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Goldman Sachs Exchanges

A perfect setup for the financial sector?

Dec 20, 2024
In this conversation, Richard Ramsden, the Business Unit Leader of the Financials Group at Goldman Sachs Research, and Alex Blostein, an expert on the asset management industry, delve into the promising landscape for financial services. They discuss the potential recovery in capital markets and the impact of a steepening yield curve. Ramsden highlights how potential regulatory easing under a new administration could shape bank performance, while Blostein explores shifting trends in asset management, including the move towards fixed income and private equity.
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Quick takeaways

  • The financial sector is optimistic about potential growth driven by a recovering capital market and easing regulations from the new administration.
  • Asset managers are increasingly shifting towards private markets, integrating offerings into diverse portfolios as they adapt to evolving regulatory landscapes.

Deep dives

Impact of Economic Conditions on Banks

The economic environment plays a crucial role in the performance of banks, as their net interest income is directly linked to economic factors such as Fed funds rates and the yield curve. With concerns about unemployment and corporate delinquencies, the health of the economy will heavily influence credit quality moving forward. The anticipations surrounding the new administration’s policies have created uncertainty, which could affect corporate behaviors and loan demand. As the economy evolves, banks must navigate these uncertainties while capitalizing on potential growth opportunities.

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