Goldman Sachs (GS) names BlackRock's (BLK) Lynam as chief credit strategist

Goldman Sachs appointing BlackRock's Lynam as chief credit strategist highlights a significant talent transfer that can enhance GS’s credit market strategies.

Newsquawk StaffPublished 15 Jan 2026, 19:20 UTCOn the live feed at 19:00 UTC — 3 more headlines followed before this page went public

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This move may reflect not only GS's commitment to strengthening its credit division but also an increasing competitive dynamic between these leading firms in asset management. Watch for any shifts in credit market positioning and overall strategy execution following this appointment.

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