The Governor of Genoa, Abiasso, coming from a family of merchants, reacted swiftly and immediately stood up, saying:
"Your Highness, I believe the Bank of France Reserve is very suitable to undertake this role."
Joseph was very pleased with his support and smiled, gesturing for him to sit down, then shook his head and said:
"This bank serves the common market, and having the Bank of France concurrently fulfill this role is inappropriate.
"I suggest that all member countries jointly contribute to establish a 'Mediterranean Bank'. Depending on the proportion of each country's investment, they will obtain shares in this bank.
"This bank will not conduct regular deposit and loan business, but will focus exclusively on settlements between member countries and providing national-level loans."
The representatives of various countries nodded upon hearing this, their admiration for France's generosity growing ever stronger.