Blueprinting for Core Banking Systems

This guide outlines the NCG Blueprinting process for core banking systems, emphasizing the need for a comprehensive understanding of these systems to support digital strategies and modernization efforts. It describes how banks often face challenges due to the complexity and lack of clarity in their core systems, which have evolved over time with numerous customizations and updates. The Blueprinting process aims to break down these systems into their component elements, capturing technical, application, business process, compliance, and customer experience details. The guide details the five phases of the Blueprinting methodology: Discovery, Processing Details, Mapping, Limitations & Opportunities, and Maintenance. Each phase is designed to collect and organize information efficiently, helping banks identify opportunities for improvement and ensuring that blueprint data remains current. The document also discusses the Symphony Blueprint System (SBS), which provides a user-friendly interface for accessing and updating blueprint data, thereby enhancing operational agility and risk management.