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by cm2187 3106 days ago
The problem isn't counterparty risk. The risk to GS is the reputation risk. Investors losing money = investors suing. Selling products that you don't believe in yourself = testifying in front of a bunch of angry senators waiving internals emails about "shitty securities" at you.
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> Selling products that you don't believe in yourself = testifying in front of a bunch of angry senators waiving internals emails about "shitty securities" at you

This exact phrase should be painted on the wall of the lobby of every investment bank in the world.

GSCO is not doing this for retail clients.