Foreign trade has been one of the main channels of contagion in the global crisis since 2008. The case of Italy is emblematic. Despite a financial structure with many strong points, from the stability of the banking system to the financial health of households and firms, Italy suffered greatly the international crisis.
Local member banks serve millions of retail and wholesale customers with a comprehensive range of financial services. The groups are leaders in nearly all customer and product segments, from youth to start-ups and from mortgages to corporate enterprises. 22.