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Latest episodes

Jan 4, 2024 • 11min
Coffee Break Session #101: What Is FDIC Insurance?
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 2, 2024 • 46min
How to Be a Successful Treasurer in 2024 – 2024 Outlook Series with Lee-Ann Perkins
Lee-Ann Perkins, an expert in treasury management, discusses the economic landscape, fraud prevention, ESG, digital currency, and AI/ML in the 2024 Outlook Series with host Craig Jeffery.

Dec 26, 2023 • 18min
2023 Treasury Year in Review – Setting the Stage for the 2024 Outlook Series
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 the Learning from Financial Fraud Series.

Dec 21, 2023 • 14min
Coffee Break Session #100: Options for Alternative Debt Funding
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 18, 2023 • 21min
Driving Cost Savings and Improving Liquidity – Tactical Adjustments in the Cash Conversion Cycle with LSQ
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 11, 2023 • 24min
AR Survey Results: Is Your Business Facing AR Challenges?
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 more about Corcentric here.

Dec 7, 2023 • 12min
Coffee Break Session #99: Options for Traditional Debt Funding Structures
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 4, 2023 • 47min
The New Intersection of Technology and Treasury - Fintech Hotseat Panel Discussion – AFP 2023
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 Executive at Finastra Jon Paquette, Executive Vice President of Solutions and Product Strategy at TIS Explore nine years of Fintech Hotseats on our website!

Nov 27, 2023 • 32min
Generative AI in Treasury: A Dialog with Deluxe
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 20, 2023 • 55min
How Are Companies Adapting to the Evolution of Global Payments? Fintech Hotseat Panel Discussion – AFP 2023
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 Brooke DiNatale, SVP, Global Treasury Solutions at Mastercard Paul Margarites, Head of Commercial Digital Platforms at TD Bank Explore nine years of Fintech Hotseats on our website!