The Treasury Update Podcast

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, CFA, Vice President, Senior Portfolio Manager, Federated Investment Management Company Nicholas Tripodes, CFA, Senior Vice President, Senior Portfolio Manager, Head of Low Duration/Structured Products Group, Federated Investment Management Company John Mosko, Senior Vice President, Liquidity Management Division, Federated Securities Corp. Visit federatedhermes.com for more information. Show notes: To learn more about the topics discussed, please refer to the following links: Money market funds 101. The difference between investing and depositing your cash. Views are as of December 13, 2023, and are subject to change based on market conditions and other factors. These views should not be construed as a recommendation for any specific security or sector. You could lose value by investing in a money market fund. Although some money market funds seek to preserve the value of your investment, at $1.00 per share, they cannot guarantee they will do so. An investment in money market funds is not a bank account and is not insured or guaranteed by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation or any other government agency. Past performance is no guarantee of future results. Federated Securities Corp is a distributor of the Federated Hermes Funds and is not affiliated with Strategic Treasurer. Bond prices are sensitive to changes in interest rates and a rise in interest rates can cause a decline in their prices. Short duration bond funds are not "money market" mutual funds. Some money market mutual funds attempt to maintain a stable net asset value through compliance with relevant Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) rules. Short duration funds are not governed by those rules, and their shares will fluctuate in value. The value of some asset-backed securities may be particularly sensitive to changes in prevailing interest rates, and although certain securities may be supported by some form of government or private guarantee and/or insurance, there is no assurance that private guarantors or insurers will meet their obligations. Credit ratings do not protect against market risk.

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.

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/

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.