"Providing this kind of support to clients requires banks to take risks, but this is not speculative trading," Mr. Diamond said in the speech.
An emerging potential model of good practice – which requires further empirical investigation – involves the deployment of home security and mobile duress alarms within a coordinated program of professional support for clients.
Sotoudeh's supporters say that she has been detained for speaking out in support of her clients.
"He was ferocious in support of his clients and his presence was meaningful," Mr. Schrader recalled.
"We're looking at technology and how we use technology across our entire enterprise in support of our clients," he adds.
"In light of recent events involving the firm, we appreciate the support of our clients and shareholders, and the dedication and commitment of our people," he said, in a nod to the S.E.C.'s case.
The proposed protocols support seamlessly both types of networks and consider system and application requirements such as efficient and secure internetworking, dynamicity of network topologies and support of thin clients.
Though not explicitly mentioned in the firm's press release, Blankfein alluded to the situation, saying the company appreciates the support of its clients and shareholders, and the dedication and commitment of its employees.
On Wednesday, Mr. Smith received messages of support from clients of Goldman.
She has been known to go out on a limb for clients; in 2004 she wrote a letter to the court in support of a client and friend, Martha Stewart.
Snowden's lawyer Anatoly Kucherena has been receiving letters and calls in support of his client following the asylum approval.
