{"id":42435,"date":"2019-09-24T10:00:12","date_gmt":"2019-09-24T08:00:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.c-a-s.de\/hamburger-sparkasse-ag-anacredit-implementation-phase-1\/"},"modified":"2026-09-09T15:01:38","modified_gmt":"2026-09-09T13:01:38","slug":"hamburger-sparkasse-ag-anacredit-implementation-phase-1","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.c-a-s.de\/en\/hamburger-sparkasse-ag-anacredit-implementation-phase-1\/","title":{"rendered":"Hamburger Sparkasse AG: AnaCredit Implementation – Phase 1"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Success Story<\/p>\n<\/div>

AnaCredit Implementation – Phase 1
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Continuing the Implementation of AnaCredit Requirements with the Assistance of CAS AG<\/strong><\/div><\/div>

Continuation of the Implementation of the AnaCredit (Analytical Credit Datasets) Requirements Following the Completion of the Preliminary Study with Support from CAS AG<\/em><\/p>\n

Hamburg, September 2019<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

Continuing the Implementation of AnaCredit Requirements with the Assistance of CAS AG<\/strong><\/div><\/div>

Continuation of the Implementation of the AnaCredit (Analytical Credit Datasets) Requirements Following the Completion of the Preliminary Study with Support from CAS AG<\/em><\/p>\n

Hamburg, September 2019<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

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Challenge<\/strong><\/div><\/div>

The tasks involved in the implementation at Hamburger Sparkasse AG (Haspa) included technical project management as well as support with business process design, test case definition, and test execution for all IT-based and business-related activities related to the structural and content-based creation and submission of reports to the Deutsche Bundesbank starting in January 2018. In this context, the task was to pilot the Abacus360 software solution from BearingPoint for AnaCredit and to support the preparations for replacing the existing Abacus\/DaVinci solution.<\/p>\n

The data requirements and software functions of the software provider for the regulatory reporting solution\u2014some of which represent fundamental changes to the previous regulatory reporting framework\u2014are subject to the requirements of the European Central Bank.<\/p>\n<\/div>

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Solution<\/strong><\/div><\/div>

After completing the preliminary study at Haspa, the consultants at CAS AG also took on the responsibility of providing support for the subsequent \u201cAnaCredit Phase 1\u201d implementation project in the following areas:<\/p>\n

AnaCredit Technical Specifications<\/strong>
\nThe ECB\u2019s guidelines on AnaCredit\u2014some of which were highly theoretical and, at the time of their initial publication, still abstract or vague\u2014had to be broken down to the level of Haspa\u2019s day-to-day operations and translated into process changes and\/or modifications to the IT systems. In particular, this involved analyzing the specific characteristics of the data from various upstream and intermediate systems, aligning them with reporting requirements, and defining the necessary derivations. The experts at CAS AG have thoroughly familiarized themselves with the European directives and the Deutsche Bundesbank\u2019s national requirements for AnaCredit at the individual attribute level and have actively supported the transition from ABACUS DaVinci (Classic) to A360\/DaVinci embedded.<\/p>\n

IT-Based Design and Implementation<\/strong>
\n\u201cDuring the implementation of AnaCredit, the consultants from CAS AG served as a link between the business unit and IT,\u201d said Ralf Odebrett, Program Manager at Hamburger Sparkasse. The most important skills for this role were extensive knowledge of banks\u2019 lending operations, a very good understanding of IT and architecture, and strong methodological and management skills to implement the business concepts developed by the line department and the associated requirements for providing the information. The implementation of Abacus360’s data requirements carried out by Haspa’s IT department had to be monitored throughout the entire delivery process and verified through integration testing and regression testing.<\/p>\n

Test Design and Administration<\/strong>
\nThe IT requirements for Haspa resulting from the business concepts that were developed were subjected to several rounds of testing by specialists from Hamburger Sparkasse and CAS AG in the form of outcome types. To this end, it was necessary to define individual tests and cross-functional test scenarios for the Customer, Account, and Collateral clusters related to supplier deliveries, as well as various tests regarding the features of the standard software, and to develop the test data sets.
\nIn addition to documenting the test results, employees of Hamburger Sparkasse\u2014and in particular the consultants from CAS AG\u2014were responsible for reviewing the developed concepts in the event of deviations from the expected results and, if necessary, reporting errors to Haspa\u2019s IT department or the software vendor\u2019s support team.<\/p>\n

Implementation of Abacus360 Standard Software<\/strong>
\nCAS AG’s team of experts has been supporting Haspa since 2016 in implementing the new AnaCredit module on the Abacus360 reporting platform. As one of only a few pilot customers, Haspa was able to actively help shape and improve the software design\u2014to the extent possible\u2014by discussing the test results with suppliers and other institutions, as well as by participating in professional and technical working groups of ABACUS\/DaVinci users alongside BearingPoint, the software vendor.<\/p>\n<\/div>

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Result<\/strong><\/div><\/div>

The preparatory work for Haspa\u2019s AnaCredit report at the end of January 2018\u2014based on the new Abacus360 reporting platform\u2014was completed at the end of 2017 as part of the project supported by CAS AG. The goal was to successfully complete the technical and technological design and implementation\u2014drawing on comprehensive expertise and including up to eight test submissions to the Deutsche Bundesbank\u2014in order to actively support Haspa in submitting AnaCredit reports that were both factually accurate and on time.<\/p>\n<\/div>

\u201cWe value CAS AG\u2019s technical expertise and experience in implementing regulatory requirements, as well as its professional project management.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/div>

Ralf Odebrett, Program <\/strong>Manager for Regulatory Affairs, Hamburger Sparkasse AG<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

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Benefits<\/strong><\/div><\/div>

With the implementation of AnaCredit, this mandatory reporting will be ensured by the retail bank through the newly introduced Abacus360 reporting platform.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe value CAS AG\u2019s technical expertise and experience in implementing regulatory requirements, as well as its professional project management,\u201d said Ralf Odebrett (Program Manager for Regulatory Affairs) regarding the collaboration. The implementation of the European Central Bank\u2019s regulatory requirements was carried out responsibly\u2014in terms of deadlines, quality, and budget\u2014as part of the project management function, in part by CAS AG\u2019s consultants. Following the go-live of the Abacus360 platform and the submission of the first AnaCredit report, CAS AG\u2019s consultants continue to support Hamburger Sparkasse during the stabilization phase and in addressing changes in the course of the \u201cAnaCredit Phase 1\u201d project. Until June 2019, this also included the preliminary study and preparations for the relaunch of AnaCredit processing (implementation of the Apache Spark framework).<\/p>\n<\/div>

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\"Haspa<\/span><\/div>

Hamburger Sparkasse AG (Haspa) is the leading bank for individual customers and small and medium-sized businesses in the Hamburg metropolitan area. With expertise and a customer-focused approach, Haspa supports individuals and businesses in their financial planning and in securing their future. Thanks to in-depth market knowledge, short decision-making chains, and on-site expertise, decisions are made quickly. With 4,400 employees and 190 apprentices, Haspa is one of the largest employers and training providers in Hamburg. <\/em><\/p>\n

More at www.haspa.de<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>

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Challenge<\/strong><\/div><\/div>

The tasks involved in the implementation at Hamburger Sparkasse AG (Haspa) included technical project management as well as support with business process design, test case definition, and test execution for all IT-based and business-related activities related to the structural and content-based creation and submission of reports to the Deutsche Bundesbank starting in January 2018. In this context, the task was to pilot the Abacus360 software solution from BearingPoint for AnaCredit and to support the preparations for replacing the existing Abacus\/DaVinci solution.<\/p>\n

The data requirements and software functions of the software provider for the regulatory reporting solution\u2014some of which represent fundamental changes to the previous regulatory reporting framework\u2014are subject to the requirements of the European Central Bank.<\/p>\n<\/div>

<\/div>
Solution<\/strong><\/div><\/div>

After completing the preliminary study at Haspa, the consultants at CAS AG also took on the responsibility of providing support for the subsequent \u201cAnaCredit Phase 1\u201d implementation project in the following areas:<\/p>\n

AnaCredit Technical Specifications<\/strong>
\nThe ECB\u2019s guidelines on AnaCredit\u2014some of which were highly theoretical and, at the time of their initial publication, still abstract or vague\u2014had to be broken down to the level of Haspa\u2019s day-to-day operations and translated into process changes and\/or modifications to the IT systems. In particular, this involved analyzing the specific characteristics of the data from various upstream and intermediate systems, aligning them with reporting requirements, and defining the necessary derivations. The experts at CAS AG have thoroughly familiarized themselves with the European directives and the Deutsche Bundesbank\u2019s national requirements for AnaCredit at the individual attribute level and have actively supported the transition from ABACUS DaVinci (Classic) to A360\/DaVinci embedded.<\/p>\n

IT-Based Design and Implementation<\/strong>
\n\u201cDuring the implementation of AnaCredit, the consultants from CAS AG served as a link between the business unit and IT,\u201d said Ralf Odebrett, Program Manager at Hamburger Sparkasse. The most important skills for this role were extensive knowledge of banks\u2019 lending operations, a very good understanding of IT and architecture, and strong methodological and management skills to implement the business concepts developed by the line department and the associated requirements for providing the information. The implementation of Abacus360’s data requirements carried out by Haspa’s IT department had to be monitored throughout the entire delivery process and verified through integration testing and regression testing.<\/p>\n

Test Design and Administration<\/strong>
\nThe IT requirements for Haspa resulting from the business concepts that were developed were subjected to several rounds of testing by specialists from Hamburger Sparkasse and CAS AG in the form of outcome types. To this end, it was necessary to define individual tests and cross-functional test scenarios for the Customer, Account, and Collateral clusters related to supplier deliveries, as well as various tests regarding the features of the standard software, and to develop the test data sets.
\nIn addition to documenting the test results, employees of Hamburger Sparkasse\u2014and in particular the consultants from CAS AG\u2014were responsible for reviewing the developed concepts in the event of deviations from the expected results and, if necessary, reporting errors to Haspa\u2019s IT department or the software vendor\u2019s support team.<\/p>\n

Implementation of Abacus360 Standard Software<\/strong>
\nCAS AG’s team of experts has been supporting Haspa since 2016 in implementing the new AnaCredit module on the Abacus360 reporting platform. As one of only a few pilot customers, Haspa was able to actively help shape and improve the software design\u2014to the extent possible\u2014by discussing the test results with suppliers and other institutions, as well as by participating in professional and technical working groups of ABACUS\/DaVinci users alongside BearingPoint, the software vendor.<\/p>\n<\/div>

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Result<\/strong><\/div><\/div>

The preparatory work for Haspa\u2019s AnaCredit report at the end of January 2018\u2014based on the new Abacus360 reporting platform\u2014was completed at the end of 2017 as part of the project supported by CAS AG. The goal was to successfully complete the technical and technological design and implementation\u2014drawing on comprehensive expertise and including up to eight test submissions to the Deutsche Bundesbank\u2014in order to actively support Haspa in submitting AnaCredit reports that were both factually accurate and on time.<\/p>\n<\/div>

\u201cWe value CAS AG\u2019s technical expertise and experience in implementing regulatory requirements, as well as its professional project management.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/div>

Ralf Odebrett, Program <\/strong>Manager for Regulatory Affairs, Hamburger Sparkasse AG<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

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Benefits<\/strong><\/div><\/div>

With the implementation of AnaCredit, this mandatory reporting will be ensured by the retail bank through the newly introduced Abacus360 reporting platform.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe value CAS AG\u2019s technical expertise and experience in implementing regulatory requirements, as well as its professional project management,\u201d said Ralf Odebrett (Program Manager for Regulatory Affairs) regarding the collaboration. The implementation of the European Central Bank\u2019s regulatory requirements was carried out responsibly\u2014in terms of deadlines, quality, and budget\u2014as part of the project management function, in part by CAS AG\u2019s consultants. Following the go-live of the Abacus360 platform and the submission of the first AnaCredit report, CAS AG\u2019s consultants continue to support Hamburger Sparkasse during the stabilization phase and in addressing changes in the course of the \u201cAnaCredit Phase 1\u201d project. Until June 2019, this also included the preliminary study and preparations for the relaunch of AnaCredit processing (implementation of the Apache Spark framework).<\/p>\n<\/div>

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Hamburger Sparkasse AG (Haspa) is the leading bank for individual customers and small and medium-sized businesses in the Hamburg metropolitan area. With expertise and a customer-focused approach, Haspa supports individuals and businesses in their financial planning and in securing their future. Thanks to in-depth market knowledge, short decision-making chains, and on-site expertise, decisions are made quickly. With 4,400 employees and 190 apprentices, Haspa is one of the largest employers and training providers in Hamburg. <\/em><\/p>\n

More at www.haspa.de<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>

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