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Company Presentation 2020
Outward Remittances – LRS(USD Million)
Source : RBI Website
1419 1897 2353 2613 33711372
21702937 2801
3437
651
2568
40224804
6954
1200
1536
2021
3570
4989
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3000.0
6000.0
9000.0
12000.0
15000.0
18000.0
21000.0
2015-16 2016-17 2017-18 2018-19 2019-20
Education
Travel
Maintanance
Others
An annual growth rate estimated at
10 %– 15%
An estimated Market Size for Retail Forex
USD 20 -25 BillionMarket Size
Growth Rate
Key Drivers
Changing Demographics Rising Disposable Income Relaxation in Forex Regulations Overseas Education Growth in Business & Leisure
Travel
Forex Industry
ICICI BankAxis BankHDFC BankYes Bank
Thomas CookEbix CashFCM Solutions
Bookmyforex.comFxkart.comNafex.comExtravelmoney.com
BanksAuthorized Dealers Cat I
Digital Players
Forex PlayersAuthorized Dealers Cat II
Omni-Channel Digital Service Provider
Authorized Dealers Cat II
Innovative Digital Solutions 19 Strategic Branch Network
Competitive Landscape
• WSFx, Wall Street Finance Ltd. is a part of Smart Global Group, which is a US$ 2 Billion
Conglomerate.
• WSFx is a RBI licenced Authorized Dealer Category II, and is able to provide customized
Foreign Exchange services across all customer segments with a focus on corporates & students.
• WSFx has also pioneered with a set of Digital Solutions designed exclusively for Forex
Requirements of Corporates, Agent Partners and Retail customers.
• WSFx also facilitates Travel Insurance.
• WSFx prides it’s 19 branch network strategically placed in key cities across India.
• Trusted alliances and partnership with Yes Bank & Thomas Cook for their Prepaid travel card
solutions.
• Partners also with IndusInd Bank, Yes Bank & Axis Bank for Outward Remittances
• Key clients like E&Y Group, Mphasis, Novartis, L&T Infotech, Siemens Group, HDFC Credila
etc. rely on WSFx for their forex needs.
Company Profile
Milestones
1986Date of Incorporation
& Listing in BSE.Began primarily with transportation, bill
discounting, hire purchase, merchant banking 1990 – 91 The first listed company in India to get FFMC License from RBI – Start of Forex Operations
2000 Started MTSS operations as principal agent of Western Union
2006First FFMC to get upgraded to an AD2 License
2009Change in Promoters -Acquisition by Smart Global – Spice Group from Patel’s
2009 – 2016 Growth in MTSS Business with a Network of 9000 Agents Pan India, Principal agent of Western Union, Ria & Instacash through wholly-owned subsidiary Goldman Securities pvt ltd.
2016 – 17 Surrender of NBFC
License & Sale of MTSS Business to
EBIX
July 2019Launch of WSFx
Smart Currency Card
June 2020Launch of
WSFx Smart Fx(B2C) App
Ms. Asha Shah has worked for over 30 years
at UTI Mutual Fund (erstwhile Unit Trust of
India) both at Corporate and Branch level,
including heading the UTI MF's largest branch
in India.
She has experience and expertise across all
major functions such as Business
Development, Marketing, Publicity, Product
Development, Branch Operations and Sales &
Distribution Network. She has travelled
widely across Gulf, Europe and Asia.
Mr. Bandyopadhyay has over 30 years of
rich and diverse experience in various
areas of finance and financial services.
His area of expertise includes NBFC,
Microfinance, equity, commodity and
currency markets, wealth management,
mutual fund, insurance, investment
banking, remittance, forex and
distribution of financial products.
Ramesh Venkataraman runs Avest, a private equity investment firm advising IDO, a UAE-
based sovereign wealth fund, as well as making direct investments in Asia. He also serves on
the board of various companies in India and around the world. He usually chairs the Executive
Committee or is in a position of equal authority on many such boards.
Mr. Daga started his career in the then
Exchange Control Department, he served with
RBI for over a quarter of a century in various
capacities. He joined UTI in 1987 as Deputy
General Manager and retired from there as
Executive Director in 2001.
He was Managing Director of Central
Depository Services (India) Ltd. during 2001-
03. He has served on the boards of leading
listed and unlisted companies as nominee of
UTI. Currently, Mr. Daga is a member of the
Mutual Fund Advisory Committee of SEBI
besides being a board member of a MF trustee
company and NBFCs.
Mr. Krishna has over 22 years of experience in
the foreign exchange industry and has
comprehensive knowledge of foreign exchange
business including prepaid products.
He joined the company in July 2017 to head the
Forex business and has been instrumental in the
digital transformation of the company to a
Digital Forex enterprise.
Mr. N. SrikrishnaWhole Tine director & Chief Executive Officer
Mr. Ramesh VenkataramanChiarmanNon-Executive Director
Asha H. ShahWoman Independent Director
Mr. Brji Gopal DagaIndependent Director
Mr. SudipBandyopadhyayIndependent Director
Board Members
Dipesh brings over 15years of rich financialwork experience withhim. He was previouslyassociated with PherozeFramroze, where heserved as Head of Financelast.
Roshan is a Forex &Treasury veteran in MoneyChanging Industry. Hecomes with over 27 yearsof experience, Roshan waslast associated withWeizmann Forex Ltd.
Chethan has over 15 years ofexperience in the ForexIndustry. He facilitates thecompany's activity in sales,marketing and remittanceacross India. His previousassignment was with EsselFinance VKC Forex Ltd. astheir National Head for,Remittance.
Vanishree brings 14 years ofexperience in the moneychanging business. Prior toworking with WSFx she wasassociated with CentrumDirect. She heads the StrategicAlliance & Corporate tie-upsPan India.
Chaitali brings 12 years ofexperience in the secretarialdomain, Chaitali was lastassociated with IL&FSSecurities Services Ltd.
Praveen brings 24 years ofexperience in moneychanging industry. He haspreviously worked withglobal players like Cox &Kings, Tata Capital andReliance Capital.
Ms. Vanishree Visrodia DVP Corporate & Strategic Alliance
Ms. Chaitali DesaiCompany Secretary
Mr. Praveen KoppikarCompliance – Principal
Officer
Mr. Chethan S ABusiness Head –
Retail Forex
Mr. Roshan DalalBusiness Head -
Wholesale
Mr. Dipesh DharodChief Financial
Officer
Mr. N. SrikrishnaWhole Tine director & Chief Executive Officer
Mr. Krishna has over 22 years of experience in the foreign exchange industry and has
comprehensive knowledge of foreign exchange business including prepaid products. He
joined the company in July 2017 to head the Forex business and has been instrumental in the
digital transformation of the company to a Digital Forex enterprise.
Key Management
CurrencyNotes
ForexCard
OutwardRemittance
ReceiveMoney
TravelInsurance
Traveller'sCheque
Products & Key Partnerships
Leisure segmentdeals withCurrency Notes,Travel Cards,Travellers cheques,DDs & TTs.
Customers areoften individualtravellers, andgroup travellers toname a few.
Corporate segmentdeals withCurrency Notesand Travel Cardsfor corporateorganizations.
Customers here arebusiness travellers,professionals andMICE travellers.
Student segment dealwith Foreigncurrency, prepaidcards, outwardremittances / FDD’sfor universityfees/personalexpenses.
Student segmentcaters to themillennials travellingabroad for studies.
This segment dealsonly with currencynotes.
Major activityinvolves domesticpurchase and salesbetween authorizeddealers, exports andimports.
Major players in thissegment are Banks,AD II and FFMC.
This segment catersto Foreign currency,prepaid cards, and,outward remittances
The segment catersto tour remittances,visa fees, filmshooting,educational tie up’setc.
Customer Segments
Wholesale Leisure Corporates Students Tour Operators /Others
Wholesale Corporate Leisure / Personal
Students Tour operators /
Others
Currency Notes
Travel Card
TelegraphicTransfer
(AD1/AD2)
Foreign Demand Draft
Traveller’s Cheque
Segments
Products
Product – Sitemap
Digital Transformation
Smart Corporate PlatformAutomated Forex Ordering Platform customized to manage forex requirements of Large Corporates, SME’s and MSME’s
Smart Agent PlatformAutomated Forex Ordering and Remittance Platform designed to cater to travel agents and educational consultants to manage forex requirements for their customers.
WSfx Smart Currency AppDigitally enabled, multi-currency app enabled travel card. Yes bank powered bin
WSfx Smart Fx AppB2C platform and consumer mobile application built to conduct outward remittance, ordering of forex and integration or purchase of travel cards.
Corporate Governance
5 Member Board 4 Independent Directors
Audit Committee - Chaired by Mr. BrijGopal Daga
Nomination and Remuneration Committee- Chaired by Mr. Sudip Bandyopadhyay
Stakeholders Relationship Committee -Chaired by Mr. Sudip Bandyopadhyay
Corporate Social Responsibility – Chairedby Mr. Brij Gopal Daga
Policy Audit Process Audit Functions Audit Head Office and Branch
Audit depending on thesize will be on monthly orquarterly basis
Internal ComplianceCommittee
Concurrent Audit ofBranches
System Level Controls Training & Development
Independent Board
Committees
Internal Audits
Compliance
Forex Business – Risk Management
Corporate & Retail Business : Sale & Encashment of Currency Notes, Prepaid Cards• As corporate require a minimum processing time, we are exposed to Credit risk which is mitigated by Customer Acceptance Policy and
Credit Policy where customer is profiled as per his business type, market standing, financial strength and limits are fixed and monitoredwith system level controls
• For Foreign Currency – Currency Balances which are maintained in branches for Sale purpose, the risk arising out of volatility is managedby taking appropriate hedge through Future contract
• For Prepaid Cards Sales – Sale is hedged back to back with Card principals and the risk of Exchange rate volatility is marginal
Outward Remittance Business : Permissible outward remittance transactions under LRS• There is minimal risk as all Outward remittance transactions are booked back to back with the bank treasury.• Depreciation of Currency has some business impact as there is postponement of transactions by customers during periods of extreme
volatility.
Wholesale Business : Sale & Encashment of Currency Notes• For Foreign Currency – Transactions are done on a back to back basis, any inventory is earmarked for a back to back confirmed sale /
purchase to be executed on the same day or subsequent day. Balance inventory is covered through Forward / Future contract to minimizeopen position
• High volatility in Currency has a business impact in terms of availability of currency at competitive price points.• Import & Exports are hedged to minimize exchange volatility through forwards contracts and coverings with overseas supplier / buyer.
Compliance:• Being in the regulated space, the company has Concurrent Audits done by Independent Auditors, Training & Development for employees,
system level controls, strong AML policy framework monitored by Principal Officer and the Internal Compliance Committee.Other Risks:• Are Covered through Special package policy covering transit risk, fidelity risk, Fire & Accident etc. D&O Policy, Marine policy of EXIM,
commercial general liability policy, Cyber Insurance, Personal Liability & other employee welfare policy have been taken to minimize riskat various levels.
Comparative Quarter on Quarter – Revenue & Expenses
INR Lakhs
Gross Revenue
Net Revenue
Priority Segments – Forex Turnover
Note :• The growth on both charts are pegged on Q3/2017-18 as the base year and growth are shown on the base year• Prepaid cards and outward remittance segment – seasonality (students) and hence the spike in Q2 of 18-19 & Q2 of 19-20
is seen from the above graph• Q4/2019-2020 has affected due to COVID19 from February last week
0% -2%
15%
124%
39%
44%42%
126%
51%
35%
Prepaid Card
0%19%
60%
93%80%
117%
137%
320%
235%
279%
Outward Remittance
Forex Standalone Results: Quarter on Quarter
Profit and Loss Account – Abstract (Standalone) INR Lakhs
31-Mar-20 30-Dec-19 30-Sep-19 30-Jun-19 31-Mar-19 31-Dec-18 30-Sep-18 30-Jun-18
(Audited) (Unaudited) (Unaudited) (Unaudited) (Audited) (Unaudited) (Unaudited) (Unaudited)
Revenue from Operations 949.50 873.67 988.64 820.42 688.08 543.83 590.04 565.84
Less: Direct Cost 471.50 324.57 345.84 285.10 268.89 187.42 178.25 176.63
Revenue from Operations (Net) 478.00 549.10 642.80 535.32 419.19 356.41 411.79 389.21
Other Income 49.25 50.77 47.31 51.80 100.39 82.18 36.81 58.36
Total Revenue 527.24 599.87 690.12 587.12 519.58 438.59 448.61 447.57
Selling, General & Admin Exp 568.18 534.00 554.10 507.52 441.86 394.06 397.51 447.77
Provisions 87.60 - - - - - - -
EBIDTA (128.54) 65.87 136.02 79.60 77.72 44.53 51.09 (0.20)
Finance Cost 27.90 36.13 48.07 32.79 29.11 30.92 34.87 31.96
EBDTA (156.44) 29.74 87.95 46.81 48.61 13.61 16.22 (32.15)
Depreciation 28.66 18.88 19.93 14.47 5.33 10.77 10.77 12.27
PBT (185.10) 10.86 68.01 32.34 43.28 2.84 5.45 (44.43)
Tax Expense (67.46) 9.77 26.13 10.08 2.05 (0.50) (2.70) (3.88)
Other comprehensive income 1.07 - (8.30) 1.17 (9.75) 4.81 9.62 -
PAT (116.56) 1.09 33.58 23.43 31.48 8.14 17.77 (40.55)
Particulars
Quarter Ended
WSFx (Rs. In Lakhs) FY 2017 - 2018* FY 2018 - 2019 FY 2019 - 2020 WSFx (Rs. In Lakhs) FY 2017 - 2018* FY 2018 - 2019 FY 2019 - 2020
SHAREHOLDER'S FUNDS
Turnover Equity Share Capital 1,159.84 1,159.84 1,159.84
MTSS 206,900 Reserves and Surplus 2,714.13 2,756.94 2,491.12
Forex 172,640 256,042 331,349 Total Shareholders Funds 3,873.97 3,916.78 3,650.96
NON-CURRENT LIABILITIES
Other Long Term Liabilities - - -
Revenue from MTSS 1,638.17 16.52 3.97 Long Term Provisions 17.66 37.72 33.34
Revenue from Forex 1,812.24 2,371.27 3,628.26 Total Non-Current Liabilities 17.66 37.72 33.34
Operational Revenue 3,450.41 2,387.79 3,632.22 CURRENT LIABILITIES
Other Income 413.85 277.74 199.13 Short Term Borrowings 1,552.14 974.66 914.74
Total Revenue 3,864.26 2,665.53 3,831.35 Trade Payables 415.27 676.68 273.37
Other Current Liabilities 426.30 212.29 211.14
MTSS 839.47 - - Short Term Provisions 43.26 36.13 35.46
Forex 583.55 811.19 1,422.94 Total Current Liabilities 2,436.97 1,899.75 1,434.71
Total Direct Cost 1,423.02 811.19 1,422.94 Total Capital And Liabilities 6,328.59 5,854.25 5,119.00
ASSETS
Net Revenue from MTSS 798.70 16.52 3.97 NON-CURRENT ASSETS
Net Revenue from Forex 1,228.69 1,560.08 2,205.32 Tangible Assets 94.25 87.31 114.63
Other Income 413.85 277.74 199.13 Investment Property 49.55 - -
Total Net Revenue 2,441.24 1,854.34 2,408.41 Other Intangible assets 27.04 239.68 347.49
Intangible Assets Under Development 216.25 282.46 255.19
Expenses Fixed Assets 387.09 609.45 717.31
Manpower cost 1,161.34 1,039.53 1,312.68 Non-Current Investments 17.52 17.71 16.59
Finance cost 312.45 126.86 144.88 Income Tax & Deferred Tax [Net] 129.42 325.14 416.28
Depreciation & Amortisation 60.86 39.15 81.93 Long Term Loans And Advances 9.63 - -
Other Expenses 1,194.15 641.65 942.79 Other Non-Current Assets 64.39 198.89 103.29
Total Overheads 2,728.79 1,847.19 2,482.28 Total Non-Current Assets 220.97 541.73 536.16
CURRENT ASSETS
PBT before Extra-ordinary items (287.55) 7.15 (73.87) Current Investments 10.03 10.12 10.20
Add: Exceptional Items 3,821.66 - - Inventories 767.95 200.90 283.01
PBT after Extra-ordinary items 3,534.11 7.15 (73.87) Trade Receivables 1,202.74 1,101.50 359.08
Less: Taxes 852.89 (5.02) (21.48) Cash And Cash Equivalents 3,277.30 2,863.33 2,729.60
PAT 2,681.22 12.17 (52.39) Short Term Loans And Advances 204.18 213.13 225.71
Add: Other Comprehensive Income 19.24 4.68 (6.06) OtherCurrentAssets 258.33 314.08 257.92
Total Comprehensive Income 2,700.46 16.85 (58.45) Total Current Assets 5,720.53 4,703.06 3,865.53
Total Assets 6,328.59 5,854.25 5,119.00
* MTSS division has been sold effective 4th October 2017 For historical data please visit: https://wsfx.in/investors/financials
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