Job fears and abuse take toll on bankers’ health: study

By Belinda Goldsmith LONDON (Reuters) – Fears of job cuts and “banker bashing” are taking a toll on the health of bank workers of all levels, according to an international study published on Wednesday that follows a trail of burnouts and tragedies in the world of finance. The study by Swiss-based UNI Global Union found more than 80 percent of banking and insurance unions in 26 countries cited deteriorating health as a major problem for their members in the past two years, with many now working in a “climate of fear”. …