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Implementation of Impairment

To implement the new IFRS 9 requirements, NORD/LB chose zeb as its implementation partner and decided to roll out zeb.control Impairment.

Results at a glance

NORD/LB chose zeb as its partner to implement the new IFRS 9 requirements for calculating loan loss provisions. Together, the two companies implemented zeb.control Impairment and integrated it into the existing system landscape.

IFRS 9

Implementation of the new requirements for calculating risk provisions under IFRS 9.

Impairment solution

Introduction of zeb.control Impairment as a key component of the solution.

Target Architecture

Design of a technical target architecture, including relevant interfaces.

Finance & Reporting

Support for end-to-end processing for reporting and regulatory compliance.

Operation Model

SaaS, dedicated cloud instance

Background & Objectives

The implementation of the IFRS 9 accounting standard presented NORD/LB with extensive business and technical challenges. The goal was to find a solution that would enable a comprehensive calculation of risk provisions while also supporting financial reporting and regulatory reporting requirements.

 
Objectives
  • Implementation of IFRS 9 requirements
  • Introduction of a centralized impairment solution
  • Definition of a business and technical target vision
  • Integration into the existing IT landscape
  • Ensuring comprehensive financial and regulatory reporting

The Solution: Implementation of zeb.control Impairment

NORD/LB chose zeb and decided to implement zeb.control Impairment. Once the selection phase was complete, implementation began with an interdisciplinary project team consisting of business and IT experts. The goal was to successfully put the solution into production by the specified go-live date.

 
Key Elements
  • Interdisciplinary project approach
  • Close collaboration between business units and IT
  • Implementation of zeb.control Impairment
  • Integration into the existing system landscape
  • Preparation for on-time go-live

Requirements Analysis and Definition of the Target State

By mid-2016, the NORD/LB Group’s technical IFRS 9 impairment requirements had been identified and documented in detail. In workshops with Accounting, Financial and Risk Controlling, Special Credit Management, and IT, the requirements for the solution were refined and set forth in a requirements specification. At the same time, a technical target vision was developed, including the interfaces to upstream and downstream systems.

Key areas

  • Functional Requirements Analysis
  • Workshops with Relevant Departments
  • Preparation of a Requirements Specification
  • Development of a Technical Vision
  • Interface Design for End-to-End Processing

Results and Future Stability

 

Implementation
  • Implementation of zeb.control Impairment
  • Functional and Technical Design
  • Definition of the Target State
  • Development of the Required Interfaces
  • Preparation for Production Deployment
Result
  • Enables comprehensive impairment processing
  • Support for financial and reporting processes
  • Integration into the existing IT architecture
  • A key component of the solution for the new process
Future-proofing
  • Foundations laid for timely IFRS 9 Implementation
  • Sustainable Integration of the new Impairment Process
  • Close Collaboration Between NORD/LB and zeb as a key Success Factor
  • Future-Proof Integration into the existing System Landscape

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