Legal Data for Banking defines the legal data domain in the context of financial institutions, and describes how banks can leverage these assets to optimise business lines and effectively manage risk. Legal data is at the heart of post-2009 regulatory reform, and practitioners need to deepen their grasp of legal data management in order to remain compliant with new rules focusing on transparency in trade and risk reporting. This book provides essential information for IT, project management and data governance leaders, with detailed discussion of current and best practices. Many banks are experiencing recurrent pain points related to legal data management issues, so clear explanations of the required processes, systems and strategic governance provide immediately-relevant relief.
The recent financial crisis following the collapse of major banks had roots in poor risk data management, and the regulators’ unawareness of accumulated systemic risk stemming from contractual obligations between firms. To avoid repeating history, today’s banks must be proactive in legal data management; this book provides the critical knowledge practitioners need to put the necessary systems and practices in place.
- Learn how current legal data management practices are hurting banks
- Understand the systems, structures and strategies required to manage risk and optimise business lines
- Delve into the regulations surrounding risk aggregation, netting, collateral enforceability and more
- Gain practical insight on legal data technology, systems and migration
The legal contracts between firms contain significant obligations that underpin the financial markets; failing to recognise these terms as valuable data assets means increased risk exposure and untapped business lines. Legal Data for Banking provides critical information for the banking industry, with actionable guidance for implementation.
Table of Contents
Preface vii
Acknowledgements ix
1 The Role of Data in a Financial Crisis 1
2 The Law, Legal System and Basics of Contract Law 11
3 Structured Finance and Financial Products - Derivatives 27
4 Data, Data Modelling and Governance 53
5 BCBS 239 - Legal Data in Risk Aggregation 81
6 Capital and Netting 89
7 Collateral - Enforceability, Reform and Optimisation 115
8 CASS - Client Assets and Client Money 155
9 Liquidity Risk Management and Reporting 167
10 Contractual Impediments - Recovery and Resolution Planning 187
11 Document Generation/Data-Driven Contracts 213
12 Smart Contracts 233
13 Electronic and Digital Signatures 259
Appendix A 267
Appendix B 271
Appendix C 279
Index 281
