Italy's Financial Intelligence Unit
Italy's Financial Intelligence Unit (FIU) ( Italian - Unità di Informazione Finanziaria per l'Italia) is the national authority responsible for combating money laundering and terrorist financing. It was established on January 1, 2008, under Legislative Decree No. 231/2007.[1] It independently operates within the Bank of Italy, succeeding the former Italian Foreign Exchange Office.[2]
The FIU collects and analyzes data on financial transactions. It primarily receives suspicious transaction reports (STRs) from financial institutions, professionals, and other obligated parties.These reports serve as a crucial tool for identifying suspicious or illicit financial activities.
The Unit works closely with national supervisory authorities and law enforcement agencies. It is also a member of the Egmont Group, an international network that supports cooperation among financial intelligence units worldwide.[3]
References
[edit]- ^ "DECRETO LEGISLATIVO 21 novembre 2007, n. 231 - Normattiva". www.normattiva.it. Retrieved 2025-06-14.
- ^ d'Italia, Banca. "UIF - The official site of Financial Intelligence Unit". uif.bancaditalia.it. Retrieved 2025-06-14.
- ^ "AML/CTF compliance in Italy". AML Compliance | Arctic Intelligence. Retrieved 2025-06-14.
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