2011-02-03
The Minister of Economy and Finance, as President of the CICR, issued an urgent decree to implement the Consumer Credit Directive (2008/48/EC) and update Italian transparency regulations. The decree mandates the Bank of Italy to establish detailed rules for calculating the APR, pre-contractual information, creditworthiness verification, and periodic communications to consumers. It also amends the 2003 transparency decree to align with new legislative requirements regarding intermediary obligations, contract terms, and client communications.