What does the cryptic crossword clue "Riches given to bank worker, one trading in futures (7,6)" mean?

The definition is "one trading in futures". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). FORTUNE (synonym="riches") + TELLER (synonym="bank worker") = FORTUNE TELLER; definition: "one trading in futures" The answer is FORTUNE TELLER.

Riches given to bank worker, one trading in futures (7,6)

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