Events Tagged: "public debt"

Casa di San Giorgio established in Genoa - joint-stock company managing public debt, prototype of modern corporation

Banco del Giro founded - Venice creates one of first public banks, manages state debt, influences modern banking

Stop of the Exchequer - Crown defaults on debt, leading to development of public debt law

Bank of England founded - joint-stock company managing national debt, merger of public and private law

South Sea Company chartered - joint-stock company for government debt conversion, financial innovation