1、goldman sachs 2007 annual reportWe See OWe see opportunItY goldman sachs 2007 annual reportEvery day,we see unique opportunities for growth for our clients and for Goldman Sachs.With expanding markets and growing capital flows,in countries around the world,amidst constantly shifting conditions,we se
2、e new potential and new challenges.As long-term growth and global finance continue to transform economies even in challenging circumstances,capital markets will play an increasingly vital role as people,capital and ideas come together in new ways.Goldman Sachs helps allocate capital and manage risk,
3、and thus helps foster entrepreneurship,drive efficiency and encourage economic reform.As this years report illustrates,our clients aspirations and the risks they take drive change.Clients fund strategic initiatives,build new businesses and strengthen existing ones.They look for new ways to improve i
4、nvestment performance and take advantage of the opportunities that arise every day.1Our clients interests always come first.Our experience shows that if we serve our clients well,our own success will follow.2Our assets are our people,capital and reputation.If any of these is ever diminished,the last
5、 is the most difficult to restore.We are dedicated to complying fully with the letter and spirit of the laws,rules and ethical principles that govern us.Our continued success depends upon unswerving adherence to this standard.3Our goal is to provide superior returns to our shareholders.Profitability
6、 is critical to achieving superior returns,building our capital,and attracting and keeping our best people.Significant employee stock ownership aligns the interests of our employees and our shareholders.4We take great pride in the professional quality of our work.We have an uncompromising determinat