Congratulations to the 110 new partners at Goldman Sachs, the full list of which is attached. Commiserations to those who did not make the cut this year but we wish them the best for 2012.

In an email to staff at the bank today, chief executive Lloyd Blankfein and president Gary Cohn said: "These appointments recognise some of the firm's most valued senior professionals and acknowledge their leadership and contribution to the firm's culture of excellence.