Money

Italy’s main equity venue is Euronext Milan—the exchange many people still call “Borsa Italiana”. It hosts blue chips (FTSE MIB) and mid/small caps, while Euronext Growth Milan lists earlier-stage firms …

Pick only brokers that are authorised to serve clients in Italy under EU rules. Check the firm on CONSOB’s English portal, then look it up on the ESMA Registers to …

Italy’s main equity venue is Euronext Milan, the successor to Borsa Italiana after it joined the Euronext group. It hosts large and mid-cap companies across sectors (banks, energy, utilities, luxury, …

Many newcomers fear Italy’s banking halls because contracts and conversations unfold in rapid Italian. Yet hundreds of thousands of expatriates manage daily banking without fluency. By identifying English‑speaking branches, preparing …

Every legal resident in Italy has the right to a basic payment account. Banks, Poste Italiane and other payment providers must offer it. The basic account includes core services such …

Moving money across borders from an Italian bank is straightforward if you pick the right payment rail, understand timing and fees, and prepare the documents banks commonly ask for under …

In Italy, the national post office isn’t just for mail: it also offers full current accounts through BancoPosta. If you’re new in the country, opening here can be convenient because …

A simple plan for employees to reduce monthly expenses using benefits you may already have and to decide when a commercialista can find extra savings at tax time. Use meal …

Paying with foreign cards might work for espresso and train tickets, but long‑term living in Italy quickly exposes the limits of overseas banking. Landlords demand SEPA transfers, public offices issue …

Open your last three statements and write down four lines: monthly account fee, SEPA transfer costs, card/ATM withdrawal fees, and cash deposit or counter fees. Add any “communication” or “maintenance” …