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FORUS Bank. The Regional Microfinance Bank in Russia Dynamic Development. Mission. To provide a range of high quality banking services for micro and small businesses; To be accessible for small businesses in the regions, reaching beyond the oblast centers;
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FORUS Bank The Regional Microfinance Bank in Russia Dynamic Development
Mission • To provide a range of high quality banking services for micro and small businesses; • To be accessible for small businesses in the regions, reaching beyond the oblast centers; • To enable disenfranchised micro entrepreneurs to: • Develop their businesses • Create jobs • Improve their economic, social and spiritual well-being
FORUS Bank Yr 1 Achievements • 17,000 Loan clients and 8,500 settlement accounts as of 30 Sept • 39 Offices • 26 Regions of the Russian Federation • 1 million USD profit for first year of operation • 2,000+ loans disbursed in Aug 2006 • 3000 USD average loan • 15 million USD in capital (end of 2006)
Member of the Opportunity International Global Network • Largest global microfinance Network, operating in 30 countries with 35 year history • Innovative products and services for micro entrepreneurs • 810,000 clients • 204% growth in outreach over the last three years • Equity of $110 million
Longevity and Quality in Russian Microfinance • 1994 Opportunity pioneers microfinance in Russia • 2000 Fund FORA created • 2005 FORA Financed 15,807 clients with 18,138 Loans in 22 regions • Portfolio quality during 5 yrs no more than 0.9% over 30 days • August 2005 FORUS Bank launched • Financing from IFC and EBRD • AA- Rating by Microfinancza Rating Agency • BDO Unicon annual IAS auditors
Vast and Growing Regional Network in Russia FORUS Bank operates in areas where there are 20,000 people for each bank office! - existing - 2006 - 2007-2008
Targets for 2007 • 24,500 Clients • 13.6% ROE • 50% Portfolio Growth • Improved customer service through technology • New products to provide full financial service for micro and small businesses
Why Partner with FORUS Bank? • Unique growth market • Vast Network • Client Impact • Committed, energetic staff looking for cutting edge solutions combining banking and microfinance expertise • Shareholder and board bring strategic international expertise and resources