Simply stated, we believe in taking a realistic approach to the economy and investment markets that starts by stepping back from all the noise and fear in the daily news and, with the aid of our deep network, focusing on the search for the world's best income opportunities and for great companies doing great things—both in North America and around the world. Welcome to Mauldin Economics! Goldman Sachs has been fined $1.8 million by the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority for alleged reporting violations spanning over 8 years.