The History of banks in France
Integral versionBy Alain Plessis - Université de Paris X NanterreThis text is published with the kind authorization of European Association for Banking History (EABH) and Edward Elgar Publishing Ltd
View Article1 - Some forms of progress long hindered
In the Middle Ages and at the beginning of modern times, banking activities in France experienced a belated and more difficult development than in neighbouring countries such as Italy, the Netherlands...
View Article2 - The period of the big bankers (1800-60)
The process that led to the creation of the haute banque ended during the first half of the nineteenth century. This term refers to approximately 20 respected banking houses in the capital which...
View Article3 - The expansion of big banks (1860-1914)
Although the traditional structures of credit were more or less sufficient for the usual demands of the state and the needs of trade, in times of economic crisis money became scarce and expensive. So...
View Article4 - The times of trial (1914-45)
French banks were next faced with a long period of difficulties, beginning with the disruptions due to the First World War. As soon as the war broke out, the deposit banks were assailed by demands for...
View Article5 - Between the state and the market (since 1945)
In 1945 the government of General de Gaulle nationalized the Banque de France and the four leading commercial banks that had national networks: the Crédit Lyonnais, the Société Générale, the Comptoir...
View Article6- A new banking revolution
Twenty years ago, the French banking industry was still extremely regulated and divided; the French State was still very much in control. However, for a variety of reasons it has undergone substantial...
View ArticleThe History of banks in France
Integral versionBy Alain Plessis - Université de Paris X NanterreThis text is published with the kind authorization of European Association for Banking History (EABH) and Edward Elgar Publishing Ltd
View ArticleThe History of banks in France
Integral versionBy Alain Plessis - Université de Paris X NanterreThis text is published with the kind authorization of European Association for Banking History (EABH) and Edward Elgar Publishing Ltd
View Article1 - Some forms of progress long hindered
In the Middle Ages and at the beginning of modern times, banking activities in France experienced a belated and more difficult development than in neighbouring countries such as Italy, the Netherlands...
View Article2 - The period of the big bankers (1800-60)
The process that led to the creation of the haute banque ended during the first half of the nineteenth century. This term refers to approximately 20 respected banking houses in the capital which...
View Article3 - The expansion of big banks (1860-1914)
Although the traditional structures of credit were more or less sufficient for the usual demands of the state and the needs of trade, in times of economic crisis money became scarce and expensive. So...
View Article4 - The times of trial (1914-45)
French banks were next faced with a long period of difficulties, beginning with the disruptions due to the First World War. As soon as the war broke out, the deposit banks were assailed by demands for...
View Article5 - Between the state and the market (since 1945)
In 1945 the government of General de Gaulle nationalized the Banque de France and the four leading commercial banks that had national networks: the Crédit Lyonnais, the Société Générale, the Comptoir...
View Article6- A new banking revolution
Twenty years ago, the French banking industry was still extremely regulated and divided; the French State was still very much in control. However, for a variety of reasons it has undergone substantial...
View ArticleThe History of banks in France
Integral versionBy Alain Plessis - Université de Paris X NanterreThis text is published with the kind authorization of European Association for Banking History (EABH) and Edward Elgar Publishing Ltd
View Article1 - Some forms of progress long hindered
In the Middle Ages and at the beginning of modern times, banking activities in France experienced a belated and more difficult development than in neighbouring countries such as Italy, the Netherlands...
View Article2 - The period of the big bankers (1800-60)
The process that led to the creation of the haute banque ended during the first half of the nineteenth century. This term refers to approximately 20 respected banking houses in the capital which...
View Article3 - The expansion of big banks (1860-1914)
Although the traditional structures of credit were more or less sufficient for the usual demands of the state and the needs of trade, in times of economic crisis money became scarce and expensive. So...
View Article4 - The times of trial (1914-45)
French banks were next faced with a long period of difficulties, beginning with the disruptions due to the First World War. As soon as the war broke out, the deposit banks were assailed by demands for...
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