Sumitomo Corporation of Japan - The Commodity Derivatives Fiasco
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Case Details:
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| Case Code |
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FINC029 |
For delivery in electronic format: Rs. 400;
For delivery through courier (within India): Rs. 400 + Rs. 25 for Shipping & Handling Charges
ThemesEVA Financial concepts |
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13 Pages |
| Period |
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1996 - 2004 |
| Pub. Date |
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2004 |
| Teaching Note |
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Not Available |
| Organization |
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Sumitomo Corporation |
| Industry |
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Financial Trading, Minerals |
| Countries |
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Japan |
Abstract:
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The case discusses how Yasuo Hamanaka (Hamanaka), the chief copper trader at Japan's Sumitomo Corporation caused major losses to the company through his unauthorized trading activities in the physical and futures market in copper at the London Metal Exchange.
It traces the complete sequence of events leading to the revelation of the scandal.
The case also highlights the reasons for the copper debacle, including the lack of proper managerial supervision and operational control systems and the misuse of authority by Hamanaka.
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Issues:
» Analyze the reasons that led to the huge losses of Sumitomo Corporation
» Importance of proper supervision and control systems in a trading firm to mitigate risks
Contents:
Keywords:
Yasuo Hamanaka, chief, copper, trader, Sumitomo Corporation, unauthorized trading, physical, futures market, copper, London Metal Exchange, revelation, copper debacle, managerial supervision, operational control systems, misuse, authority
Sumitomo Corporation of Japan - The Commodity Derivatives Fiasco
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