
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.
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Latest episodes

Feb 2, 2023 • 9min
Coffee Break Session #79: What Is Preferred Stock?
What is preferred stock? Coffee Break Session Host Jason Campbell catches up with Strategic Treasurer’s Senior Advisor Paul Galloway to chat about preferred stock. They discuss why a company would want to issue preferred stock, how it’s different from common stock, and how it’s treated from a credit perspective. Listen in and learn a little bit about preferred stock.

Jan 30, 2023 • 17min
The Treasurers Have Spoken, Episode 3: Supply Chain Finance & Cash Conversion Cycle Solutions
In this third episode in our series covering the 2022 Analyst Report, Craig Jeffery and Paul Galloway of Strategic Treasurer discuss key points and implications of the current treasury technology landscape. This week, we are focusing on supply chain finance and cash conversion cycle solutions. Download our Treasury Technology Analyst Report

Jan 23, 2023 • 17min
The Labor Market Is Broken! 2023 Outlook Series with Tony Carfang
In this episode, Craig Jeffery of Strategic Treasurer talks with Tony Carfang of the Carfang Group. They discuss Tony’s outlook on the coming year, covering topics such as inflation, debt, government spending, and corporate cash. Read the History of the Federal Reserve.

Jan 19, 2023 • 9min
Coffee Break Session #78: What Is Common Stock?
What is common stock? Coffee Break Session Host Jason Campbell catches up with Strategic Treasurer’s Senior Advisor Paul Galloway to discuss common stock. They discuss why companies issue common stock, second offerings, and treasury stock and talk about how it’s used. Listen in and learn a little bit about common stock.

Jan 16, 2023 • 12min
The Treasurers Have Spoken, Episode 2: Payment Hubs and Treasury Aggregators
In this second episode in our series covering the 2022 Analyst Report, Craig Jeffery and Paul Galloway of Strategic Treasurer discuss key points and implications of the current treasury technology landscape. This week, we are focusing on payment hubs and treasury aggregators. Download our Treasury Technology Analyst Report

Jan 9, 2023 • 22min
The Treasurers Have Spoken, Episode 1: Survey Results on Treasury Management Systems
In this episode of the Treasury Update Podcast, Craig Jeffery and Paul Galloway of Strategic Treasurer discuss key points and implications of the current treasury technology landscape. They discuss the new advancements of APIs. Are they improving fast enough to keep up with market demands? They touch on the thought process involved in a Treasurer deciding on a payment hub, and the challenges treasury departments face in managing their cash conversion cycle. Interested in hearing more? Sign up for the upcoming webinar and download the report. Register for Analyst Report Series webinar on January 12, 2023, Treasury Management Systems & Enterprise Liquidity Management. Download our Treasury Technology Analyst Report

Jan 5, 2023 • 11min
Coffee Break Session #77: US Economy FAQs
US economy, happy New Year. Coffee Break Session Host Jason Campbell catches up with Strategic Treasurer’s Senior Advisor Paul Galloway to discuss the US economy. They discuss what the Fed is looking at, the importance of knowing what the Fed is thinking, the rising rates, and how the Fed’s decisions impact our economy. Listen in and hear more about the US economy.

Jan 2, 2023 • 20min
The Mysteries of Dollar Creation and the Future of Money
As a strategic treasurer, you need to be aware and alert. There are signs of what’s ahead all around. Are you seeing the signs? In this episode, Host Craig Jeffery interviews Todd Yoder, Global Director of Treasury at Fluor Corporation, on the long-term and short-term asset liability match and the impact of inflation. They also discuss many ideas on the future changes of money. Listen to the episode referenced, “The Problem with Carry”

Dec 26, 2022 • 19min
What Did Treasurers Learn from the Events of 2022?
The year 2022 was an interesting ride. Global turmoil, supply chain issues, rising interest rates, and major acquisitions all caused concern and intrigue for treasurers and financial professionals around the world. In this podcast, Craig Jeffery and Paul Galloway of Strategic Treasurer discuss some of the key events of 2022. Listen in and feel free to share your thoughts by sending us an email.

Dec 19, 2022 • 53min
Are Payments Getting Safer or Faster? Fintech Hotseat Panel Discussion – AFP 2022
Live from Philadelphia, PA, at AFP 2022, Strategic Treasurer is proud to present our Fintech Hotseat panel discussion on the Future of Treasury Payments. This session put experts from leading payment companies into the hotseat with questions such as the following: What is the power of a network like SWIFT? Regarding payments: what is more important, information or cost? When will banks universally adopt APIs? Want to watch the video version? Click here. MODERATOR Craig Jeffery of Strategic Treasurer, LLC SPEAKERS Ankush Gupta of Mastercard Bob Stark of Kyriba Mark O’Toole of Fides Michelle St. Rose of Corpay