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Listen to a Business English Dialogue About Internal financing Penelope: Hi Roger, have you heard about “internal financing” in business and finance? Roger: Yes, I have. Internal financing refers to the use of a company’s retained earnings or profits to…

Listen to a Business English Dialogue About Intermarket surveillance information system Samantha: Hi James, have you heard about the Intermarket Surveillance Information System? James: Yes, Samantha. It’s a system used by regulatory authorities to monitor trading activity across different markets…

Listen to a Business English Dialogue About Interim financing Abigail: Hi John, have you heard about interim financing in business? I’ve seen the term, but I’m not entirely sure what it means. John: Hey Abigail, interim financing refers to short-term…

Listen to a Business English Dialogue About Interest rate futures Melody: Hi Justin, have you heard about interest rate futures in business and finance? Justin: Yes, Melody. Interest rate futures are financial contracts where parties agree to buy or sell…

Listen to a Business English Dialogue About Intangible costs Grace: Hi Bryan, have you ever considered the intangible costs involved in business operations? Bryan: Hey Grace! Yes, I have. Intangible costs are expenses that are not easily quantified, such as…

Listen to a Business English Dialogue About Insurance agent Emily: Hi Terry, do you have an insurance agent? Terry: Yes, I do. My insurance agent helps me find the right insurance policies for my needs and assists with any claims…

Listen to a Business English Dialogue About Initial margin Aria: Hi Russell, have you heard of “initial margin” in finance? Russell: No, I haven’t. What is it? Aria: Initial margin is the amount of money or collateral that investors must…

Listen to a Business English Dialogue About Inheritance tax return Sarah: Hey Walter, do you know what an inheritance tax return is? Walter: Yes, Sarah, it’s a form that needs to be filed with the government to report any inheritance…

Listen to a Business English Dialogue About Inflation indexed securities Morgan: Hi Freddie, have you heard about inflation-indexed securities? They’re investments designed to protect against the effects of inflation. Freddie: Oh, interesting. How do they work? Morgan: Well, they’re bonds…

Listen to a Business English Dialogue About Infant industry argument Victoria: Hey Paul, have you heard about the infant industry argument in economics? Paul: Yes, Victoria, it’s an idea that suggests new or developing industries need protection from foreign competition…