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in฀the฀financial฀markets, Goldman Sachs plays a
vital role in accessing, allocating and managing capital
across a broad spectrum of markets and businesses.
In doing so, we bring together people, capital and ideas.
These three ingredients propel innovation and economic
growth, create jobs and help advance society. As an agent
of financial progress, we connect the power of an idea
with the means necessary to make it a reality.
As companies, our clients are building new businesses
or strengthening existing ones. As governments, they are
serving the needs of their citizens through sound economic
and financing decisions. As investors, they are seeking to
enhance the performance of their portfolios and provide
security for the future.
In today’s global marketplace, the needs and objectives
of our clients are often multifaceted and difficult to
execute. Solutions to complex problems hold tremendous
potential for investors, companies and the societies that
they serve.
The people of Goldman Sachs and the quality of their
judgment and expertise underpin the value we bring to our
clients. We judge ourselves on our ability to help clients
anticipate and respond to changing market conditions and
create opportunities that merit the trust they place in us.
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