
The Treasury Update Podcast
The Treasury Update Podcast is your source for interesting treasury news, in your car, at the gym, or wherever you decide to tune in!
Strategic Treasurer was formed in 2004 to provide corporate, educational, and government entities direct access to comprehensive and current assistance with their treasury and financial technology, control and process efficiency requirements.
Strategic Treasurer publishes content via newsletters, white-papers, blogs, videos, e-books, infographics, and analyst reports.
Latest episodes

Jun 26, 2023 • 18min
Treasury Perspectives Survey Results: Are You Nervous or Excited About Technology Developments?
In this episode, Craig Jeffery and Michael Gordon discuss key insights that emerged from the fifth consecutive Treasury Perspectives Survey. This annual survey is a collaborative effort between Strategic Treasurer and TD Bank. Listen in as they discuss the excitement surrounding technology developments, the top payment concerns, and what these findings mean for you as a treasury professional. To explore the full survey report, download it here: Treasury Perspectives Survey 2023. Speakers:Craig Jeffery of Strategic Treasurer Michael Gordon of TD Bank

Jun 19, 2023 • 25min
Navigating New Reporting Requirements and Financial Transparency: Beneficial Ownership Information Reporting (BOI)
Staying current with the reporting obligations is essential to avoid penalties and legal consequences. Today, we will hear from Craig Jeffery and Jason Campbell on Beneficial Ownership Information (BOI) reporting, a newly implemented reporting requirement that necessitates the disclosure of beneficial ownership interests. This filing is distinct from previous reporting obligations. Listen in and let us know your top thoughts and questions regarding BOI. Be sure to register for the webinar!

Jun 15, 2023 • 10min
Coffee Break Session #88: What API Types Exist?
APIs are becoming more and more common within the apps and programs you use in your day-to-day life. They sit behind the scenes and allow for visibility between platforms. In this podcast, Paul Galloway and Jason Campbell discuss the benefits of APIs, what they are, and what else you should know about how they relate to treasury.

Jun 12, 2023 • 21min
Navigating Treasury's Evolution: From Visibility to Leverage
In this podcast, Craig Jeffery and Jason Campbell from Strategic Treasurer discuss key elements, the right mindset, and a roadmap for help your treasury team excel. They discuss building the right team, leveraging technology, and establishing effective structures. Equipping your team with the right warning signs and signals is vital, but developing the ability to read and react to these indicators is equally important. Listen in as Craig and Jason unpack this!

Jun 5, 2023 • 27min
Understanding Your Connection to the Federal Debt Limit
Join Jason Campbell and Paul Galloway on the Treasury Update Podcast as they discuss the Federal debt limit and the Federal Reserve's decisions. This conversation explores how the debt limit is impacted by politics and funding sources. What are the pros and cons of raising the debt ceiling? What is the Fed's current position? Is there a potential interest rate drop coming? What are the likelihood and potential severity of an impending recession?

Jun 1, 2023 • 13min
Coffee Break Session #87: What Are Digital Wallets?
Last session, we talked about digital currencies, coins, and tokens. But how are they stored and used? This week, Paul Galloway and Jason Campbell take a look at digital wallets. What are the risks? What are the benefits? How do they work? Listen in to find out!

May 29, 2023 • 30min
Exploring Next-Generation Payment Trends with Mike Reed from Deluxe
Join Mike Reed (Deluxe) and Craig Jeffery (Strategic Treasurer) for this insightful podcast as they explore the evolving landscape of next-generation payments. They explore the differences between consumer and corporate payments, the challenges of B2B payments, the transition from manual to digital processes, traceable payment options, the importance of embedded information, and secure platforms. Gain insights on fraud risks, platform integration, and solving reconciliation limitations, and uncover the significance of seamless payment experiences, holistic focus on both sides, and the impact on businesses of all sizes. Tune in to this discussion of trends, data, and industry statistics that shed light on the overall payer/payee experience and the transformative potential of next-generation payments.

May 22, 2023 • 1h 22min
The Guide to Excellence in Treasury: An Audiobook from our Professional Development series
Download the eBook here. Treasury sits in a unique position in the organization, and excelling as treasurer requires unique strategy and the proper mindset across multiple areas. With insights covering everything from important steps for the new treasurer to leading practices for securing resources, overcoming blind spots, staff development, metrics, technology, working capital, and more, the Guide to Excellence in Treasury eBook offers strategies and fine-tuned approaches to major areas of challenge for treasurers. Whether you’re aiming to become a treasurer, have just landed the job, or have held the position for years but are still seeking ways to improve and grow, this guidebook should have some ideas that will help you and your organization thrive. -------------------- 0:00 Opening 1:30 Introduction 2:24 Preparing to Become the Treasurer 7:16 First Steps for the New Treasurer 12:05 Effective Communication 24:19 Securing Resources 30:04 Overcoming Blind Spots 35:59 Building and Developing Your Team 47:33 Metrics 55:59 Approaching Technology Intentionally 1:00:49 Taking Ownership of Cash, Working Capital, and Payment Security 1:16:56 Basics of Risk Management 1:21:21 Closing

May 18, 2023 • 11min
Coffee Break Session #86: What Is Digital Currency?
Crypto has been gaining popularity in the past decade. Will crypto help your department solve major issues, or will it simply introduce unnecessary complexity? In this episode, Paul Galloway and Jason Campbell discuss digital currency and its implications for treasury professionals. They also look at the difference between digital coins and digital tokens. What questions do you have about crypto? Let us know by sending an email to podcast@strategictreasurer.com.

May 15, 2023 • 30min
Prioritizing Payment Principles: A Dialogue on Virtual Card in Context
What points of emphasis should a corporate payment professional focus on in 2023? In this podcast, Anthony DeBellis, VP of Product Management at Mastercard, and Mark Penserini, VP of Partner Management at Corpay, talk with Craig Jeffery and share their thoughts on payment security, access to cash, and virtual cards. Listen in to learn more.