The Treasury Update Podcast

In this episode, Craig Jeffery and Royston Da Costa discuss how generative AI, machine learning (ML), and robotic process automation (RPA) are transforming treasury functions. They provide real-world examples of current applications, discuss expected trends for the next 2-3 years, and explore emerging technologies like ChatGPT, Microsoft Copilot, and augmented reality. Listen in to learn more.   L...

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.

In today's episode, we'll hear from Craig Jeffery about payment security assessments—what they are, who conducts them, and why they are crucial for your business. Listen in to learn more.

In this episode, Craig Jeffery and Paul Galloway discuss the critical but often overlooked issue of counterparty risk in treasury operations. They explore common risk scenarios, why they matter, and how companies manage–or neglect–this risk. Listen in to learn more.

In this episode, Craig Jeffery and Paul Galloway discuss the "efficient frontier." They explore risks, rewards, and trade-offs between options like money market funds, ECR, and IDA/ICA. They also talk about liquidity needs and capital access. Listen in to learn more.

Welcome to another episode of our Learning from Financial Fraud Series. In this thirteenth episode, Craig Jeffery, Managing Partner at Strategic Treasurer, shares insights into a major fraud case. The organization faced multiple sophisticated attacks across multiple payment channels. Listen in as Craig walks us through the attack method, the loss, and the key takeaways.  

In today's episode, we'll hear from Paul Galloway on automated financial reporting. What tools are used, and how do we ensure accuracy and security? Are there regulations to consider? Listen in to learn more. 

In today's podcast,  Ron Chakravarti from Citi discusses the Citi Treasury Diagnostic and what defines a leading treasury. Ron also shares insights on creating a top-tier treasury environment, emphasizing the importance of secure funding, compliance, risk management, and operational excellence. Listen in to learn more.    

In today's episode, Craig Jeffery, Managing Partner of Strategic Treasurer, emphasizes the importance of a future-focused mindset. He discusses the shift from batch to streaming, the roles of SaaS and PaaS, the importance of speed, and the value of continual learning and data. Listen in to learn more.  

In today's episode, we'll hear from Paul Galloway on natural language processing. What is it, and how does it differ from machine learning? How is it used in finance and fraud detection?  Tune in to find out .  

In today's podcast,  Doug Hartsema from The Hartsema Group shares insights into the critical issue of fraud in banking and payments. He explores why fraud is such a dominant topic and the differences in handling private versus public funds. Doug shares insights on the importance of transparency, collaboration between banks and companies, and effective solutions for payment security. Listen in to l...

In today's episode of the Treasury Update Podcast,  Doug Hartsema from The Hartsema Group discusses the importance of unfiltered feedback for banks and payment firms. He explains how transforming customers into advisors can have a significant impact and highlights the critical differences between customer and advisor voices. He also reads through examples of key customer quotes and discusses their...

In today's episode, we'll hear from Paul Galloway on anomaly detection systems. What are they, and how are they used in treasury and finance? Tune in to find out .

In  today's p odcast, Karyn Brown from Austin Industries joins us to share her thoughts on why there isn't a standard career path for treasurers. Craig Jeffery and Karyn also discuss the varied paths to becoming a treasurer, the implications of this diversity, and the current hiring environment. Listen in to learn more.

In today's podcast, David Miller from Hunt Companies joins us to discuss the future of real-time information and payments. We'll cover APIs, RTP, FedNow , and the need for implementation. Listen in to learn more . Find David on LinkedIn here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/david-miller-87553b1/  

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 .

Welcome to another episode of our Learning from Financial Fraud Series. In this twelfth episode, we'll explore what can be learned from a recent payment flows assessment that led to discovering a fraudulent loss in another area. Craig Jeffery walks us through the attack method, the loss, and the key takeaways. Listen in to learn more.     More from this series: https://strategictreasurer.com/learn...

In today's podcast, Dustin Senger , Treasurer of Knife River , shares the challenges and impacts of corporate spinoffs on treasury operations. Learn about Knife River's journey to creating more value for shareholders through a spinoff , as well as how they have handled the separation of systems from the former parent company. The conversation also covers staffing, financing, and setting up new ban...

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.

In today's podcast,  Craig Jeffery, Managing Partner of Strategic Treasurer , and Chip Zint , SVP, Chief Financial Officer at Deluxe , discuss the key objectives of accounts receivable from a CFO's perspective. Their discussion covers metrics like DSO, industry insights, and the impact of geopolitical risks and interest rates. Listen in to learn more. www.deluxe.com

In today's podcast, Dr. William Chittenden, President & CEO of SW Graduate School of Banking, will continue the discussion with a deeper look into critical economic issues. Topics of discussion include debt to GDP, government spending, monetary and fiscal policy. Bill will also cover how this can impact businesses and the overall economy.

Christin Cifaldi, Director of Product Development & Analytics, joins us on today's podcast to discuss the concept of the internet of things (IoT) in technology. What is the IoT, and what are its benefits and risks? Listen in to learn more.

Despite recent data, many people still believe inflation is increasing. In today's podcast, Dr. William Chittenden , President & CEO of SW Graduate School of Banking, will discuss a Harris Poll showing that 55% think the economy is shrinking, 56% believe the US is in a recession, 49% think the S&P 500 is down, and 49% believe unemployment is at a 50-year high. Dr. Chittenden will clarify the econo...

Welcome to another episode of our Learning from Financial Fraud Series. In this eleventh episode, we'll look at what can be learned from a recent scam involving an unauthorized debit. Craig Jeffery provides his insights on the situation, the attack method, the loss, and the key takeaways.  More from this series:    Learning from Financial Fraud Series Episode 10: Learning from Deepfake Scams   Lea...

Welcome to another episode of our Learning from Financial Fraud Series. In this tenth episode, we'll look at what can be learned from a recent deepfake scam. Craig Jeffery provides his insights on the situation, the attack method, the loss, and the key takeaways. More from this series: Learning from Financial Fraud Series Episode 9: Payment Server and Network Compromise Learning from Financial Fra...