 In 2001 Banca di Roma sold Nuova Banca Mediterranea to a consortium headed by Banca Popolare di Bari and Veneto Banca, which Banca Mediterranea was dismantled in 2002.In 2002 Banca di Roma Group merged with Bipop Carire to form Capitalia.In 2007 Capitalia was acquired by UniCredit, which Banca di Roma became its subsidiary instead.