The Treasury Update Podcast

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 th...

What should a Treasurer think about when putting together a dynamic team? On this must-listen episode of the  Becoming a Treasurer  series, Craig Jeffery shares teambuilding tips you shouldn't miss. Whether you're building a team or revitalizing an existing one, his valuable insights into handling each scenario, as well as well as any differences arising from an organization's culture, category or...

Curious about treasury talent trends and how they may impact your career?  On this episode of The Treasury Update Podcast, Craig Jeffery interviews Treasury Talent Founder and Director Simon Lynch on shifting landscapes across the industry on a global scale. Topics of discussion cover the rise of treasury roles among non-bank lenders, the executive demand for relational soft skills in a data-drive...

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 ba...

Nearly all organizations are keenly focused on forecasting.  For well over a decade, it has been a top priority for companies. And, they spend far too much time working on their forecast. They run into a variety of pitfalls which impact their forecasting ability, accuracy, and value.  Craig Jeffery of the Treasury Update Podcast talks with Mike Zack of GTreasury on the key factors of forecasting s...

How is the future of treasury talent changing?  Craig Jeffery sits down with Mike Richards of The Treasury Recruitment Company to discuss the future of treasury talent and what it takes to have a successful career path.  From personal branding techniques to goal-setting, they explore what treasury professionals need to know to stay visible and marketable today.  Listen in to find out how you can t...

On this episode of the 2019 Outlook series, Craig Jeffery sits down with Executive Director Bob Leggett and Senior Portfolio Manager Mike Cha of Morgan Stanley to discuss the 2019 Q2 Corporate Investment Outlook. They take a deeper look at the major shifts in short-term investing, the use of various instruments, and a number of macro shifts continuing to take place this year and beyond.  Listen in...

How can treasurers communicate effectively? On this episode of the Becoming a Treasurer series, Craig Jeffery covers key principles to help treasurers navigate internal and external communication challenges. From working with CFO's to banks, he shares a practical view on having a clear purpose in your communication that will help drive decisions and achieve overall success within your organization...

On this episode of the podcast, Craig Jeffery sits down with Royston Da Costa, Assistant Group Treasurer at Ferguson PLC to discuss the topic of the impact of fraud on treasury practices. This insightful interview covers the biggest challenges on cyber fraud today, treasury's responsibility to protect, and the leading practices to safeguard corporates and banks from an array of vital threats. List...

Although technology automation is being touted as the next pivotal step for treasury groups to maximize efficiency, such initiatives only work if the proper internal structure and workflows are established prior to implementation. On this episode of the podcast, Craig Jeffery sits down with Lee-Ann Perkins, Assistant Treasurer of ION Geophysical to discuss how to modernize treasury operations from...

On this second episode of Diving into Data , Isaac Zaubi and Craig Jeffery of Strategic Treasurer examine an additional round of key findings uncovered through the company's 2018 industry surveys. Topics of discussion center on how corporate preferences and uses of mobile banking apps have shifted over time, what areas of compliance treasurers are most concerned about heading into 2019, and where...

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 a...

On this episode of the 2019 Outlook series, Craig Jeffery sits down with Paul Higdon, Co-CTO, and Michael Kolman, Head of Business Development, of ION Treasury to discuss their expectations for 2019. Paul and Mike provide insight on the reemergence of money market funds, LIBOR, the rise of open banking, predictive technology and machine learning, while explaining their notable significance from a...

In 2019, treasurers are feeling more secure and able to defend their organization against fraud, but fraud still exists. Craig Jeffery of Strategic Treasurer sits down with Chris Gerda, Risk and Fraud Prevention Officer and James Richardson, Head of Market Development of Bottomline Technologies to discuss the 2019 Treasury Fraud & Controls Survey Results. They describe how making and receiving sec...

Description: How can treasurers maximize the speed of treasury in 2019 and beyond?  Craig Jeffery interviews Vice President and Chief Operating Officer Tom Leitch of TreasuryXpress on new methodologies and treasury systems that will increase speed dramatically, improve efficiencies, and scalability.  Listen in as they discuss real-life examples on how treasurers can remove friction and accelerate...

On this episode of the podcast, Craig Jeffery sits down with Royston Da Costa, Assistant Group Treasurer at Ferguson PLC to discuss the background of digital challenges facing treasury today.  They provide valuable insights on how treasurers can harness potential technology to capture the data within their companies and groups to evaluate the forecast they desire more effectively.  Listen in as th...

On this episode of The Treasury Update Podcast, Isaac Zaubi sits down with Craig Jeffery to analyze and discuss some of the key findings obtained through Strategic Treasurer's 2018 industry surveys. Topics of discussion include the challenges associated with cash forecasting, trends related to treasury technology use, and how corporate fraud experiences differ according to company size. Listen in...

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.  

You can only keep your eyes on so many things. What do you need to focus on for operational activities, macroeconomic changes, and treasury projects you are driving? For optimal vision, we need depth perception.  And, for depth perception to be acute, we need measurements.  On this episode of Becoming a Treasurer, Craig Jeffery is interviewed on various types of measurements and standards while st...

Managing bank relationships often looks very different depending upon the side of the table you are sitting. Banks are quite formal in their approach to ensure a lasting multi-level institutional connection. Most treasurers lean toward the informal side of the spectrum of relationship management categorizing their relationships in tiers. On this episode of the podcast, Craig Jeffery and Stephanie...

You got the job as Treasurer. Congratulations. What do you need to do now to lay the groundwork for success for the coming years? In this episode of the Becoming a Treasurer series, Craig Jeffery covers the conceptual roadmap to making your first few months in this role count. This discussion covers a variety of areas including staff planning, inventorying the issues and addressing them systematic...

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 Manageme...

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...

When it comes to working capital management there are two primary perspectives: balance sheet and income statement. Failing to properly optimize working capital can hinder an organization's ability to generate profit or it can create liquidity challenges. On this episode of The Treasury Update Podcast, Craig Jeffery, Managing Partner of Strategic Treasurer and Edi Poloniato, Global Head of Working...

Discussing the concepts of robotic process automation and machine learning is fun. The reality of the use of robotics can sometimes seem distant. When those concepts are applied to real-life treasury situations, it becomes more intellectually exciting and practical. In this podcast Craig Jeffery of Strategic Treasurer interviews Camille Felton and Steven Peterson of Chick-fil-A about their journey...