It seems fitting that Italy’s regional bank, Credito Emiliano accepts the famed Parmigiano-Reggiano as loan collateral. Italy, known as one of the world’s leading design and style tastemaker, always has crafted the beautiful and delicious things in life. Reading the article from the International Herald Tribune by Bloomberg News demonstrates the subjectivity of financial systems. The loan program is designed to support the local cheese production, but I think it’s also a statement of national heritage. I just have to get the Google checkout configured to accept my favorite cheese!
