A Bank
for 50 years together with you
A history of cooperation,
solidarity and shared development.
Community
Solidarity
1974
We believe it is the values
of solidarity and participation,
which stimulate the economic
and social progress of every territory.
On these foundations, on 28 February, 50 years ago,
Cassa Centrale Banca was born.
Territory
2007
The Gruppo Bancario Cassa Centrale Banca is set up:
the completion of a cooperative growth process
which saw the agreements among the
Federations of Trentino, Veneto and Friuli Venezia Giulia
and partnerships with the banks of the North-East.
This is the scenario in which it joins the shareholding structure of DZ Bank:
this collaboration marks an important bond
between German and Italian cooperative traditions,
promoting a spirit of transnational solidarity.
Development
2016
With the reform of Credito Cooperativo in 2016,
the solidity of everything we have built
enabled us to face and overcome a new challenge:
that of evolving, but while maintaining our identity and our values.
Future
2018
The 1-billion Euro capital threshold is reached
as envisaged by the Credito Cooperativo reform law.
A concrete and very tangible result, bearing witness to the trust
of all the Banks in the project.
An important instrument which enables us to guarantee
solidity and stability to all our Shareholders,
strengthens our mission to develop and grow the territory.
Collaboration
2019
The first Gruppo Bancario Cooperativo is set up in Italy:
GRUPPO CASSA CENTRALE – CREDITO COOPERATIVO ITALIANO,
which brings together banks, companies and the parent company
under a common identity, in a modern structure which looks to the future.
On 1 January 2024 Gruppo Cassa Centrale
celebrates 5 years since its foundation.
On 28 February 2024 Cassa Centrale Banca
celebrates 50 years since its creation.
2024
Common good
This story has been written
thanks to the commitment of the people who every day
put their trust in their community and in the value of collaboration.
They are the fragments of all these lives
which have made, and will continue to make, the history
of Cassa Centrale Banca and of the Group.
The goal, today as yesterday, is to promote
the wellbeing of people and the development of the territories where we live.
GIORGIO FRACALOSSI Chairman
SANDRO BOLOGNESI Chief Executive Officer and Managing Director
Today’s voices
“…it is thanks to our common “pioneering” spirit if we have managed to realise the dream of creating a Group all of our own and of overcoming the objective difficulties which have characterised the socioeconomic scenario in recent years.”
GIORGIO FRACALOSSIChairman
“…We are the proof that it is possible to be a bank in a different way: we are making forward-looking choices to guarantee our Shareholders and clients the opportunities a large banking group can offer without forgetting our roots and our values.”
SANDRO BOLOGNESIChief Executive Officer and Managing Director
Cassa Centrale Banca was created in 1974 to provide services and support to the network of Cooperative Banks and other banks. It operates as a second-level central institute and has become a key partner in the cooperative banking system, sharing its values, culture, strategies and reference model. The work to support and drive the Casse Rurali and the Cooperative Banks has made it possible to create reliability and competitiveness to the benefit of the territories. In 2019 it became the Parent company of the first Italian Cooperative Banking Group , also directing, controlling and coordinating the Group.
The Credito Cooperativo Reform (Law 49/2016) aims to provide a new arrangement for cooperative banking, maintaining its distinctive mutual and local characteristics, while introducing the Gruppo Bancario Cooperativo as a new legal figure.
The Gruppo Bancario Cooperativo as designed by the reform is based on the cohesion contract which all the participating banks must sign.
The contract envisages that:
- the individual banks remain owners of their assets;
- the banks control the Gruppo Bancario Cooperativo, holding the majority of the Parent company’s share capital;
- as part of the strategic guidelines set by the Parent company, the banks maintain a level of operational autonomy on the basis of their level of overall risk.
Close to all of you
We are present throughout the Italian territory with our local banks, allowing us to combine the values that have always distinguished us: Solidity, Cooperation, and Proximity.
A widespread presence capable of supporting the needs of communities, individuals, and businesses.
All the stages in our history
1974
On 28 February 1974 Cassa Centrale
delle Casse Rurali Trentine S.p.A.
was set up.
The founding members are the 133
Casse Rurali operating in Trentino.
delle Casse Rurali Trentine S.p.A.
was set up.
The founding members are the 133
Casse Rurali operating in Trentino.
1999
Agreements are signed between
the Federations of Trentino, Veneto
and Friuli Venezia Giulia and
and NEAM SA is set up, an asset management company
set up under the law of Luxembourg.
the Federations of Trentino, Veneto
and Friuli Venezia Giulia and
and NEAM SA is set up, an asset management company
set up under the law of Luxembourg.
2002
The Bank adopts the new name of
Cassa Centrale
delle Casse Rurali Trentine
e delle Banche di Credito Cooperativo
del Nord Est S.p.A..
Cassa Centrale
delle Casse Rurali Trentine
e delle Banche di Credito Cooperativo
del Nord Est S.p.A..
2007
The Gruppo Bancario Cassa Centrale Banca is created.
Centrale finanziaria del Nord Est SpA
becomes the Parent company
and DZ Bank an important shareholder (25%)
in Cassa Centrale Banca.
Centrale finanziaria del Nord Est SpA
becomes the Parent company
and DZ Bank an important shareholder (25%)
in Cassa Centrale Banca.
2016
The Credito Cooperativo reform becomes law.
Parliament converts into law the Decree Law
of 14 February 2016.
On 13 October 2016 in Verona
Cassa Centrale Banca announces the project.
Parliament converts into law the Decree Law
of 14 February 2016.
On 13 October 2016 in Verona
Cassa Centrale Banca announces the project.
2017
Over 100 cooperative banks, savings banks
and Raika Ritten banks join the newly established
Gruppo Bancario Cooperativo
Cassa Centrale Banca,
subscribing the share capital increase.
and Raika Ritten banks join the newly established
Gruppo Bancario Cooperativo
Cassa Centrale Banca,
subscribing the share capital increase.
2019
On 1 January 2019 the Gruppo Cassa Centrale -
Credito Cooperativo Italiano comes into being,
the first cooperative banking group in Italy.
The ECB classifies Gruppo Cassa Centrale
as a «significant» supervised entity.
Credito Cooperativo Italiano comes into being,
the first cooperative banking group in Italy.
The ECB classifies Gruppo Cassa Centrale
as a «significant» supervised entity.
2021
Gruppo Cassa Centrale passes
the Comprehensive Assessment
to which it is subjected by the European Central Bank (ECB).
The results confirm
efficiency and solidity of Gruppo Cassa Centrale.
the Comprehensive Assessment
to which it is subjected by the European Central Bank (ECB).
The results confirm
efficiency and solidity of Gruppo Cassa Centrale.
2024
On 1 January 2024 Gruppo Cassa Centrale
celebrates the 5th anniversary of its foundation.
On 28 February 2024
Cassa Centrale Banca
celebrates 50 years since its creation.
celebrates the 5th anniversary of its foundation.
On 28 February 2024
Cassa Centrale Banca
celebrates 50 years since its creation.
2024
On 19 May 2024 NEAM,
the asset management company
of the NEF fund,
reaches the 25-year landmark
since its establishment.
the asset management company
of the NEF fund,
reaches the 25-year landmark
since its establishment.