The Treasury Update Podcast

On this episode, Host Craig Jeffery interviews coauthor Kevin Coldiron on his book,  The Rise of Carry :  The Dangerous Consequences of Volatility Suppression and the New Financial Order of Decaying Growth and Recurring Crisis.  They discuss some of the issues covered in the book and where they are reflected in today's market. To hear Kevin's previous episode from July 2020, listen to episode #106...

What is debt funding? Coffee Break Session Host Jason Campbell catches up with Strategic Treasurer's Senior Advisor, Paul Galloway, to discuss debt funding. They discuss what it is, why a company would issue debt, types of debt instruments issued, and the limitations of what can be issued. Listen in and learn a little bit about debt funding.

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.

Everyone benefits from smoother, more efficient communication rails. Accountability, visibility, and effective collaboration are all improved when you can quickly leave feedback in a clear and organized manner. Ernie Humphrey of Treasury Webinars joins Craig Jeffery in a discussion on software design to enable treasurers to mitigate time spent on the phone and time spent searching for disorganized...

What is commercial paper in terms of capital? Coffee Break Session Host Jason Campbell catches up with Strategic Treasurer's Senior Advisor Paul Galloway to discuss commercial paper as it relates to raising capital. They talk about who issues commercial paper, how it's used, and the issuing limitations. Listen in and learn a little bit about commercial paper (capital).

The AFP conference is right around the corner, and you may be planning out your week to be as effective as possible without spreading yourself too thin. Craig Jeffery of Strategic Treasurer and Ernie Humphrey of Treasury Webinars discuss some key points on maximizing your ROI for a conference, being ready to engage at all times, being authentic, and coming home with renewed enthusiasm in your care...

In this episode, Craig Jeffery talks with Royston DaCosta of Ferguson plc and Tiffany Wan of Bank of America on the importance of taking on new technologies while remaining intentional to the mission of your business. Listen to the first episode from this group where they cover moonshot technologies and their impact on treasury.

What is commercial paper in terms of investing? Coffee Break Session Host Jason Campbell catches up with Strategic Treasurer's Senior Advisor Paul Galloway to discuss how commercial paper is used for investing. They talk through what commercial paper is, why someone would invest in it, the different types of commercial paper, and the risks associated. Listen in and learn a little bit about commerc...

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.

This episode is Part 4 of our Strategic Treasurer Series on treasury roles. Although we are exploring different specific roles in treasury, it is often required for treasurers to wear many hats and fit into a hybrid role. Listen in as Craig Jeffery and Paul Galloway discuss the mindset needed for maintaining a hybrid role.

Our previous episode on treasury roles covered the differences between the strategic and operational roles. Today, we will continue the discussion by looking at mastering the operations side. Your daily operational responsibilities are the financial backbone of your business. Craig Jeffery and Paul Galloway discuss the most common operational roles and activities, what mindset to have to succeed i...

What is fund investing? Coffee Break Session Host Jason Campbell catches up with Strategic Treasurer's Senior Advisor Paul Galloway to talk about fund investing. They discuss the various types of funds someone can invest in, the differences between those types, who uses the funds, and the risk considerations. Listen in and learn a little bit about fund investing.

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 stayi...

Supply chain disruptions, regulations, and war have brought an increased level of volatility to nearly all businesses. What actions are companies taking to respond and grow through this recent turbulence? In this episode, Holly Olson of AFL joins Craig Jeffery in a discussion on necessary adaptations and responses to our new business environment.

Jason Campbell catches up with Strategic Treasurer's Senior Advisor Paul Galloway to discuss market risk. They cover what market risk is, the various types, how it's used, and how it can impact valuations. Listen in and learn a little bit about market risk.

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 Strat...

Having a treasury function is necessary for any business of a certain size to manage money and financial risks, but it's also important to turn that treasury function into a strategic asset for the business. Doing this requires accurate data and expertise. In this podcast, Craig Jeffery talks with Nicolas Garcia of UPS on a strategic view of treasury and technology. They look at having a proper mi...

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.

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.

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 role...

What is alpha investing? Coffee Break Session Host Jason Campbell catches up with Strategic Treasurer's Senior Advisor, Paul Galloway, to continue their conversation on the Greeks with alpha investing. They discuss what alpha investing is and how the model is used by companies for investing. Listen in and learn a little bit about alpha investing.

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...

A few years ago, most of our business was done in person, and your personal identity was showing up with your face and signature. As we move to a remote, digital work environment, creating Synthetic Identities is becoming easier and more common. In this podcast, Craig Jeffery of Strategic Treasurer talks with Jonathan Doskocil of TD Bank and Tyler Farrar of Exabeam on the importance of identity ve...

What are the Greeks, and what do they have to do with treasury? Coffee Break Session Host Jason Campbell catches up with Strategic Treasurer's Senior Advisor, Paul Galloway, to discuss the Greeks. They discuss what the term refers to in treasury and how they are used to evaluate an open position's risks as well as rewards. Listen in and learn a little bit about the Greeks.

Treasury owns cash, but do they need to know anything about penetration testing? Should scanning, testing, and monitoring be the responsibility of treasury or IT? Intellectual understanding and awareness of your group may be the difference between security and a loss of funds. On this podcast, Jason Campbell and Craig Jeffery discuss protecting your digital assets through testing and monitoring. G...