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I came across this rather interesting piece of history in Edward Chancellors excellent history of Interest Back in medieval times, failed bankers in Catalonia were beheaded right in front of the bank premises. Apparently there is at least one recorded account and it would certainly have brought an element of drama to underwriting

I suppose it would also have livened up the high street Saturday shop. Many might say that perhaps it should still do so and it was a pity that the act of punishment was repealed, especially before the period of breathtaking arrogance and incompetence during 2008

Its a viewpoint and of course, I couldn’t possibly comment