Goldman Sachs to pay $500 million to settle shareholder lawsuit over 1MDB scandal

Goldman Sachs agreed to pay $500 million to settle a class action lawsuit alleging it defrauded shareholders in connection with its work for 1MDB, the Malaysian sovereign wealth fund tied to a corruption scandal. The settlement underscores ongoing legal and reputational risks for the bank and adds to costs related to the 1MDB मामले. While material for Goldman, the news is unlikely to have broad market impact beyond the stock.

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Goldman Sachs agreed to pay $500 million to settle a class action lawsuit alleging it defrauded shareholders in connection with its work for 1MDB, the Malaysian sovereign wealth fund tied to a corruption scandal. The settlement underscores ongoing legal and reputational risks for the bank and adds to costs related to the 1MDB मामले. While material for Goldman, the news is unlikely to have broad market impact beyond the stock.