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Italian banks expect tighter credit, weaker loan demand
Italian banks reported unchanged credit standards for firms and mortgages in Q1 2026, but anticipate significant tightening for firms and a decline in loan demand for both firms and households in Q2. Geopolitical and energy developments are key drivers for the outlook.
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Complex instruments pose low risk to Italy's stability
Banca d'Italia's latest assessment finds that complex financial instruments circulating in Italy pose low risks to financial stability.
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Digital payments boost Italian provincial economic performance
A Banca d'Italia working paper finds a robust positive association between digital payment usage and economic performance across Italian provinces from 2012 to 2023.
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Banca d'Italia maintains 1.0 percent systemic risk buffer
Banca d'Italia has decided to maintain the systemic risk buffer (SyRB) at 1.0 percent.
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Scotti: AI, crypto to reshape finance, regulators must adapt
Chiara Scotti, Deputy Governor of Banca d'Italia, highlighted the transformative impact of artificial intelligence and crypto-assets on financial markets.
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Panetta: Central banks guard trust in uncertain times
Bank of Italy Governor Fabio Panetta discussed the fundamental role of central banks in safeguarding trust and the value of money.
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AI in Italian finance: OECD presents final report
The OECD presented its final report on artificial intelligence in Italian financial markets at an event hosted by Banca d'Italia on April 24, 2026.
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Alessandria property sale: Bids due by September 8
Banca d'Italia has announced the sale of a mixed-use property in Alessandria, Piazza della Libertà 18/19, with a base auction price of €2.2 million.
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Nuoro property sale: €1.6 million base price
Banca d'Italia has initiated the sale of its property in Nuoro, Sardinia, setting a base price of €1.6 million.
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Banca d'Italia expands research on policy, climate, migration
Banca d'Italia has released eight new working papers covering monetary policy, climate transition, and financial stability.
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Research explores monetary policy, climate, migration
The Banca d'Italia's April 2026 research newsletter highlights new studies and upcoming events.
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Information reduces overconfidence in inflation forecasts
A Banca d'Italia study reveals that providing recent inflation data to Italian firm managers reduces overconfidence in their forecasts.