On 28 October 2021, ITA CB announced rules on qualified shareholding in banks, IMEL.

• Update information and documents to be sent to ITA CB by anyone who intends to acquire a qualified stake in intermediary (cited above), implements relevant EU law.
• In line with guidelines of EU authorities; at the same time simplify legislation.
• In that regard the rules relating to these intermediaries are summarized in single text.
• Take into account comments received during consultation phase (report published).
• The rules are published on own site and will also be published in the official gazette.
• They will enter into force on 1 April 2022 and apply to applications for authorization for the acquisition of qualifying holdings presented starting from that date.