The Treasury Update Podcast (Strategic Treasurer)

What are operating accounts? Join Host Alexa Cook and Craig Jeffery, Founder and Managing Partner of Strategic Treasurer, as they discuss what operating accounts are and who will be using them.

Download the eBook here.

This second installment in the Professional Development Series delves into leading practices for treasury’s daily tasks.

In this ebook, both new and experienced treasury professionals will find practical, focused recommendations and considerations to help hone their skills. With fine-tuned leading practices for bank relationship management, bank account architecture, forecasting, compliance, managing unknown risks, and more, this guide offers tried and true approaches that will help you and your organization thrive.

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0:00 Opening
1:42 Introduction
2:42 Process Mindset
7:46 Bank Relationship Management
12:26 Bank Account Management
16:49 Bank Account Architecture I: Cash Concentration
19:33 Bank Account Architecture II: Pooling
25:39 Cash Forecasting
32:17 Compliance
36:07 Leveraging Networks
38:55 Strategies for Unforeseen Challenges
42:35 Closing

Leading Practices in Treasury eBook - Strategic Treasurer 

What is the cash conversion cycle? Coffee Break Session Host Alexa Cook catches up with Strategic Treasurer’s Managing Partner, Craig Jeffery, to discuss the cash conversion cycle. They discuss what the cash conversion cycle is and how it can be leveraged. Listen in and learn a little bit about the cash conversion cycle.

Part 1 in the Becoming a Treasurer series explores the varied and non-linear path of most treasurers and outlines two key areas a person pursuing the position of treasurer. Craig Jeffery of Strategic Treasurer is interviewed by Meredith Zonsius on two necessary elements for everyone preparing to be a treasurer. This includes the mindset required and the varied experience or capacity. Listen in on the discussion and enjoy the entire series.

In today’s podcast episode, we’ll hear a discussion between Craig Jeffery and Yogaraj Jayaprakasam on the transformative power of generative AI in treasury. They discuss generative AI's transformative impact on communication, reasoning, and domain-specific applicability, as well as how Deluxe is looking at the adoption of AI.

Speakers:

Craig Jeffery, Managing Partner at Strategic Treasurer

Yogaraj Jayaprakasam, Chief Technology & Digital Officer at Deluxe

On part 6 of the #GoStrategic series, Host Craig Jeffery catches up with Debbi Denison, Senior Consultant at Strategic Treasurer on going strategic with external relationships. This engaging discussion covers key external relationships that treasury needs to care about, how relationships vary across different types of organizations, and what is required for relationship management to be strategic. Listen in on the discussion and enjoy the entire series.

The movement of functionality and services to the cloud has been underway for over a decade. It began with sales management and has extended to every area of the corporate world. This has created an opportunity for better services to become available to more companies. At the same time, the challenges that are raised need to be addressed. These include issues of data protection in all domains and understanding that security must extend beyond the internal data center.
Development of new services and functions create change which must be managed. As we are deep into the second chapter of the cloud, how do we adapt properly?
If PII and other secure data is outside the organization, how do IT and treasury ensure this asset is protected at all times and in all locations?
If the promise of the cloud is the democratization of technology, what is the danger of shadow-IT (nearly everyone adding applications or services to the company platform without any vetting)? What needs to be done?
Craig Jeffery, the Managing Partner of Strategic Treasurer discusses these topics with Craig Callé, founder of the security firm SourceCallé and a former CFO of Amazon Digital Services and other companies.

Rising interest rates, geopolitical issues, inflation, and supply chain disruptions all play a major role in your decisions about acquisitions, product investments, and raising capital. Putting together a well-rounded analysis before making decisions may change how and when you approach each investment. In this podcast, Craig Jeffery and Paul Galloway of Strategic Treasurer discuss the differences between scenario and sensitivity analysis.

Host Craig Jeffery checks in with Kyriba’s VP of Strategy Bob Stark in a wide-range session covering numerous topics. They engage in a colorful conversation on the impact of technology on jobs, the implications of the movement to the cloud by ERP systems, changes in digital currency dynamics, increasing standards on payment security, and real-time treasury – from faster payments to faster information. Listen in on this free-range discussion.

What is a business continuity plan? Coffee Break Session Host Alexa Cook joins co-consultant Melody Hart to cover this topic in a bitesize conversation. They define what it is and why it’s important to have them in a number of scenarios. Listen in and learn a little bit about business continuity plans.

In today’s podcast, we’ll hear from Christin Cifaldi, Director of Product Development & Analytics, discussing authentication in digital systems. What is authentication, and why is it crucial? Tune in to find out.

What is the SWIFT Customer Security Program? Coffee Break Session Host Alexa Cook catches up with Strategic Treasurer’s Founder and Managing Partner, Craig Jeffery, to discuss what SWIFT CSP is and for whom it is designed.

Series Host Meredith Zonsius catches up with Alexa Cook and Craig Jeffery of Strategic Treasurer on the fifth week’s results from the COVID-19 Impact & Response Survey. This new iteration of the micro-survey focuses on reopening the economy and lifting the lockdown from a health, medical and economic standpoint. Listen in on this week’s results from treasury and finance professionals as we continue to monitor the situation.

On this episode of the 2021 Outlook series, host Craig Jeffery continues his interview with Camille Felton, Principal Team Leader of Financial Analytics & Automation at Chick-fil-A, to discuss the future of work told through data stories. Listen in to part two as they continue their lively conversation around innovative technology solutions through insightful case studies.

On this episode of the Treasury Update Podcast, Special Host Meredith Zonsius interviews Craig Jeffery, Managing Partner of Strategic Treasurer, on the 2020 year in review. As the new year approaches, they take a look back on treasury topics and trends amid the COVID-19 pandemic. They discuss the implications of activities to combat the virus that wreaked havoc earlier in the year for most areas of the economy and cover some elements of recovery while looking ahead to 2021. Listen in to the discussion to find out more.

Why does modern treasury technology matter? On this episode of the podcast, Strategic Treasurer’s Managing Partner, Craig Jeffery, and GTreasury’s Chief Product and Technology Officer, Alok Tyagi, discuss some of the largest challenges facing today’s digital treasury professional.  Listen in as they evaluate how technology is being leveraged to address these obstacles and learn of some ongoing innovations that will impact both the future use of these systems as well as future workflow realities for treasury operations.

Fight fire with fire, but do it together. Treasury’s threat of fraud attacks is constantly changing and increasing. While treasurers say they are aware of this, only 30% of companies plan to allocate more funds to the training of employees and fraud prevention services. In this episode, Craig Jeffery and Omri Kletter discuss some of the key findings that came out of Strategic Treasurer’s Treasury Fraud & Controls 2023 Survey, specifically, the key places we should be focusing our spend throughout 2023. Listen in and find the full survey results on our website or learn more by watching the recent webinar!

SPEAKERS:
Omri Kletter of Bottomline Technologies
Craig Jeffery of Strategic Treasurer

Craig Jeffery and Leo Gil explore how tariffs impact treasury, sharing insights from a flash survey. They discuss financial risks, corporate responses, and the role of automation in navigating uncertainty. Listen in to learn more. 

Find the survey report here: https://strategictreasurer.com/2025-tariffs-and-treasury-survey/  

Does managing bank fees seem like a daunting endeavor? On this episode of the podcast, Managing Partner Craig Jeffery sits down with Senior Treasury Consultant Stephanie Villatoro to discuss the necessity of regular management review, the importance of fee differentiation, and the value of market awareness on both an international and domestic level. Listen in to find out how to maintain proper bank fee oversight.

On part 5 of the #GoStrategic series, Guest Host Alexa Cook meets up with Craig Jeffery, Managing Partner of Strategic Treasurer to discuss why secure treasury is vital across organizations today. From a system perspective to organizational access and human elements, they share valuable insights on several layers of security. Listen into the discussion to find out how to protect your organization’s assets against sophisticated criminal activities.

In this episode, Craig Jeffery and Paul Galloway have a chat on the last day of the 2022 AFP Conference. They discuss how the conference has changed in the aftermath of COVID and provide some key takeaways for practitioners and providers.

Welcome to another episode of our Learning from Financial Fraud Series. In this episode, we'll look at a case of payment server and network compromise. Craig Jeffery provides his insights on the situation, the attack method, the loss, and the key takeaways. 

More from this series: 

• Payment Server Breach 
• Understanding “Pig Butchering” 
• Unpacking the Bernie Madoff Ponzi Scheme 
• Uncovering the Enron Accounting Scandal 
• Unmasking the FTX Fraud & Safeguarding Your Assets 
• Unraveling the Wirecard Fraud – Safeguarding Your Business 
• Understanding the Satyam Scandal and Its Consequences 
• Unveiling the Parmalat Fraud Scandal and Bankruptcy 

Companies are stepping back to take a long-term look at their business plans. Meeting annual and quarterly targets is being balanced with new ideas for long-term strategic plans. In this podcast, Craig Jeffery talks with Christy Wright about the commitment that Southwire has made to its community and environment. Topics of discussion include offering better terms, Southwire’s Supplier Sustainability Program, greenhouse gas goals, and sustainable cash investments.

Compliance often takes companies by surprise when there are changes to requirements. On this episode of the Go Strategic series, Guest Host Stephanie Villatoro interviews Melody Hart, Senior Consultant at Strategic Treasurer on how to transform an administrative burden by taking a strategic view on compliance. Listen in as they navigate a wide range of both existing and new compliance areas, and share how companies can better safeguard their assets.

What is an API? Coffee Break Session Host Alexa Cook catches up with Strategic Treasurer’s Managing Partner, Craig Jeffery to discuss APIs. They discuss what they are, how they have evolved, and how they can be used in Treasury. Listen and learn a little bit about API’s.

This podcast will discuss the modern-day advantages of supply chain finance, with a focus on the impact that such programs have on treasury. The discussion will draw on the 2018/19 Supply Chain Finance Analyst Report to highlight how technology and supply chain finance intertwine, analyze the ways treasury can use SCF technology to optimize liquidity and working capital, and explore the data behind the what is ultimately driving growth in the supply chain finance industry today. 

• What is supply chain finance
• How does SCF mesh with treasury’s overarching goals or strategies? (As opposed to AP, AR)
• Provide an example of a modern-day scenario involving the use of SCF (Dynamic discounting)
• The data and techniques behind how SCF impacts working capital and liquidity
• Touch on state of SCF tech industry today, how fintech solutions are shaping landscape, and SCF report as a source to learn more about the space (also to look out for upcoming revamped 2019 SCF industry survey)

On this episode of the podcast, Host Craig Jeffery continues his conversation with Royston Da Costa on the latest innovations in technology for treasurers. They discuss the growing online immersive experience through holographic images and the metaverse. Is there a potential impact for treasury with this technology? Is technology moving into treasury faster than before? Listen in to find out more.

Host Craig Jeffery joins Mathilde Sanson, Chief Customer Officer of GTreasury, to discuss the final eBook of the TMS Toolkit Series, entitled Implementation: Pitfalls to Avoid. They consider this last hurdle organizations face in their journey to a new treasury management system and discuss the best way to ensure success – understanding the most common pitfalls and knowing the strategies to avoid them. Listen in to learn the tools you and your organization need to successfully implement a new technology solution. Download TMS Toolkit eBook series here: http://ow.ly/CY2y50DABtF

Join us for another installment of the Short-Term Investing Series by Federated Hermes on the Treasury Update Podcast. In this episode, experts from Federated Hermes discuss the nuances of short-term investments, focusing specifically on cash and credit considerations. The conversation touches on credit quality, duration, economic outlook, yield curve, money market funds, managing asset-backed securities, and more.

Speakers:

• Craig Jeffery, Managing Partner at Strategic Treasurer
• Mark Weiss, CFA, Vice President, Senior Portfolio Manager, Federated Investment Management Company
• Nicholas Tripodes, CFA, Senior Vice President, Senior Portfolio Manager, Head of Low Duration/Structured Products Group, Federated Investment Management Company
• John Mosko, Senior Vice President, Liquidity Management Division, Federated Securities Corp.

Visit federatedhermes.com for more information.

Show notes:

To learn more about the topics discussed, please refer to the following links:

1. Money market funds 101.
2. The difference between investing and depositing your cash.

Views are as of December 13, 2023, and are subject to change based on market conditions and other factors. These views should not be construed as a recommendation for any specific security or sector. You could lose value by investing in a money market fund. Although some money market funds seek to preserve the value of your investment, at $1.00 per share, they cannot guarantee they will do so. An investment in money market funds is not a bank account and is not insured or guaranteed by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation or any other government agency. Past performance is no guarantee of future results. Federated Securities Corp is a distributor of the Federated Hermes Funds and is not affiliated with Strategic Treasurer. Bond prices are sensitive to changes in interest rates and a rise in interest rates can cause a decline in their prices. Short duration bond funds are not “money market” mutual funds. Some money market mutual funds attempt to maintain a stable net asset value through compliance with relevant Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) rules. Short duration funds are not governed by those rules, and their shares will fluctuate in value. The value of some asset-backed securities may be particularly sensitive to changes in prevailing interest rates, and although certain securities may be supported by some form of government or private guarantee and/or insurance, there is no assurance that private guarantors or insurers will meet their obligations. Credit ratings do not protect against market risk.

What are real-time payments? Coffee Break Session Host Jason Campbell catches up with Strategic Treasurer’s Managing Partner, Craig Jeffery, to chat about real-time payments. They discuss how these payments work, the benefits, and the risks. Listen in and learn a little bit about real-time payments.

On this episode of the Stories from the Front series, Host Craig Jeffery joins Lena Pennington, Director of Sales Engineering at Bellin and Lee-Ann Perkins, Assistant Treasurer at ION Geophysical to discuss how they successfully managed through the onset of the COVID-19 disruption. They share valuable insights and effective strategies around working from home, relationship management, liquidity planning, technology solutions and more. Listen in to find out how you and your organization can stay resilient and seize opportunities on the path to recovery.

In this episode, Craig Jeffery and Paul Galloway from Strategic Treasurer dive into the evolving treasury ecosystem, exploring niche fintechs, emerging technologies, and the growing importance of integration and networks. Discover how treasury ecosystem providers are addressing security, complexity, and operational gaps—and what this means for treasury’s future.

On this episode of the podcast, Host Craig Jeffery sits down with Drew Emrich and Julia McAllister, Executive Directors of J.P. Morgan, to discuss seismic shifts in the healthcare industry. They dive into a range of topics, including healthcare consumerism, shifts in care delivery models, growing adoption of data analytics and artificial intelligence, and more. Listen in to this dynamic conversation.

DISCLAIMER: The thoughts and opinions shared by Julia and Drew are their own, and may or may not represent the opinions of J.P. Morgan. Their statements are not intended to represent legal, business or tax advice.

There are numerous events disrupting treasury and payment processes. On this episode of the Seismic Shifts in Corporate Treasury series, Host Craig Jeffery talks with MUFG’s VP and Senior Product Manager of Real Time Payments Jennifer Stanley and Manager of Product Management and Development Group Sachin Thaker on faster payments.  Listen in as they explore key payment process pain points, examine the new payment scheme landscape and look at how these changes are transformative through a business-to-consumer case study with real-time payments.

Strategic Treasurer released a flash survey probing what implications the conflict in Ukraine has had and will have on treasury. With roughly 100 survey respondents, you will see results in the following categories: impacts already being felt, preparing for repercussions, economic & business concerns, and awareness & expectations. Download the report here: strategictreasurer.com/conflict

In today’s episode, we’ll hear from Paul Galloway on machine learning. What is it, and how is it applied in treasury and finance today? Tune in to find out.

There are two types of companies, those who have been attacked, and those who will be attacked. In this podcast, we look at a specific example of a fraud attack in the manufacturing sector. Joining Craig Jeffery on this podcast are Adrienne Terpak of TD Bank and Robert Dennerlein of Mainetti. They cover topics like assessing and understanding the threat, training, insurance, and assignment of roles.

What is open treasury? Coffee Break Session Host Alexa Cook catches up with Strategic Treasurer’s Managing Partner Craig Jeffery to discuss the foundational elements of open treasury. They explore the purpose behind it, how it can be leveraged, and why it is important. Listen in to learn a bit about open treasury.

Treasury has many responsibilities. Some are highly operational and important, while others require a strategic outlook with a focus on relationship management and foresight. In this four-part series, we look at the strategic, operational, and hybrid roles of treasury. Listen in as Craig Jeffery and Paul Galloway of Strategic Treasurer kick off this new series.

On this episode of the Treasury Update Podcast, Host Craig Jeffery sits down with Brett Turner, CEO and Founder of Trovata, to discuss why real-time cash visibility matters. They explore Brett’s career journey in the start-up world, the concept of real-time, steps to achieving true cash visibility and ways to overcome key impediments. Listen in to find out how to access valuable cash insights to position your company for success.

In today’s podcast, we take a quick look at CD laddering. We’ll review things to consider when setting up your ladder, tailoring ladders for your goals, and the benefits of using one.

What is beta investing? Coffee Break Session Host Jason Campbell continues his discussion with Strategic Treasurer’s Senior Advisor, Paul Galloway, on the Greeks. This week, they focus in on beta investing. They cover what beta investing is and how the model is used by companies for investing. Listen in and learn a little bit about beta investing.

On this episode of the podcast, Managing Partner Craig Jeffery of Strategic Treasurer answers some of the most frequently asked questions by finance and treasury professionals.  Topics of discussion center around key elements of centralized connectivity including payment hub, treasury aggregators, and the importance of these services.  Listen in as he continues with FAQ’s in Treasury with Round 4.

• 1:24 - What is Centralized Connectivity and why is important for an increasing number of firms?
• 4:06 - What is a payment hub?
• 6:48 - What is a payment factory?
• 10:16 - What is a treasury aggregator?
• 11:34 - Why is it important to understand these services?

What is RTP? Coffee Break Session Host Alexa Cook catches up with Strategic Treasurer’s Managing Partner, Craig Jeffery, to discuss RTP. They discuss what RTP is and how it can be advantageous from a treasury perspective. Listen in and learn a little bit about RTP.

Since the financial crisis was well underway, the volume of regulations impacting treasury has been unprecedented. Are treasury groups current? Are they prepared to monitor impending regulations and emerging compliance requirements? In this episode of the podcast, Strategic Treasurer’s Craig Jeffery and Melody Hart explore some of the newer regulations and their impact: from KYC, Sanction Management, GDPR, Dodd-Frank and FBAR.  Listen in on the discussion.

What is petty cash? Coffee Break Session Host Alexa Cook catches up with Strategic Treasurer’s Managing Partner, Craig Jeffery, to discuss what petty cash is and how it is used. Listen in and learn a little bit about petty cash.

In this episode, Craig Jeffery, Managing Partner of Strategic Treasurer, and Susan Nichols, VP, B2B Payments Product and Business Management at Deluxe, explore effective change management for digital payments. They discuss balancing technology upgrades with managing internal and external changes, securing executive buy-in, and integrating digital solutions smoothly. Listen in to learn more.

Isaac Zaubi and Craig Jeffery discuss the 2018 Treasury Fraud and Controls survey results. This session reviews the 3rd annual instance. Seeing trends, changes, response and intent to spend on controls and combating fraud.

Host Craig Jeffery joins Pete Srejovic, Chief Technology Officer at GTreasury, to discuss modern treasury technology. Topics of discussion center around market changes and expectations, new treasury requirements, the move to simpler and flexible models, security applications and more. Listen in to discover simple treasury solutions to better position your company for success.

Wirecard made financial and international news recently. Through an audit, it was uncovered that 1.9B Euro ($2.1B USD) was missing and then determined to have never existed. Special Host Meredith Zonsius interviews the author of The Strategic Treasurer:  A Partnership for Corporate Growth Craig Jeffery on the Wirecard scandal. They discuss what led to this event, the early warning signs, and what treasury groups and C-Suite executives should learn from this situation. Listen in to this critical conversation to learn how to protect yourself and your organization against financial scrutiny.

In this episode, Paul Galloway explains derivative contracts and swap agreements — what they are, how they function, and their role in financial markets. Listen in to learn about common types of swaps, how they help manage financial risk, and the potential downsides of using these instruments.

In this episode, Host Craig Jeffery leads a discussion with senior leaders in the corporate banking industry who are driving digital transformations and innovation strategies from across the globe in London, Singapore, and Hongkong. Craig is joined by Sanat Rao of InfoSys Finacle, Vincent Caldeira of Red Hat, and Venkat ES of Bank of America. Listen in to hear more on technology, APIs, and corporate banking innovations.

Request the Corporate Banking Innovation report here.

What is payment messaging vs payment movements? Coffee Break Session Host Alexa and Craig discuss the differences and examples in this bite-size episode. Listen in to learn more.

Host Craig Jeffery joins Tony Krabill, Assistant Treasurer at Greif, for a conversation on understanding, measuring, and managing financial risk. This wide-ranging discussion covers the foundational elements of risk, including various types of exposures, organizational approaches, measurement and management methods, and effective hedging concepts. Listen in to the discussion to find out more.

On this episode of the 2022 Outlook series, Host Craig Jeffery joins Royston Da Costa, Assistant Group Treasurer at Ferguson plc, to discuss the outlook of quantum computing. They explore this developing technology, discuss how it’s relevant to finance and treasury, reveal which companies are using it now and its impact on cybersecurity. Listen in to the conversation to find out more.

On this episode of the Treasury Update Podcast, Jason Campbell talks with Craig Jeffery and Paul Galloway of Strategic Treasurer on some of the ways treasury will be affected by changing interest rates and political offices. They also discuss some considerations and leading practices to keep in mind when experiencing an economic hiccup.

In today’s episode, we’ll hear from Christin Cifaldi on algorithmic trading. What is it, and how does it differ from traditional stock trading? What are the key components of an algorithm, and how do they make decisions?

What is global expansion? Coffee Break Session Host Alexa Cook catches up with Stephanie Villatoro, Senior Consultant at Strategic Treasurer, to discuss what global expansion is and the implications it has for treasury. They discuss some considerations for treasury to keep in mind when expanding globally and cover relevant differences between countries. Listen in and learn a little bit about global expansion.

In this second episode of our Treasury Roles and Developments series, we will discuss how strategic and operational roles differ. While it may be more practical to have staff members dedicated strictly to one or the other of these roles, many firms with smaller treasury departments need flexible employees who can transition between the two whenever needed. Paul Galloway and Craig Jeffery, of Strategic Treasurer, both weigh in on their previous experiences jumping between the two types of roles throughout the day.

Treasury Update Podcast host Craig Jeffery talks with Maria D'Alessandro, Executive VP and CFO at Hospitality Ventures Management on the hospitality industry in light of the COVID-19 shutdown. They discuss the rapidity of how this disruption unfolded and impacted the business in days. The crisis immediately altered all of the key results and measurements in the hotel business and forced many changes that were both hard and necessary to ensure the organization could survive and recover when the crisis passed. The conversation touches on financial statements, employee impacts, new risks, regulation changes and even opportunities. Listen in to this frank discussion to gain insights for managing risks and responding to immediate threats whatever industry you are in.

Host Craig Jeffery meets with Roger Comins, Vice President of Product Management at GTreasury, to discuss some key findings of the 2021 Cash Forecasting and Visibility Survey results. They talk on the top pain points for the modern treasury department, innovative technologies that help, and disruptions that add to the challenges. Learn what others in the treasury and finance industry are experiencing and doing to handle today’s challenges.

 What can Winnie-the-Pooh teach us about treasury? On this episode of the Becoming a Treasurer series, Host Craig Jeffery continues the Learning from Literature subseries showcasing English author A. A. Milne’s Winnie-the-Pooh character. This thinking and analysis session covers concrete examples of persevering, focusing and being thoughtful while overcoming the bumps on your journey. Listen in to this engaging conversation to find out some tools for success on becoming a treasurer.

On this episode of the 2021 Outlook series, Host Craig Jeffery interviews George Zinn, Microsoft’s recently retired Corporate Vice President & Treasurer. They explore his career journey in treasury, reflect on technology across several decades, and discuss his perspective on what differentiates aspiring treasurers. Listen in to this engaging conversation to find out more.

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Special Host Meredith Zonsius meets virtually with Managing Partner Craig Jeffery of Strategic Treasurer to discuss the first wave of survey results from the weekly COVID-19 Impact & Response Survey. They uncover significant insights on major factors impacting treasury and finance groups amid this pandemic. Topics of discussion include the view on organizational- and country-level responses and performance during the crisis and the level of concern across various dimensions including: liquidity, family, and counterparties. Listen in to learn about this week’s results so that together, we can monitor the situation and best support our treasury and finance community.

Global payments are presenting organizations with new challenges and opportunities.  On this episode of the podcast, Craig Jeffery engages with Bob Stark, VP of Strategy at Kyriba on the massive changes underway in payments.  They collaborate on financial strategies, technology changes, new tools and other key factors that are driving significant payment changes on a global scale.  Listen in to the discussion.

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Special Host Meredith Zonsius maintains social distancing by joining a web meeting with Managing Partner Craig Jeffery of Strategic Treasurer to explore the second wave of survey results from the weekly COVID-19 Impact & Response Survey. Topics of discussion center around participant’s outlook on the economy across three time domains, changes in the sentiment with regard to liquidity, movement of staff working locations and key activities treasury is focusing on. Listen in on this brief discussion that covers current information on factors impacting treasury and finance organizations amid this pandemic.

What are debt instruments? Coffee Break Session Host Alexa Cook catches up with Strategic Treasurer’s Senior Consultant, Melody Hart to discuss a high-level overview of debt instruments. They define debt instruments, its counterparties and different considerations for debt. Tune in and learn a little bit about debt instruments.

Host Craig Jeffery joins Jonathan Paquette, Sr. Financial Solutions Expert at Treasury Intelligence Solutions, to discuss the concept of examining an enterprise payment optimization mindset. Topics of discussion center around payment pain points, innovative technology solutions, optimizing outbound payments, leading practices and more. Listen in to find out how to achieve global connectivity across banks, systems and providers while positioning your organizations for success.

Join Craig Jeffery and Jason Campbell as they dissect the 2020 Wirecard fraud, a financial scandal involving a global fintech firm. They look at the magnitude of the deception, involving financial misstatements and fictitious transactions, and discuss the consequences for investors and creditors, as well as its impact on Germany's financial system. 

In this episode, Craig Jeffery from Strategic Treasurer and Mike Richards of The Treasury Recruitment Company discuss hybrid work models, salary trends, and the evolving treasury job market. They explore the growing role of AI in treasury careers, the importance of data skills, and how recruitment strategies are adapting to a changing workforce. Listen in to learn more.

Listen to Mike’s podcast, The Treasury Career Corner!

When it comes to treasury operations, cash is still king. Holistic cash visibility is a critical differentiator for companies. Digital transformation and open banking have presented many more opportunities for treasury and finance to quickly access the data they need for better cash management and forecasting while streamlining processes through automation. Yet even with the rise of APIs in finance, a significant proportion of companies are still manually pulling bank statements from a plethora of bank portals, and still processing payments manually as well. Learn how AES deployed multi-bank connectivity solutions to eliminate manual processes, improve internal governance and security, protect themselves from payments fraud, ensure regulatory compliance, and achieve real-time liquidity.

Speakers:

Mark O’Toole of Fides

Kelly Carpenter of AES Corporation

Craig Jeffery of Strategic Treasurer

A firm’s debt and equity are important components when investors are watching. What is the cost to fund your operations? What costs are required to make investments or develop new products? In this podcast, Craig Jeffery and Paul Galloway of Strategic Treasurer discuss your WACC or Weighted Average Cost of Capital.

In today’s episode, Craig Jeffery discusses key pain points in AR with Bryan Way from Corcentric. They address challenges in payment timing and invoicing processes, emphasizing the importance of better visibility and forecasting. They also discuss key considerations when deciding to build or buy a solution, with a reminder to focus on results over software solutions.

This discussion is based on the findings from the Modernizing AR Processing Survey Report, which can be downloaded here.

Learn more about Corcentric here.

In this week’s Coffee Break Session, we unpack modeling and forecasting as a corporate treasurer. Listen in and learn the key differences, explore real-world examples, and see how data can help drive accurate predictions.

Payment penetration testing involves simulated cyberattacks to uncover vulnerabilities in payment systems. In today’s podcast, Craig Jeffery and Christin Cifaldi discuss different testing methods such as black-box, white-box, and gray-box testing, highlighting their pros and cons. Listen in to learn more!

Technology is a key tool in all areas of finance - treasury is no exception. On this episode of the Becoming a Treasurer series, Special host Meredith Zonsius talks with Craig Jeffery, Managing Partner of Strategic Treasurer on being intentional with technology. They discuss what technology matters in today’s environment for existing and new treasurers, key disciplines to keep current on the latest developments, how to position yourself for success and more. Listen in as they explore some perspectives and actions you will want to understand and undertake as you continue your journey to becoming a treasurer.

In today's podcast, Craig Jeffery and Christin Cifaldi discuss PCI-DSS 4.0. They cover various aspects of PCI-DSS, including its objectives, principles, and requirements, as well as changes introduced in PCI-DSS 4.0, such as new requirements and updates to existing ones.

At a glance: PCI-DSS v4.0

Craig Jeffery and Paul Galloway discuss developments in treasury management systems (TMS) and treasury & risk management systems (TRMS), including the shift between specialization and generalization, the evolution of technology, and the impact of democratizing technology in this space. Listen in to learn more.

Download our Treasury Technology Analyst Report

The upcoming webinars mentioned in this podcast are:

1. TMS on Wednesday, January 8 at 2pm
2. Treasury Aggregators on Wednesday, February 5 at 2pm
3. SCF, CCC and the Treasury Ecosystem on Wednesday, March 5 at 2pm 

Sign up at https://strategictreasurer.com/webinars/

What is cash flow? Coffee Break Session Host Alexa Cook catches up with Strategic Treasurer’s Managing Partner, Craig Jeffery to discuss cash flow.  They discuss what cash flow is, and how it can be leveraged. Listen in and learn a little bit about cash flow.

In this episode of the Short-Term Investing Series with Federated Hermes on the Treasury Update Podcast, experts from Federated Hermes discuss the 2023 money market reforms. They explain the key changes in liquidity requirements and how they impact government and prime money market funds. The conversation also touches on the evolving interest rate environment. If you're in the finance industry, this podcast episode provides insights to help you navigate these reforms with confidence.

Speakers:

• Craig Jeffery, Managing Partner at Strategic Treasurer
• Deborah Cunningham, CFA - Chief Investment Officer, Global Liquidity Markets, Senior Portfolio Manager, Executive Vice President, Federated Investment Management Company
• Susan Hill, CFA - Head of Government Liquidity Group, Senior Portfolio Manager, Senior Vice President, Federated Investment Management Company
• John Mosko - Senior Vice President, Liquidity Management Division, Federated Securities Corp.

Visit federatedhermes.com for more information.

On this episode of the Treasury Update Podcast, Host Craig Jeffery sits down with Holly Olson, Corporate Treasurer at AFL, to discuss strategies for managing treasury. Topics of discussion center around treasury operations with a view to automated payments, risk management, support of global business units, fraud prevention and more. Listen in to learn effective strategies for optimizing treasury operations around the world.

To learn more about AFL, please visit www.AFLglobal.com

What is debt compliance? Coffee Break Session Host Alexa Cook meets up with Senior Consultant Melody Hart of Strategic Treasurer Senior Consultant to discuss the foundational elements of debt compliance. They describe what debt compliance means in various terms and cover compliance ratios and compliance reporting. Listen in and learn a little bit about debt compliance.

On this episode of the Treasury Update Podcast, Host Craig Jeffery sits down with Allen Geller, Managing Director of Raines International, to discuss effective networking strategies. They discuss how to building strategic relationships and how to discover valuable insights to take your career to the next level. Listen in to this lively conversation to learn more.

On this episode of the 2019 Outlook series, Craig Jeffery sits down with David Pierce, Managing Director of Global Hedging Products at GPS Capital Markets, who has appeared on CNBC to discuss the impact of foreign exchange exposures on the US economy and worldwide.  Listen in as they share valuable insights into macrotrends and developments taking place for the coming year.

New technologies are always showing up, but you need to keep an eye out for what are called "moonshots." These radical innovations bring major changes to the way companies do business. In this episode, Craig Jeffery talks with Royston Da Costa of Ferguson plc and Tiffany Wan of Bank of America on how moonshot technologies will impact your role in treasury. Set yourself apart in your field by staying aware and informed on any revolutionary innovations. Read more on moonshots here.

In this episode of the Treasury Update Podcast, Jonathan sits down with Paul Galloway to talk about the role of assessments in treasury and finance. Paul covers the importance of evaluating your systems, people, and processes and discusses how to use the results to make better decisions.

If you have more questions or need guidance on assessments, feel free to contact us.

0:00 intro

0:18 Types of assessments

12:05 Importance of assessments

17:29 Best times to implement

21:44 Practical implementation

26:19 Key action items

28:57 Have questions?

A few years ago, a company had been solely banking with Silicon Valley Bank. However, due to their success and international expansion, they found themselves needing to implement bank diversification. This move helped them avoid major problems that their competitors faced in early 2023. In today’s podcast, we discuss the identification and management of different risks your organization will face. Craig Jeffery, Managing Partner of Strategic Treasurer, walks us through several risk management successes and failures, as well as the basic principles of risk management found in the Guide to Excellence in Treasury. Listen in to learn more.

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Listen to the audiobook here.

In today’s podcast episode, we discuss the distinctions between FDIC and SIPC. This discussion covers why FDIC and SIPC were created, the nuanced differences, and whether enrollment is required for their protection.

Listen to:

Coffee Break Session #101: What Is FDIC Insurance? https://strategictreasurer.com/101-what-is-fdic-insurance

Coffee Break Session #102: What Is SIPC Insurance? https://strategictreasurer.com/102-what-is-sipc-insurance 

The criminal playbook is constantly evolving, and in this episode, we ask what exactly "pig butchering" is. Learn how scammers build trust, offer fake investments, and manipulate victims into virtual currency schemes. While this is primarily a tactic that has been used against individuals, this matters to corporate treasurers because these tactics can easily be adapted to corporate fraud. Listen in as Craig Jeffery walks us through the steps criminals are taking and what you can do to spot suspicious activity.

Are weak third parties affecting the safety of your organization? In today’s podcast, Host Craig Jeffery talks with Craig Callé, CEO of Source Callé, about navigating third-party risk with real-world examples. The dialogue covers requirements and inefficiency, as well as the vision for the next ten years.

In this episode, Craig Jeffery hosts Ed Barrie and Randy DeVita from Treasury4 to discuss the importance of architecting a strong data ecosystem for the Office of the CFO and the treasurer. They explore challenges with data management, the need for accurate and detailed data, and how AI/ML can support decision-making. Key topics include structuring data solutions, maintaining a single source of truth, and using transaction mapping and anomaly detection for better forecasting and insights. Listen in to learn more.

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What is factoring? Coffee Break Session Host Alexa Cook catches up with Strategic Treasurer’s Managing Partner, Craig Jeffery, to discuss factoring. They cover what treasury needs to know about factoring and discuss its uses. Listen in and learn a little bit about factoring.

Technology is changing rapidly. Recently completed research on the topic of treasury technology brought many interesting data points and trends to light. Join Jon Paquette of TIS and Craig Jeffery of Strategic Treasurer as they talk through the implications for treasury.

Their discussion includes technology adoption rates, the growing value of technology investments, and the use of AI and machine learning in treasury.

Download the survey report here: https://strategictreasurer.com/2023-treasury-technology/

In this final segment of Strategic Treasurer’s Fintech Analyst Report Series, Special Host Meredith Zonsius joins Managing Partner Craig Jeffery to discuss key takeaways from the Supply Chain Finance & Cash Conversion Cycle Solutions report. Topics of discussion center around factors that affect and drive supply chain finance, today’s challenges and solutions, leading practices and more. Listen in to the conversation and enjoy the entire series.

What are intercompany loans? Coffee Break Session Host Alexa Cook catches up with Strategic Treasurer’s Managing Partner, Craig Jeffery, to consider what treasury needs to know about intercompany loans. They cover what intercompany loans are and discuss how they are typically used. Listen in and learn a little bit about intercompany loans.

The Satyam scandal sent shockwaves through the industry, revealing a web of deceit within the renowned Indian IT services company that ultimately led to its collapse in 2009. By understanding the details shared in this case study, you will be better equipped in your role to safeguard your business against similar fraudulent practices. Listen in as Jason Campbell and Craig Jeffery discuss key takeaways from this scandal.

On this episode of the 2019 Outlook series, Craig Jeffery speaks with CEO and President Cedric Bru of Taulia on the continued evolution of supply chain finance. Growing awareness of and access to SCF technology has democratized financing options such that even small organizations can now benefit from the network effect of these tools. Cedric shares insights into Taulia’s global expansion as well as his take on how companies can manage working capital and optimize cashflow. Listen in to discover what organizations need to know about SCF in 2019.

Seeking to understand the priorities, plans, and activities that financial institutions are focused on? On today’s podcast, host Craig Jeffery is joined by Steve Bullock, Vice President of Insurance and Financial Services at Kyriba, to discuss results from the 2022 Non-Banking Financial Institutions (NBFI) Survey. Topics of discussion center around technology, plans to spend, pain points, and more.

Our Non-Banking Financial Institutions Survey, underwritten by Kyriba, polled NBFI professionals on complexity, technology, exposure management, and assets, plans, pains, spend, and focus. You are invited to read through the top ten items from the research and see what is dramatic and notable, as well as what hasn’t changed much.

Download the report here.