London — From a burnt-out bank boss to call centre workers isolated at home, the financial sector is suffering a surge in mental health issues compounded by the Covid-19 pandemic.

Despite the industry’s cut-throat reputation, senior bankers have responded to the extra strain by rolling out additional help and opening up about their own vulnerabilities...

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