The Treasury Update Podcast

On this episode of the podcast, Managing Director Craig Jeffery of Strategic Treasurer covers some of the most frequently asked questions in treasury. Topics of discussion center around API's, Working Capital, Robotic Automation and more. Listen in to the continuation FAQ's in Treasury with Round 2. 01:27 – How are TMS systems better than excel for forecasting? 05:26 – What are API's and why should treasury care? 11:54 – What treasury events should I go to? 16:22 – RPA is Robotic Process Automation: What do I need to know?

Cross-border payment services is not only growing rapidly, it is morphing significantly from its initial conception. On this episode, Host Craig Jeffery talks with Daniel Lynch, Payments Innovation Manager at SWIFT GPI on the current situation of international payments. Topics of discussion include the uptake of GPI, new developments, and the plans for expanding the value of proposition. Listen in and learn how these new developments are important to corporate treasury groups and bankers.

What are companies doing to improve efficiency, controls, and overall B2B Payments process? On this episode of the podcast, Host Craig Jeffery sits down with Andrea Eaton, VP of Marketing at Bottomline Technologies to discuss the 2019 B2B Payments Survey Implications. This survey reveals developing trends on plans to spend, adopt technologies and achieve organizational goals. Listen in to find out more.

Treasury is thinly staffed and needs resources. On this episode of the Becoming a Treasurer Series, Craig Jeffery is interviewed on how to secure the resources you need to become successful in treasury environments. He provides valuable insights into key areas including people, technology and access to optimize productivity in your organization. Listen in to learn more.

Expectations around payment methods are changing—customer experience is now a major driver, as well as cost efficiency concerns in insurance companies. Host Craig Jeffery sits down with Karen Molly, VP & Treasurer of Northwestern Mutual to discuss solving payment challenges by taking an end-to-end view. This approach provides maximum value not only for treasury, but also many other payment-intensive organizations. Listen in and enjoy the discussion.

On this episode of the podcast, Craig Jeffery speaks with Ernie Humphrey, CEO of Treasury Webinars on the topic of Treasury Success in Today's World. With a focus on both relationships and technology, they explore how the role of treasury is evolving and key success factors that are essential to help equip treasury professionals today. Listen in to find out more.

How do treasurers effectively drive change across an organization? On this episode of the podcast, Craig Jeffery talks with Todd Picken, Treasurer at MassMutual to discuss the joys and opportunities of treasury transformation and how both need to be tempered with a dose of reality. From treasury operations to customer experience, they share valuable insights to help navigate real change across treasury environments. Topics of discussion center around achieving success through paying for transformation, moving the culture forward and getting technology to work. Listen in to find out more.

On this episode of the podcast, Craig Jeffery speaks with Ernie Humphrey, CEO of Treasury Webinars on the topic of Owning the Cash Conversion Cycle. With a focus on both relationships and technology, they explore how treasury, accounts payable and accounts receivable can best partner to optimize the cash convergence cycle and align KPI's to support the overall success of organizations. Listen in to the discussion to find out more.

Global payments are presenting organizations with new challenges and opportunities. On this episode of the podcast, Craig Jeffery engages with Bob Stark, VP of Strategy at Kyriba on the massive changes underway in payments. They collaborate on financial strategies, technology changes, new tools and other key factors that are driving significant payment changes on a global scale. Listen in to the discussion.

What should a Treasurer think about when putting together a dynamic team? On this must-listen episode of the Becoming a Treasurer series, Craig Jeffery shares teambuilding tips you shouldn't miss. Whether you're building a team or revitalizing an existing one, his valuable insights into handling each scenario, as well as well as any differences arising from an organization's culture, category or complexity—will ensure you find the right people with the optimal skillsets to effectively support your treasury goals. Listen in to learn more.