Daiwa Bank - Lessons in Risk Management

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This case study was compiled from published sources, and is intended to be used as a basis for class discussion. It is not intended to illustrate either effective or ineffective handling of a management situation. Nor is it a primary information source.

Case Details:			Price:
Case Code	:	FINC033	For delivery in electronic format: Rs. 300; For delivery through courier (within India): Rs. 300 + Rs. 25 for Shipping & Handling Charges Themes Risk Management
Case Length	:	8 Pages
Period	:	1996-2006
Pub. Date	:	2004
Teaching Note	:	Not Available
Organization	:	Daiwa Bank
Industry	:	Banking
Countries	:	Japan / US

Abstract:

The case discusses how Toshihide Iguchi (Iguchi), the Executive Vice-President of Daiwa's New York branch caused a major loss to the bank through his trading activities in US Treasury bonds.

It describes the complete sequence of events leading to the revelation of the forgery and fraud committed by Iguchi.

The case also highlights the reasons that led to the scam and its aftermath.