The Treasury Update Podcast
The Treasury Update Podcast is your source for interesting treasury news, in your car, at the gym, or wherever you decide to tune in! Strategic Treasurer was formed in 2004 to provide corporate, educational, and government entities direct access to comprehensive and current assistance with their treasury and financial technology, control and process efficiency requirements. Strategic Treasurer publishes content via newsletters, white-papers, blogs, videos, e-books, infographics, and analyst reports.
Episodes
In this episode, Craig Jeffery discusses the GENIUS Act and its impact on treasury, from payment stablecoins and tokenized assets to what treasurers should expect from banks and tech providers. Backed by recent survey results, this episode breaks down the framework, adoption trends, and what to watch as digital asset regulation takes hold in 2026 and beyond.
Craig Jeffery talks with Paul McMeekin of Bottomline about the latest Treasury Fraud & Controls Survey findings and what they reveal about today's threat landscape. From AI-generated fraud and deepfakes to payment rail changes and rising losses among small businesses, this episode covers practical defenses for a fast-evolving fraud environment.
Access the 2025 Treasury Fraud & Controls Survey and learn more at bottomline.com.
The cost of fraud for banks and credit unions continues to rise, with every $1 lost resulting in nearly $6 in total costs once compliance, operations, and customer trust are factored in. In this interview, Jeff Scott with Q2 will explore how banks can address this growing challenge by shifting from fragmented, reactive defenses to a proactive "Fraud Intelligence" approach. He will discuss how data-driven insights, automation, and i...
In this episode, Craig Jeffery talks with John Mosko and Sue Hill of Federated Hermes about Jerome Powell's final months as Fed Chair and what a leadership change could mean for markets, rates, and policy transparency. They cover potential successors, economic risks, and how treasury teams can prepare for evolving FOMC dynamics and potential impacts in 2026.
In this episode, Craig Jeffery talks with Sue Caras of Bank of America about how treasury teams can lead with clarity in the face of uncertainty. From liquidity and forecasting to automation and payments, they discuss practical ways to strengthen control and build agility. How can treasurers focus on what they can control and prepare for what they can't? Tune in to find out.
This episode dives into the challenges of managing foreign exchange and interest rate risk and how AI can help. Paul Galloway outlines key market drivers, hedging strategies, and the growing role of predictive analytics, generative AI, and agentic tools in risk monitoring, automation, and decision support. Learn how treasury teams can use AI to stay ahead.
In this episode, Craig Jeffery talks with Lisa Christie and Tom Gregory of TD Bank about why fraud prevention still hinges on mastering the basics. They explore escalating threats, the power of alerts, the principle of least privilege, and how education is key to staying ahead.
Traditional AR and AP finance is no longer enough. With evolving disclosure requirements, tariff pressures, and increasing supplier expectations, treasurers must deliver liquidity and visibility with fewer resources while managing heavier supplier demands.
In this episode, Sean VanGundy and Jeremy Reedus join Craig Jeffery from Strategic Treasurer and Michel A...
This episode explores how treasury teams can unlock the full value of their data. Paul Galloway breaks down key challenges like integration and trust, covers tools from TMS platforms to AI and APIs, and discusses forecasting models. Learn how to build a stronger data architecture and use forecasting techniques that improve visibility and decision-making across the organization.
In this episode, we will discuss the reasoning behind Reddit's IPO and describe the journey. While some of the particulars of Reddit's IPO activities will be discussed, the emphasis will be on what a treasury team needs to consider and do for a successful IPO. Reddit completed its NYSE IPO in March 2024 with an initial valuation of $6.4B.
Craig Jeffery talks with Damian McIntyre and John Mosko of Federated Hermes about the evolving state of US tariffs, court rulings, and their ripple effects on inflation, the Fed, and investment strategies. They explore how companies are reacting, what it means for rates, and how treasury professionals can navigate duration and asset decisions in this environment.
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Craig Jeffery talks with Steven Peterson of Chick-fil-A about their journey from RPA to APIs to agent-based AI. They discuss use cases in bank connectivity, forecasting, and document summarization, as well as the progression from bots to orchestration. How does a lean treasury team innovate at scale? Listen in to hear how curiosity and strategy are driving real transformation.
In this episode, Craig Jeffery talks with Tom Gavaghan about Kyriba's new Trusted AI, or TAI, and how agent-based AI is evolving in treasury. They explore the differences between machine learning, generative AI, and agentic AI and discuss how tools like TAI are being trained to act like analysts with built-in workflows and controls. How will this reshape treasury operations? Tune in to find out.
In this episode, Craig Jeffery talks with Garry Capers of Deluxe about what really drives successful treasury implementations. They explore the roles of people, process, planning, and change management, going well beyond the technology itself. How can teams ensure smoother go-lives, user adoption, and long-term impact? Listen in for practical insights and leadership-level strategy.
This episode explores the widening treasury skills gap and how organizations can address it. Paul Galloway outlines the pressures of technology adoption, market complexity, and strategic demands, and what treasury professionals and hiring managers can do to keep up. From targeted hiring to "Semper Gumby" adaptability, learn how to build a future-ready team.
In this episode, Paul Galloway unpacks the key elements of creating and maintaining an effective investment policy. The discussion covers risk management, diversification, liquidity, compliance, and reporting best practices. Whether you are setting guidelines or reviewing performance, this episode offers a practical framework for stronger investment governance.
In this episode, Craig Jeffery and Mayank Randev explore ISO 20022 and what it means for payments, cash reporting, and treasury strategy. They discuss how richer data and global standards offer more than compliance and open the door to automation, resilience, and better insights. How can corporates turn a required change into lasting value? Listen in to find out.
In this episode, Craig Jeffery and Brian Weeks explore homomorphic encryption, an emerging encryption method that allows data to be processed while still encrypted. They discuss how it works, why it matters, and potential future applications in finance, benchmarking, and fraud detection. When will it become relevant to treasury? Listen in for a forward-looking perspective.
Paul Galloway examines the current shape of the yield curve and the signals behind the 10-year treasury yield. He discusses market uncertainty, interest rate dynamics, inflation, and geopolitical factors influencing investor behavior. What does a flat curve mean for recession risk, borrowing costs, and future rates? Tune in to decode the outlook.
Cash forecasting is evolving, and the pace is accelerating. In this episode, we explore developing trends from the 2025 Cash Forecasting & Visibility Survey. We'll look at rising complexity, higher expectations, and the push for more frequent updates. From controls, tools, and AI to treasury's expanding role as a strategic enabler, this episode highlights how teams are adapting and what is still nee...
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