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Aug 28
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Corporate Finance Explained | Navigating...

Corporate Finance Institute
About this episode

Expanding into a high-growth region like Brazil or India is full of potential, but from a finance perspective, it's a unique mix of intense risks and substantial rewards. In this episode, we go beyond the surface to explore the core challenges and opportunities of navigating corporate finance in emerging markets.

We'll equip you with the foresight and strategies to turn volatility into a competitive edge. This episode is a roadmap for finance professionals looking to build resilience in a dynamic global environment.

This episode covers:

  • The Five Core Risks: We break down the unique financial challenges, including currency risk, regulatory uncertainty, and liquidity constraints that demand a completely tailored approach.
  • Lessons from Global Leaders: How companies like Coca-Cola, Unilever, and Tesla have successfully managed these challenges with specific tactics like hedging, local production, and strategic partnerships.
  • Five Actionable Strategies: Concrete steps to build financial resilience, including adopting local capital structuring, creating flexible budgets, and the vital importance of real-time monitoring.
  • A New Mindset: The strategic takeaways for all finance professionals on how to think globally, act locally, and build models that can withstand any shock.
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