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Listen to a Business English Dialogue About Circuit breakers Stella: Hey Gabrielle, do you know what circuit breakers are in the context of finance? Gabrielle: Yes, Stella. Circuit breakers are mechanisms used in stock markets to temporarily halt trading during…

Listen to a Business English Dialogue About Chinese wall Molly: Hi Maya, have you heard of a “Chinese wall” in finance? Maya: No, I haven’t. What is it? Molly: A Chinese wall is a figurative barrier between different departments within…

Listen to a Business English Dialogue About Chief financial officer Leah: Hi Lydia, have you ever worked closely with a Chief Financial Officer (CFO) in your company? Lydia: Yes, Leah, I have. The CFO oversees the financial aspects of the…

Listen to a Business English Dialogue About Chief executive officer Penelope: Hi Piper, do you know what a Chief Executive Officer (CEO) does? Piper: Hi Penelope! Yes, the CEO is the highest-ranking executive in a company, responsible for making major…

Listen to a Business English Dialogue About Chicago board options exchange Allison: Hey Penelope, have you ever heard of the Chicago Board Options Exchange? Penelope: Yes, I have. It’s one of the largest options exchanges in the world, where investors…

Listen to a Business English Dialogue About Chicago board of trade Avery: Hi Anna, have you heard of the Chicago Board of Trade? Anna: Yes, I have. It’s a commodity exchange where agricultural and financial derivatives are traded, right? Avery:…

Listen to a Business English Dialogue About Chartered financial consultant Arianna: Hey Chloe, have you ever considered becoming a Chartered Financial Consultant? Chloe: Yeah, I’ve heard about it. It’s a professional designation that demonstrates expertise in financial planning, insurance, and…

Listen to a Business English Dialogue About Chartered financial analyst Naomi: Hi Paisley, have you ever considered becoming a Chartered Financial Analyst? Paisley: No, what is it? Naomi: A Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) is a professional designation for finance and…

Listen to a Business English Dialogue About Certified financial statements Orla: Hi Addison, have you heard of certified financial statements? Addison: Yes, I have. They’re financial reports that have been reviewed and approved by a certified public accountant (CPA) to…

Listen to a Business English Dialogue About Certificate for automobile receivables Amelia: Hi Audrey, have you heard of certificates for automobile receivables in finance? Audrey: Hi Amelia. Yes, I’ve heard of them. They’re financial instruments backed by automobile loan payments,…