Goodbye Gordon Gekko: Restoring Wall Street's Image

Blame Bernie Madoff, bank bailouts, and AIG’s big bonuses but in the past two years, Wall Street bankers have seen their images disintegrate sharply.

“There is no question that there has been a lot of very bad press and image destroying that has taken place,” says Roy Smith, NYU Stern Business professor.

And the disdain shows no signs of abating. Main Street continues to rail at banks with baby boomers blaming them for putting their retirements at risk. Wall Street argues that it’s rid itself of the bad apples and they shouldn’t spoil the bunch.

Where does it all lead?

Anthony Scaramucci of Skybridge has some interesting insights on the issue and recent developments. Check out what he tells Melissa and the gang. Watch the video now!

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