Top 10Updated 2026年6月22日
Top 10 Oldest Multinational Trade Banking Institutions in History
This ranking explores the oldest multinational banking institutions that have played pivotal roles in global trade finance. Ranking criteria are based on the year of establishment, continuity of operations, and historical influence on international capital flows.
Current #1
Banca Monte dei Paschi di Siena
Interesting Facts & Summary
Witnesses to History
Most of these institutions originated during the peak of European trade, surviving the transition from the gold standard to modern digital finance.
- Berenberg Bank remains one of the world's oldest family-run institutions.
- Many early banks (like the Swedish Riksbank) balanced national fiscal responsibilities with cross-border settlements.
- Their longevity is primarily attributed to conservative risk management and strategic adaptation to shifting geopolitical landscapes.
| Rank | Bank Name | Founding Year | Origin |
|---|---|---|---|
Banca Monte dei Paschi di Siena | 1472 | Siena, Italy | |
Berenberg Bank | 1590 | Hamburg, Germany | |
Sveriges Riksbank | 1668 | Stockholm, Sweden | |
| 4 | C. Hoare & Co | 1672 | London, UK |
| 5 | Bankhaus Metzler | 1727 | Frankfurt, Germany |
| 6 | Coutts | 1740 | Edinburgh, UK |
| 7 | Bankhaus Rothschild | 1760 | Frankfurt, Germany |
| 8 | Baring Brothers | 1762 | London, UK |
| 9 | Banque Worms | 1780 | Paris, France |
| 10 | Bank of New York Mellon | 1784 | New York, USA |
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