Podcasts about Corporate finance

What happens when a company reports strong results, but the stock still collapses?In this episode of Corporate Finance Explained, we unpack how public companies manage investor expectations, earnings guidance, and corporate credibility, and why the gap between Wall Street expectations and actual results can move hundreds of billions of dollars in market value.Public markets do not evaluate financial results in isolation. Investors compare those results against analyst consensus, management guidance, and expectations about the future. That means a profitable company can report record earnings and still see its stock fall if the market expected something better.

What separates a successful IPO from a public market disaster?In this episode of Corporate Finance Explained, we break down the mechanics of an initial public offering (IPO) and the decisions that can determine whether a company successfully enters the public markets or watches its deal fall apart.Going public is about far more than ringing the opening bell. Companies can spend 12 to 18 months preparing their financial reporting, internal controls, governance, investor narrative, and pricing strategy, all while waiting for the right market conditions to open the IPO window.

How do global companies protect their profits when exchange rates move against them?In this episode of Corporate Finance Explained, we break down foreign exchange (FX) risk and how multinational companies manage currency exposure before it disrupts cash flow, earnings, and long-term competitiveness. Using real-world examples from Coca-Cola, Airbus, and Procter & Gamble, we explore how corporate treasury teams turn unpredictable currency movements into a more manageable financial risk.You'll learn the difference between transaction, translation, and economic exposure, and why each requires a different approach to risk management. We also explore how companies use centralized treasury functions, natural hedges, forward contracts, and layered hedging strategies to reduce volatility without turning treasury into a speculative trading operation.

Why do some companies become more valuable after laying off thousands of employees?In this episode of Corporate Finance Explained, we explore the financial logic behind corporate restructuring and why the market often rewards companies that make difficult decisions before a crisis forces them to. Using real-world examples from Meta, Intel, Sears, and JCPenney, we explain how operational restructuring can strengthen a business, improve capital allocation, and create long-term shareholder value.You'll learn why successful restructurings go far beyond layoffs. We break down the three pillars of operational restructuring: cost resets, operating model redesign, and portfolio pruning, and show how companies use these strategies to improve efficiency while protecting future growth. We also explain why timing matters and how proactive restructuring differs from reactive cost-cutting.

Ein zentrales Ziel der jüngst in Berlin auf den Weg gebrachten Krankenhausreform ist es, die Zahl der Kliniken in Deutschland zu reduzieren und die enormen Verluste, die in der Branche erwirtschaftet werden, zu senken. Doch Stand jetzt droht die erwünschte Konsolidierung zu einem ungeordneten Prozess zu werden, der die Patientenversorgung in Deutschland gefährdet, warnen Branchenvertreter.Der Sanierer Maximilian Pluta teilt im Gespräch mit FINANCE TV den grundlegenden Befund, dass die Lage brenzlig ist, sieht bei der Durchführung von Kliniksanierungen aber noch viel Verbesserungs- und Professionalisierungspotential. „Hunderte Kliniken stehen vor tiefgreifenden Einschnitten, aber nicht immer vor einer kompletten Schließung“, sagt er im Interview. „Auch einer stark defizitären Klinik kann die Anpassung an den neuen Regulierungsrahmen gelingen – mit einer ehrlichen Bestandsaufnahme, welche Klinikbereiche geschlossen werden müssen. Aber das Zeitfenster dafür schließt sich.“Diese Fragen beantwortet dieses Interview:Betrifft das Kliniksterben auch Häuser privater Ketten oder primär öffentliche und kirchlich organisierte Häuser?Was genau können Restrukturierer bei Krankenhäusern überhaupt noch ausrichten, wenn Preise, Personaldecke und Prozesse doch weitgehend vorgegeben sind?Warum werden diese Stellhebel in vielen Kliniken nach wie vor noch kaum eingesetzt?Die GesprächsteilnehmerHost: Michael HedtstückGast: Maximilian Pluta (Managing Partner der Kanzlei Pluta)Dieser FINANCE-TV-Talk entstand in Kooperation mit Pluta. Das Interview ist Teil 4 unserer Serie mit Pluta zu Restrukturierung und Transformation in den spannendsten deutschen Branchen. Seien Sie gespannt auf Einblicke in Immobilien, Krankenhäuer, Maschinenbau, Handel, Elektro und Automotive. Außerdem sprechen wir über die Frage, wie man Insolvenzverschleppung vermeidet. ________________________________________________________________Bei FINANCE TV ist die Finanzwelt im Gespräch! Jede Woche erwarten Sie hier exklusive Interviews mit CFOs, führenden Bankern und Experten aus Corporate Finance. Wir unterhalten uns über alles, was Finanzentscheider wissen müssen: von M&A und Finanzierung bis hin zu Private Equity, Wirtschaftsprüfung, Karriere, Gehalt und aktuellen Finanzskandalen.Kompakt, direkt und auf den Punkt!Mehr Infos gibt es hier: https://www.finance-magazin.de/tv/

AI infrastructure investment, M&A activity and evolving treasury demands are reshaping how companies access capital and manage liquidity. Vito Sperduto, Head, RBC Capital Markets U.S., Raja Khanna, Head of U.S. Corporate Banking, and Kartik Kaushik, Head of U.S. Cash Management, discuss what's driving capital deployment, how financing strategies are evolving and why treasury is becoming an increasingly strategic function.Key points:Corporate borrowers continue to navigate elevated rates, growing lender competition and an evolving private credit landscape.AI infrastructure investment and M&A activity are driving demand for financing and reshaping capital structure decisions.Treasury is moving from a cost-centre view to becoming an increasingly important part of strategic planning, capital allocation and transaction readiness.As companies manage cash across multiple markets and currencies, visibility, transparency and control remain key priorities.For borrowers, flexibility in capital structure and financing options remains a priority, while treasury teams continue to focus on liquidity visibility and working capital control.Listen and subscribe to Strategic Alternatives on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or wherever you get your podcasts. To learn more about corporate banking, treasury management, liquidity solutions or capital markets strategy, please contact your RBC Capital Markets representative or visit rbccm.com.

What does it really take to shift from a traditional career path to building your own company—and how do your earliest money experiences shape the journey? In this episode of The Angel Next Door Podcast, listeners are invited to consider how personal financial histories and mindsets can be as pivotal as business acumen in entrepreneurship, especially when the goal is empowering others. Our guest, Stephanie Guttman, brings a uniquely diverse background, having started her career in corporate finance before moving through the world of startups, eventually becoming an investor and now a founder. She shares her early fascination with financial independence—opening an IRA at eighteen, working multiple jobs in high school, and volunteering for tax preparation—all of which laid the groundwork for her deep understanding of money, its power, and its potential as a force for individual autonomy. Throughout the episode, Marcia and Stephanie Guttman dive into the founding of Huntress Wealth—a platform designed not as a typical wealth management firm but as a resource for women seeking confidence, clarity, and purpose in their financial lives. Together, they explore the investing gap, societal and psychological barriers women face, and why understanding “enough” can be the secret to true financial empowerment. This conversation is a must-listen for anyone interested in the intersections of entrepreneurship, mindset, and financial equality, as it not only surfaces actionable ideas but also challenges listeners to rethink how they approach money and self-worth.   To get the latest from Stephanie Guttman, you can follow her below! https://www.linkedin.com/in/stephanie-guttman/   Sign up for Marcia's newsletter to receive tips and the latest on Angel Investing! Website: www.marciadawood.com Learn more about the documentary Show Her the Money: www.showherthemoneymovie.com And don't forget to follow us wherever you are! Apple Podcasts: https://pod.link/1586445642.apple Spotify: https://pod.link/1586445642.spotify LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/angel-next-door-podcast/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theangelnextdoorpodcast/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@marciadawood

What if a company's biggest competitive advantage is also its greatest financial risk?In this episode of Corporate Finance Explained, we break down operating leverage and explain why two companies with the same revenue growth can experience dramatically different outcomes when the economy changes. Through real-world examples from software companies, financial exchanges, airlines, and cruise lines, we explore how cost structure determines profitability, resilience, and long-term business performance.You'll learn how fixed costs, variable costs, contribution margin, break-even analysis, and the Degree of Operating Leverage (DOL) shape a company's ability to scale profits during periods of growth and survive during economic downturns. We also examine how businesses use strategies like cloud computing, outsourcing, and variable cost structures to manage financial risk.

SponsorsCloud Accountant Staffing - http://accountingpodcast.promo/casOnPay - http://accountingpodcast.promo/onpayThomson Reuters - http://accountingpodcast.promo/taxautomationVeltrix - http://accountingpodcast.promo/veltrixChapters(00:00) - TAP 499 (02:17) - Livestream and CPE Plug (03:12) - Grant Thornton Buys CBIZ (04:35) - Stock Spike and Activists (09:06) - PE Strategy and IPO Exit (11:09) - Deal Size vs Big Four (13:21) - Trump Immunity and Nominee (16:39) - EY Hack Claim Explained (18:56) - Trump Deal Appeal Update (21:37) - Controller Hiring Crunch (23:21) - Senior Pay Flattening (26:24) - Corporate Hiring Demand (27:59) - AI Boosts Finance Judgment (29:38) - Claude Transforms Forecasting (30:43) - Gen Z AI Dependency Fears (34:32) - Xero Price Hike Backlash (36:45) - Lovable Connector Moat (40:38) - Agents Use Existing SaaS (45:29) - Tariff Refund Windfall (48:20) - NYC Pied-a-Terre Tax (51:44) - PwC UK Audit Failures (55:03) - Wrap Up and Episode 500  Show NotesGrant Thornton Advisors to acquire CBIZ in $5 billion transactionhttps://www.cpapracticeadvisor.com/2026/07/29/grant-thornton-set-to-buy-cbiz-for-5-billion-become-5th-largest-firm-in-u-s/187542/Accounting Firm CBIZ Urged by Activist Investor to Pursue M&Ahttps://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2026-07-07/accounting-firm-cbiz-urged-by-activist-investor-to-pursue-m-aTrump floats pulling Blanche's AG nomination until after GOP holdouts leave officehttps://www.cnbc.com/2026/07/30/trump-blanche-ag-doj-cornyn-tillis.htmlDonald Trump's tax audit immunity remains in place as Blanche's path to confirmation is clearedhttps://www.reviewjournal.com/news/politics-and-government/as-blanches-path-to-confirmation-is-cleared-trumps-tax-audit-immunity-remains-in-place-3858601/Ernst & Young data breach claimed by ShinyHunters extortion ganghttps://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/ernst-and-young-data-breach-claimed-by-shinyhunters-extortion-gang/2026 Corporate Finance & Accounting Talent Research Studyhttps://controllerscouncil.org/2026-corporate-finance-accounting-talent-research-study/Accounting's missing middlehttps://www.accountingtoday.com/news/accountings-missing-middleA third of companies look to increase finance and accounting hireshttps://www.cfo.com/news/companies-look-to-boost-hiring-pay-for-finance-and-accounting-staff-controllers-council-report/824667/AI's top value for finance now lies in improving judgment, not efficiencyhttps://finance.yahoo.com/technology/ai/articles/ai-top-value-finance-now-085159658.htmlNearly Half of Gen Z Workers Say AI is Making Them Less Intelligenthttps://www.cpapracticeadvisor.com/2026/05/19/nearly-half-of-gen-z-workers-say-ai-is-making-them-less-intelligent/183621/Xero Announces U.S. Subscription Price Changeshttps://www.xero.com/us/pricing-plans/update/Introducing the Lovable Xero connector: build on your Xero data, no code requiredhttps://devblog.xero.com/introducing-the-lovable-xero-connector-build-on-your-xero-data-no-code-required-386873b591bcWe Peaked at 30 AI Agents. Now We're Coming Back Down to 20https://www.saastr.com/we-peaked-at-30-ai-agents-now-were-coming-back-down-to-20-heres-what-consolidation-actually-looks-like-the-agents-011-live/Amazon Got a $600 Million Tariff Refund, Some Going to Shoppershttps://www.cnbc.com/2026/07/30/amazon-trump-tariff-refunds.htmlNYC Extends Deadline for Pied-à-Terre Tax Exemption Applications to Sept. 18https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2026-08-01/nyc-extends-deadline-for-second-home-levy-exemption-requestsStaten Island Homeowners Say They Fear for Safety After Names, Addresses Published on NYC Tax Listhttps://www.cpapracticeadvisor.com/2026/07/31/staten-island-homeowners-say-they-fear-for-safety-after-names-addresses-published-on-nyc-tax-list/187775/PwC Fined $4.4 Million by UK Watchdog Over Babcock Audit Failureshttps://www.globalbankingandfinance.com/uk-financial-watchdog-fines-pwc-4-4-million-over-babcock/New York Governor Trolls LeBron James with Tax on Rumored NYC Homehttps://www.cpapracticeadvisor.com/2026/07/31/new-york-governor-trolls-lebron-james-with-tax-on-rumored-nyc-home/187765/Need CPE?Get CPE for listening to podcasts with Earmark: https://earmarkcpe.comSubscribe to the Earmark Podcast: https://podcast.earmarkcpe.comGet in TouchThanks for listening and the great reviews! We appreciate you! Follow and tweet @BlakeTOliver and @DavidLeary. Find us on

In this episode of Corporate Finance Explained, we explore Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) and why many companies mistake risk reporting for actual risk management. Through real-world case studies including AIG, Credit Suisse, Toyota, and JPMorgan Chase, we examine how organizations identify, measure, and respond to risk, and why some companies survive major crises while others fail despite seeing the warning signs. You'll learn why risk appetite statements, risk registers, heat maps, key risk indicators (KRIs), and probability-weighted scenario analysis are critical tools in modern corporate finance. We also explain how effective ERM helps companies manage operational, financial, and strategic risks before they become balance sheet disasters.

Anders als nach der Finanzkrise oder den Corona-Lockdowns hat Deutschlands Vorzeigebranche – der Maschinenbau – die Folgen des Ukrainekriegs und der Zollkonfrontation nicht mehr gut weggesteckt: Die Zahl der Pleiten und Restrukturierungen nimmt zu.Den Beitrag der neuen US-Zölle zur kritischen Lage vieler deutscher Maschinenbauer sollte man nicht unterschätzen, meint der im Maschinenbau tätige Restrukturierer Ludwig Stern von der Kanzlei Pluta. „Die Zölle haben den Preisspielraum deutscher Maschinenbauer auf dem US-Markt komplett ausradiert. Dabei waren die USA einer der wenigen Märkte, auf denen deutsche Unternehmen bis dahin noch gute Zuwachsraten erzielen konnten.“Darüber hinaus sei es wegen der geopolitischen Konflikte auch schwieriger geworden, den Verkauf eines deutschen Maschinenbauers an einen Käufer aus dem Ausland genehmigt zu bekommen – ein Krisen-Cocktail, der Sanierungen im Maschinenbau erheblich verkompliziert hat.Diese Fragen beantwortet dieses Interview:Welche Teilsegmente des Maschinenbaus gerade besonders leiden.Welche Sanierungsmaßnahmen aktuell noch greifen – und welche nicht.Welcher branchentypische Umstand immer noch ein Trumpf für Maschinenbauer in Schwierigkeiten ist.Die Gesprächsteilnehmer:Host: Michael HedtstückGast: Ludwig Stern (Partner der Kanzlei Pluta)Dieser FINANCE-TV-Talk entstand in Kooperation mit Pluta. Das Interview ist Teil 3 unserer Serie mit Pluta zu Restrukturierung und Transformation in den spannendsten deutschen Branchen. Seien Sie gespannt auf Einblicke in Immobilien, Krankenhäuer, Maschinenbau, Handel, Elektro und Automotive. Außerdem sprechen wir über die Frage, wie man Insolvenzverschleppung vermeidet. ___________________________Bei FINANCE TV ist die Finanzwelt im Gespräch! Jede Woche erwarten Sie hier exklusive Interviews mit CFOs, führenden Bankern und Experten aus Corporate Finance. Wir unterhalten uns über alles, was Finanzentscheider wissen müssen: von M&A und Finanzierung bis hin zu Private Equity, Wirtschaftsprüfung, Karriere, Gehalt und aktuellen Finanzskandalen.Kompakt, direkt und auf den Punkt!Verpassen Sie keine Folge – hören Sie uns als Podcast auf Spotify, Apple Podcasts und Amazon Music oder sehen Sie sich das Interview als Video auf Youtube an.

Die Risikoaversität der Banken wächst – und mit ihr die Nachfrage nach alternativen Finanzierungen. Carl-Jan von der Goltz, Gründer und Geschäftsführer von Maturus Finance, beobachtet diese Entwicklung aus nächster Nähe: Sein Haus spezialisiert sich auf Asset-based Finance, also die Liquiditätsbeschaffung über Sale-and-Lease-Back von Maschinen- und Fuhrparks. Und die Nachfrage war noch nie so hoch. „Asset-based Finance befindet sich seit rund einem Jahr auf dem Dauerhoch“, berichtet der Maturus-Chef. Dabei sind es längst nicht nur klassische Krisenfälle, die an seine Tür klopfen. Welche Möglichkeiten Asset-based Finance bietet und warum der Zeitpunkt dabei entscheidend ist, verrät er bei FINANCE TV.Das erwartet Sie in diesem Talk:• Warum Asset-based Finance sich im Dauerhoch befindet, und welche wirtschaftlichen Entwicklungen die Nachfrage weiter antreiben.• Weshalb Banken zunehmend selbst dann aussteigen, wenn ein Unternehmen noch solide aufgestellt ist.• Für welche Unternehmenssituationen Asset-Based Finance geeignet ist – von der Sanierung bis zum gesunden Wachstumsfall – und was die Finanzierung konkret kostet.• Welche Voraussetzungen ein Maschinenpark erfüllen muss, damit Asset-Based Finance überhaupt funktioniert und für welche Branchen sie sich besonders eignet.Die Gesprächsteilnehmer Host: Thomas Holzamer (FINANCE Magazin) Gast: Jan-Carl von der Goltz (geschäftsführender Gesellschafter, Maturus Finance)Hinweis: Dieser Talk entstand in Kooperation mit Maturus Finance. ________________________________________________________________Bei FINANCE TV ist die Finanzwelt im Gespräch! Jede Woche erwarten Sie hier exklusive Interviews mit CFOs, führenden Bankern und Experten aus Corporate Finance. Wir unterhalten uns über alles, was Finanzentscheider wissen müssen: von M&A und Finanzierung bis hin zu Private Equity, Wirtschaftsprüfung, Karriere, Gehalt und aktuellen Finanzskandalen. Kompakt, direkt und auf den Punkt!Mehr Infos gibt es hier: https://www.finance-magazin.de/tv/

What happens when interest rates rise faster than your business can adapt?In this episode of Corporate Finance Explained, we break down one of the most overlooked risks in corporate finance: interest rate risk management. Using real-world examples from the 2022-2023 rate hiking cycle, we explore how treasury teams protect companies from rising borrowing costs, why some businesses weathered higher rates while others struggled, and the financial strategies that separate disciplined risk management from dangerous speculation.You'll learn how companies manage fixed vs. floating rate debt, how interest rate swaps, caps, collars, and forward-starting swaps work, and why matching financing structures to business cash flows is more important than trying to predict where interest rates are headed. We also examine real-world examples from Ford, regulated utilities, leveraged buyouts (LBOs), and commercial real estate to show how interest rate decisions impact financial performance.

Durch den Private-Equity-Recruiting-Markt rollt eine Welle, die Brancheninsider aufhorchen lässt: Senior Professionals – Director und sogar Partner – sind so wechselwillig wie schon lange nicht mehr. Wechselbereite, erfahrene Private-Equity-Manager gebe es zwar immer mal wieder, doch: „Die aktuell hohe Mobilität auf dem Level finde ich ungewöhnlich“, sagt Daniela Braemisch, Executive Partnerin bei der PE-Personalberatung PER und Leiterin des Frankfurter Büros.Bei FINANCE TV erklärt die Headhunterin, was hinter dieser Entwicklung steckt, welche Rolle Carry, Exit-Druck und Unternehmenskultur spielen – und warum die Bekanntheit des Fonds als Karriereargument zunehmend an Bedeutung verliert.Das erwartet Sie in diesem Talk:Warum Carry, Exit-Druck und längere Halteperioden den Wechselwunsch befeuern.Weshalb der große Fondsname kein ausschlaggebender Karrierefaktor mehr ist.Wie künstliche Intelligenz und veränderte Marktbedingungen die gefragten Skills im PE-Recruiting neu definieren.Warum Midmarket- und Lower-Midmarket-Häuser die neuen Karrieremagneten sind.Die Gesprächsteilnehmer:Host: Olivia Harder (FINANCE Magazin)Gast: Daniela Braemisch (Executive Partner und Head of Frankfurt Office, PER)________________________________________________________________Bei FINANCE TV ist die Finanzwelt im Gespräch! Jede Woche erwarten Sie hier exklusive Interviews mit CFOs, führenden Bankern und Experten aus Corporate Finance. Wir unterhalten uns über alles, was Finanzentscheider wissen müssen: von M&A und Finanzierung bis hin zu Private Equity, Wirtschaftsprüfung, Karriere, Gehalt und aktuellen Finanzskandalen.Kompakt, direkt und auf den Punkt!Mehr Infos gibt es hier: https://www.finance-magazin.de/tv/

Can a company gain millions of customers and still be guaranteed to fail?In this episode of Corporate Finance Explained, we break down the unit economics behind sustainable business growth and explain why revenue growth alone is one of the most misleading metrics in corporate finance. Through real-world case studies including MoviePass, Netflix, Amazon Prime, Salesforce, and Blue Apron, we explore how the strongest companies create long-term value while others collapse under the weight of unsustainable economics.You'll learn why finance professionals rely on metrics like Lifetime Value (LTV), Customer Acquisition Cost (CAC), churn rate, cohort analysis, and CAC payback period to evaluate whether a business model can actually scale. We also explain the famous LTV:CAC ratio, why the ideal range matters, and how retention drives long-term profitability.

Wann genau wurde ein Unternehmen insolvent? Die Antwort auf diese Frage entscheidet im Nachhinein darüber, ob die Verantwortlichen Insolvenzverschleppung begangen haben. Für nahezu jeden Manager eines angeschlagenen Unternehmens stellt die nachträgliche Beschuldigung wegen Insolvenzverschleppung ein Horrorszenario dar. „Die Geschäftsführer haben immer den Nachteil, in die Vorausschau gehen und Prämissen setzen zu müssen, während die Gerichte im Nachgang das Ganze mit dem Wissen überprüfen können, wie die Sache ausgegangen ist“: So beschreibt der Restrukturierer Simon Eickmann von der Kanzlei Pluta die besondere Herausforderung, die das Haftungsrisiko für Restrukturierer so groß macht. Die gute Nachricht: „Eine sorgfältige, auf Prämissen basierende Liquiditätsplanung senkt das persönliche Risiko, in den Bereich der Insolvenzverschleppung zu geraten, um nahezu 100 Prozent.“ Diese Fragen beantwortet dieses FINANCE-TV-Interview:Was genau Manager dokumentieren und wie sie vorausplanen müssen, um sich im Zweifelsfall gut verteidigen zu können Was alles in eine gerichtsfeste Liquiditätsplanung hineingehörtWie sehr die Realität im deutschen Mittelstand von den Notwendigkeiten abweichtDie Gesprächsteilnehmer:Host: Michael Hedtstück Gast: Simon Eickmann (Partner der Kanzlei Pluta)Dieser FINANCE-TV-Talk entstand in Kooperation mit Pluta. Das Interview ist Teil 2 unserer Serie mit Pluta zu Restrukturierung und Transformation in den spannendsten deutschen Branchen. Seien Sie gespannt auf Einblicke in Immobilien, Krankenhäuer, Maschinenbau, Handel, Elektro und Automotive. Außerdem sprechen wir über die Frage, wie man Insolvenzverschleppung vermeidet. ________________________________________________________________ Bei FINANCE TV ist die Finanzwelt im Gespräch! Jede Woche erwarten Sie hier exklusive Interviews mit CFOs, führenden Bankern und Experten aus Corporate Finance. Wir unterhalten uns über alles, was Finanzentscheider wissen müssen: von M&A und Finanzierung bis hin zu Private Equity, Wirtschaftsprüfung, Karriere, Gehalt und aktuellen Finanzskandalen.Kompakt, direkt und auf den Punkt!Mehr Infos gibt es hier: https://www.finance-magazin.de/tv/

Is a 1% tax enough to change how corporate America returns billions of dollars to shareholders?In this episode of Corporate Finance Explained, we explore the economics of stock buybacks, the new federal 1% excise tax on share repurchases, and why capital allocation decisions can create enormous shareholder value or destroy it.Stock buybacks have become the dominant way companies return capital to investors, but not every repurchase creates value. We break down how buybacks affect earnings per share (EPS), why valuation matters, how the new buyback tax changes the math, and why companies like Apple and JPMorgan approach repurchases very differently than businesses that have made costly capital allocation mistakes.

Value Creation ist das Schlagwort der Stunde im Private-Equity-Geschäft – doch hinter dem Begriff steckt mitunter mehr Marketing als Substanz. Nicht so bei Triton: Der Private-Equity-Investor hat seit 2007 eine eigene Einheit, die für operative Wertsteigerungsmaßnahmen bei den Portfoliounternehmen zuständig ist. „Unsere Accelerator Unit besteht aus über 60 Spezialisten, die nur für uns arbeiten und auch auf unserer Payroll sind“, erläutert Andi Klein, Managing Partner bei dem Finanzinvestor, im Gespräch mit FINANCE TV.Das erwartet Sie in diesem Talk:Wie Tritons Accelerator Unit aufgestellt ist und mit den Beteiligungen zusammenarbeitetWie es Triton mit dem Value-Creation-Team geschafft hat, über mehrere Beteiligungen hinweg jährlich eine halbe Million Euro an Leasingkosten einzusparenWarum Triton trotz hauseigener Value-Creation-Unit weiterhin auf externe Berater setztWie Künstliche Intelligenz und psychometrische Tests zur Value Creation beitragenDie Gesprächsteilnehmer:Host: Olivia Harder (FINANCE Magazin)Gast: Andi Klein (Managing Partner, Triton)Hinweis: Dieser FINANCE TV-Talk entstand in Kooperation mit Triton._________________________________________Bei FINANCE TV ist die Finanzwelt im Gespräch! Jede Woche erwarten Sie hier exklusive Interviews mit CFOs, führenden Bankern und Experten aus Corporate Finance. Wir unterhalten uns über alles, was Finanzentscheider wissen müssen: von M&A und Finanzierung bis hin zu Private Equity, Wirtschaftsprüfung, Karriere, Gehalt und aktuellen Finanzskandalen. Kompakt, direkt und auf den Punkt! Mehr Infos gibt es hier: https://www.finance-magazin.de/tv/

After a few quiet years, the number of public share offerings soared in the past 6 months. It means the proceeds of public listings on global markets trebled over the past year. According to EY though, there were fewer IPOs at 483 in the first 6 months of this year. But they collectively raised more money $186.8bn globally. Speaking to Joe was Fergal McAleavey Corporate Finance Partner at EY

How can a company own almost nothing and still become one of the most valuable businesses in the world?In this episode of Corporate Finance Explained, we break down the economics behind platform marketplaces and why companies like Airbnb, Etsy, and Upwork have fundamentally different business models than traditional retailers.Unlike conventional businesses that own inventory and physical assets, marketplace platforms create value by connecting buyers and sellers. But building a successful platform is far more complex than simply attracting users. We explore the financial mechanics behind network effects, take rates, liquidity, customer acquisition, and marketplace economics, along with why some platforms become incredibly profitable while others burn through billions of dollars without ever reaching sustainable growth.

Want to build financial models that other finance professionals can trust?In this episode of What's New at CFI, Meeyeon sits down with Duncan McKean, CFI's VP of Financial Modeling, to discuss Financial Modeling Guidelines, a practical course designed to help analysts build cleaner, more transparent, and more professional Excel models.Instead of building a model from scratch, this course starts with a messy legacy model and walks you through transforming it into a best-in-class financial model using industry-standard modeling practices. Along the way, you'll learn why model structure matters, how to improve readability and transparency, and the habits that separate experienced financial modelers from everyone else.

What if the biggest reason companies miss their long-term goals isn't execution, but the plan itself?In this episode of Corporate Finance Explained, we break down long-range planning (LRP) and why so many corporate strategy plans fail to deliver. While annual budgets focus on the next 12 months and long-term targets inspire investors, a true long-range plan bridges the gap by connecting strategy to financial reality.We explore the difference between budgets, targets, and LRPs, why driver-based financial models are more reliable than simple growth assumptions, and how finance teams build strategic plans that executives can actually use to make decisions. Through real-world examples from Microsoft, Netflix, BlackBerry, and General Electric, we examine how strong long-range planning can drive transformation and how flawed assumptions can lead to corporate decline.

Check the episode transcript hereABOUT MARK KHURIMark Khuri is the CEO and Co-Founder of SMK Capital Management, a family-owned private equity real estate firm with over two decades of experience acquiring, managing, and investing in institutional-quality, recession-resistant assets. A real estate investor for more than 20 years, Mark has analyzed thousands of opportunities and successfully bought, renovated, sold, and invested in over 120 properties valued at more than $1.5 billion, forming and managing over 70 real estate partnerships. Through strategic partnerships and private syndications, SMK pools investor capital into professionally managed, passive real estate portfolios designed to deliver consistent cash flow, long-term growth, and attractive risk-adjusted returns—opportunities typically difficult for individual investors to source and underwrite independently.  THIS TOPIC IN A NUTSHELL: ·         Mark Khuri's Journey from Corporate Finance to Real Estate Investing·         Building SMK Capital Through Syndications & Fund of Funds·         Lessons Learned from Investing as Both a GP and LP·         Understanding the Fund of Funds Investment Model·         How Fund Managers Create Value for Passive Investors·         Diversification Across Asset Classes & Real Estate Sectors·         Negotiating Better Terms Through Institutional Partnerships·         The Sponsor Due Diligence Framework: What Really Matters·         Evaluating Track Record, Teams & Transparency·         Why 99% of Investment Opportunities Get Rejected·         Finding Opportunity in Today's Commercial Real Estate Market·         Conservative Underwriting & Risk-First Investing·         Cash Flow, Positive Leverage & Realistic Return Expectations·         Red Flags Every Passive Investor Should Watch For·         Managing Risk Through Debt Structure & Capital Stack Analysis·         Why Mark Avoids Most Ground-Up Development Projects·         Market Selection Strategies Across Different Asset Classes·         Building Wealth Through Long-Term Investing & Patience·         Networking, Mentorship & Growing Investor Relationships·         Real Estate Lessons from Early Investing Mistakes & Challenges·         Problem-Solving Through Market Cycles and Economic Uncertainty  KEY QUOTE: "A sponsor having a bad deal isn't always a red flag. What matters is how they handled it."  ABOUT THE WESTSIDE INVESTORS NETWORK   The Westside Investors Network is your community for investing knowledge for growth. For real estate professionals by real estate professionals. This show is focused on the next step in your career... investing, for those starting with nothing to multifamily syndication.     The Westside Investors Network strives to bring knowledge and education to real estate professionals that is seeking to gain more freedom in their life. The host AJ and Chris Shepard, are committed to sharing the wealth of knowledge that they have gained throughout the years to allow others the opportunity to learn and grow in their investing. They own Uptown Properties, a successful Property Management, and Brokerage Company. If you are interested in Property Management in the Portland Metro or Bend Metro Areas, please visit www.uptownpm.com. If you are interested in investing in multifamily syndication, please visit www.uptownsyndication.com.     We would like to thank our Sponsors:  OffsitePros and MyMoneyWorksForMe  #FundofFundsStrategy #GeneralPartner #Syndicator #TrackRecord #MarketSelection #LongTermInvesting #MarketCycles #Development #PositiveLeverage #InvestingStrategies #Syndications #RealEstateInvesting #RealEstateInvestor #PassiveInvesting #WealthBuilding #CashFlowInvesting #FinancialFreedom #MultifamilyInvesting #InvestorEducation #RealEstateWealth#PassiveIncome #CommercialRealEstate #InvestmentStrategy #PortfolioDiversification #LongTermWealth #InvestorMindset #WealthStrategy CONNECT WITH MARK KHURI:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mark-khuri/ Email: info@smkcap.com   CONNECT WITH US   For more information about investing with AJ and Chris:  ·    Uptown Syndication | https://www.uptownsyndication.com/  ·    LinkedIn | https://www.linkedin.com/company/71673294/admin/   For information on Portland Property Management:  ·    Uptown Properties | http://www.uptownpm.com  ·    Youtube | @UptownProperties     Westside Investors Network  ·    Website | https://www.westsideinvestorsnetwork.com/  ·    Twitter | https://twitter.com/WIN_pdx  ·    Instagram | @westsideinvestorsnetwork  ·    LinkedIn | https://www.linkedin.com/groups/13949165/  ·    Facebook | @WestsideInvestorsNetwork  ·    Tiktok| @WestsideInvestorsNetwork  ·    Youtube | @WestsideInvestorsNetwork  

What if one of the biggest expenses in tech isn't actually cash?In this episode of Corporate Finance Explained, we unpack the truth behind stock-based compensation and why it has become one of the most misunderstood topics in corporate finance, financial analysis, and equity valuation.At first glance, paying employees with stock instead of cash can make a company's financial performance look stronger. But while stock-based compensation may be considered a non-cash expense under GAAP accounting, it still comes at a very real cost to shareholders through equity dilution.We explore how companies account for stock-based compensation under ASC 718, why many firms emphasize adjusted (non-GAAP) earnings, and how stock grants impact operating cash flow, free cash flow, and earnings per share. We also examine why investors should pay close attention to diluted share count, stock buybacks, and long-term dilution rather than relying solely on headline earnings metrics.

What separates companies that recover from a crisis from those that collapse overnight?In this episode of Corporate Finance Explained, we explore the role of crisis management, corporate trust, and crisis communication in protecting shareholder value and long-term business success. Through real-world case studies, we examine why communication during a crisis is far more than public relations. It is a strategic financial asset that can determine whether a company survives or fails.Using examples including Silicon Valley Bank, Credit Suisse, Johnson & Johnson's Tylenol crisis, and Starbucks' 2008 turnaround, we break down how trust influences investor confidence, customer loyalty, liquidity, and corporate resilience.

William E Simon was a bond trader-turned US cabinet secretary under President Richard Nixon. He was also abrasive, polarising and the “father of private equity”, according to Hettie O'Brien, author of The Asset Class: How Private Equity Turned Capitalism Against Itself. She tells hosts Gillian Tett and Robin Wigglesworth how Simon orchestrated a deal that was so revolutionary, and so lucrative, that it kickstarted the leveraged buyout trend of the 1980s, which later gave way to the modern private equity industry. But how did we get from that one deal to a sector that's now one of the largest alternative asset classes in the world? And if he was alive today, what would Simon think of the industry he helped create? Further reading:The Asset Class: How Private Equity Turned Capitalism Against Itself, by Hettie O'Brien (2026)Private capital has raised more money than it has returned Credits: Getty ImagesTo enjoy future episodes, be sure to subscribe to The Story of Money wherever you get your podcasts, also on the show's dedicated YouTube channel here: https://www.youtube.com/@FTTheStoryOfMoney Hosts: Gillian Tett and Robin WigglesworthProducer: Lulu SmythSenior Producers: Michela Tindera and Laurence Knight Executive Producer: Manuela SaragosaOriginal music and sound design: Breen TurnerBroadcast engineers: Bianca Wakeman and Petros GiuompasisPodcast Development: Laura ClarkeFT Global Head of Audio: Flo Phillips Video editor: Josh Divney and Kristen Kenyon at Podcast DiscoveryLearn more at www.ft.com/tsom or get in touch at thestoryofmoney@ft.com.Read a transcript of this episode on FT.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

SQL is one of the most valuable technical skills for finance professionals, business intelligence analysts, and data analysts. But once you've mastered the basics, how do you write cleaner, more scalable queries that support real business decisions?In this episode of What's New at CFI, Meeyeon sits down with CFI instructor Joseph Yeates to discuss CFI's new Advanced SQL for Analysts course. They explore how advanced SQL helps analysts move beyond answering individual questions to building flexible, reusable data models that support reporting, dashboards, and business intelligence workflows.Whether you're working in Excel, Power BI, Python, or directly with SQL databases, this course is designed to help you collaborate more effectively with data engineering teams, organize complex SQL queries, and build stronger data analysis skills.

Today's episode is basically my love language: multiple income streams. I'm joined by Meghan Lim, AKA Meghan Makes Money, who went from a $78K corporate finance job to building a six-figure creator business with 160K+ followers, all in about two and a half years. We're talking side hustles, affiliate marketing, brand deals, pricing your worth, and why "selling" isn't a dirty word.WE GET INTO: 00:00 Intro: Meghan's journey from corporate finance to content creator00:49 Meghan's origin story: childhood side hustles and the layoff that changed everything03:48 Money messages from a Filipina immigrant household05:38 Switching her major to finance (and why it didn't teach her personal finance)07:30 Stepping into the creator economy as a Gen Z creator11:47 The viral paycheck breakdown video that changed everything13:07 Side hustles worth your time (and which ones are a scam)17:05 How Meghan actually makes money now: affiliates, brand deals, coaching18:45 The disconnect between followers and revenue21:45 What to have in place before pitching brands25:49 Favorite underrated monetization method: affiliate marketing29:33 How content creation has changed Meghan's life (six figures, comped trips, free LASIK)32:35 The Cartier ring story: rewarding yourself and abundance mindset36:48 Navigating the pressure to choose stability over risk38:18 Redefining success after leaving corporate39:55 Biggest financial mistake (and the lesson behind it)42:14 The #1 skill every creator needs to learn42:46 What's next for Meghan Makes Money44:20 Final advice: you don't need permission to make moneyKEY TAKEAWAYS: Multiple income streams beat relying on one (especially brand deals, which can be inconsistent)You don't need to be "the expert" or already have results to start sharing your journeyDocumenting > performing — people want to follow along, not just see the finished productReframe selling as serving: your product or service genuinely helps someoneIt takes 14-17 touchpoints before someone takes action, so don't be afraid to repeat yourselfAffiliate marketing in the finance niche is one of the most underrated income streamsReward yourself for milestones — it's not just about ROI, it's about breaking scarcity mindsetSurround yourself with people doing what you want to do; proximity changes your mindsetCONNECT WITH MEGHAN:Meghan's Instagram: @meghanmakesmoneyMeghan's Website: https://www.skool.com/money-makers-circle-8363TAKE THE NEXT STEP:Download the FREE Dinero GuideRead my book, Financially Lit!Book a Call with JanneseThis episode of Yo Quiero Dinero was produced by Heart Centered Podcasting. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Join Claire Grierson and Michael Mervyn-Jones as they discuss how the Tanker industry is approaching the recent developments in the US/Iran conflict and examine what could happen if the Strait of Hormuz remains open for a sustained period of time. The SSY Monthly Shipping Review is available to download for all SSY Navigator subscribers. To subscribe to SSY Navigator, simply email navigator@ssyglobal.com Panellist contact details Claire GriersonHead of Tanker Research, SSYE: c.grierson@ssyglobal.comMichael Mervyn-JonesDirector of Communications and Marketing, SSYE: m.mervyn-jones@ssyglobal.com About SSY Established in 1880, SSY has grown to become one of the biggest and most trusted names in broking, operating around the world via its 28 local offices – with over 650 experts covering a range of major markets including Dry Cargo, Tankers, Derivatives, LNG, Sale and Purchase, Offshore, Rigs, Nuclear Energy, Chemicals, Aquaculture, LPG, Towage, Recycling and Corporate Finance. SSY has a global reach with offices in Aberdeen, Athens, Bergen, Copenhagen, Dubai, Geneva, Genoa, Hamburg, Hong Kong, Houston, Kristiansand, London, Madrid, Mumbai, New York, Osaka, Oslo, Rio, Rotterdam, Seoul, Shanghai, Singapore, Stamford-USA, Sydney, Tokyo, Vancouver, Varna, Zug.www.ssyglobal.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What if the most important number in finance isn't revenue or net income, but the cash that's left over after a business pays for its own survival?In this episode of Corporate Finance Explained, we break down free cash flow (FCF) and why it is one of the most important metrics in corporate finance, valuation, investing, and financial analysis. While headlines focus on revenue growth and earnings beats, free cash flow reveals whether a company is actually generating real economic value or simply producing attractive accounting results.Using real-world examples from Microsoft, Adobe, Costco, and AMC Entertainment, we explore how companies can report strong earnings while quietly burning cash, and why free cash flow often provides a clearer picture of financial health than net income alone.

What happens when the biggest AI companies in the world borrow hundreds of billions of dollars to build infrastructure before the demand is fully proven?In this episode of Corporate Finance Explained, we unpack the corporate finance behind the AI boom and explore how Amazon, Microsoft, Meta, and Alphabet are funding one of the largest private capital investment cycles in modern history. With projected AI infrastructure spending approaching $700 billion, the real story is not the technology itself. It's the debt, capital structures, and financial risk sitting beneath the headlines.We break down how hyperscalers are using project finance, special purpose vehicles (SPVs), private credit, and long-term power contracts to build massive AI data centers at unprecedented speed. Along the way, we examine the growing debate around GPU depreciation, AI infrastructure economics, and whether today's AI buildout resembles past capital cycles like railroads and telecom networks.

What if the biggest threat to corporate profitability isn't a recession, a supply chain disruption, or a technological breakthrough, but a tax that changes overnight?In this episode of Corporate Finance Explained, we break down the financial mechanics of tariffs and explore how rising trade barriers are reshaping corporate strategy, supply chains, pricing decisions, and profitability around the world. With the average effective U.S. tariff rate reaching levels not seen since the 1930s, companies are being forced to rethink where they manufacture, how they source materials, and how they manage risk.Using real-world examples from Apple, General Motors, and Ford, we examine how finance teams model tariff exposure, why legal changes can create massive uncertainty, and how tariffs quietly flow through inventory, balance sheets, and income statements before eventually showing up in consumer prices.

In this episode of Corporate Finance Explained, we break down the hidden mechanics of Cost of Goods Sold (COGS) and why the companies that master their costs often outperform competitors that generate far more revenue. Through real-world examples from Costco, Walmart, Tesla, and Blue Apron, we explore how gross margin, unit economics, supply chains, and operational efficiency shape long-term business success.While revenue grabs headlines, COGS determines whether a company can scale profitably, defend its margins, and build a durable competitive advantage. We unpack the strategies behind some of the world's most successful businesses and reveal how seemingly small decisions inside operations, procurement, and product design can dramatically impact profitability.

What if the next financial crisis isn't hiding inside the banking system, but outside of it?In this episode of Corporate Finance Explained, we unpack the explosive growth of private credit and the rise of a $2 trillion shadow banking system that is reshaping corporate finance. Once considered a niche alternative asset class, private credit has become one of the fastest-growing sources of business financing, allowing companies to raise billions of dollars outside traditional banks and public debt markets.We explore how private credit emerged after the 2008 financial crisis, why companies are increasingly choosing direct lenders over banks, and how structures like unitranche loans are changing the way deals get done. Along the way, we examine major transactions, hidden risks, and the growing concerns regulators have about transparency, leverage, and systemic risk.

What if the most powerful tool in a company isn't the CEO, the strategy deck, or the financial model, but a handful of metrics on a dashboard?In this episode of Corporate Finance Explained, we explore the hidden world of executive dashboards, KPIs, and performance measurement systems that shape decision-making inside the world's largest organizations. From Amazon's famous driver trees to Airbnb's rapid dashboard transformation during the pandemic, we uncover how finance teams use data to focus attention, drive accountability, and guide strategy. We also examine what happens when metrics go wrong. Through the cautionary stories of Theranos and Wells Fargo, we show how poorly designed dashboards, vanity metrics, and misaligned incentives can create blind spots, encourage harmful behavior, and ultimately destroy value. 

What if the biggest risk to your finance career isn't AI replacing you... But someone else is using AI better than you?In this episode of Corporate Finance Explained, we explore how artificial intelligence is transforming corporate finance, FP&A, treasury, risk management, forecasting, and decision-making across organizations of every size.AI is no longer a futuristic pilot project. It has become a core part of modern business operations. From JPMorgan's 2,000+ AI models to Walmart's massive real-time data infrastructure, leading companies are using AI to automate workflows, improve forecasting, enhance risk management, and drive operational efficiency at scale.

Outperformance in private equity is no longer defined by leverage or multiple expansion; disciplined value creation will be the decisive factor in future investment success. In this episode, AD Bhatia, Robin Ligon, and Jason Phillips are joined by CVC’s John Kelleher to discuss the key shifts in today’s PE environment and share five moves firms are making in response. The path to transforming value creation requires a more disciplined playbook: structured re-diligence, holistic transformation under a dedicated transformation leadership, stronger operating-team talent, and the use of AI as a portfolio-wide accelerator. Related Insights 2026 Global Private Markets Report How private equity is using M&A integrations to overcome headwinds Beating the odds: How private equity firms can improve exit prospects McKinsey Strategy and Corporate Finance on LinkedIn McKinsey Transformation on LinkedInSupport the show: https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/mckinsey-strategy-&-corporate-finance/See www.mckinsey.com/privacy-policy for privacy information

En uno de los momentos de más transformación en el mundo del Private Equity, vamos a tener una conversación con Francisco Duato, socio de ONEtoONE Corporate Finance, empresa dedicada al M&A. Francisco es asimismo profesor de finanzas en ESIC Business & Marketing School en los programas Executive MBA y Master en Dirección Financiera. Una oportunidad de lo más interesante para conocer qué está pasando y cómo se vive de cerca.

What happens when a company's debt becomes its biggest strategic risk?In this episode of Corporate Finance Explained, we break down the hidden mechanics of corporate debt management, refinancing, restructuring, and the maturity ladder that quietly determines whether businesses thrive or collapse.Most investors focus on revenue growth, margins, and earnings. But beneath the surface, finance teams are constantly managing debt maturities, credit spreads, refinancing windows, and capital market access. When those decisions are handled well, companies gain flexibility and lower financing costs. When they are ignored, even large businesses can find themselves staring down bankruptcy.

What if a company can look wildly profitable on paper… and still collapse in 48 hours?In this episode of Corporate Finance Explained, we unpack the hidden world of corporate liquidity management and why cash flow, not profit, ultimately determines whether a business survives.Most investors focus on revenue growth, margins, and earnings. But beneath every successful company sits a treasury operation responsible for managing liquidity, funding obligations, and keeping the business alive during periods of financial stress.

Most students know they need to “network” to break into finance. Very few are told how to actually do it properly.In this episode of the Market Maker Podcast, Anthony Cheung sits down with corporate finance analyst Liam Edward Proctor to break down how students can build relationships, stand out in applications and navigate finance careers without coming from a traditional background.Liam shares how he went from a non-target university into corporate finance, common networking mistakes students make, how to approach coffee chats, LinkedIn strategies that actually work and why commercial awareness matters more than ever in today's graduate market.The conversation also explores rejection, imposter syndrome and how students can create opportunities beyond simply submitting online applications.If you're applying for internships, spring weeks or graduate roles in finance, this episode is packed with practical advice you can apply immediately.(00:00) Liam's Finance Journey(01:59) Do You Need Internships?(04:33) What vs Who You Know(06:48) Coffee Chat Preparation(08:34) Building Commercial Awareness(13:29) Leveraging LinkedIn & Imposter Syndrome(16:55) Meeting Howard Marks(22:00) Handling Rejection(26:39) Non-Target University Advice(30:08) Networking Follow-Up Tips

What if the most powerful force controlling a corporation isn't the CEO or the market… but a few lines buried deep inside a loan agreement?In this episode of Corporate Finance Explained, we unpack the hidden world of corporate debt covenants and how these invisible financial rules quietly dictate whether companies can acquire competitors, pay dividends, raise capital, or survive economic crises.Most people think corporate success comes down to products, leadership, or market demand. But underneath every leveraged company sits a complex legal framework of covenant restrictions, leverage tests, liquidity requirements, and lender protections that shape every major strategic decision.

Join Alastair Stevenson and Michael Mervyn-Jones for a round-up of the main highlights from this month's SSY Monthly Shipping Review (MSR), as well as an update on the ongoing conflict in Iran and the ramifications on global shipping markets. The SSY Monthly Shipping Review is available to download for all SSY Navigator subscribers. To subscribe to SSY Navigator, simply email navigator@ssyglobal.com Panellist contact details Alastair StevensonHead of Digital Analysis, SSYE: a.stevenson@ssyglobal.comMichael Mervyn-JonesDirector of Communications and Marketing, SSYE: m.mervyn-jones@ssyglobal.com About SSY Established in 1880, SSY has grown to become one of the biggest and most trusted names in broking, operating around the world via its 28 local offices – with over 650 experts covering a range of major markets including Dry Cargo, Tankers, Derivatives, LNG, Sale and Purchase, Offshore, Rigs, Nuclear Energy, Chemicals, Aquaculture, LPG, Towage, Recycling and Corporate Finance. SSY has a global reach with offices in Aberdeen, Athens, Bergen, Copenhagen, Dubai, Geneva, Genoa, Hamburg, Hong Kong, Houston, Kristiansand, London, Madrid, Mumbai, New York, Osaka, Oslo, Rio, Rotterdam, Seoul, Shanghai, Singapore, Stamford-USA, Sydney, Tokyo, Vancouver, Varna, Zug.www.ssyglobal.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A regional deep dive exploring how Uzbekistan can anchor an Islamic investment and capital-raising corridor across Central Asia. The session highlights opportunities for regional cross-border trade and capital flows, infrastructure financing, investment partnerships, and the policy measures needed to elevate Uzbekistan's competitiveness as an Islamic finance and capital market hub in the New Asia economic landscape.Moderator:Dr Adnan Aziz, Managing Director, Inclusive Resource ManagementPanelists:Alisher Djumanov, Managing Partner, AD WealthDiyor Isroilov, Head of Investor Center Coordination Unit, Ministry of Investment, Industryand Trade of the Republic of UzbekistanJames Sadler, Head of Debt Capital Markets and Structured Finance, Banking and Corporate Finance, Oman Investment BankLeah Weldon-Evans, Head of Islamic Capital Markets and Structuring, Simmons & Simmons Middle EastUlan Abylgaziev, Division Manager, Line of Finance Division, Islamic Corporation for the Development of the Private Sector

On Episode 884 of The Core Report, financial journalist Govindraj Ethiraj talks to Vikash Halan, Managing Director, Corporate Finance at Moody's Ratings; K. Ravichandran, Executive Vice President & Chief Rating Officer at ICRA ltd; and Poorvi Chothani, Founder and Managing Partner at LawQuest.SHOW NOTES(00:00) Stories of the Day(01:52) Why oil markets are now nearing minimum operating levels(02:39) Scent of a deal sends oil prices down, markets up(03:59) Oil prices rose for the fourth time in May(04:14) Moody's, Crisil say Indian balance sheets were strong going into conflict(16:14) What will the new Green Card rule mean for Indian visa holders in the US?Check out our Live Earnings tracker: https://earnings.thecore.in/For more of our coverage check out ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠thecore.in⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Subscribe to our Newsletter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow us on:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Twitter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ |⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Linkedin⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ |⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Youtube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

What if leasing an asset is actually more dangerous than buying it outright?In this episode of Corporate Finance Explained, we break down one of the most important decisions in corporate finance: lease vs. buy. On the surface, it looks like a simple math problem. But underneath, it becomes a strategic decision that shapes cash flow, tax strategy, operational flexibility, balance sheet risk, and even long-term survival.We explore how companies evaluate capital allocation decisions, why the time value of money completely changes the analysis, and how modern accounting rules transformed leasing from an off-balance-sheet shortcut into a visible financial liability.

What if the smartest growth strategy for a company is to sell one of its best businesses?In this episode of Corporate Finance Explained, we break down the hidden logic behind corporate divestitures, spinoffs, asset sales, and why some of the world's largest companies grow faster by shrinking.Most people assume growth means expansion. More acquisitions, more products, more divisions, and bigger corporate empires. But in reality, financial markets often reward companies that simplify, refocus, and unlock hidden value through strategic divestitures.We explore the financial mechanics behind the “conglomerate discount,” why diversified corporate empires often trade below the value of their individual businesses, and how disciplined capital allocation can create enormous shareholder value.

What would happen to your company if its primary bank disappeared overnight?In this episode of Corporate Finance Explained, we break down the hidden architecture of corporate banking relationships, treasury management, and liquidity strategy through the lens of one of the most important financial events of recent years: the collapse of Silicon Valley Bank (SVB) in March 2023.For many companies, banking feels invisible during stable markets. Payroll clears, vendors get paid, credit remains available, and treasury operations quietly function in the background. But when a banking institution fails, companies suddenly discover that access to liquidity is not guaranteed. It is engineered through years of strategic banking relationships, diversification, and risk management.We explore how firms like Roku, Roblox, Etsy, and Circle were exposed to SVB's collapse, and why counterparty concentration risk became a matter of corporate survival almost overnight.

In this episode of Corporate Finance Explained, we break down the hidden mechanics of executive compensation and how poorly designed incentives can quietly distort decision-making across an entire organization.At the center of the discussion is a simple but powerful idea: executives are paid to optimize whatever metrics are embedded in their compensation plans. Whether that's earnings per share (EPS), stock price performance, revenue growth, or return on invested capital (ROIC), those targets shape behavior at every level of the business.We explore how compensation structures can unintentionally reward short-term thinking, aggressive financial engineering, excessive cost cutting, and even systemic fraud when incentives become detached from long-term business health.How executive compensation actually worksWhy EPS targets can encourage stock buybacks over real growthThe dangers of short measurement windows in incentive plansHow peer benchmarking distorts CEO pay packagesWhy “all-or-nothing” bonus thresholds create dangerous behaviorThe cascade effect of incentives across entire organizationsWhat the Wells Fargo sales scandal reveals about toxic KPIsHow Enron's compensation structure amplified accounting manipulationWhy boards and compensation committees often fail to stop itThe key takeaway is simple. Compensation plans are never neutral. The metrics companies reward become the behaviors organizations optimize for, whether those outcomes strengthen the business or quietly undermine it.If you want to better understand executive incentives, corporate governance, shareholder value creation, and the real behavioral drivers behind financial decision-making, this episode will completely change how you analyze leadership teams and corporate strategy.

MY NEWSLETTER - https://nikolas-newsletter-241a64.beehiiv.com/subscribeJoin me, Nik (https://x.com/CoFoundersNik), as I interview Malcolm Marshall (https://x.com/malcolmpools). Malcolm shares his incredible W2 to entrepreneur journey from a VP of Finance role at C4 Energy during its hyper-growth phase (from $8 million to $300 million!) to successfully scaling his business, Poolology, an $18 million pool construction and home services business in Central Texas. We dive into the surprising challenges of scaling businesses, the reality of bootstrapping, and how he navigated the shift from a W-2 to full-time entrepreneurship. You'll hear about the "aha!" moments, the hard-earned lessons, and what he would focus on if starting a new business today, especially in the promising field of AI infrastructure.Questions This Episode Answers:• How did Malcolm Marshall go from W2 to entrepreneur and scale his business, Poolology, from a small pool route to $18 million in revenue?• What were the biggest financial stressors and operational challenges during C4 Energy's hyper-growth?• Why did Malcolm leave a high-paying W-2 job with equity to start a small business?• How do pool construction and maintenance businesses acquire customers and what are their typical EBITDA margins?• If starting over, what industry would Malcolm focus on, and what's the most crucial lesson he learned about team building?Enjoy the conversation!__________________________Love it or hate it, I'd love your feedback.Please fill out this brief survey with your opinion or email me at nik@cofounders.com with your thoughts.__________________________MY NEWSLETTER: https://nikolas-newsletter-241a64.beehiiv.com/subscribeSpotify: https://tinyurl.com/5avyu98yApple: https://tinyurl.com/bdxbr284YouTube: https://tinyurl.com/nikonomicsYT__________________________This week we covered:00:00 From Corporate to Entrepreneurship: The Journey Begins02:40 Building Poolology: The Early Days and Growth Strategies05:53 Navigating Rapid Growth: Challenges and Lessons Learned08:47 The Transition to Construction: Expanding Services11:38 Marketing and Customer Acquisition: Strategies for Success15:01 Future Aspirations: Scaling and New Opportunities17:52 Reflections on the Journey: What Would You Change?