In today’s episode of the 2024 Outlook Series, host Craig Jeffery is joined by Todd Yoder , EVP and CFO at S&B USA, to discuss treasury’s value-add opportunities and what CFOs want. Starting from an accounting background and progressing to his current CFO role, Todd Yoder shares insights he’s learned along the way about effective communication as a key value driver, as well as other ways treasurers can bring additional value to their organizations. The 2024 Outlook Series features interviews...
Apr 08, 2024•16 min
In today’s podcast, Christin Cifaldi , Director of Product Development & Analytics, defines the surface area of attack. We discuss digital and physical attack surfaces within organizations, as well as options for minimizing exposure. Listen in to learn more. Get your Payment Security Snapshot: https://strategictreasurer.com/secure/
Apr 04, 2024•6 min
Payment processing is no longer just transactional. It's now about weaving payments seamlessly into the customer journey. In today’s podcast, Craig Jeffery, Managing Partner of Strategic Treasurer , and Layne Kight , Sr. Product Manager of Digital Payment Solutions at Deluxe , discuss customer expectations across industries like healthcare, utilities, and banking. They discuss how those industries cater to expectations, as well as practical ways the industry has improved over the past decade. Li...
Apr 01, 2024•27 min
Welcome to another edition of our Learning from Financial Fraud Series. In this segment, we discuss an anonymous payment server breach. Craig Jeffery shares his thoughts on the situation, attack, loss, and lessons learned. Learn more about how you can safeguard your company here: https://securetreasury.com/ More from this series: Learning from Financial Fraud Series Episode 7: Understanding “Pig Butchering” Learning from Financial Fraud Series Episode 6: Unpacking the Bernie Madoff Ponzi Scheme ...
Mar 25, 2024•21 min
In today’s podcast, we’ll hear from Paul Galloway, Senior Director, Advisory Services at Strategic Treasurer, on credit agreements. What are they? What terms are typically negotiated? What are positive and negative covenants? Listen in to learn more.
Mar 21, 2024•9 min
In today's podcast, Craig Jeffery and Christin Cifaldi discuss PCI-DSS 4.0. They cover various aspects of PCI-DSS, including its objectives, principles, and requirements, as well as changes introduced in PCI-DSS 4.0, such as new requirements and updates to existing ones. At a glance: PCI-DSS v4.0
Mar 18, 2024•14 min
In today’s episode of the Treasury Update Podcast, Lee Patton and Craig Jeffery discuss various strategies for managing FBAR compliance. They explore the process, challenges, and solutions, from understanding the background and significance of FBAR to exploring options for managing the process. Download the whitepaper Sign up for the webinar
Mar 11, 2024•26 min
In today’s podcast, we’ll hear from Paul Galloway, Senior Director, Advisory Services at Strategic Treasurer on what Capital Management is, why the structure matters, and optimization. Listen in to learn more.
Mar 07, 2024•13 min
As additional threats continue to pop up, payment messaging platforms routinely increase their security requirements. Today’s podcast host, Craig Jeffery, Managing Partner at Strategic Treasurer, sits down with Christin Cifaldi, Director of Product Development & Analytics at Strategic Treasurer, to discuss the standards and requirements for Swift's Customer Security Programme (CSP). They discuss who is impacted, requirements, deadlines, and leading practices for security, as well as the 3 ob...
Mar 04, 2024•15 min
A few years ago, a company had been solely banking with Silicon Valley Bank. However, due to their success and international expansion, they found themselves needing to implement bank diversification. This move helped them avoid major problems that their competitors faced in early 2023. In today’s podcast, we discuss the identification and management of different risks your organization will face. Craig Jeffery, Managing Partner of Strategic Treasurer, walks us through several risk management su...
Feb 26, 2024•30 min
Effective communication plays a crucial role in all treasury functions, and failing to prioritize the development of communication skills can hinder growth across the board. In today’s discussion, we’ll hear from Craig Jeffery, Managing Partner of Strategic Treasurer, on just one of the topics covered in the Guide to Excellence in Treasury : effective communication. He talks through action items, a real-world example from his past, and how communication will change with the implementation of gen...
Feb 19, 2024•28 min
In our final episode covering FDIC and SIPC, we’ll hear from Paul Galloway, Senior Director, Advisory Services at Strategic Treasurer , on the thought process behind optimizing your portfolio when you've reached the limits of FDIC and SIPC coverage. Interested in learning more about insured deposit accounts? Listen to The Treasury Update Podcast episode 186: Insured Deposit Accounts: Interest Rate Changes and Security Listen to the rest of this mini-series: Coffee Break Session #101: What Is FDI...
Feb 15, 2024•9 min
Are weak third parties affecting the safety of your organization? In today’s podcast, Host Craig Jeffery talks with Craig Callé , CEO of Source Callé , about navigating third-party risk with real-world examples. The dialogue covers requirements and inefficiency, as well as the vision for the next ten years.
Feb 12, 2024•28 min
In today’s episode of the 2024 Outlook Series, host Craig Jeffery is joined by Mike Richards to review and predict changes in the treasury recruiting space. Topics of discussion include job shifts post-COVID, recruiting with job boards, and the creation of your own AI bots. The 2024 Outlook Series features interviews with treasury experts about their expectations, projections, and insights for the year ahead. Find more 2024 Outlook Series episodes here . The Treasury Career Corner: https://treas...
Feb 05, 2024•26 min
In today’s podcast episode, we discuss the distinctions between FDIC and SIPC. This discussion covers why FDIC and SIPC were created, the nuanced differences, and whether enrollment is required for their protection. Listen to: Coffee Break Session #101: What Is FDIC Insurance? https://strategictreasurer.com/101-what-is-fdic-insurance Coffee Break Session #102: What Is SIPC Insurance? https://strategictreasurer.com/102-what-is-sipc-insurance...
Feb 01, 2024•8 min
In today’s episode, Jeff Weaver and host Craig Jeffery discuss key findings from the Liquidity Risk Survey. They discuss impacts of Fed rate increases, the regional bank crisis, and movements in deposits and money funds. Download your copy of the Liquidity Risk Survey Report here: https://strategictreasurer.com/2023-liquidity-risk-survey/ Learn more about Allspring: https://www.allspringglobal.com/...
Jan 29, 2024•20 min
Join us for another installment of the Short-Term Investing Series by Federated Hermes on the Treasury Update Podcast. In this episode, experts from Federated Hermes discuss the nuances of short-term investments, focusing specifically on cash and credit considerations. The conversation touches on credit quality, duration, economic outlook, yield curve, money market funds, managing asset-backed securities, and more. Speakers: Craig Jeffery , Managing Partner at Strategic Treasurer Mark Weiss , CF...
Jan 22, 2024•33 min
Join us in this Treasury Update Podcast episode and learn what SIPC stands for, the types of investments it watches over, and the ones it doesn't. Hear from Craig Jeffery as he shares the perks, limitations, and funding of SIPC.
Jan 18, 2024•8 min
In today's podcast, Craig Jeffery shares multiple new examples of successful fraud cases, including a story that highlights the importance of two-factor authentication and a real-world example of the importance of immediately training new staff on security. He also touches on the recent improvements to and effectiveness of voice deepfakes. Listen in and stay informed on social engineering advancements. Get your free security snapshot at: https://strategictreasurer.com/secure/...
Jan 15, 2024•26 min
In this episode of the Treasury Update Podcast, Craig Jeffery discusses bank conversions with April Levin from Superior . They explore the impact on banks and their clients, covering assessment, cost considerations, and managing conversions. The conversation includes leading practices and crucial questions for commercial clients. Learn more at: https://www.superiorpress.com...
Jan 08, 2024•25 min
In this episode of the Treasury Update Podcast, Craig Jeffery shares what FDIC stands for and the types of deposits it insures. Learn about the limitations and benefits of FDIC coverage and the funding mechanisms that sustain FDIC operations.
Jan 04, 2024•11 min
In today’s episode of the 2024 Outlook Series, host Craig Jeffery is joined by Lee-Ann Perkins to discuss key items for treasurers to improve in the year ahead. Lee-Ann shares her perspective on the economic landscape, the evolving workforce, and banks' changing agendas. Topics covered range from fraud prevention to ESG, digital currency, and AI/ML. The 2024 Outlook Series features interviews with treasury experts about their expectations, projections, and insights for the year ahead. Find more ...
Jan 02, 2024•46 min
We are excited to bring you our sixth annual Outlook Series on the Treasury Update Podcast. In this series, we bring you interviews with treasury experts about their expectations, projections, and insights for the year ahead. Today, we’ll hear from Craig Jeffery, Managing Partner of Strategic Treasurer, as he sets the stage by retrospectively examining the key trends and challenges encountered by treasury departments in 2023. Download Beneficial Ownership Information (BOI) Resources. Listen to t...
Dec 26, 2023•18 min
In today’s Treasury Update Podcast episode, Paul Galloway continues the mini-series on debt funding by sharing insights on three alternative debt funding options: mezzanine debt, convertible debt, and perpetual debt. He shares a basic understanding of their unique functionalities, as well as the strategic reasons treasurers might opt for these alternatives. Tune in for a concise breakdown of what alternative debt funding options look like.
Dec 21, 2023•14 min
In today's podcast, Craig Jeffery sits down with Vikas Shah from LSQ for a discussion on the pressing need for companies to focus on driving cost savings and improving liquidity. Vikas shares specific examples of how businesses are finding cost savings and adding scalability, along with a look into key market challenges such as increased demand, credit deterioration, and the importance of process efficiency. Learn more about LSQ here....
Dec 18, 2023•21 min
In today’s episode, Craig Jeffery discusses key pain points in AR with Bryan Way from Corcentric. They address challenges in payment timing and invoicing processes, emphasizing the importance of better visibility and forecasting. They also discuss key considerations when deciding to build or buy a solution, with a reminder to focus on results over software solutions. This discussion is based on the findings from the Modernizing AR Processing Survey Report, which can be downloaded here. Learn mor...
Dec 11, 2023•24 min
In today’s episode of the Treasury Update Podcast, Paul Galloway shares three examples of traditional debt funding structures. Listen in as he breaks down syndicated loans, senior debt, and revolvers. Learn what makes each of these financing tools unique and why treasurers may strategically choose one over the other.
Dec 07, 2023•12 min
The rapid acceleration of new technology adoption significantly impacts the daily operations of providers and treasury professionals across multiple domains. In today’s podcast episode, we’ll hear from Craig Jeffery and our 3 panelists in an annual Fintech Hotseat panel discussion, this time covering the evolving landscape of treasury technology. Speakers: Craig Jeffery , Managing Partner of Strategic Treasurer, Ron Chakravarti , Managing Director at Citi Bank Kristin Robertson , Senior Sales Ex...
Dec 04, 2023•47 min
In today’s podcast episode, we’ll hear a discussion between Craig Jeffery and Yogaraj Jayaprakasam on the transformative power of generative AI in treasury. They discuss generative AI's transformative impact on communication, reasoning, and domain-specific applicability, as well as how Deluxe is looking at the adoption of AI. Speakers: Craig Jeffery , Managing Partner at Strategic Treasurer Yogaraj Jayaprakasam , Chief Technology & Digital Officer at Deluxe...
Nov 27, 2023•32 min
In today’s episode, we’ll hear an insightful discussion on the Future of Treasury Payments. Recorded live at the AFP conference in San Diego, CA, our panelists delve into the world of global payment rails and the strategies companies must adopt to tackle security and operational challenges head-on. Speakers: Paul Galloway, Senior Director, Advisory Services at Strategic Treasurer Philip Anklin, Chief Growth Officer at Fides Brian Anderson, Managing Director, Client Payment Solutions at JPMorgan ...
Nov 20, 2023•55 min
