Object Oriented Framework for Modelling Financial Transactions via a Communication Medium

摘要

A method and system that enables the representation of financial transactions via the Internet or a downloadable computer program is described. Users of the system draw up a transaction diagram consisting of boxes and arrows representing parties to the transaction and existing and proposed financial relationships between them. By means of contextual menus users can select from a range of related financial instruments which the arrows represent. The user is able to enter terms of the financial instruments through a grid and obtain (i) links to relevant legal topics available through an independent subscription service and (ii) standard documentation based on the details he has entered. The transaction diagram can be saved as a file for later access. Users include investors, arrangers and borrowers in the financial markets as well as advisors such as lawyers and accountants.