Revolving Door Syndrome: European Central Bank’s New Head was Goldman Sach’s Honcho

It has been a revolving door affair between the banking industry, particularly the ‘Too Big to Fail’ cabal, and the government/central bankers.

This goes for the recent appointment of the new president of the European Central Bank

From BBC.co.uk

Mario Draghi takes the helm of the European Central Bank (ECB) at the most difficult period in its 13-year history.

With a number of eurozone economies straining under the weight of massive government debt levels, some observers have even suggested the very future of the euro is at stake.

Much will depend on the 63-year old Italian central banker.

"Super Mario", as he is known, is well respected and widely recognised as the best person to head the ECB.

He certainly has impeccable credentials. A graduate of the University of Rome, he holds a PhD in economics from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology and served as professor of economics at the University of Florence between 1981 to 1991.

But Mr Draghi is no dry academic. He went on to become managing director and vice-chairman of Goldman Sachs International, giving him a vital insight into how financial markets work in practice.

He has also worked as an executive director of the World Bank, director general of the Italian Treasury and, perhaps most importantly in the eyes of investors, head of the Financial Stability Board.

Ever noticed why the interests of privileged bankers and governments/central banks have been intertwined?