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Strategic Treasurer
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.
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.
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Jan 2, 2025 • 5min
Coffee Break Session #125: What Is Data Science?
In this episode, Christin Cifaldi dives into the world of data science — what it is, how it empowers businesses to make informed decisions, and the tools and technologies driving the field. Listen in to explore how data science sets itself apart from traditional statistics and its growing impact on strategy and operations.

Dec 30, 2024 • 21min
2024 Treasury Year in Review
Craig Jeffery reflects on 2024's key treasury developments, including advancements in APIs and AI, major private equity investments in FinTech, and shifts in global markets. Inflation is easing, regulations are evolving, and supply chains are stabilizing. Listen to learn more. Reporting BOI Video Series

Dec 23, 2024 • 29min
The State of Treasury Work and Recruitment
In this episode, Craig Jeffery from Strategic Treasurer and Mike Richards of The Treasury Recruitment Company discuss hybrid work models, salary trends, and the evolving treasury job market. They explore the growing role of AI in treasury careers, the importance of data skills, and how recruitment strategies are adapting to a changing workforce. Listen in to learn more. Listen to Mike's podcast, The Treasury Career Corner!

Dec 19, 2024 • 6min
Coffee Break Session #124: What Is Yield to Maturity (YTM)?
In this episode, Paul Galloway unpacks yield to maturity (YTM) — what it is, how it's calculated, and why it matters to investors. Listen in to understand the difference between YTM and current yield, how it influences investment decisions, and the risks associated with relying on YTM.

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Dec 16, 2024 • 27min
CBDCs vs. Fiat Currency: The Future of Digital Payments with Royston Da Costa
Royston Da Costa, an Assistant Treasurer at Ferguson, shares insights on the evolving landscape of digital payments. He discusses how CBDCs can enhance payment processes with real-time tracking and efficiency, offering a more stable alternative to cryptocurrencies. The conversation highlights the structural challenges traditional banking faces and the benefits of innovation like blockchain. They also delve into the shift from cash to digital currencies and explore the economic implications for businesses embracing these new payment methods.

Dec 9, 2024 • 21min
Learning from Financial Fraud Series Episode 14: $230M USD Social Engineering Theft
Welcome to another episode of our Learning from Financial Fraud Series. In this fourteenth episode, Jonathan is joined by Craig Jeffery to examine one of the largest cryptocurrency thefts in history. Craig walks us through the attackers' methods, how they exploited human vulnerabilities, the losses, and the critical lessons organizations can learn to protect against similar scams. Listen to other episodes from this series

Dec 5, 2024 • 17min
Coffee Break Session #123: What Are Derivative Contracts and Swap Agreements?
In this episode, Paul Galloway explains derivative contracts and swap agreements — what they are, how they function, and their role in financial markets. Listen in to learn about common types of swaps, how they help manage financial risk, and the potential downsides of using these instruments.

Dec 2, 2024 • 20min
TMS and TRMS: Developments, Changes, and Directions
Craig Jeffery and Paul Galloway discuss developments in treasury management systems (TMS) and treasury & risk management systems (TRMS), including the shift between specialization and generalization, the evolution of technology, and the impact of democratizing technology in this space. Listen in to learn more. Download our Treasury Technology Analyst Report The upcoming webinars mentioned in this podcast are: TMS on Wednesday, January 8 at 2pm Treasury Aggregators on Wednesday, February 5 at 2pm SCF, CCC and the Treasury Ecosystem on Wednesday, March 5 at 2pm Sign up at https://strategictreasurer.com/webinars/

Nov 25, 2024 • 18min
The Treasury Technology Tipping Point with Royston Da Costa
In this episode, Craig Jeffery and Royston Da Costa discuss the tipping point for treasury management systems (TMSs). They explore whether TMS providers will embrace new technologies, including AI, to offer enhanced services to their customers or stick with more legacy, inflexible technology structures. Listen in to learn more.

Nov 21, 2024 • 9min
Coffee Break Session #122: What Are Floating Rates?
In this episode, Craig Jeffery explains floating interest rates — what they are, the factors that influence them, and how they compare to fixed rates. Listen in to learn more.


