Market access: new web page available with information on the licensing of new intermediaries

21 February 2023

A new section of the Bank of Italy's website is now available with information on the licensing of banks and financial intermediaries seeking to become supervised entities in Italy.

In this new section, you will find information on the authorization procedures, a summary of the requirements established by the current provisions for the exercise of reserved activities, the main relevant legislation, and some FAQs.

The goal is to promote transparency and provide operational and regulatory information on how to apply for an authorization.

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  • Licensing

    Banca d'Italia, 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.