
Article 1 
Directive 2004/17/EC shall not apply to contracts awarded by contracting entities and intended to enable the following services to be carried out in Italy:

((a)) Collection of savings from the public through a current account.
((b)) Lending on behalf of banks and accredited financial intermediaries.
((c)) Investment services and activities.
((d)) Payment and money transfer services.
Article 2 
This Decision is addressed to the Italian Republic.
Done at Brussels, 5 January 2010.
For the Commission
Charlie McCREEVY
Member of the Commission