What are Goldman Sachs's major business lines today and their primary client focus?

• A. Investment Banking, Global Markets, Investment Management, Platform Solutions; clients include corporations, institutions, and high-net-worth individuals.
• B. Retail Banking, Insurance, Consumer lending, and Asset Management; clients are individuals.
• C. Manufacturing, Logistics, and Real Estate
• D. Public relations and marketing services

Answer: (A)

Goldman Sachs organizes its business around four main lines that together cover advisory, financing, trading, and asset management, all backed by a technology and platform backbone. Investment Banking handles advisory work and capital-raising for clients through underwriting and related services. Global Markets focuses on sales, trading, and market-making across asset classes for clients such as corporations, financial institutions, and governments. Investment Management oversees asset management and wealth services for institutions and high-net-worth individuals. Platform Solutions provides the technology, data, and infrastructure that support the firm’s activities and client interactions. Taken together, the primary clients are corporations, institutions, and high-net-worth individuals, rather than everyday retail customers.