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Listen to a Business English Dialogue About Conversion parity Harper: Hi Lawrence, have you heard about conversion parity? I’ve come across the term, but I’m not entirely sure what it means. Lawrence: Hey Harper, yes, conversion parity refers to a…

Listen to a Business English Dialogue About Conventional option Nora: Hey Eric, do you know what a conventional option is in finance? Eric: Hi Nora! Yes, a conventional option is a type of financial derivative that gives the holder the…

Listen to a Business English Dialogue About Conventional mortgages Penelope: Hey Justin, do you know much about conventional mortgages? They’re one of the most common types of home loans. Justin: Yeah, I’ve heard of them. They’re loans that aren’t backed…

Listen to a Business English Dialogue About Contributed capital Gabrielle: Hi Michael, do you know what contributed capital is in finance? It’s the total amount of capital that shareholders have invested in a company by purchasing its stock. Michael: Oh,…

Listen to a Business English Dialogue About Contra broker Avery: Hi Jeffrey, do you know what a “contra broker” is in business and finance? Jeffrey: Yes, Avery. A contra broker is a brokerage firm that facilitates trades between two other…

Listen to a Business English Dialogue About Continuous net settlement Claire: Hi John, have you heard about continuous net settlement in business and finance? John: Yes, Claire. Continuous net settlement, or CNS, is a system used in securities trading to…

Listen to a Business English Dialogue About Contingent liability Natalie: Hi Craig, can you explain what a contingent liability is in business and finance? Craig: Hi Natalie, sure! A contingent liability is a potential obligation that might arise in the…

Listen to a Business English Dialogue About Contingent liabilities Brooklyn: Hi Nathaniel, have you heard about contingent liabilities in finance? I’ve seen the term, but I’m not entirely sure what it means. Nathaniel: Hey Brooklyn, contingent liabilities are potential obligations…

Listen to a Business English Dialogue About Contingent deferred sales load Morgan: Hey Thomas, have you heard about contingent deferred sales loads in investing? Thomas: No, I haven’t. What are they exactly? Morgan: Contingent deferred sales loads are fees investors…

Listen to a Business English Dialogue About Contingent beneficiary Claire: Hi Carl, have you heard about contingent beneficiaries in business and finance? Carl: Yes, Claire. A contingent beneficiary is someone who receives the benefits of a financial asset if the…