Cassa dei Risparmi di Forlì e della Romagna
| Company type | Società per azioni |
|---|---|
| Industry | Banking |
| Predecessor | Cassa di Risparmio di Forlì |
| Founded | 1839 |
| Defunct | 2018 |
| Fate | Integrated into Intesa Sanpaolo |
| Successor | Intesa Sanpaolo |
| Headquarters | Forlì , Italy |
Area served | Romagna, Italy |
| Products | Savings bank services |
| Owner | Fondazione Cassa dei Risparmi di Forlì (former controlling entity) |
| Parent | Intesa Sanpaolo (after 2007) |
Cassa dei Risparmi di Forlì e della Romagna S.p.A., commonly referred to as Cariromagna, was an Italian savings institution headquartered in Forlì, within the Emilia-Romagna region. Although it was integrated into Intesa Sanpaolo in 2018, its original controlling entity, Fondazione Cassa dei Risparmi di Forlì, persists as a banking foundation and charitable organization.
The bank was formerly known by several names, including Cassa di Risparmio di Forlì and Cassa dei Risparmi di Forlì S.p.A..
History
Established in 1839 by an edict from Pope Gregory XVI in Forlì, which was then part of the Papal States, Cassa di Risparmio di Forlì (Cariforlì) primarily served the local community. In 1992, as a result of regulatory reforms, the institution divided into two separate entities: Fondazione Cassa dei Risparmi di Forlì (Fondazione Cariforlì), functioning as a philanthropic shareholder, and "Cassa dei Risparmi di Forlì S.p.A." handling banking operations.
In 2000, Sanpaolo IMI became a strategic minority shareholder, while Banca CR Firenze also acquired minority shares. By the close of 2006, Sanpaolo IMI held 38.25% of both voting rights and share capital; Banca CR Firenze possessed roughly 12.75%, the foundation maintained 28.38%, and private investors accounted for 20.62%.
On 19 March 2007, the institution adopted the name Cassa dei Risparmi di Forlì e della Romagna (Cariromagna) to enhance its regional identity throughout Romagna. That same year, Sanpaolo IMI and Banca CR Firenze merged with Banca Intesa, creating Intesa Sanpaolo, which became one of Italy’s leading banking groups alongside UniCredit. Cariromagna expanded its branch network through the incorporation of outlets from affiliated group companies.
Following the strategic plan unveiled by Intesa Sanpaolo, the Cariromagna brand was phased out, and the bank was fully absorbed into Intesa Sanpaolo in 2018.
Sponsorship
The bank served as a sponsor for the local football club Forlì F.C., which participated in the 2012–13 Lega Pro Seconda Divisione season.
Banking foundation
Fondazione Cassa dei Risparmi di Forlì originated as the bank’s founding legal entity and remained its principal shareholder since 1992. After the takeover by Intesa Sanpaolo, the foundation preserved a minority ownership stake and continues to engage in philanthropic efforts throughout Forlì and the Romagna area.
See also
- Cassa di Risparmio di Cesena – financial institution based in Province of Forlì-Cesena
- Cassa di Risparmio di Ravenna – banking entity from Romagna
- Banca Carim – another bank located in Romagna
- Cassa di Risparmio della Repubblica di San Marino – bank situated in San Marino, geographically part of Romagna
External links
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- About Us intesasanpaolo.com
- Fondazione Cassa dei Risparmi di Forlì
- Articles with short description
- Defunct banks of Italy
- Banks established in 1839
- 1839 establishments in the Papal States
- Banks disestablished in 2018
- Italian companies disestablished in 2018
- Companies based in the Province of Forlì-Cesena
- Former Intesa Sanpaolo subsidiaries
- Sanpaolo IMI acquisitions
- Forlì
- Italian companies established in 1839