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Italian Competition Authority Closes FiberCop and TIM MSA Investigation

The Italian Competition Authority has closed its investigation into the Master Service Agreement between FiberCop and TIM by accepting commitments from the companies. The investigation, opened in December 2024, focused on exclusivity clauses, rebate schemes, and IRU transfer terms. The accepted commitments aim to ensure effective competition and maintain incentives for future investments in fibre infrastructure.

Italian Competition Authority Fines Bernabei Companies for Unfair Commercial Practice

The Italian Competition Authority has fined Bernabei s.r.l. and Bernabei Liquori s.r.l. a total of €400,000 for unfair commercial practices. The companies made misleading claims and omitted key information regarding discounts on alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks advertised on their website and app.

Italian Competition Authority Investigates Ambush Marketing for Milan-Cortina 2026

The Italian Competition Authority has launched two investigations and one moral suasion action against supermarket chains Rialto (Il Gigante), MD S.p.A. (MD), and SELEX Gruppo Commerciale S.p.A. (Famila) for alleged ambush marketing related to the Milan-Cortina 2026 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games. The actions are based on potential breaches of Article 10 of Law Decree No. 16/2020.

AGCM Investigates Procter & Gamble for Misleading Braun Ads

The Italian Competition Authority (AGCM) has launched an investigation into Procter & Gamble S.r.l. concerning misleading advertising for the Braun Skin i-Expert hair removal device. The authority is concerned that claims of being 'hair-free for two years' may overstate the product's effectiveness and lack sufficient evidence.

Banca d'Italia Identifies O-SIIs and Sets Capital Buffer Requirements

Banca d'Italia has identified additional Other Systemically Important Institutions (O-SIIs) and set new capital buffer requirements. BPER Banca and Monte dei Paschi di Siena will be subject to a 0.50% buffer starting April 1, 2026, in addition to previously identified institutions.

Italy Reciprocates Austrian Macroprudential Measure

The Bank of Italy has decided to reciprocate Austria's macroprudential measure, a 1% sectoral systemic risk buffer on exposures to construction and real estate sectors. This measure, effective April 1, 2026, applies to Italian banks and banking groups, with an exemption for institutions with exposures below €100 million.

Italian DPA Newsletter: Aldilapp Fine, Camera Rules, Delegation Platform, AI Concerns

The Italian Data Protection Authority (Garante) issued a newsletter on March 9, 2026, detailing several key actions. It includes a fine against Aldilapp for digital cemetery services, new rules for non-compliant cameras, approval for a delegation management platform, and global data protection authorities' concerns about AI-generated intimate content.

Consob Blocks 11 Websites for Financial Abuse

The Italian financial regulator, Consob, has ordered the blocking of 11 new websites engaged in financial abuse and unauthorized investment services. This action brings the total number of blocked sites to 1,599 since July 2019, with 136 related to crypto-activities.

IVASS Orders Blocking of 3 Abusive Insurance Websites

The Italian Insurance Supervisory Authority (IVASS) has ordered the blocking of three abusive websites offering unauthorized insurance services. This action brings the total number of blocked abusive sites to 352 since November 2023, highlighting ongoing efforts to protect consumers from fraudulent insurance activities.

IVASS Orders Blocking of Abusive Insurance Website

The Italian Insurance Supervisory Authority (IVASS) has ordered the blocking of an abusive insurance website, bringing the total to 349 sites blocked since November 2023. IVASS advises consumers to be wary of suspicious contact methods and payment requests.