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Italy's Lawmakers Oppose Crypto Tax Increase in Budget Proposal
2024-11-19T21:31:00.912+02:00
Economy Minister Giancarlo Giorgetti proposed raising cryptocurrency capital gains taxes from 26% to 42%.
A section of legislators is now opposing the steep tax hike, suggesting a cap of 28%.
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How Financial Scammers Are Sliding Into Your WhatsApp DMs
2024-11-18T11:00:17.621+02:00
Italian CONSOB warns of sophisticated investment scams operating through WhatsApp, impersonating major investing firms.
The schemes target retail investors with fraudulent trading opportunities, prompting increased vigilance from authorities.
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Italy's Move to Increase Bitcoin Tax to 42% Follows Global Regulatory Trends
2024-10-16T13:51:31.938+02:00
Previous efforts by countries like India to tax cryptos have led to decreased trading volumes.
The announcement coincides with the preparation to implement crypto regulations MiCA.
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eToro Ventures into Italian Fintech through Collaboration with SDA Bocconi
2024-07-15T18:18:22.567+02:00
The Hub aims to connect companies, startups, and researchers while offering learning opportunities.
eToro will help design an event focused on the fintech industry's role in financial markets.
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Retail FX
Another Regulator Warns against Prop Firms, Calls Them Trading “Video Games”
2024-07-08T10:11:19.365+02:00
Italian Consob, along with FSMA and CNMV, is warning against proprietary trading.
According to the institution, its growing popularity carries significant risks for investors and their capital.
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Retail FX
Italian Traders Flex Muscles in FX/CFD Market with Highest Portfolio Size and Margins
2024-07-01T15:09:15.303+02:00
However, the market is small, with about 32,000 retail traders.
Moreover, five providers account for the majority of the share in the local industry.
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Retail FX
Dukascopy Expands CFD Offerings to Include Italian Stocks and Index
2024-06-12T12:02:44.140+02:00
Italian equities from Enel Spa to Ferrari NV are now accessible to Dukascopy clients.
The Italy 40 Index gives traders insight into the performance of the top 40 Italian companies.
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Adyen and Vapiano Join Forces to Streamline Checkout and Payment Options
2024-05-23T19:03:43.560+02:00
The collaboration follows pilot in London, highlighting demand for mobile ordering.
Research suggests, 54% may abandon checkout if their preferred method is unavailable.
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Retail FX
Vantage Addresses Consob's Blocking Order in Italy
2024-04-29T12:36:57.481+02:00
The broker maintains that it does not solicit business from this jurisdiction.
It is also working to address regulatory misunderstandings.
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Retail FX
Exclusive: Trade.com Launches Italian Operations with a Local License
2024-03-26T13:30:43.761+02:00
The broker expanded the product with the launch of TRADE Challenges.
The Italian operation now offers US and UK stocks, and will add CFDs in two or three months.
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Institutional FX
Italian Investors Gain Access to New Trading Capabilities with Optiq Platform Migration
2024-03-26T11:57:02.233+02:00
The movie finalizes the migration that began more than a year ago.
FastTrade solution enables seamless transition of Borsa Italiana's derivatives market.
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Payments
Shift4 and Atlante Partner for EV Charging Payments in Southern Europe
2024-03-19T17:46:01.110+02:00
Europe saw around 7.8 million EVs on its roads in 2022, marking a significant surge.
EV charging payments have begun in Italy and France, set to expand to Spain and Portugal by early 2024.
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Retail FX
These Five Brokers Were Added to the European Regulator's Warning List
2024-02-23T11:08:30.266+02:00
Consob blocks 5 brokers' websites for unauthorized financial services.
Sincy July 2019, the Italian regulator has blocked more than 1,000 domains.
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Institutional FX
ACEPI Embraces Spectrum Markets as the First MTF Associate
2023-12-21T15:55:51.552+02:00
This partnership aims to elevate industry standards for investor education and protection in securitised derivatives.
ACEPI advocates responsible use of investment products, particularly certificates.
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Executives
eToro's Expansion in Italy: New Regional Manager Takes the Helm
2023-12-18T22:14:10.213+02:00
Massimo Citoni will focus on growth and excellence in the region.
His main mandate is to strengthen eToro's presence in Italy.
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CryptoCurrency
Italy's Conio Taps Coinbase to Advance Crypto Integration across Banks
2023-12-11T15:50:28.251+02:00
This partnership streamlines access to crypto through Coinbase's liquidity solutions.
The deal includes support for up to 50 tokens on Conio's app by the end of the year.
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Retail FX
Consob's Crackdown: Italy Blocks Access to 5 Illegal Websites
2023-10-06T12:22:04.235+02:00
The regulator is now blocking 945 illegal financial services websites.
The latest blocked websites are using the names of reputed brokers.
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Retail FX
Consob's Fight against Financial Fraud: 4 Websites Blocked in Latest Push
2023-07-21T11:56:40.591+02:00
The Italian regulator is now blocking 927 websites.
Most of these websites offer high-risk trading instruments.
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Institutional FX
eToro Fined €1.3 Million by Italian Watchdog for Misleading Ads
2023-07-17T14:50:27.904+02:00
The regulator claims that the company misled consumers about the cost of its services.
The AGCM has heightened scrutiny across the sectors in its recent past.
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Retail FX
Consob Blocks Access to Clone Sites of E*TRADE and ActivTrades
2023-06-29T11:08:14.544+02:00
The number of clones has increased significantly in 2023.
Last week, CySEC and the FCA also warned against clone companies.
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Retail FX
UK Flags Plus500 Clone, Italy Blocks ‘XTB Empire,’ 3 Others
2023-05-12T15:43:11.247+02:00
The clone operates via www.fxplus500.co.uk.
Italy's CONSOB blacklisted 'VirtuFinance', Activ4X and Goldy Deal.
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Retail FX
Italy Expands Warning List by Adding FXAlta, NewFX and More
2023-04-20T12:56:50.680+02:00
None of these platforms is authorized to operate in Italy or any other EU country.
Italy now blocks 879 illegal platforms.
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Institutional FX
Spectrum Markets to Offer Reference Data in Italy, Other Countries to Follow
2023-04-18T11:17:29.778+02:00
Initially, the partnership will focus on Spectrum's reference data, possibly incorporating additional data streams.
After Italy's launch, Spectrum wants to roll out the service in other countries.
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Retail FX
Consob Blocked 855 Illegal Trading Platforms in 3 Years, Ads 5 More
2023-03-20T14:50:20.724+02:00
Italy's Consob has been effectively blocking illegal trading websites since 2019.
To date, the supervisor has been able to halt 855 of them.
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Retail FX
Italy’s Consob Blocks Access to 5 Illegal FX/CFDs Brokers
2023-02-03T08:26:25.487+02:00
These platforms offer services without any regulatory registration.
Consob blocked a total of 825 illegal platforms to date.
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