M&A is still forging ahead in spite of the Iran conflict, Goldman's CEO says — for now

Goldman Sachs CEO David Solomon. Bloomberg/Getty Images Goldman Sachs' CEO says Iran conflict hasn't dented M&A, even as Hormuz tensions rise. David Solomon pointed to a robust backlog at the bank and said clients are pursuing deals. He conceded that IPO activity slowed in March, though he said the pipeline remains full. As tensions over the Strait of Hormuz raise the risk of oil market disruption, Goldman Sachs CEO David Solomon said Monday that the conflict in the Middle East has not yet ...