The Treasury Update Podcast

Although technology automation is being touted as the next pivotal step for treasury groups to maximize efficiency, such initiatives only work if the proper internal structure and workflows are established prior to implementation. On this episode of the podcast, Craig Jeffery sits down with Lee-Ann Perkins, Assistant Treasurer of ION Geophysical to discuss how to modernize treasury operations from a decentralized and manual treasury structure to a centralized and automated structure as experienced working for a global geoscience company. Listen in as they explore enhanced treasury solutions.

On this second episode of Diving into Data, Isaac Zaubi and Craig Jeffery of Strategic Treasurer examine an additional round of key findings uncovered through the company's 2018 industry surveys. Topics of discussion center on how corporate preferences and uses of mobile banking apps have shifted over time, what areas of compliance treasurers are most concerned about heading into 2019, and where elevated spend in financial technology is projected to occur over the course of the next year. Listen in on the discussion.

On this episode of the 2019 Outlook series, Craig Jeffery speaks with CEO and President Cedric Bru of Taulia on the continued evolution of supply chain finance. Growing awareness of and access to SCF technology has democratized financing options such that even small organizations can now benefit from the network effect of these tools. Cedric shares insights into Taulia's global expansion as well as his take on how companies can manage working capital and optimize cashflow. Listen in to discover what organizations need to know about SCF in 2019.

On this episode of the 2019 Outlook series, Craig Jeffery sits down with Paul Higdon, Co-CTO, and Michael Kolman, Head of Business Development, of ION Treasury to discuss their expectations for 2019. Paul and Mike provide insight on the reemergence of money market funds, LIBOR, the rise of open banking, predictive technology and machine learning, while explaining their notable significance from a treasury management perspective. Why should treasurers be aware of these topics and what will be their impact on their organization? Listen in to find out.

In 2019, treasurers are feeling more secure and able to defend their organization against fraud, but fraud still exists. Craig Jeffery of Strategic Treasurer sits down with Chris Gerda, Risk and Fraud Prevention Officer and James Richardson, Head of Market Development of Bottomline Technologies to discuss the 2019 Treasury Fraud & Controls Survey Results. They describe how making and receiving secure payments should and should not look, along with other ways some need to step up and take action to prevent fraudulent behavior occurring in their organization. Listen in to their discussion.

Description: How can treasurers maximize the speed of treasury in 2019 and beyond? Craig Jeffery interviews Vice President and Chief Operating Officer Tom Leitch of TreasuryXpress on new methodologies and treasury systems that will increase speed dramatically, improve efficiencies, and scalability. Listen in as they discuss real-life examples on how treasurers can remove friction and accelerate the speed of treasury.

On this episode of the podcast, Craig Jeffery sits down with Royston Da Costa, Assistant Group Treasurer at Ferguson PLC to discuss the background of digital challenges facing treasury today. They provide valuable insights on how treasurers can harness potential technology to capture the data within their companies and groups to evaluate the forecast they desire more effectively. Listen in as they advise on a digital strategy for treasury.

On this episode of The Treasury Update Podcast, Isaac Zaubi sits down with Craig Jeffery to analyze and discuss some of the key findings obtained through Strategic Treasurer's 2018 industry surveys. Topics of discussion include the challenges associated with cash forecasting, trends related to treasury technology use, and how corporate fraud experiences differ according to company size. Listen in on the discussion.

On this episode of the 2019 Outlook series, Craig Jeffery sits down with David Pierce, Managing Director of Global Hedging Products at GPS Capital Markets, who has appeared on CNBC to discuss the impact of foreign exchange exposures on the US economy and worldwide. Listen in as they share valuable insights into macrotrends and developments taking place for the coming year.

You can only keep your eyes on so many things. What do you need to focus on for operational activities, macroeconomic changes, and treasury projects you are driving? For optimal vision, we need depth perception. And, for depth perception to be acute, we need measurements. On this episode of Becoming a Treasurer, Craig Jeffery is interviewed on various types of measurements and standards while starting to explore the practice of setting goals and challenging your team. Listen in to the discussion on treasury measurement.