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The bible forbids charging interest on loans, so back then it was effectively impossible for christians to work in finance. AFAIK jews aren't allowed to charge interest either, but that only applies to other jews.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Medieval_antisemitism#Disabilities_and_restrictions