Banco Espírito Santo
Banco Espírito Santo was a major Portuguese financial institution that provided banking and financial services to corporate and individual clients. Following a significant collapse in 2014, the bank's assets were restructured, leading to the creation of Novo Banco as its successor.
Brand Identity Data
HQ Country
Portugal
Founded
1869
EU Headquartered
Yes
EU Manufactured
No
Ownership Type
public
Stock Exchange
Euronext Lisbon
Tax Domicile
PT
Ultimate Parent
Espírito Santo Financial Group
GDPR Status
defunct
B Corp Certified
No
Repair / Recycling
No
Ethical Certifications
None verified
Verified on October 15, 2026
Corporate Lineage
2014
Bank resolution
The Bank of Portugal intervened and split the institution into a good bank, Novo Banco, and a bad bank.
2016
Liquidation
The bank was officially declared in liquidation following the collapse of the Espírito Santo Group.