What is Same Day ACH? Coffee Break Session Host Alexa Cook catches up with Strategic Treasurer’s Managing Partner, Craig Jeffery, to discuss Same Day ACH. They discuss what Same Day ACH is, how it can be leveraged, and how it is used today. Listen in and learn a little bit about Same Day ACH.
Apr 21, 2022•11 min
Embedded banking and embedded finance are newly established terms. Technologists tend to understand the meaning in a detailed manner, while treasury professionals’ levels of understanding vary significantly. In this episode, Nicki Gillispie and Craig Jeffery discuss what embedded treasury is and how it easily links systems or services to further streamline their experience. Listen in to this short discussion on the basics of embedded treasury.
Apr 18, 2022•11 min
The ongoing sophistication, automation, and success of cyber criminals make a bad situation even worse. Organizations of all sizes are under persistent attack and surveillance at an increasing level. Understanding these attacks and strengthening our defenses must include a process of steady updates of our systems, processes, and team members. In this episode, host Craig Jeffery sits down with Jo K Jagadish of TD Bank to kick off this new series of conversations. This series will cover topics suc...
Apr 11, 2022•19 min
What is FedNow? Coffee Break Session Host Alexa Cook catches up with Strategic Treasurer’s Managing Partner, Craig Jeffery, to discuss FedNow. Their conversation covers what FedNow is and how it is impacting both treasury departments and companies. Listen in and learn a little bit about FedNow.
Apr 07, 2022•7 min
In this episode, Nicki Gillispie and Craig Jeffery of Strategic Treasurer discuss fraud, technology, and payments. What are some of the most recent key data points and items of interest that treasury should know? Listen in to find out more. Access the 2022 Treasury Fraud & Controls Survey Survey Report here: strategictreasurer.com/fraud
Apr 04, 2022•15 min
In this episode, Host Craig Jeffery leads a discussion with senior leaders in the corporate banking industry who are driving digital transformations and innovation strategies from across the globe in London, Singapore, and Hongkong. Craig is joined by Sanat Rao of InfoSys Finacle, Vincent Caldeira of Red Hat, and Venkat ES of Bank of America. Listen in to hear more on technology, APIs, and corporate banking innovations. Request the Corporate Banking Innovation report here ....
Mar 28, 2022•49 min
Strategic Treasurer released a flash survey probing what implications the conflict in Ukraine has had and will have on treasury. With roughly 100 survey respondents, you will see results in the following categories: impacts already being felt, preparing for repercussions, economic & business concerns, and awareness & expectations. Download the report here: strategictreasurer.com/conflict...
Mar 21, 2022•11 min
What is cash flow? Coffee Break Session Host Alexa Cook catches up with Strategic Treasurer’s Managing Partner, Craig Jeffery to discuss cash flow. They discuss what cash flow is, and how it can be leveraged. Listen in and learn a little bit about cash flow.
Mar 17, 2022•10 min
What are the most significant technology changes affecting treasury today? Live from Washington, D.C., at AFP 2021, Craig Jeffery of Strategic Treasurer LLC moderates a panel discussion on the “Future of Treasury Technology.” Joining him are Mitchell Thomas of FinLync, Evan Mahoney of GTreasury, Michael Kolman of ION Treasury, and Jo K Jagadish of TD Bank. If access to data is exploding due to new technologies, how do we make the most of it to reduce repetitive tasks? Listen in to find out more!...
Mar 14, 2022•44 min
On this episode of the podcast, Host Craig Jeffery continues his conversation with Royston Da Costa on the latest innovations in technology for treasurers. They discuss the growing online immersive experience through holographic images and the metaverse. Is there a potential impact for treasury with this technology? Is technology moving into treasury faster than before? Listen in to find out more.
Mar 07, 2022•39 min
What do business intelligence tools do? Coffee Break Session Host Alexa Cook catches up with Strategic Treasurer’s Managing Partner, Craig Jeffery, to discuss this topic. They cover what business intelligence tools do and how treasury can leverage them. Listen in and learn a little bit about business intelligence tools.
Mar 03, 2022•8 min
On this special episode of the Treasury Update Podcast, Strategic Treasurer features its 2021 Fintech Hotseat discussion from the AFP Conference. Moderator Uma Wilson puts experts from technology firms, banks, and consultants in the hotseat to answer questions on the future of payments. How are regulations impacting payments? Does speed matter? How does the value of speed compare to other aspects of payments such as: information, finality? What makes for better payments? What current trajectory ...
Feb 28, 2022•44 min
On this episode of the 2022 Outlook series, Host Craig Jeffery joins Christina Easton, Director of Treasury Operations at Microsoft, to explore the global outlook on technology and operations. This dynamic discussion covers a wide range of topics including achieving leadership with global cash management, trade finance activities, the modernization of technology, and more. Listen in to this lively conversation about their expectations and insights for the year ahead.
Feb 21, 2022•29 min
What is the cash conversion cycle? Coffee Break Session Host Alexa Cook catches up with Strategic Treasurer’s Managing Partner, Craig Jeffery, to discuss the cash conversion cycle. They discuss what the cash conversion cycle is and how it can be leveraged. Listen in and learn a little bit about the cash conversion cycle.
Feb 17, 2022•11 min
On this episode of the 2022 Outlook series, Host Craig Jeffery sits down with Allen Geller, Managing Director of Raines International, to discuss the global outlook on treasury talent. They discuss the challenges acquiring and keeping treasury leaders, market shifts with a view to staffing, hiring, and retention, and more. Listen in to this dynamic conversation to gain valuable insights on treasury talent for the year ahead.
Feb 14, 2022•29 min
On this episode of the podcast, Host Craig Jeffery sits down with Joseph Drambarean, Chief Technology Officer at Trovata, to discuss how open banking APIs enhance financial analysis through machine learning-powered search. They share valuable insights on how your organization can break free from the grid by reducing manual workflows through automated data aggregation, so you can focus on strategic analysis that drives value for your business.
Feb 07, 2022•47 min
What is blockchain? Coffee Break Session Host Alexa Cook catches up with Strategic Treasurer’s Managing Partner, Craig Jeffery, to discuss this emerging technology. They discuss what blockchain is and how treasury can utilize it. Listen in and learn a little bit about blockchain.
Feb 03, 2022•7 min
On this episode of the podcast, Host Craig Jeffery continues a conversation with Bruce Bent II, CEO and President of Landing Rock Cash Management, on insured deposit accounts with a focus on interest rate changes and security. They explore the differences between holding a certificate of deposit (CD) and having an individual deposit account, how to navigate investment decisions between products, and what you must consider with short-term investment on security and compliance. Listen in to the di...
Jan 31, 2022•19 min
On this episode of the podcast, Host Craig Jeffery sits down with Bruce Bent II, CEO and President of Landing Rock Cash Management, to discuss a primer on insured deposit accounts. They share foundational knowledge around CDs and insured deposit accounts, short-term investment options, federally insured cash management accounts, and more. Listen in to this insightful discussion to learn how to position yourself and your company for financial success. Learn More on Landing Rock: https://landingro...
Jan 24, 2022•20 min
What is digital currency? Coffee Break Session Host Alexa Cook catches up with Strategic Treasurer’s Managing Partner, Craig Jeffery, to discuss digital currency. They discuss what digital currency is, how it is being used, and some examples of digital currency. Listen in and learn a little bit about digital currency.
Jan 20, 2022•9 min
On this episode of the 2022 Outlook series, Host Craig Jeffery joins Royston Da Costa, Assistant Group Treasurer at Ferguson plc, to discuss the outlook of quantum computing. They explore this developing technology, discuss how it’s relevant to finance and treasury, reveal which companies are using it now and its impact on cybersecurity. Listen in to the conversation to find out more.
Jan 17, 2022•23 min
On this episode of the 2022 Outlook series, Host Craig Jeffery sits down with Todd Yoder, Global Director of Treasury at Fluor Corporation, for an in-depth conversation on technology. They take a look back at 2021 treasury trends, and then forward to 2022 to discuss M&A market trends, technology and security, staffing shifts, and more. Listen in to this dynamic discussion to learn valuable insights for the year ahead.
Jan 10, 2022•38 min
What is RTP? Coffee Break Session Host Alexa Cook catches up with Strategic Treasurer’s Managing Partner, Craig Jeffery, to discuss RTP. They discuss what RTP is and how it can be advantageous from a treasury perspective. Listen in and learn a little bit about RTP.
Jan 06, 2022•9 min
Host Craig Jeffery kicks off the 2022 Outlook series with a conversation with Jon Paquette, Senior Financial Solutions Expert at TIS (Treasury Intelligence Solutions), on the outlook of payments. They discuss technology developments that will likely have the biggest impact on treasury in 2022. Listen in as they share what’s on the horizon with payments in the year ahead and beyond.
Jan 03, 2022•29 min
On this episode of the podcast, Craig Jeffery, Managing Partner of Strategic Treasurer, gives a treasury review of 2021. He discusses the implications of major activities and trends over the past year and looks ahead to what’s next in the coming year. Tune in to the conversation to find out more.
Dec 27, 2021•27 min
On this episode of the podcast, Host Craig Jeffery catches up with Ernie Humphrey, CEO of Treasury Webinars, on the importance of career development and brand management. They discuss the foundation of a successful job search, how to merge and build a personal and professional brand in today’s virtual environment, and how to create winning relationships in a changing world to make a positive impact. Listen in to this lively conversation to learn more.
Dec 20, 2021•27 min
What is an IPO? Coffee Break Session Host Alexa Cook catches up with Strategic Treasurer’s Managing Partner, Craig Jeffery, to discuss IPOs. They discuss what IPOs are and how they can impact treasury departments. Listen in and learn a little bit about IPOs.
Dec 16, 2021•7 min
On this episode of the Treasury Update Podcast, Host Craig Jeffery sits down with CTMfile founder and editor Jack Large to discuss relevant content around treasury news, developments and resources. Listen in as they dive into the latest treasury trends and their new work together. Search for Open Treasury on any podcast sharing site! Follow CTMfile on LinkedIn .
Dec 13, 2021•15 min
On this episode of the Becoming a Treasurer series, author Craig Jeffery continues a mix of interviews around his book, The Strategic Treasurer: A Partnership for Corporate Growth . The chapter of discussion, entitled “Cash Boot Camp for Treasurers,” provides a practical approach to understanding different perspectives of cash, how accounting and treasury can live in harmony, and more. Listen in to this insightful discussion. Purchase your own copy of The Strategic Treasurer: A Partnership for C...
Dec 06, 2021•20 min
What is scalability? Coffee Break Session Host Alexa Cook catches up with Strategic Treasurer’s Managing Partner, Craig Jeffery, to discuss scalability. Their conversation covers what scalability is, how we see it in treasury departments, and an example of how scalability can be applied. Listen in and learn a little bit about scalability.
Dec 02, 2021•6 min