The Treasury Update Podcast

On this first episode of the Coffee Break series, Special Host and Treasury Consultant Alexa Cook of Strategic Treasurer kicks off the new show interviewing Managing Partner Craig Jeffery on What is Cash. They dive into the discussion on how businesses define and view cash and why "Cash is King". Listen in as they discuss this topic in about the same amount of time it takes you to drink your coffe...

Host Craig Jeffery sits down with CEO Rich Grossi of ION Treasury for an in-depth discussion on behind the scenes elements on the technology front.  They take a closer look at cloud innovation, market feedback and product expectations.  Listen in to part 2 of the discussion on the Power of ION – Breadth, Depth, Scale and Innovation.

On this episode of the podcast, Host Craig Jeffery sits down with CEO Rich Grossi of ION Treasury to discuss their new and improved strategy and corporate vision.  They share valuable insights into how the largest provider of treasury and risk management solutions is driving value for customers and what's next in their journey.  Listen in to the discussion on the Power of ION.

The broader macro-economic shifts combined with reactive changes at central banks adds sufficient background noise to any discussion on investments. On this episode of the Seismic Shifts in Corporate Treasury Series, Craig Jeffery sits down with Managing Director Fred McMullen and Executive Director Rick Wilkinson of Morgan Stanley to discuss major shifts impacting investments today.  Listen in to...

Cyber and Payment security is a serious topic impacting companies and organizations today.  On this episode, Strategic Treasurer's Managing Partner Craig Jeffery discusses some perspectives on security that matters to payment, IT and treasury professionals.  Listen in as he shares valuable updates and insights on fraud and covers some recent cyber and payment fraud events.

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....

Changes in technology generally present opportunities for Treasury. Data is being generated at rapidly increasing rates resulting in challenges of access, analysis and sharing.  On this episode of the Seismic Shifts series, Host Craig Jeffery talks with Tracy Kantrowitz, VP and Chief Marketing Officer at TreasuryXpress to examine these data challenges in light of Open Treasury – the ability to sea...

Nearly everyone runs to their strengths and leverages the things they know to achieve a certain measure of success. Growth can then cease, and one can become less effective than they otherwise would be. On this episode of the Becoming A Treasurer series, Craig Jeffery examines some common blind spots and identifies methods of effectively compensating for these deficiencies to position treasurers f...

On this episode of the Seismic Shifts in Corporate Treasury series, Host Craig Jeffery leads the discussion with Seth Marlowe, SVP Strategist at Wells Fargo with the Treasury Insights Consulting Group on new technology disruption.  Listen in as they discuss the primary cause and effects of these disruptions on treasury and what treasury needs to know today to get ready.

Companies are facing a significant amount of payments pain as they grow and expand their global footprint. On this episode, Host Craig Jeffery leads the discussion with Roger Comins, Senior Product Manager at GTreasury, on understanding these challenges and finding ways to address them, both internally and externally. Listen in to learn what is changing for payments, what matters and how it's impa...

This episode details the journey of a busy Treasury professional's career and the skills and tools used to meet goals and balance work requirements and career development. Lee-Ann Perkins, Assistant Treasurer at ION Geophysical shares how she manages to get stuff done with Host Craig Jeffery while moving up the treasury maturity model.  Listen in as they explore methodical and meaningful lessons t...

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...

Companies are feeling the pressure to adapt to new payment requirements and achieve results.  Host Craig Jeffery talks with Bob Stark, VP of Strategy at Kyriba to discuss key findings into their 2019 Global Payments Survey. This research provides a comprehensive view of the global payments environment with a focus on the treasury function and identifies which technologies and processes are top of...

This eBook provides an extended look into the practice of cash forecasting, with analysis of both the primary challenges impacting treasury as well as the key solutions that companies can implement to alleviate their strain and enhance their workflows. » The Purpose of Forecasting & Common Methods » Seven Key Challenges to Forecasting Accurately » Top Techniques and Tools for Forecasting » Looking...

On this episode of The Treasury Update Podcast, Managing Director of Strategic Treasurer Craig Jeffery shares valuable insights into the most frequently asked questions in treasury.  Topics of discussion center around Accounting, Hedging, Working Capital and more.  Join us as we listen into the continuation FAQ's in Treasury with Round 3. 01:20 – Does accounting matter in Treasury? Where does it m...

On this episode of the Seismic Shifts in Corporate Treasury series, Craig Jeffery visits with JP Morgan Chase's Managing Director James Lock and Executive Director Simon Abtalion to explore major changes and disruptions impacting treasury and the finance industry today with a focus on Higher Education and Healthcare. Join us as we listen in to their discussion of major shifts happening across thes...

This new episode of the Treasury Update Podcast is part of our exciting Seismic Shifts in Corporate Treasury series. From technology and payments innovations to compliance and operational shifts, major changes are occurring in our industry today, with some already making formative impacts and others still in the "tremor" stage, signaling future hits.  Listen in as Managing Partner Craig Jeffery of...

On this episode of the podcast, Managing Director Craig Jeffery of Strategic Treasurer covers some of the most frequently asked questions in treasury.  Topics of discussion center around API's, Working Capital, Robotic Automation and more.  Listen in to the continuation FAQ's in Treasury with Round 2. 01:27 – How are TMS systems better than excel for forecasting? 05:26 – What are API's and why sho...

Cross-border payment services is not only growing rapidly, it is morphing significantly from its initial conception. On this episode, Host Craig Jeffery talks with Daniel Lynch, Payments Innovation Manager at SWIFT GPI on the current situation of international payments.  Topics of discussion include the uptake of GPI, new developments, and the plans for expanding the value of proposition.  Listen...

What are companies doing to improve efficiency, controls, and overall B2B Payments process?  On this episode of the podcast, Host Craig Jeffery sits down with Andrea Eaton, VP of Marketing at Bottomline Technologies to discuss the 2019 B2B Payments Survey Implications.  This survey reveals developing trends on plans to spend, adopt technologies and achieve organizational goals.  Listen in to find...

Treasury is thinly staffed and needs resources.  On this episode of the Becoming a Treasurer Series, Craig Jeffery is interviewed on how to secure the resources you need to become successful in treasury environments.  He provides valuable insights into key areas including people, technology and access to optimize productivity in your organization.  Listen in to learn more.

Expectations around payment methods are changing—customer experience is now a major driver, as well as cost efficiency concerns in insurance companies. Host Craig Jeffery sits down with Karen Molly, VP & Treasurer of Northwestern Mutual to discuss solving payment challenges by taking an end-to-end view. This approach provides maximum value not only for treasury, but also many other payment-intensi...

On this episode of the podcast, Craig Jeffery speaks with Ernie Humphrey, CEO of Treasury Webinars on the topic of Treasury Success in Today's World. With a focus on both relationships and technology, they explore how the role of treasury is evolving and key success factors that are essential to help equip treasury professionals today. Listen in to find out more.

How do treasurers effectively drive change across an organization? On this episode of the podcast, Craig Jeffery talks with Todd Picken, Treasurer at MassMutual to discuss the joys and opportunities of treasury transformation and how both need to be tempered with a dose of reality.  From treasury operations to customer experience, they share valuable insights to help navigate real change across tr...

On this episode of the podcast, Craig Jeffery speaks with Ernie Humphrey, CEO of Treasury Webinars on the topic of Owning the Cash Conversion Cycle.  With a focus on both relationships and technology, they explore how treasury, accounts payable and accounts receivable can best partner to optimize the cash convergence cycle and align KPI's to support the overall success of organizations.  Listen in...