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Goldman Avoids Volcker Ban Through Real-Estate Exposure

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Goldman Sachs Group Inc (NYSE:GS) is reportedly avoiding the Volcker ban by contributing 20% in capital through a new fund that would make investments in commercial real estate-backed loans, according to a Wall Street Journal report.

Goldman Avoids Volcker Ban Through Real-Estate Exposure

Citing known sources, Craig Karmin and Justin Baer of The Wall Street Journal point out that Goldman Sachs Group Inc (NYSE:GS) is also making direct investments in real-estate assets.

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The Volcker rule, a centerpiece of the 2010 Dodd-Frank financial-overhaul legislation, was approved by government agencies

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Mani is a Senior Financial Consultant. He has worked in Senior Management role in large banking, financial and information technology organizations. He has provided solutions for major banking and securities firms across the globe in the area of retail, corporate and investment banking. He holds MBA (Finance) and Professional Management Accounting Qualifications. His hobbies are tracking global financial developments and watching sports