Banco Bradesco SA engages in the provision of financial and insurance services. It operates through Banking, and Insurance segments. Read More The Banking segment includes banking activities. The Insurance segment covers auto, health, life, accident and property insurance, and pension plans aw well as capitalization bonds. The company was founded by Amador Aguiar on March 10, 1943 and is headquartered in Osasco, Brazil. The listed name for BBD is Banco Bradesco S.A. American Depositary Shares (Each representing one Preferred Shares).