David Viniar
David Viniar
David Alan Viniar was the CFO and Executive Vice President at Goldman Sachs from 1999 until January 31, 2013. He is currently on the Board of Directors of Goldman Sachs...
activity ceo client confidence higher levels lots merger quite seen
Activity levels are probably higher than I've seen in my 25 years at Goldman Sachs. Client activity is very, very high. CEO confidence is quite high. You see lots of merger activity going on.
although banking believe center clear economic economists events impact investment likely negative pushed recent recovery stronger trade
The recent events at the World Trade Center will undoubtedly have a negative impact on investment banking. Although economists believe a U.S. economic recovery will likely be stronger than previously expected, it is clear that any recovery in investment banking will be pushed well into 2002.
businesses continue either reduce
We will continue to look at businesses strategically (and) those that we think are underperforming businesses, we would either reduce or get out of.