Banca Popolare di Sondrio
Founded in 1871, the Banca Popolare di Sondrio is one of the first popular Italian banks that was inspired by the popular cooperative banking movement.
Over time and thanks to the gradual expansion of it's activities and presence on the territory, the bank gained more regional dimensions with the possibility of operating nationwide, while at the same time keeping strong ties to the zone of origin.
The bank can offer its customers (families, professionals, small and large companies, public institutions, etc.) services that will satisfy their every banking, financial or insurance need. Alongside their primary banking activity, the bank also promotes cultural initiatives: amongst these stand out, for their prestige and interest, the organisation of events linked to the names of eminent personalities and a refined publishing activity.
The bank's capital, which stands at around 925 million Euros, and is shared between nearly 157,000 Shareholders, most of whom are customers. Equity comes to around 1,477 million Euros. Net profit in 2006 was 130.823 million Euros, an increase of 22,14% compared to the previous year.
The bank employs more than 2,200 persons, and has 262 branches.
