<p>An expert system, called Innovator, that helps a financial-service organization (FSO) evaluate new products it does not currently offer is described. Innovator was implemented using a rule-based expert system shell called Expert System Environment. The authors examine why FSOs need expert systems for screening financial innovations. The knowledge-representation and implementation details, and the system validation process are described. Innovator's benefits and continuing research are discussed.</p>

S. Ram and S. Ram, "Screening Financial Innovations: An Expert System Approach," in IEEE Intelligent Systems, vol. 5, no. , pp. 20-28, 1990.
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