Goldman Expands Transparency in a Bid to Attract Equity Investors

The transcript discusses Goldman Sachs' new approach to attracting equity investors through increased transparency. It highlights the upcoming Investor Day on January 29th and the company's earnings report. Analysts are expected to ask questions about potential changes in revenue goals, particularly the $5 billion extra revenue target. The Wall Street Journal reports that Goldman Sachs plans to reveal more about its proprietary trading and in-house banking units. The transcript also provides an overview of the company's investing and lending unit, which includes private capital, infrastructure, real estate, and equity and debt securities.

What is the new strategy Goldman Sachs is using to attract equity investors?

• Lowering stock prices

• Higher dividend payouts

• Increased marketing campaigns

• Enhanced transparency

What significant event is mentioned as occurring on January 29th for Goldman Sachs?

• Investor Day

• CEO's retirement announcement

• Launch of a new product

• Annual shareholder meeting

What potential change in revenue goals is discussed in the transcript?

• Increasing the revenue goal to $10 billion

• Maintaining the current revenue goal

• Reducing the revenue goal by half

• Abandoning the $5 billion extra revenue goal

What aspect of Goldman Sachs' operations is highlighted for increased transparency?

• Customer service policies

• Employee salaries

• Proprietary trading and in-house banking units

• Marketing strategies

Which sectors are included in Goldman Sachs' investing and lending unit?

• Private capital, infrastructure, and real estate

• Technology and healthcare

• Automotive and aerospace

• Retail and consumer goods