Former Goldman Sachs banker Asante Berko faces trial for an alleged bribery scheme involving a Ghana power plant. Prosecutors claim the scheme aimed to bypass the bank's internal compliance controls.
Goldman Sachs is not accused of wrongdoing in the case. However, the proceedings bring the firm's internal culture and oversight back into public focus.
Regulators may push for stricter controls on emerging market financing following the trial. Such changes could increase compliance costs for the financial institution.
Separately, the firm filed notices regarding voting rights adjustments for Hypoport SE, HelloFresh SE, and AIXTRON SE. These filings reflect routine changes to its European investment positions.