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May 2025
50m 44s

Credit Risk in Uncertain Times with Jan-...

Paul Chapman, HC Group
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Today, we discuss credit risk and stress testing in volatile and uncertain times. What is the function of credit risk within the commodities sector? How crucial is it? What does good look like - how best to organize, lead and deliver it? And what do we mean by stress testing? And how can organizations make themselves more robust for the future? Our guest is ... Show More
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