Finance Monthly September 2021 Edition

WELCOME - CONTENTS 7 www.finance-monthly.com 8. THE MONTHLY ROUND-UP BANKING & FINANCIAL SERVICES Biden's Lead on Open Banking Will Spur Competition and Innovation Here’s Why Digitalisation in Lending is Crucial for the Post-Pandemic Era COVID-19’s Impact on the Banking Sector in Zimbabwe from an HR Perspective 16. 20. 22. FINANCIAL INNOVATION & FINTECH What PayPal’s Decision to Accept Cryptocurrencies Means for Traditional Banking 28. INVESTMENT A Guide to Investing in Cannabis Stocks: Should You Invest? Key Trends the European Real Estate Crowdfunding Industry Needs to Watch Out for This Year The Rising Potential of Alt-Data Collection Within ESG 50. 54. 58. BUSINESS & ECONOMY Leadership in a Hybrid Working World: Culture, Connection & Communication It’s Time to Give SMEs Access to Tier-One Banking Services to Fuel the COVID-19 Recovery The Future of the Office EU IOSS VAT Reforms: A Blessing or a Curse for British E-commerce Sellers? 34. 40. 44. FRONT COVER FEATURE 5 Ways Banks Can Get Ready for Digital Currencies 10. 63 CORPORATE TRAVEL & LIFESTYLE GUIDE CASTLE ELVIRA PUGLIA’S MOST ANTICIPATED HOTEL OPENING FOR 2022 46.