<P> While there are seven banks founded in the 17th century still remaining and 16 banks founded in the 18th century , the list is topped by the only two banks founded in the 15th and 16th centuries respectively , Banca Monte dei Paschi di Siena and Berenberg Bank . Monte dei Paschi di Siena was founded as a mount of piety in 1472 and today is one of Italy 's largest retail banks . Berenberg Bank is the world 's oldest merchant bank and private bank and was founded in 1590 , and is still owned by the descendants of its founders , the Berenberg family . </P>
<P> While there are seven banks founded in the 17th century still remaining and 16 banks founded in the 18th century , the list is topped by the only two banks founded in the 15th and 16th centuries respectively , Banca Monte dei Paschi di Siena and Berenberg Bank . Monte dei Paschi di Siena was founded as a mount of piety in 1472 and today is one of Italy 's largest retail banks . Berenberg Bank is the world 's oldest merchant bank and private bank and was founded in 1590 , and is still owned by the descendants of its founders , the Berenberg family . </P>
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Monte dei Paschi di Siena
Monte dei Paschi di Siena