Goldman Sachs

Goldman Sachs is one of the great financial success stories of the twentieth century. How has it achieved and sustained a position as the world's leading investment bank over its 130-year history? A former vice-president and trader at the bank, Lisa Endlich offers us a unique insider's account into the closed world of high finance. She traces the origins, rise and development of the firm; how the bank acquired its solid gold reputation and first-class list of clients; the importance of the firm's prevailing concept, "People and Culture"; the transformation from a family business into a highly professional organisation; how the bank extended its global footprint, and adapted in the face of ever changing market pressures. Examining both the history and mystique of this great financial institution, Goldman Sachs is an essential read, both for the bank's competitors and for anyone fascinated by the world of finance.