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Apr 2025
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Corporate Finance Explained | Mastering ...

Corporate Finance Institute
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In this episode of FinPod, we unpack one of the most critical topics in finance today: risk management. From inflation and interest rate hikes to global supply chain volatility, companies are navigating more uncertainty than ever, and effective risk strategies have become essential for survival and growth.


If you're in FP&A, corporate strategy, or financial leadership, this episode will help you strengthen your company’s defenses—and turn risk into opportunity.

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