Bankers’ Bonuses, Roman Style

Since antiquity, moneymen have been the target of vitriol. 

Stephen Clarke | Published in 12 Jan 2015

Quintus Antonius Balbus (c. 82-83 BC)Today’s bankers are widely reviled. Bonus season – usually in February – gives rise to headlines such as: Fat cats getting fatter?

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