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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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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.

Nov 18, 2024 • 27min
Making Payments Intelligent: The Paradigm Shift
In this episode, Craig Jeffery, Managing Partner of Strategic Treasurer, and John Rubinetti, President, B2B Payments at Deluxe, discuss the evolution of payments modernization. They explore how banks are shifting from isolated automation to end-to-end solutions, prioritizing data insights, speed, and collaboration. Listen in to learn more.

Nov 11, 2024 • 28min
Generative AI's Impact on Treasury: Workplace, Cashflow Forecasting, and Cybersecurity
In this episode, Craig Jeffery and Royston Da Costa explore the impact of generative AI in the workplace, with a focus on large language models (LLMs) and tools like ChatGPT. They discuss how AI is transforming cashflow forecasting, enhancing cybersecurity, and strengthening risk management. Listen in to learn more.

Nov 7, 2024 • 10min
Coffee Break Session #121: What is OCI?
In this episode, Craig Jeffery breaks down OCI — what it stands for, how it differs from net income, and why it's crucial for treasurers. Listen in to understand the impact of OCI on financial strategy.


