Banca Cattolica S.p.A. was an Italian cooperative bank based in Molfetta, Apulia region, southern Italy. The former parent company of the bank (until 1998), Cattolica Popolare survived as a cooperative society.
History
Banca Cattolica Popolare was founded in 1902. In 1994 Banca Cattolica Popolare Società cooperativa a responsabilità limitata spin off its banking activities to form a subsidiary Banca Cattolica S.p.A., which Credito Italiano acquired 35% shares.[1][2][3] The bank (S.p.A.) was later acquired by Banca Antoniana Popolare Veneta (Antonveneta) in 1998, for 80%.[1]