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Goldman Sachs is the 1st major Wall Street bank to pull out of Russia

Goldman Sachs says it's "winding down its business in Russia in compliance with regulatory and licensing requirements," two weeks after the country first invaded Ukraine.

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Goldman Sachs says it’s "winding down its business in Russia in compliance with regulatory and licensing requirements," two weeks after the country first invaded Ukraine.

Highlights

  • Goldman Sachs and JPMorgan Chase are pulling out of Russia.
  • Goldman Sachs is “winding down its business in compliance with regulatory and licensing requirements,” a spokesperson says.
  • JPMorgan Chase continues to conduct limited business in the country.
  • Western Union says it’s suspending operations in Russia and Belarus “in light of the ongoing tragic impact of Russia’s prolonged assault on Ukraine” The move comes a year after Citi announced that it would exit its consumer banking business in Russia, a dozen other countries, and other financial services companies say they’re working on exit strategies.
  • The move marks Wall Street’s first major departures from Russia, joining a growing list of retailers, oil companies, cultural events and sporting competitions to suspend operations.