Bank of Saint George

The Bank of Saint George (Italian: Casa delle compere e dei banchi di San Giorgio or informally as Ufficio di San Giorgio or Banco) was a financial institution of the Republic of Genoa. Founded in 1407 to consolidate the public debt which had been escaladating due to the war with Venice for trading and financial dominance. The Bank primary mission was to facilitate the management of the San Giorgio shares (luoghi). It was the oldest chartered bank in Europe and of the world. The Bank's headquarters were at the Palazzo San Giorgio, which was built in the 13th century by order of Guglielmo Boccanegra, uncle of Simone Boccanegra, the first Doge of Genoa.

Bank of Saint George

The Bank of Saint George (Italian: Casa delle compere e dei banchi di San Giorgio or informally as Ufficio di San Giorgio or Banco) was a financial institution of the Republic of Genoa. Founded in 1407 to consolidate the public debt which had been escaladating due to the war with Venice for trading and financial dominance. The Bank primary mission was to facilitate the management of the San Giorgio shares (luoghi). It was the oldest chartered bank in Europe and of the world. The Bank's headquarters were at the Palazzo San Giorgio, which was built in the 13th century by order of Guglielmo Boccanegra, uncle of Simone Boccanegra, the first Doge of Genoa.