The author Hans Wegener reveals how metadata can be used to achieve success and the evolution of technology. This unique approach is divided into three sections to: Explain how metadata can be used to improve the organization's ability to adopt changes in line characteristics of financial firms and how they affect value creation and design solutions to Present the practical side of effectively managing metadata and maintain long-term success Wegener first described the peculiarities of both metadata management and financial services industry. This allows the reader to understand the impact of metadata management on / organization, its typical side effects, needs, and benefits. The book then goes on to reveal how different crosscutting concerns managed in large financial companies (change, risk and compliance management) can revolutionize business by supporting them with metadata management.