Social Stock Exchanges

Social Stock Exchanges
Author: Karen Wendt
Publisher: Springer Nature
Total Pages: 110
Release: 2022-08-30
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 3030997200

This book examines funding platforms for impact investing known as social stock exchanges (SSE) and ways to approach impact investing at regulated traditional exchanges. The book analyses the antecedents and prerequisites for the successful implementation of SSEs. It presents the creation of SSEs as a necessary step towards a more democratic and popular impact investing market, and a way to align the asset search process for investors with capital access for entrepreneurs. It also analyses the installation of impact investing at traditional stock exchanges drawing from Green Bonds and Social Bonds. The book showcases successful financial structuring, integrating impact into existing financial products. It discusses standalone impact solutions, the status quo of impact investing, social entrepreneurship and the pros and cons of platforms versus the use of traditional stock exchanges for impact investing. It highlights aspects of adjusted portfolio and product structuring, innovation in the context of listing criteria and makes proposals for impact stock listings at platforms and traditional stock exchanges.

Social Stock Exchange

Social Stock Exchange
Author: Deepak Adhana
Publisher:
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2020
Genre:
ISBN:

Social finance is considered to be the mainstream problem in India for goods and services which targets the disadvantaged and poorer sections of the society. It is proposed by Indian finance ministry in the recent budget speech to create a separate system to for fund raising to help the disadvantaged people of society. Social stock exchange is a platform on which social enterprises, volunteer groups and welfare organizations will be listed so that they can raise capital. The proposal has attracted much attention, and social entrepreneurs, among others, have said that the move can have a revolutionary effect on how they tap investors for capital. With social finance, impact investors put their capital behind enterprises that profitably cater to underserved populations by expanding access to critical goods and services, such as healthcare, affordable housing, credit, and quality employment etc.A unified platform can bring in greater transparency for nonprofits, and help both individuals and the corporate sector evaluate organizations they would like to give money to. Such a platform can help with both discoveries of organizations and in impact evaluation, which is otherwise expensive. The fund channeling capability of social stock exchanges for the purpose of social upliftment of society will certainly be a game changer for those who have fire to do something for the society but lack resources.The present paper highlights the basic concepts of Social Stock Exchange and various terms associated with it, such as Social Enterprises and Impact Investment. It also analyses the proposal of Indian Government for setting Social Stock Exchange and how it will function. The paper further exhibits how would social stock exchange help in Indian context? In the end paper studies the probable challenges in introducing Social Stock Exchange in India.

Social Enterprise in Emerging Market Countries

Social Enterprise in Emerging Market Countries
Author: N. Etchart
Publisher: Springer
Total Pages: 426
Release: 2013-12-11
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 1137342102

NESsT is an organization that develops sustainable social enterprises to solve critical social problems in emerging market economies. NESsT believes that social enterprise is a powerful tool that provides marginalized communities the skills, accessibility and technology needed to overcome social barriers and break the cycle of poverty. Drawing on NESsT's unique methodology for identifying and building the capacity of early-stage social enterprises, as well as on surveys of relevant stakeholders, Social Enterprise in Emerging Market Countries provides a clear picture of where social enterprises are and where they need to go, and identifies key players in the social enterprise field and how they can take the bold steps needed to facilitate the growth and impact of these models. Etchart and Camolli focus on NESsT's research in Latin America and Central Europe, the two regions where it has operated for over 15 years, particularly in Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Ecuador, and Peru, with some cases from other countries in Latin America. For the purpose of illustrating important models and innovative programs and policies, this book also highlights cases and experiences from Central Europe.

Social Enterprise Law

Social Enterprise Law
Author: Dana Brakman Reiser
Publisher: Oxford University Press
Total Pages: 217
Release: 2017
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 0190249781

Social enterprises represent a new kind of venture, dedicated to pursuing profits for owners and benefits for society. Social Enterprise Law provides tools that will allow them to raise the capital they need to flourish. Social Enterprise Law weaves innovation in contract and corporate governance into powerful protections against insiders sacrificing goals such as environmental sustainability in the pursuit of short-term profits. Creating a stable balance between financial returns and public benefits will allow social entrepreneurs to team up with impact investors that share their vision of a double bottom line. Brakman Reiser and Dean show how novel legal technologies can allow social enterprises to access capital markets, including unconventional sources such as crowdfunding. With its straightforward insights into complex areas of the law, the book shows how a social mission can even be shielded from the turbulence of an acquisition or bankruptcy. It also shows why, as the metrics available to measure the impact of social missions on individuals and communities become more sophisticated, such legal innovations will continue to become more robust. By providing a comprehensive survey of the U.S. laws and a bold vision for how legal institutions across the globe could be reformed, this book offers new insights and approaches to help social enterprises raise the capital they need to flourish. It offers a rich guide for students, entrepreneurs, investors, and practitioners.

Scaling Strategies for Social Entrepreneurs

Scaling Strategies for Social Entrepreneurs
Author: Urs Jäger
Publisher: Springer Nature
Total Pages: 223
Release: 2019-11-02
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 3030311600

Social entrepreneurs often experience difficulties when attempting to scale. The reason for this is that scaling isn’t just about an entrepreneur’s willingness to grow, but also—and, perhaps, even more importantly—his or her capacity to develop a scaling strategy that reflects an understanding of the various components that must be adjusted to accomplish scaling goals. Once entrepreneurs decided to scale the impact of their enterprise, they must develop new capabilities in order to access new resources and skills. This book will help social entrepreneurs create effective scaling strategies by providing a detailed, three-phased market approach to scaling. Cases based on social entrepreneurs who have successfully worked in low-income markets in Latin America then illustrate three main strategies for scaling impact: co-creating in low income contexts, collective impact, and replicating business models. The market approach to scaling described in this book is based on the theory of negotiating impact for resources, as introduced in this book, and a corresponding study of more than 100 entrepreneurs in the Latin American region. By offering a conceptual three phased approach as a guide for reflecting on practical case studies, this book appeals to business academics, leaders of incubators and those working with social entrepreneurs as well as current and aspiring social entrepreneurs themselves seeking to improve their management practices in order to scale their impact.

Taxmann's Analysis | Transforming the Investing for Good – How Social Stock Exchange is changing the Game for Social Impact

Taxmann's Analysis | Transforming the Investing for Good – How Social Stock Exchange is changing the Game for Social Impact
Author: Taxmann
Publisher: Taxmann Publications Private Limited
Total Pages: 12
Release: 2023-03-04
Genre: Law
ISBN:

Learn about the Social Stock Exchange (SSE) in India, an innovative platform for social enterprises and voluntary organizations, and investors to promote socially responsible business practices. This article covers the eligibility conditions for social enterprises, the criteria for social audits, and the key benefits of SSE. Find out how social enterprises can raise funds, and which issues the social auditor must address. Discover the SSE's objective of transforming investing for good and changing the game for social impact. Read Taxmann's Analysis to Know More: [6 Mins | Read Time]

Scaling the Social Enterprise

Scaling the Social Enterprise
Author: Walske, Jennifer M.
Publisher: Edward Elgar Publishing
Total Pages: 224
Release: 2021-07-31
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 1788113721

Scaling the Social Enterprise is an ideal text for courses that focus on social entrepreneurship and social innovation, at either the graduate or undergraduate level. Common themes across high growth social startups discussed in the book include: • building and modifying a management team for growth • creating and maintaining a dynamic stakeholder network • choosing corporate form and funders • moving from idea to pilot, to roll-out, and pivots along the way • the importance of media magic in building a brand • developing and refining one’s value chain • the pivotal role of technology in scaling Featuring high profile, high growth social startups including Fair Trade USA, Revolution Foods, Sanergy, Kiva, d.light, Back to the Roots, and Grameen America, the chapter on funding social startups also profiles social funders such as Bridges Fund Management and Better Ventures, amongst others.

Inside Social Enterprise

Inside Social Enterprise
Author: Fitzhugh, Helen
Publisher: Policy Press
Total Pages: 247
Release: 2015-02-26
Genre: Political Science
ISBN: 1447310373

Social enterprises - real businesses that trade for a social purpose - are a growing phenomena with an increasing role to play in society, but there is widespread confusion and controversy over the definition of the term. This exciting book includes nearly forty interviews with the most influential and experienced social enterprise practitioners, supporters, thinkers and policy makers. In their own words, they discuss their organisations, values and world-changing goals, providing fresh clarity and understanding on the real value of social enterprises. Jargon-free, the book delivers a lively and clear introduction as to what social enterprises are, how they can change individual lives and, by challenging assumptions, may even offer new directions for the future of capitalism. It is a unique guide for aspiring practitioners, students, researchers and public sector staff.