Finance Monthly April 2019 Edition

7 www.finance-monthly.com WELCOME - CONTENTS 10. THE MONTHLY ROUND-UP Why are European Banks Laundering Russia’s Money? Missed the Latest PSD2 Deadline? Here’s What you Need to Know How the CFO can Keep Control and be a Master of All Why Adopt the Circular Economy? The Case for Business AI Adoption The Soundest Approach to Amending Libor Contracts The Role of IT Operations in Driving M&A ROI BUSINESS & BANKING CORPORATE TRAVEL & LIFESTYLE GUIDE 53 54. Rome Cavalieri – A Luxurious Taste of La Dolce Vita 62. America’s Rocky Mountains and her Hidden Secret: Aspen is Not Just for Skiers FINTECH Digital Gold A Reason to Return to the Gold Standard 46. FINANCIAL SERVICES 36. 38. 34. 40. FRONT COVER STORY The Young and Powerful Leader of the Investment World – Abdullah Hamad Alterkait 12. 18. 22. 24. The (Almost) Silver Bullet of Automated Reconciliation Navigating the Funding Landscape in a More Uncertain Environment What are APIs and are they Useful? ESG A Driver for Global Change and Sustainable Financial Gain Ask the Expert: Payments 70. EVENTS CALENDAR 68. APPOINTMENTS TRANSACTION REPORTS Loopia Acquire WebSupport Marriott International Sign Agreement With Helbor Empreendimentos SA Involving the First W Hotel in Brazil 50. 26. 28. 30. 51. 42.