The Italian FinTech Sandbox is the main topic of the mentorship session given by Giovanni Carotenuto, owner of Carotenuto Studio Legale, one of the professionals who have chosen to become part of pur community.…
A Q&A guide to FinTech in Italy. The Q&A provides a high level overview of the financial services sector; the FinTech sector; regulatory environment for alternative finance activities, payment platforms,…
The temporary operation introduced by the “Milleproroghe” Decree On the verge of the end of the Brexit transition period envisaged under the EU-UK Withdrawal Agreement dated 31 January 2020, the…
On 15 December 2020, the EU Commission adopted the Digital Services Act Package, containing a set of new provisions aimed at: (a) safeguarding end-users’ fundamental rights, by introducing more rigorous…
Italian FinTech ecosystem in the context of COVID-19 pandemic According to EY and FinTech District’s report on the Italian FinTech ecosystem, published on 17 September 2020, FinTech and InsurTech are…
The Digital Finance Package By means of the adoption on 24th September 2020 of the Digital Finance Package (the “Package”), the European Commission (the “Commission”) points out that digital technologies…
OECD Report on Blockchain for start-ups and innovative SMEs On 10th September 2020, the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) has published a report (entitled “Blockchain for SMEs and…
On 24th September 2020, the European Commission has adopted a Digital Finance Package that will boost Europe’s competitiveness and innovation in the financial sector, give consumers more choice and opportunities…
Legal and enforcement framework 1.1 In broad terms, which legislative and regulatory provisions govern the fintech space in your jurisdiction? The Consolidated Financial Act (Legislative Decree 58 of 24 February…
A Q&A guide to FinTech in Italy. The Q&A provides a high level overview of the financial services sector; the FinTech sector; regulatory environment for alternative finance activities, payment platforms,…