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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.
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Latest episodes

Jul 8, 2024 • 32min
Real-Time Everything: Use of APIs and a Vision of the Future with David Miller
In today’s podcast, David Miller from Hunt Companies joins us to discuss the future of real-time information and payments. We'll cover APIs, RTP, FedNow, and the need for implementation. Listen in to learn more. Find David on LinkedIn here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/david-miller-87553b1/

Jul 4, 2024 • 8min
Coffee Break Session #113: What Is Machine Learning?
In today’s episode, we’ll hear from Paul Galloway on machine learning. What is it, and how is it applied in treasury and finance today? Tune in to find out.

Jul 1, 2024 • 17min
Learning from Financial Fraud Series Episode 12: Payment Flows – Understanding the Risk
Welcome to another episode of our Learning from Financial Fraud Series. In this twelfth episode, we’ll explore what can be learned from a recent payment flows assessment that led to discovering a fraudulent loss in another area. Craig Jeffery walks us through the attack method, the loss, and the key takeaways. Listen in to learn more. More from this series: https://strategictreasurer.com/learning-from-financial-fraud-series/?utm_source=TUP312

Jun 24, 2024 • 31min
Corporate Spinoffs: Massive Impact for Corporate Treasury
In today’s podcast, Dustin Senger, Treasurer of Knife River, shares the challenges and impacts of corporate spinoffs on treasury operations. Learn about Knife River’s journey to creating more value for shareholders through a spinoff, as well as how they have handled the separation of systems from the former parent company. The conversation also covers staffing, financing, and setting up new banking structures. Listen in to learn more.

Jun 20, 2024 • 8min
Coffee Break Session #112: What Is Authentication?
In today’s podcast, we’ll hear from Christin Cifaldi, Director of Product Development & Analytics, discussing authentication in digital systems. What is authentication, and why is it crucial? Tune in to find out.

Jun 17, 2024 • 23min
CFOs' Top Concerns in Accounts Receivable: What Matters to the CFO?
In today’s podcast, Craig Jeffery, Managing Partner of Strategic Treasurer, and Chip Zint, SVP, Chief Financial Officer at Deluxe, discuss the key objectives of accounts receivable from a CFO's perspective. Their discussion covers metrics like DSO, industry insights, and the impact of geopolitical risks and interest rates. Listen in to learn more. www.deluxe.com

Jun 10, 2024 • 17min
Shifts and Conflicts in Today’s Economy – Part 2: A Continued Conversation with Dr. William Chittenden
In today’s podcast, Dr. William Chittenden, President & CEO of SW Graduate School of Banking, will continue the discussion with a deeper look into critical economic issues. Topics of discussion include debt to GDP, government spending, monetary and fiscal policy. Bill will also cover how this can impact businesses and the overall economy.

Jun 6, 2024 • 5min
Coffee Break Session #111: What Is the Internet of Things?
Christin Cifaldi, Director of Product Development & Analytics, joins us on today's podcast to discuss the concept of the internet of things (IoT) in technology. What is the IoT, and what are its benefits and risks? Listen in to learn more.

Jun 3, 2024 • 31min
Shifts and Conflicts in Today’s Economy – A Conversation with Dr. William Chittenden
Despite recent data, many people still believe inflation is increasing. In today’s podcast, Dr. William Chittenden, President & CEO of SW Graduate School of Banking, will discuss a Harris Poll showing that 55% think the economy is shrinking, 56% believe the US is in a recession, 49% think the S&P 500 is down, and 49% believe unemployment is at a 50-year high. Dr. Chittenden will clarify the economic statistics and explore why these misconceptions exist, covering topics such as inflation, employment, interest rates, and the US national debt.

May 27, 2024 • 14min
Learning from Financial Fraud Series Episode 11: Control Removal – The Criminals' Backdoor
Welcome to another episode of our Learning from Financial Fraud Series. In this eleventh episode, we'll look at what can be learned from a recent scam involving an unauthorized debit. Craig Jeffery provides his insights on the situation, the attack method, the loss, and the key takeaways. More from this series: Learning from Financial Fraud Series Episode 10: Learning from Deepfake Scams Learning from Financial Fraud Series Episode 9: Payment Server and Network Compromise Learning from Financial Fraud Series Episode 8: Payment Server Breach Learning from Financial Fraud Series Episode 7: Understanding “Pig Butchering” Learning from Financial Fraud Series Episode 6: Unpacking the Bernie Madoff Ponzi Scheme Learning from Financial Fraud Series Episode 5: Uncovering the Enron Accounting Scandal Learning from Financial Fraud Series Episode 4: Unmasking the FTX Fraud & Safeguarding Your Assets Learning from Financial Fraud Series Episode 3: Unraveling the Wirecard Fraud – Safeguarding Your Business Learning from Financial Fraud Series Episode 2: Understanding the Satyam Scandal and Its Consequences Learning from Financial Fraud Series Episode 1: Unveiling the Parmalat Fraud Scandal and Bankruptcy