The described project was based on a conceptual design project in which the project team defined the functional requirement framework and the fundamental KPI framework. This was then used to introduce the simulation and planning tool from the zeb.control software. The implementation occurred in two phases: the technical implementation and the development and realization of relevant scenarios and employee training. In the first phase, zeb analyzed the existing data together with Bank of China in order to ensure the availability of required data and to define the data supply. Based on this, zeb then conducted the technical implementation including the installation and realization of technical interfaces. All management KPIs that had been defined by the bank were taken into account so that the tool was basically implemented by the end of the first phase. In several joint workshops during the second phase, the project team developed the relevant parameters and scenarios and implemented them in the tool. This involved general information such as about maturities in new business, planned margins and margin developments to be simulated, expected RWA weightings of individual products and various scenarios for the development of interest rates, currencies and balance sheets. In addition, zeb trained the bank employees in how to operate the tool to enable independent use.

For Bank of China, the implementation of the simulation and planning tool represents a major component in the future-proof development of its bank management. Operational processes such as regular analyses and reporting as well as planning are conducted more efficiently and fulfill all requirements of internal auditing. In addition, various scenarios are used to establish a sound basis of information to assist the management board in making strategic decisions. The bank is thus addressing the increasingly volatile market environment and making an elementary contribution to its long-term success.