According to Fortune Shakespearean is a trope often used to
describe the machinations of Wall Street power players, but only the Bard could
do justice to the treacheries reportedly playing out at the top of Goldman
Sachs. The story leaking out of the bank has all the ingredients of a classic
Roman play -- a powerful leader weakened by the battle of the financial crisis
and a trusted friend who sees an opportunity to grab control.
The firm itself
is shrinking in the wake of Dodd-Frank legislation, a spate of partners left
this year, and shares have lost about 25% since Blankfein became the CEO in
2006.
Goldman declined to comment, and company spokespeople have
maintained for months that there's no real story to discuss until the firm
announces a succession plan. Even so, all the world (well, the financial world)
is watching 200 West Street. Here are the most interesting players to follow as
the investment bank's fifth act unfolds....
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