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‘Investment bankers are not often thought to harbour religious beliefs, other than a desire to bow down before the altar of mammon. Ken Costa has set out to challenge that view by publishing a book called God at Work: Living every day with purpose.

Ken Costa, one of the most influential bankers in London, writes about how his faith impacts his working life

A book by one of the country’s leading bankers, Ken Costa, Deputy Chairman of UBS bank, is published this month. In this extract, he describes how he became a Christian and the influence his faith has had upon his working life.

City stalwart explains the influence of evangelical Christianity on his everyday business life in his newly published book God at Work The Times, Business, Monday 14th March 2007

Publishers Continuum and Alpha International celebrated the launch of God at Work by Ken Costa on Thursday 15th March at The Law Society, London.

Robin Baird-Smith of Continuum paid tribute to Ken Costa for writing an honest account about the difficulties of applying the Christian faith in the cut-throat world of the City.

“Christians often spend most of their waking hours at work. Some are set apart for a special ministry there. How are they being supported? …Depression about work is very common, says Ken Costa, chairman of UBS Investment Bank. A failed transaction, a disappointing pay review, unpleasant relationships, and fear of the future can all be triggers.