The Treasury Update Podcast

Welcome to another episode of our Learning from Financial Fraud Series. In this tenth episode, we'll look at what can be learned from a recent deepfake scam. 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 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   

In today’s podcast, we’ll hear from Christin Cifaldi, Director of Product Development & Analytics, on the topic of botnets in cyber security. What is a botnet, and what role does it play in the security landscape? Listen in to learn more.

Payment penetration testing involves simulated cyberattacks to uncover vulnerabilities in payment systems. In today’s podcast, Craig Jeffery and Christin Cifaldi discuss different testing methods such as black-box, white-box, and gray-box testing, highlighting their pros and cons. Listen in to learn more!

Understanding bank fees helps consumers and corporations make informed decisions, avoid hidden charges, and negotiate better terms. In today’s podcast, Craig Jeffery and Christin Cifaldi discuss the importance of understanding bank fees, including their impact on consumer decisions, corporate finances, and negotiation strategies. Join our webinar on May 9th on The Guide to Bank Pricing: Navigating the Range https://strategictreasurer.com/webinar-the-guide-to-bank-pricing/

In today’s podcast, we’ll hear from Christin Cifaldi, Director of Product Development & Analytics, on the concept of scoping in cyber security. What is scoping, and what role does it play in the security landscape? Listen in to learn more.  

Welcome to another episode of our Learning from Financial Fraud Series. In this episode, we'll look at a case of payment server and network compromise. Craig Jeffery provides his insights on the situation, the attack method, the loss, and the key takeaways.  More from this series:  Payment Server Breach  Understanding “Pig Butchering”  Unpacking the Bernie Madoff Ponzi Scheme  Uncovering the Enron Accounting Scandal  Unmasking the FTX Fraud & Safeguarding Your Assets  Unraveling the Wirecard Fraud – Safeguarding Your Business  Understanding the Satyam Scandal and Its Consequences  Unveiling the Parmalat Fraud Scandal and Bankruptcy 

Treasury technology is rapidly changing. In this podcast we cover perspectives and thoughts on technology developments and plans uncovered from survey results and numerous client engagements. These perspectives come to us in the context of overall economic sentiment and after multiple years of significant technology improvements. Opportunities abound!   00:30 Overview Landscape. 03:00 Developments: APIs Blockchain PSD2. 11:35 Faster payments or enriched messaging. 16:27 Technology providing the biggest disruption in treasury. 20:52 Democratization of treasury technology, technology as a declining asset or an increasing asset. 22:04 Mobile banking and different perspectives. 26:34 Forecasting: ongoing challenges. 29:16 Different forecasts. Different purposes. 35:57 Key takeaways on technology.

In this episode of the Short-Term Investing Series with Federated Hermes on the Treasury Update Podcast, experts from Federated Hermes delve into cash investing options, discussing bank deposits and money market funds. Explore the latest on safety, liquidity, and yield, plus the impact of recent bank failures and FDIC actions. Understand the pros and cons of each investment strategy in today's ever-changing market.  Speakers:  Craig Jeffery, Managing Partner at Strategic Treasurer  Susan Hill, CFA - Head of Government Liquidity Group, Senior Portfolio Manager, Senior Vice President, Federated Investment Management Company  John Mosko - Senior Vice President, Liquidity Management Division, Federated Securities Corp.    Visit federatedhermes.com for more information.    Views are those of Federated Investment Management Company as of 4/22/24, and are subject to change based on market conditions and other factors. These views should not be construed as a recommendation for any specific security or sector. You could lose money by investing in a money market fund.  Although some money market funds seek to preserve the value of your investment at $1.00 per share, they cannot guarantee they will do so.  An investment in money market funds is not a bank account and is not insured or guaranteed by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation or any other government agency. Money market fund sponsors are not required to reimburse the funds for losses, and you should not expect that the sponsors will provide financial support to the funds at any time, including during periods of market stress. Yields quoted are those observed generally in the market at the time of this podcast recording, are not representative of any specific money market fund, and are not a guarantee of future results. Due to various risks and uncertainties, actual events, results or actual performance may differ materially from that reflected or contemplated in any forward-looking statements. Nothing contained herein may be relied upon as a guarantee, or a representation of the future. Although the information provided in this podcast has been obtained from sources which Federated Hermes believes to be reliable, it does not guarantee accuracy of such information and such information may be incomplete or condensed. Federated Hermes is not affiliated with Strategic Treasurer.   

In today’s podcast, Christin Cifaldi, Director of Product Development & Analytics, explains what a demilitarized zone network (DMZ) is and how it secures the perimeter around internal LANs. She also discusses a few key items on access control, network segmentation, and IP spoofing prevention. Listen in to learn more. 

In today’s episode of the 2024 Outlook Series, host Craig Jeffery is joined by Edward Galvin, Head of B2B Commercial Payments Sales at VISA. They discuss the evolving treasury technology landscape, exploring key shifts and strategies for adaptation, as well as the challenges and opportunities posed by the rapid adoption of APIs and embedded banking. The 2024 Outlook Series features interviews with treasury experts about their expectations, projections, and insights for the year ahead. Find more 2024 Outlook Series episodes here. Growth Corporates Working Capital Index: https://visa-commercial-solutions.visa.com/knowledge-hub/report-working-capital-index