Goldman Sachs’ reputation among both the general public and financially sophisticated Americans has been damaged by the events of the past year, according to research conducted for the FT. In a survey of 17,000 Americans, Brand Asset Consulting found that Goldman’s stature – as measured by several gauges of brand strength – had suffered in 2008 and 2009. Goldman’s rival, Morgan Stanley, also suffered a deline in stature. But respondents liked and respected Morgan Stanley more than Goldman, a reversal of findings in the 2006 survey.
