Banco di Sconto e Sete
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The Banco di Sconto e Sete (lit. 'Discount and Silks Bank') was an Italian credit institution based in Turin, created in 1863 by merger of two previous banks, the Cassa di Sconto di Torino (lit. 'Turin Discount Bank', est. 1853) and Banco Sete (lit. 'Bank of Silks', est. 1856). It failed in the severe Italian banking crisis of the early 1890s, was placed into liquidation in 1892, with its remaining assets and liabilities eventually absorbed into the Società Bancaria Italiana in 1904.
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The Casse di Sconto were part of a plan outlined by Cavour to complement the role of the money-issuing National Bank of the Sardinian States with specialized discount banks. The cassa di sconto of Turin was established on 30 August 1853, with financial support from the National Bank. Its branch in Genoa became an autonomous affiliate in 1856.[1]
The Cassa di Sconto di Torino started activity with initial capital of one million lire and seat at via Santa Teresa 11.[citation needed] It was authorized to discount trade bills, grant advances against deposits and public and private funds. It could also receive sums in current accounts with and without interest and make collections and payments on behalf of third parties. During 1856, two capital increases were approved which brought the capital to 8 million lire; a statutory change in 1857 expanded its scope by allowing it to own shares in commercial enterprises.
Also in 1856, Banco Sete was established by a group of financiers including Defernex, Ogliani, Soldati, Duprè and Ceriana.[2] Its share capital was 4 million lire, divided between the founding members. It was headquartered next to the Cassa di Sconto on via Santa Teresa 11. The Banco Sete concentrated on financing the silk industry, made advances against raw and processed silks, and granted financing to twisters and spinners, furthermore it was authorized to hold current accounts and issue bonds.
On 20 May 1863, the Cassa di Sconto di Torino, which had survived the turbulence of the years 1859-1862 thanks to prudent management, merged with the Banco Sete to form the Banco di Sconto e Sete.
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References[edit]
- ^ "Cassa di Sconto Torino (TO)". Banche italiane.
- ^ Roberto Grossi, Via di Santa Teresa e il Palazzo Caissotti di Casalgrasso, poi Pallavicini Mossi (PDF)