Ebbie - I doubt they like or trust each other (that doesn't seem to be in the nature of these people). As for common goals and boundaries, it's worth looking at the list. They're all politicians, bankers, the odd royal and people who own very large and influential businesses. I don't think they're evil necessarily (even if Henry Kissinger is there), but I do think they're sorting things out on to their own advantage whether that be business or political or whatever.

Thing is, this all goes on without the electorate having a say, and that's bad. We have no idea what George Osbourne said, promised or discussed but UK taxpayers paid for him to go and cowtow to big business. Looking at the list of attendees it seems they are all powerful, rich and not exactly known for their moral integrity.