Compare the best brokers, banks, crypto exchanges and forex brokers in Italy for 2026. Only CONSOB-regulated platforms reviewed.
Italy's financial markets are supervised by two regulators: CONSOB (Commissione Nazionale per le Società e la Borsa) oversees securities markets, listed companies, and investment firms, while the Banca d'Italia supervises banks and financial intermediaries. All platforms listed for Italy hold CONSOB authorisation or operate under a valid EU MiFID II passport.
Italian bank deposits are protected up to €100,000 per institution by the Fondo Interbancario di Tutela dei Depositi (FITD). Investment accounts at authorised firms are protected up to €20,000 under Italy's investor compensation scheme. SEPA bank transfer is the standard funding method, with many Italians also using Bancomat Pay for instant payments.
Italian investors benefit from the PIR (Piani Individuali di Risparmio) — a tax-advantaged account for investing in Italian SMEs, with capital gains exemption after 5 years if certain allocation rules are met. Popular platforms in Italy include Fineco Bank (a division of UniCredit), Directa, and international brokers like DEGIRO and eToro. Capital gains in Italy are generally taxed at a flat 26% imposta sostitutiva.
All platforms listed for Italy are regulated by Commissione Nazionale per le Società e la Borsa (CONSOB) or are passported into Italy under EU MiFID II / ESMA rules. We do not list unregulated or offshore brokers.