Italy Offers Banks Get-Out Clause on Divisive Windfall Tax
- Amendment allows banks to opt out if they set aside capital
- Changes signal compromise on levy that split ruling coalition
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The Italian government modified a controversial windfall tax on banks, giving lenders an option to avoid paying if they set aside additional capital reserves.