Banca Popolare di Vicenza

Banca Popolare di Vicenza was an Italian cooperative bank offering financial services like savings accounts, loans, and investments. Established in 1866, it primarily served local businesses and residents in the Vicenza region. The bank grew over decades but faced financial difficulties due to risky lending practices and economic challenges. In 2017, it was declared insolvent and was absorbed by Banco BPM to protect depositors and maintain financial stability in the region. Its failure highlighted issues in banking regulation and the risks of aggressive growth strategies within cooperative banks.