The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. is a leading American multinational investment bank and financial services company. It is the second-largest investment bank in the world by revenue and ranks 55th on the Fortune 500 list. Goldman Sachs is known for offering a broad range of financial services, including investment banking, asset management, wealth management, securities underwriting, and prime brokerage. The firm also engages in market-making, private equity, and hedge fund operations, and owns Goldman Sachs Bank USA, a direct bank.As a systemically important financial institution, Goldman Sachs plays a key role in global finance. It is involved in proprietary trading, startup financing, and has a strong presence in the initial public offering (IPO) market. The company operates on a global scale, with regional headquarters in major financial centers worldwide.
