Italy

FAFT Wants Italy to Strengthen Money Laundering Protections

FAFT Wants Italy to Strengthen Money Laundering Protections
FAFT Wants Italy to Strengthen Money Laundering Protections
April 23, 2026  |  AML

A global financial crime watchdog wants Italy to get tougher on money laundering. The Financial Action Task Force (FATF) released an assessment Thursday (April 23) of the Italian...

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Italian Competition Authority Investigates Activision Blizzard’s Promotions and Parental Controls
Italian Competition Authority Investigates Activision Blizzard’s Promotions and Parental Controls
January 16, 2026  |  Legal & Regulation

The Italian Competition Authority (AGCM) launched two investigations into the Microsoft-owned gaming company Activision Blizzard, alleging that it engaged in “misleading and aggressive practices.” The...

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Report: 7 M&A Deals Among Italian Banks Underway or Recently Concluded
Report: 7 M&A Deals Among Italian Banks Underway or Recently Concluded
May 23, 2025  |  Banking

Italy’s banking industry has reportedly seen seven merger and acquisition deals underway or recently concluded. Some of the deals are interrelated, Reuters reported Friday (May 23). The...

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Italian Authority Fines OpenAI $15.6 Million for Alleged GDPR Violations
Italian Authority Fines OpenAI $15.6 Million for Alleged GDPR Violations
December 20, 2024  |  Legal & Regulation

OpenAI said Friday (Dec. 20) that it will appeal a fine imposed by an Italian authority that alleged that the company violated the European Union’s...

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Microsoft to Invest $4.8 Billion in Italy for AI Infrastructure
Microsoft to Invest $4.8 Billion in Italy for AI Infrastructure
October 02, 2024  |  Artificial Intelligence

Microsoft announced Wednesday (Oct. 2) plans for a €4.3 billion ($4.8 billion) investment in Italy, its biggest investment in the country so far. The initiative...

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How the World Does Digital: Italy Posts Solid Scores In Online Shopping
How the World Does Digital: Italy Posts Solid Scores In Online Shopping
July 12, 2024  |  Connected Economy

While the Colosseum evokes gladiatorial battles, and Michelangelo’s Sistine Chapel frescoes hold timeless beauty, modern Italy is embracing the digital age. Today’s Italians are increasingly...

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Authorities Search Booking.com Offices in Italy in Antitrust Probe
Authorities Search Booking.com Offices in Italy in Antitrust Probe
March 22, 2024  |  ANTITRUST

Italian authorities carried out inspections at the premises of Booking.com (Italia), the local company supporting Booking.com in Italy, Thursday (March 21) as part of an antitrust investigation. The...

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France, Italy and Germany Reach Accord on AI Regulations
France, Italy and Germany Reach Accord on AI Regulations
November 19, 2023  |  Artificial Intelligence

Three European countries have reportedly agreed on how artificial intelligence (AI) should be regulated. Germany, France and Italy have come to an accord on the regulations, Reuters...

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