The ethics of lending
This week’s dilemma sees a financial institution facing the dilemma of whether or not to lend, and support a brothel's payment systems.

This week’s dilemma sees a financial institution facing the dilemma of whether or not to lend and support a brothel's payment systems.
The brothel is a legally compliant business. The lender has no moral objections to prostitution but rather it comes with known risks of modern slavery and money laundering. Sex workers have a right to a job with a legally compliant business.
Would you lend the money and take on this business as a customer?
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