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. Listen in on the discussion.
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 a decentralized and manual treasury structure to a centralized and automated structure as experienc...
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 elevated spend in financial technology is projected to occur over the course of the next year. Liste...
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 as his take on how companies can manage working capital and optimize cashflow. Listen in to discover ...
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 treasury management perspective. Why should treasurers be aware of these topics and what will be the...
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 secure payments should and should not look, along with other ways some need to step up and take act...
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 the speed of treasury.
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 they advise on a digital strategy for treasury.
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 the discussion.
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 starting to explore the practice of setting goals and challenging your team. Listen in to the discussion...
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 Villatoro of Strategic Treasurer examine the business of bank relationship management. Listen in on ...
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 systematically, understanding differences required in your communication and establishing success. Listen in o...
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 Management, GDPR, Dodd-Frank and FBAR. Listen in on the discussion.
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 the discussion and enjoy the entire series.
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 Capital Solutions of Kyriba discuss leading practices for corporate treasury to optimize working ca...
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 in the use of RPA and bots. The discussion covers what activities they targeted, the results that w...
Ever wonder what it takes to make a treasury project an award-winning treasury project? On this episode of The Treasury Update Podcast, Craig Jeffery of Strategic Treasurer discusses treasury transformation with Jon Burkhead, the Senior Director of Global Treasury at OpenText. This particular transformation included: banking relationships, treasury technology, and banking structures. Listen in as they discuss key elements of the ongoing OpenText transformation story.
How much attention do payment transactions get in your day-to-day life? On this episode of the podcast, Craig Jeffery of Strategic Treasurer’s and TD Bank’s Head of Corporate Products and Services Rick Burke discuss the convergence of changes taking place in developing technology and its applications for treasury. Listen in as they share valuable insights into the future of payments and how treasurers can be prepared for substantial and disruptive changes.
Why does modern treasury technology matter? On this episode of the podcast, Strategic Treasurer’s Managing Partner, Craig Jeffery, and GTreasury’s Chief Product and Technology Officer, Alok Tyagi, discuss some of the largest challenges facing today’s digital treasury professional. Listen in as they evaluate how technology is being leveraged to address these obstacles and learn of some ongoing innovations that will impact both the future use of these systems as well as future workflow realities f...
The role of the corporate treasurer is increasing in importance today. On this episode of the podcast, Strategic Treasurer’s Managing Partner Craig Jeffery and ION Treasury’s Global Head of Corporate Development Alex Triplett share valuable insights on empowering the treasury community through operational best practices, machine learning techniques, and using data science to inform optimal decision making. They also discuss the benefits of the convergence of capital markets and the corporate com...
Over the past decade, Strategic Treasurer has worked diligently to develop an industry-wide treasury market research program, and today, nearly a dozen surveys are offered annually across topics including fraud, B2B payments, compliance, risk management, and technology. But what goes on behind the scenes? What is the ultimate goal of this research, and, most importantly – how is it being leveraged to drive greater understanding and awareness within the industry? On this episode of the podcast, S...
This podcast will discuss the modern-day advantages of supply chain finance, with a focus on the impact that such programs have on treasury. The discussion will draw on the 2018/19 Supply Chain Finance Analyst Report to highlight how technology and supply chain finance intertwine, analyze the ways treasury can use SCF technology to optimize liquidity and working capital, and explore the data behind the what is ultimately driving growth in the supply chain finance industry today. What is supply c...
How can a person successfully plan for the 2018 AFP Annual Conference in Chicago? Learn how to best manage multiple events, networking opportunities, and business connections that will produce positive results. On today’s podcast, Strategic Treasurer’s Communications Manager Meredith Zonsius interviews Managing Partner Craig Jeffery on how first-timers can best plan for this conference and what they are doing to kick-off this exciting event.
Treasury and payment technology continues to rapidly develop while companies have been spending heavily in this area. Many firms find that their technology is not aligned with their needs resulting in costly inefficiency and frustration. Technology changes coupled with numerous complexity factors require treasury professionals to use an approach that fully contemplates current and emerging requirements across the full technology stack. Strategic Treasurer’s managing partner Craig Jeffery talks w...
Non-Governmental Organizations, commonly referred to as NGOs, often operate globally, which involves a significant level of complexity. This complexity carries into treasury and dealing with remote banks, unique KYC requirements, and a wide-range of financial requirements. Strategic Treasurer’s Craig Jeffery interviews Stephen Zaubi of CARE International. Together they explore several challenges that NGO treasury groups address.
Cybercrime and security today often emphasizes the IT components. The human side is rarely considered as deeply or carefully. This is leaving organizations more vulnerable. If the systems are systematically updated, the humans should be as well. Preventing fraud and understanding how to respond to cybercrimes can stop a loss or provide the best opportunity for recovery. Craig Jeffery of Strategic Treasurer talks with Tom Gregory, TDBank’s head of treasury management sales. They discuss the fraud...
In this Episode Craig Jeffery of Strategic Treasurer talks with George Strobel on the subject of reducing tax liabilities and exhibiting corporate social responsibility.
A frequent source of headache for many treasurers today centers around the adoption of treasury technology. In this episode, Craig Jeffery and Isaac Zaubi of Strategic Treasurer analyze common obstacles and areas of confusion for treasury during TMS implementations and discuss methods for alleviating the strain of these projects moving forward.
