Goldman Sachs CEO Breaks the Bank on Law‑Bending Employees
In a jaw‑dropping interview on Bloomberg TV, David Solomon, the mastermind behind Goldman Sachs, admitted that the firm’s own house‑guests were far from “just regular employees.” He described the recent fallout involving former bankers who tangled with the infamous Malaysian affair, 1MDB, as “very distressing.”
Key Takeaways
- US prosecutors are pressing charges against two ex‑Goldman bankers and a Malaysian financier for alleged theft of billions of dollars.
- Solomon publicly lamented that “people who worked at Goldman Sachs, whether partners or newbies, went around our policies and broke the law.”
- The incident underscores the stark tension between corporate governance norms and the high‑stakes world of international finance.
What’s at Stake?
1MDB, the sprawling Malaysian state fund, has become a symbol of global fraud. When disgruntled insiders engage in shady dealings, the fallout reverberates far beyond the firm’s balance sheet—throwing doubt onto its credibility, legal standing, and the broader financial ecosystem.
Solomon’s Call to Action
He didn’t mince words: “It is obviously very distressing to see two former Goldman Sachs employees went so blatantly around our policies and so blatantly broke the law.” He vowed to tighten controls and restore trust, acknowledging that “I feel horrible about the fact that people who worked at Goldman Sachs… would go around our policies and break the law.”
Industry Ripple: Look Ahead
With more than 30 senior executives breathing the same corporate air, the ripple effects are already felt. The bank’s top brass is now under scrutiny for past 1MDB dealings, adding pressure to cleanse the system from “policy violations” and costly reputational damage.
What’s Next?
- Legal hearings and investigations are on the horizon.
- Goldman Sachs will likely roll out tighter compliance regimes.
- Market watches on the firm’s resilience post-scandal.
More Reading
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- Ex‑Goldman Sachs banker arrested over financial transactions related to 1MDB.
- Top 30 Goldman Sachs execs reviewed for 1MDB deals.
