Q2 2019

www.wealthandfinance-news.com 2 Wealth & Finance International - Q2 2019 4. News 6. Personal Finance: Workforce Faces Challenges 7. Is the UK Making the Most of its Money? 8. A Paragon in Commercial Banking in the Islamic Republic of Afghani- stan 11. Tried and Tested Expertise in Risk-Averse Investment Management 12. Financial Advisory Services Defined by Expertise and Experience 13. A Business Bank Catering to the Needs of Small and Medium Sized Businesses 14. Aspray : A Loss Assessor Working for Their Client’s Best Interests 15. Small Size No Handicap To Taking World Real Estate Crown 14. A Special Situations Fund That Has Flourished Through Diligent and Expert Management 16. Innovate as a Multi-Family Office 18. Align Income Share Funding Announces Additional Funding, Expansion 19. Elite Casino Events: The Toast of Texas 20. Utilizing Cutting Edge Technology to Achieve Outstanding Results in Asset Management 22. BGL Announces the Sale of The Eastwood Company to Kian Capital Partners 24. Skylark Travel Raises $4.0 Million in Series Seed Funding 26. Respond Software Raises $20 Million to Meet Growing Demand for Robotic Decision Automation in Security Operations 28. Brain imaging AI leader icometrix raises $18 million in new funding 30. OnPoint Community Credit Union Expands Partnerships with Local Non-profits to Boost Financial Education 31. Winner’s Listings 15 Editor’s Comment Welcome to the second issue of Wealth & Finance International Magazine for 2019. As always, we are dedicated to providing fund managers, institutional and private investors with the very latest industry news in the traditional and alternative investment landscapes. This issue we are looking forwards. More specifically, at how to secure the future, whatever the coming years may bring. With that in mind, we have spotlighted a number of firms and practitioners who are in the market of protecting the future – whether that be through providing financial advice, security solutions, or future-proof banking services. On the cover of this month’s issue is Azizi Bank, who have swiftly become one of Afghanistan’s largest commercial banks. We spoke to Dr. (Prof) Mohammad Salem Omaid, CEO of Azizi, who discussed the bank’s mission, vision and plans for the year ahead. Elsewhere in the issue, we sat down with Christian Holland, Director of FACET, who offered some insight into the firm’s investment management services. As independent wealth managers, FACET have forged an impressive reputation through an ability to cater to the needs of their clients, providing impartial and unbiased advice that achieves results. Finally, we profiled Redwood Bank to discover how they are revolutionising traditional banking services to cater to British SMEs. Here at Wealth & Finance we sincerely hope that you enjoy reading this month’s issue and look forward to hearing from you. Laura Brookes, Editor [email protected] +44 (0) 20 3970 0082 AI Global Media, Ltd. (AI) takes reasonable measures to ensure the quality of the information on this web site. However, AI will not assume any legal liability or responsibility for the accuracy, correctness or completeness of any information that is available through this web site. If errors are brought to our attention, we will try to correct them. The information available through the website and our partner publications is for your general information and use and is not intended to address any particular finance or investment requirements. In particular, the information does not constitute any form of advice or recommendation by us or any of our partner publications and is not intended to be relied upon by users in making or refraining from making any investment or financial decisions. Appropriate independent advice should be obtained before making any such decision. Any arrangement made between you and any third party named in the site is at your sole risk and responsibility. Contents

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