Italy opens the second round of its Fintech Sandbox
– Written by Angelo Messore, Francesco Dagnino and Andrea Berruto The Italian Ministry of Economy and Finance (MEF), the Bank of Italy, CONSOB and IVASS communicated the admission of a second series of projects for [...]
The principle of reciprocity in international law: equity and cooperation among States
- Written by Elmira Shahbazi and Hillary Giombetti Reciprocity: Definition Reciprocity in law refers to a principle of private international law that governs relations between states. Jurisprudence defines the principle of reciprocity as the "condition [...]
Digital evidence or documentary evidence? The probative value of screenshots in Italian criminal proceedings
- Written by Paolo di Fresco. The dizzying evolution of mass communications, with the technological innovations of the last twenty years, has inevitably impacted the criminal trial: on the one hand, it greatly expanded the [...]
The EU Proposal on Financial Services Contracts Concluded at Distance with Consumers
– Written by Angelo Messore, Francesco Dagnino and Carlo Giuliano Update on the status of the new proposal Digitalization has contributed to unpredictable developments and significant changes to the financial services market. Financial services offered [...]
FACIAL RECOGNITION TECHNOLOGIES: with great power comes great responsability
- Written by Aurora Agostini, Jessica Giussani and Giorgia Rastelli On June 14th 2023, the European Parliament proposed the first European law on artificial intelligence (the “AI Act”), which, following the approval of the European [...]
The new Lazio Region Resolution for the installation of RES plants
- Written by Pinella Altiero, Marco Muscettola and Alessia Francesca Sblendido The Lazio Region with Resolution no. 171 of May 12th, 2023 provided guidelines and transitional criteria for the development of renewable energy sources concerning [...]
Investor visa to Italy: a comfortable door to the Schengen area for unlimited time
- Written by Pietro Derossi With the closure of the Portuguese Investor Visa Program - which allowed non-EU nationals to obtain a national visa in Portugal with a minimum investment of 250.000 euros in real estate, [...]
New tax regime applicable to investments in cryptocurrencies in Italy
- Written by Alessandro Borsetto In this article we summarize the main contents of the new tax regime for crypto-assets introduced by the Law No. 197 of 29 December 2022 [1](the “Italian 2023 Budget Law”). [...]
Bill “Capital Markets”: measures to support the competitiveness of capital markets
- Written by Francesco Dagnino, Andrea M. Maroni and Giovanni Piscopo. On April 11, 2023, the Council of Ministers approved a draft bill introducing measures to support the competitiveness of capital markets. The approved text [...]
MACHINE LEARNING: a brief introduction and critical aspects
- Written by Aurora Agostini and Jessica Giussani What is a Machine Learning? How does it work? The term Machine Learning refers to a subcategory of Artificial Intelligence consisting of mechanisms enabling a smart machine [...]
The 2023 Italian Fintech Industry Guide by Lexia, authored for Chambers
Lexia authored for Chambers and Partners the new Fintech Guide 2023. The guide offers an in-depth analysis of the Fintech industry, covering the latest trends, challenges and opportunities that exist in this rapidly evolving sector. [...]
The new amendment to Article 47 of Decree Law no. 13/2023 excludes environmental procedures
- Written by Pinella Altiero, Marco Muscettola and Alessia Francesca Sblendido Article 6 of EU Council Regulation no. 2022/2577 of December 22nd, 2022 provides the possibility for European States to exempt from environmental assessments renewable [...]