>[Carl von Rothschild developed a good working relationship with Luigi de' Medici,](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rothschild_banking_family_of_Naples#Involvement_in_finance_and_industry) the "Direttore della Segreteria di Azienda del Regno di Napoli" (Finance Minister), and his operation became the dominant banking house in Naples. As a result of Carl's success, the Rothschilds had a substantial banking presence in England and three other major European capitals, giving the family considerable influence and an advantage over their competitors.