Goldman Sachs Will Close Operations in Russia

Goldman Sachs Will Close Operations in Russia

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Goldman Sachs is the first major Wall Street bank to exit Russia, with only 80 employees there. This move is easier for Goldman compared to Citigroup, which has 3,000 employees in Russia. JP Morgan has not disclosed its Russian exposure. Citigroup faces challenges selling its consumer business due to potential buyers being sanctioned entities. Large Russian companies are struggling with debt repayments, increasing default risks.

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the scale of Goldman Sachs' operations in Russia?

3000 employees and $100 million in business

100 employees and $30 million in business

80 employees and $20 million in business

500 employees and $50 million in business

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How does Citigroup's presence in Russia compare to Goldman Sachs?

Citigroup has a similar number of employees as Goldman Sachs

Citigroup has no employees in Russia

Citigroup has fewer employees than Goldman Sachs

Citigroup has significantly more employees than Goldman Sachs

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

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What is a major challenge for Citigroup in exiting Russia?

Increasing its employee base

Reducing its credit exposure

Finding a buyer for its consumer business

Expanding its investment banking operations

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which major bank has not disclosed its positions in Russia?

Goldman Sachs

Citigroup

JP Morgan

Bank of America

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What risk is increasing for Russian companies relying on big investment banks?

Risk of profit

Risk of employment

Risk of expansion

Risk of default