The Treasury Update Podcast

Join us as we gear up for AFP 2024 in Nashville! Hear from Jonathan, Craig, and Ky as they share what's in store for this year's event. They discuss key takeaways to look for at AFP, including payment growth, fraud prevention, AI, and networking tips for making the most of the event. Get ready to connect, learn, and engage at AFP 2024. We hope to see you in Nashville!

In this episode, Craig Jeffery explains RAROC — what it stands for, how it's calculated, and why it's important for banks and financial institutions. Listen in to learn more. 

In this episode, Craig Jeffery and Kate Pohl discuss instant payments in Europe, covering the benefits, challenges, and key questions around these rapid transfers. They explore legal adjustments, bulk payments, FX handling, and the future of instant payments.

In this episode, Craig Jeffery and Jack Rosenberg discuss surety for treasurers, highlighting its difference from insurance and its key use cases. They cover the challenges surety helps solve, its evolution, and why it's more relevant for treasurers today. The conversation also touches on practical examples and its growing importance in various sectors. Listen in to learn more. Learn more about Ro...

In today's episode, we'll hear from Jack Rosenberg of Rosenberg & Parker on surety bonds. What are they, and are they like insurance? Who are the involved parties, and what are the most common use cases? Tune in to find out. Learn more about Rosenberg & Parker at https://suretybond.com/

In this episode, Craig Jeffery and Royston Da Costa discuss blockchain's potential for revolutionizing KYC. They cover its benefits, limitations, and how it could enhance transparency. Craig reviews past tech predictions, and Royston shares his outlook on when blockchain might fully deliver on its promise, along with real-world examples.

In this episode,  Craig Jeffery and Kate Pohl explore the role of the Euro Banking Association (EBA) and what corporate treasury can learn from it. They discuss EBA's functions and its impact on the banking industry. Kate also shares how corporations in North America can engage with the EBA and benefit from its resources.   LINKS: If you're not familiar with EBA or the Open Forum on Digital Transf...

In today's episode, we'll hear from Craig Jeffery on pentests. What are they, who performs them, and why are they vital for cyber security? Listen in to learn more.

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...