilience and governance This event is part of the ESCB Pilot Project with several African countries, funded by the European Commission. Experts from the central banks of Angola, Egypt, Ghana, Kenya, Morocco, Mozambique, Namibia, South Africa, Tanzania, and Tunisia, as well as...
  4. 27 May 2025 Action plans for the integration of climate and environmental risks into LSI business processes: progress report and good practices update The main findings have been published for the monitoring exercise to assess progress in the implementation of climate action plans developed by Less Significant Institutions (LSIs). The exercise is intended to promote the gradual integration of climate...
  5. 23 May 2025 G7 Finance Ministers and Central Bank Governors' meeting in Banff The meeting of the G7 Finance Ministers and Central Bank Governors took place in Banff, Canada, under Canada's G7 Presidency, from 20 to 22 May 2025. The main topics covered in the meeting were the global economy, economic security, the situation in...
  6. 23 May 2025 Italian Housing Market Survey. Short-term Outlook - 2025 Q1 The Italian Housing Market Survey has been released for the first quarter of 2025. According to the Italian Housing Market Survey of a sample of 1,486 real estate agents conducted between 4 April and 7 May 2025, housing price growth strengthened further...

Indicators

Inflation

April 2025 - April 2024

Italy
+2.0%
Euro area
+2.2%

GDP growth

First quarter 2025 - fourth quarter 2024

Italy
+0.3%
Euro area
+0.6%

Exchange rates

date: 5 Jun 2025

USD
1.1423

ECB interest rates

From 11 June 2025

Deposit facility
2.00%
Main refinancing operations
2.15%
Marginal lending facility
2.40%

Focus

Banking and financial supervision

As national supervisor, the Bank of Italy also provides services directly to the public: it handles complaints, runs the technical secretariats for the Banking and Financial Ombudsman and publishes information on individuals or companies not authorized to carry out banking or financial activities in Italy and other more general notices and communications.

Licensing

The Bank of Italy, through the activity of granting an authorisation for the exercise of financial activities, carries out supervisory tasks: by allowing access to the market for intermediaries in possession of the requisites envisaged by the law, it pursues the objectives of safeguarding sound and prudent management of intermediaries, overall stability, efficiency and competitiveness of the financial system.

The Bank of Italy's online services

'Online Services for the Public' is the platform that makes it possible to access certain Bank of Italy services via your smartphone, tablet or personal computer. Use this link or go to the section 'Services for the Public' and click on 'Online Services'. You can then select the service you are interested in.

Fintech Channel

The FinTech Channel is the point of contact through which operators can dialogue easily and informally with the Bank of Italy. They can present projects in the field of financial services and of payments, based on innovative technology, or propose technological solutions designed for banks and financial intermediaries.

Branches

The Bank's geographical organization consists of Branches located in the regional capitals and in some provincial capitals. The Branches' activities relate to the State treasury service, banking and financial supervision, banknote circulation, payment system and economic analysis and statistical surveys at the local level.

International Technical cooperation

The Bank of Italy shares its knowledge and experience with the central banks and financial authorities of the emerging countries, supplying staff training activities and technical consultancy.

Bank of Italy's Art Collection

By making its art collection available on its website the Bank of Italy offers the general public the opportunity to view and admire the most important works in its possession. The precious and varied collection has been built up over time through numerous purchases and today it covers a vast time span and many geographical areas.

'Economics for everyone', the Bank of Italy's Financial Education Portal, is online

Economics for everyone is the Bank of Italy's Financial Education portal. It is much easier to learn how to manage money and make financial choices.

Agenda

  1. 6 June Publications Survey on International Merchandise Transport Rome
  2. 6 June Statistics Bank of Italy official reserves Rome
  3. 9 June Statistics Bank of Italy balance-sheet aggregates Rome
  4. 10-11 June Conferences 11th International Conference on Sovereign Bond Markets Venice
  5. 10 June Appointments Presentation of the FIU Annual Report for 2024 Rome
  6. 11 June Publications Banks and Money: national data Rome
  7. 11 June Statistics Italy - International tourism Rome
  8. 11 June Publications The Italian economy in brief Rome
  9. 12-13 June Conferences Call for papers: "1st Banca d'Italia Annual Research Conference on Monetary Policy", 12-13 June 2025 Rome