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Shariah-Compliant Real Estate Investment

Roowang – Comprehensive Operational Flow &
Stakeholder Documentation

Prepared for Securities Commission aFINity Team Consultation
Date: May 28, 2025

Executive Summary

Roowang offers a Shariah-compliant platform for fractionalized real estate investment, digitizing property assets into secure, transparent tokens. This comprehensive documentation outlines our end-to-end operational process, stakeholder ecosystem, and regulatory compliance framework to demonstrate investor protection, operational transparency, and clear accountability throughout the asset lifecycle.

1. Detailed End-to-End Operational Process

Phase 1: Asset Origination & Structuring

Step 1: Asset Origination & Screening

  • Responsible Party: Acquisitions Team
  • Process: Property owners initiate discussions; initial screening for location, yield potential, and market conditions
  • Outcome: Preliminary asset assessment and go/no-go decision

Step 2: Desktop Valuation

  • Responsible Party: Valuation Analyst → Chartered Valuer
  • Process: Independent property valuation using comparable sales, income approach, and market analysis
  • Dependency: Step 1 data package
  • Quality Control: Professional valuation standards and certification

Step 3: Letter of Intent (LOI) Negotiation

  • Responsible Party: Acquisitions Lead & Legal Counsel
  • Process: Price negotiation based on valuation; legal terms establishment
  • Contingency: Renegotiate if valuation variance exceeds 10%
  • Outcome: Signed preliminary agreement

Phase 2: Legal Structuring & Compliance

Step 4: SPV/Trust Formation (Shariah-Aligned)

  • Responsible Party: Corporate Legal & Shariah Adviser
  • Process: Establish Special Purpose Vehicle or Trust structure ensuring Shariah compliance
  • Key Requirements: No riba (interest), gharar (excessive uncertainty), or prohibited activities
  • Dependency: Signed LOI from Step 3

Step 5: Comprehensive Due Diligence

  • Responsible Party: External DD Firm & Compliance Officer
  • Process: Legal title verification, structural surveys, environmental checks, zoning compliance
  • Quality Gate: Major issues trigger return to Step 3 for renegotiation
  • Documentation: Complete due diligence report for regulatory submission

Phase 3: Technology Implementation & Governance

Step 6: Token & Smart Contract Design

  • Responsible Party: Blockchain Developers & Tech Compliance
  • Process: Design fractional ownership tokens and automated smart contracts
  • Key Features: Rent distribution automation, ownership tracking, compliance enforcement
  • Input: Legal structure from Step 4

Step 7: Regulatory Sandbox Submission

  • Responsible Party: Regulatory Affairs Manager
  • Process: Submit comprehensive application to Securities Commission
  • Requirements: Complete design package, compliance documentation
  • Outcome: Regulatory approval to proceed

Step 8: Security Audit & Deployment

  • Responsible Party: Independent Security Auditor & DevOps Team
  • Process: Third-party smart contract security audit and blockchain deployment
  • Quality Assurance: Independent verification of contract security and functionality
  • Dependency: Sandbox approval from Step 7

Phase 4: Investor Onboarding & Primary Sale

Step 9: Investor Onboarding (e-KYC)

  • Responsible Party: KYC Vendor → Compliance Engine
  • Process: Digital identity verification, AML screening, accredited investor verification
  • Technology: Automated compliance engine for real-time monitoring
  • Dependency: Live smart contracts from Step 8

Step 10: Primary Token Sale

  • Responsible Party: Finance Operations & Payment Gateway
  • Process: Token offering to qualified investors with escrow protection
  • Safeguards: Soft-cap mechanism with automatic refunds if funding threshold not met
  • Outcome: Funded acquisition or investor refunds

Phase 5: Asset Acquisition & Operation

Step 11: Title Transfer & Escrow Release

  • Responsible Party: Legal Counsel & Notary
  • Process: Legal property transfer to SPV/Trust and fund release from escrow
  • Verification: Title registration and ownership confirmation
  • Dependency: Successful funding from Step 10

Step 12: Rent Collection & Distribution

  • Responsible Party: Property Operations Unit & Treasury Smart Contract
  • Process: Monthly rent collection → Treasury Escrow → Automated stablecoin distribution to token holders
  • Technology: Smart contract automation for transparent, proportional distributions
  • Reporting: Real-time yield tracking and investor dashboards

Phase 6: Secondary Trading & Liquidity

Step 13: Secondary Trading (DEX/CLOB)

  • Responsible Party: Exchange Partner & Compliance Engine
  • Process: Enable secondary market trading through decentralized exchange or central limit order book
  • Compliance: Continuous AML monitoring and trade surveillance
  • Liquidity: Market-making and price discovery mechanisms

Phase 7: Exit Strategy

Step 14: Exit Strategy Execution

  • Responsible Party: Governance Board via Smart Contract Voting
  • Triggers: Predetermined maturity date, market conditions, or investor vote
  • Process: Property sale → Proceeds distribution to token holders based on fractional ownership
  • Governance: Transparent voting mechanism for exit decisions

Visual Operational Flow Overview

Complete End-to-End Process Flow

Complete end-to-end operational process flow diagram showing all stakeholders and their interactions
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Complete End-to-End Process Flow (Alternative)

Property Owner
Asset Origination
SPV/Trust
Legal Structure
Roowang Platform
Governance
Securities Commission
Regulatory Oversight
Blockchain/DLT
Technology
Investors
Token Holders

Interactive Stakeholder Matrix

Stakeholder influence and interest matrix showing stakeholder categorization
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Interactive Stakeholder Matrix (Alternative)

High Influence, High Interest

Roowang Platform
Influence: 5, Interest: 5
Investors
Influence: 4, Interest: 5
Securities Commission
Influence: 5, Interest: 4

Medium Influence, Medium Interest

Shariah Advisory Board
Influence: 3, Interest: 3
Legal Counsel
Influence: 3, Interest: 3
Compliance Engine
Influence: 3, Interest: 3

Lower Influence, Variable Interest

Treasury Escrow
Influence: 3, Interest: 4
Property Operations
Influence: 2, Interest: 3
Exchange Partner
Influence: 2, Interest: 3

Phase-by-Phase Process Flow

Detailed phase-by-phase process flow showing all 7 phases and 14 steps
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Phase-by-Phase Process Flow (Alternative)

Phase 1: Asset Origination
Step 1: Asset Screening
Step 2: Desktop Valuation
Step 3: LOI Negotiation
Phase 2: Legal Structure
Step 4: SPV/Trust Formation
Step 5: Due Diligence
Phase 3: Technology
Step 6: Token Design
Step 7: Regulatory Sandbox
Step 8: Security Audit
Phase 4: Primary Sale
Step 9: Investor Onboarding
Step 10: Token Sale
Phase 5: Operations
Step 11: Title Transfer
Step 12: Rent Distribution
Phase 6 & 7: Trading & Exit
Step 13: Secondary Trading
Step 14: Exit Strategy

Detailed Stakeholder Ecosystem

Comprehensive stakeholder ecosystem diagram showing all parties and their relationships

Risk & Mitigation Framework

Risk management and mitigation framework diagram

Key Legend

Primary Stakeholders - Core process owners
Governance & Compliance - Oversight & regulation
Technology Infrastructure - Platform & automation
Trading & Investment - Investor-facing services
Process flow direction
←→Two-way interactions

2. Comprehensive Stakeholder Matrix

StakeholderPrimary RoleInfluence (1-5)Interest (1-5)Key ResponsibilitiesInteraction Points
Property Owner/DeveloperAsset origination & sale33Property supply, SPA executionSteps 1-3, 11
Roowang Platform (RWG)Platform governance & operations55End-to-end process management, complianceAll steps
SPV/TrustLegal custody & Shariah structuring44Asset custody, legal complianceSteps 4-5, 11
InvestorsToken purchase & yield receipt45Capital provision, governance participationSteps 9-14
Shariah Advisory BoardHalal compliance oversight33Shariah certification, periodic auditsSteps 4, 6, ongoing
Securities CommissionRegulatory oversight54Consumer protection, sandbox approvalStep 7, ongoing
Blockchain ProviderDLT contract hosting32Platform uptime, transaction processingSteps 6, 8, 12-13
Treasury Escrow (Smart Contract)Segregated fund management34Investor fund protection, automated distributionsSteps 10, 12
Compliance EngineContinuous AML/risk monitoring33Real-time risk alerts, regulatory reportingSteps 9, 13, ongoing
Price OracleMarket data provision22Real-time property valuations, market feedsSteps 13-14
Exchange PartnerLiquidity trading facilitation23Market depth, fair pricing, liquidityStep 13
Security AuditorSmart contract verification22Independent security validationStep 8
KYC/AML VendorIdentity verification22Investor screening, data protectionStep 9
Property Operations UnitAsset management23Rent collection, property maintenance, reportingStep 12, ongoing
External DD FirmDue diligence services22Comprehensive property assessmentStep 5
Legal CounselLegal structuring & compliance33Legal documentation, regulatory complianceSteps 3-5, 11
Chartered ValuerIndependent property valuation22Professional valuation certificationStep 2

3. Regulatory Compliance & Investor Protection Framework

Core Principles Implementation

Regulatory PrincipleImplementation MechanismProcess IntegrationInvestor Benefit
Segregated Money FlowsTreasury Escrow Smart ContractsSteps 10, 12Investor funds isolated from operational cash
Continuous AML MonitoringCompliance Engine IntegrationSteps 9, 13, ongoingReal-time risk detection and reporting
Transparent Price DiscoveryPrice Oracle + Exchange DataSteps 2, 13-14Fair, tamper-proof on-chain valuations
Operational ClarityDefined Stakeholder MatrixAll stepsClear accountability and audit trails
Shariah ComplianceAdvisory Board OversightSteps 4, 6, ongoingHalal investment assurance
Consumer ProtectionSandbox FrameworkStep 7, ongoingRegulatory oversight and recourse

Key Safeguards

Financial Protection

  • Escrow-based fund segregation
  • Smart contract automation reducing human error
  • Independent security audits
  • Professional insurance coverage

Operational Transparency

  • Real-time investor dashboards
  • Automated reporting to regulators
  • Public blockchain transaction records
  • Regular compliance audits

Governance Structure

  • Token holder voting rights
  • Independent board oversight
  • Shariah advisory supervision
  • Regulatory sandbox compliance

4. Technology Architecture & Security

Blockchain Infrastructure

  • Platform: Regulated DLT provider with high uptime SLA
  • Smart Contracts: Audited, automated execution of ownership and distributions
  • Security: Multi-signature wallets, regular security assessments
  • Scalability: Layer-2 solutions for cost-effective transactions

Compliance Technology

  • KYC Integration: Automated identity verification with manual review triggers
  • AML Monitoring: Real-time transaction monitoring and suspicious activity reporting
  • Regulatory Reporting: Automated compliance reports to Securities Commission
  • Data Protection: Privacy-by-design with encrypted data storage

5. Risk Management & Mitigation

Risk CategoryPotential IssuesMitigation Strategies
RegulatoryPolicy changes, compliance failuresSandbox participation, legal counsel, regular audits
TechnologySmart contract bugs, platform downtimeSecurity audits, redundant systems, insurance
MarketProperty value decline, liquidity issuesDiversified portfolio, professional management, exit strategies
OperationalPartner failure, process breakdownDue diligence, SLAs, backup providers
Shariah ComplianceNon-compliant activitiesAdvisory board oversight, regular certification

6. Key Performance Indicators & Reporting

Investor Metrics

  • Monthly rental yield distribution
  • Property appreciation tracking
  • Liquidity metrics and trading volumes
  • Portfolio diversification statistics

Compliance Metrics

  • KYC completion rates and times
  • AML alert resolution
  • Regulatory reporting timeliness
  • Audit findings and remediation

Operational Metrics

  • Property occupancy rates
  • Maintenance costs and capital expenditure
  • Stakeholder satisfaction scores
  • Technology uptime and performance

Abbreviations & Definitions

TermFull FormDescription
RWGRoowang PlatformPrimary platform operator
SCSecurities CommissionMalaysian financial regulator
SABShariah Advisory BoardIslamic compliance oversight
SPVSpecial Purpose VehicleLegal entity holding property
DLTDistributed Ledger TechnologyBlockchain infrastructure
KYCKnow Your CustomerIdentity verification process
AMLAnti-Money LaunderingFinancial crime prevention
DEXDecentralized ExchangeBlockchain-based trading platform
CLOBCentral Limit Order BookTraditional exchange model
LOILetter of IntentPreliminary purchase agreement
DDDue DiligenceComprehensive property assessment
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This document provides the comprehensive operational flow and stakeholder mapping requested for the Securities Commission consultation process, demonstrating Roowang's commitment to regulatory compliance, investor protection, and operational transparency in the fractionalized real estate investment space.