Introduction to the Impact Investment Ecosystem

January 10th, 2011

Ecosystem Partnerships:
The ecosystems role in building the worlds first social stock exchange

Brokers Accountants Investment Banks

Ecosystem Partnerships
Apart from impact investors and social enterprises, many other stakeholders play important roles in the successful development of IIX

Impact Investors
Rating Agencies Legal Counsel

Social enterprises

Universities Research firms

Government / Regulators Stock exchange

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Key Ecosystem Players: Bangladesh

ACANABIN (Baker Tilly) SF Ahmed & Co.

Amir & Amir Asscociates The Legal Circle

Ministry of Finance

Hoda Vasi Chowdhury & Co. (Deloitte)

Accounting Firms

Rahman & Rahman Huq ( KPMG)

Law Firms

Dr. Kamal Hossain & Associates

Bangladesh Bank Government/Regulatory bodies

SEC

Syed Ishtiaq Ahmed

Board of Investment

Trust Bank Ltd

BRAC Bank Ltd Prime Bank

CRISL
Standard Chartered

Merchant Banks
Citibank

AB Bank Ltd

International Banks

HSBC

Credit Rating Agencies

CRAB

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Key Ecosystem Players: Bangladesh

ACANABIN (Baker Tilly) SF Ahmed & Co.

Amir & Amir Associates The Legal Circle

Ministry of Finance

Hoda Vasi Chowdhury & Co. (Deloitte)

Accounting Firms

Rahman & Rahman Huq ( KPMG)

Law Firms

Dr. Kamal Hossain & Associates

Bangladesh Bank Government/Regulatory bodies

SEC

Syed Ishtiaq Ahmed

Board of Investment

Trust Bank Ltd AB Bank Ltd

BRAC Bank Ltd Prime Bank

CRISL
Standard Chartered

Merchant Banks
Citibank

International Banks

HSBC

Credit Rating CRAB Agencies

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Ecosystem Partners: Key Findings

IIX outreach process

Top-down approach: Importance of high-level buy in order to get social enterprises ready for the market. Involvement requirements:

Strategic match CSR interest Resource allocation Ongoing commitment

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The Listing Process Equity

External Accountant Audit Legal Compliance Financial Advisors Due Diligence Stock Exchange Approval Initial Public Offering

Fundamental analysis of business Determine basic eligibility for listing Audit financial statements Ensure regulatory compliance Corporate governance Prepare documentation and legal paperwork Examine management and business viability Identify areas of concern

Submit for approval

Publish prospectus P List on exchange
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The Listing Process Debt

External Accountant Audit Legal Compliance Financial Advisors Due Diligence Credit Rating Stock Exchange Approval Debt Listing

Fundamental analysis of business Determine basic eligibility for listing Audit financial statements Ensure regulatory compliance Corporate governance Prepare documentation and legal paperwork

Examine management and business viability Identify areas of concern

Rating agencies evaluate credit risk May get relevant body to guarantee debt
Submit for approval List on exchange P a g e

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Ecosystem Partners: What they are saying

It was, both in a professional as well as a personal capacity, an utmost pleasure meeting and speaking with... I dont usually talk about my work with my wife when I am back home, but I will in this instance, as I am truly excited at the proposition of working with you on your quest to bring this into fruition - Principal, global accounting firm

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