
The Treasury Update Podcast
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Latest episodes

Mar 7, 2022 • 39min
Digital Twins, Meta Reality, and Treasury (Ferguson plc)
On this episode of the podcast, Host Craig Jeffery continues his conversation with Royston Da Costa on the latest innovations in technology for treasurers. They discuss the growing online immersive experience through holographic images and the metaverse. Is there a potential impact for treasury with this technology? Is technology moving into treasury faster than before? Listen in to find out more.

Mar 3, 2022 • 8min
Coffee Break Session #57: What Do Business Intelligence Tools Do?
What do business intelligence tools do? Coffee Break Session Host Alexa Cook catches up with Strategic Treasurer’s Managing Partner, Craig Jeffery, to discuss this topic. They cover what business intelligence tools do and how treasury can leverage them. Listen in and learn a little bit about business intelligence tools.

Feb 28, 2022 • 44min
The Future of Treasury Payments: AFP Panel Discussion
On this special episode of the Treasury Update Podcast, Strategic Treasurer features its 2021 Fintech Hotseat discussion from the AFP Conference. Moderator Uma Wilson puts experts from technology firms, banks, and consultants in the hotseat to answer questions on the future of payments. How are regulations impacting payments? Does speed matter? How does the value of speed compare to other aspects of payments such as: information, finality? What makes for better payments? What current trajectory will end or fail? Which will accelerate? What are the implications with payments based upon trends in globalization, visibility, and open treasury? View the video version here: https://youtu.be/cjERdIMZlpw MODERATOR Uma Wilson of UMB Bank SPEAKERS Jeff Feuerstein of Bottomline Technologies Ben Bianchino of Coupa Software Kristin Robertson of Finastra Craig Jeffery of Strategic Treasurer LLC Listen in to this dynamic discussion about the ideas and developments impacting payments.

Feb 21, 2022 • 29min
2022 Outlook Series: Global Technology & Operations (Microsoft)
On this episode of the 2022 Outlook series, Host Craig Jeffery joins Christina Easton, Director of Treasury Operations at Microsoft, to explore the global outlook on technology and operations. This dynamic discussion covers a wide range of topics including achieving leadership with global cash management, trade finance activities, the modernization of technology, and more. Listen in to this lively conversation about their expectations and insights for the year ahead.

Feb 17, 2022 • 11min
Coffee Break Session #56: What Is the Cash Conversion Cycle?
What is the cash conversion cycle? Coffee Break Session Host Alexa Cook catches up with Strategic Treasurer’s Managing Partner, Craig Jeffery, to discuss the cash conversion cycle. They discuss what the cash conversion cycle is and how it can be leveraged. Listen in and learn a little bit about the cash conversion cycle.

Feb 14, 2022 • 29min
2022 Outlook Series: Challenges Acquiring and Keeping Treasury Leadership
On this episode of the 2022 Outlook series, Host Craig Jeffery sits down with Allen Geller, Managing Director of Raines International, to discuss the global outlook on treasury talent. They discuss the challenges acquiring and keeping treasury leaders, market shifts with a view to staffing, hiring, and retention, and more. Listen in to this dynamic conversation to gain valuable insights on treasury talent for the year ahead.

Feb 7, 2022 • 47min
Open Banking APIs Enhance Analysis Through Machine Learning-Powered Search (Trovata)
On this episode of the podcast, Host Craig Jeffery sits down with Joseph Drambarean, Chief Technology Officer at Trovata, to discuss how open banking APIs enhance financial analysis through machine learning-powered search. They share valuable insights on how your organization can break free from the grid by reducing manual workflows through automated data aggregation, so you can focus on strategic analysis that drives value for your business.

Feb 3, 2022 • 7min
Coffee Break Session #55: What Is Blockchain?
What is blockchain? Coffee Break Session Host Alexa Cook catches up with Strategic Treasurer’s Managing Partner, Craig Jeffery, to discuss this emerging technology. They discuss what blockchain is and how treasury can utilize it. Listen in and learn a little bit about blockchain.

Jan 31, 2022 • 19min
Insured Deposit Accounts: Interest Rate Changes and Security (Landing Rock Cash Management)
On this episode of the podcast, Host Craig Jeffery continues a conversation with Bruce Bent II, CEO and President of Landing Rock Cash Management, on insured deposit accounts with a focus on interest rate changes and security. They explore the differences between holding a certificate of deposit (CD) and having an individual deposit account, how to navigate investment decisions between products, and what you must consider with short-term investment on security and compliance. Listen in to the discussion to find out more.

Jan 24, 2022 • 20min
Primer: Insured Deposit Accounts (Landing Rock Cash Management)
On this episode of the podcast, Host Craig Jeffery sits down with Bruce Bent II, CEO and President of Landing Rock Cash Management, to discuss a primer on insured deposit accounts. They share foundational knowledge around CDs and insured deposit accounts, short-term investment options, federally insured cash management accounts, and more. Listen in to this insightful discussion to learn how to position yourself and your company for financial success. Learn More on Landing Rock: https://landingrock.com/