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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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Sep 16, 2024 • 40min
Exploring Generative AI, ML, and RPA in Treasury with Royston Da Costa
In this episode, Craig Jeffery and Royston Da Costa discuss how generative AI, machine learning (ML), and robotic process automation (RPA) are transforming treasury functions. They provide real-world examples of current applications, discuss expected trends for the next 2-3 years, and explore emerging technologies like ChatGPT, Microsoft Copilot, and augmented reality. Listen in to learn more. Link to the course mentioned on Generative AI: https://courses.cfte.education/generative-ai-in-corporate-treasury/?cmp=ACT&utm_source=clickdimensions&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=ACT_GENAI&_cldee=TZoXnMMdM4PxxwJmKpbXJg0-y6WOfbuKPWXaxwQ3KZAyTQU40DncRzEnC5jvZ2bAK55L17oa9ljmVY_W2llyGg&recipientid=contact-3fd88ef8a405e61180d1000d3ab15408-663d2b9e818e4b7c97a65f4251d3a4fe&utm_source=ClickDimensions&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=Specialist%20topics&esid=e620f0ed-8242-ef11-a316-6045bdcf62fd Link to the EuroFinance Panel Royston will be speaking on with Lee-Ann Perkins on AI, in Copenhagen: https://www.eurofinance.com/international-treasury-event/agenda/?RefID=ad_google_tagpaidmediasearch

Sep 9, 2024 • 23min
The Future of Payments: Navigating Change Management
In this episode, Craig Jeffery, Managing Partner of Strategic Treasurer, and Susan Nichols, VP, B2B Payments Product and Business Management at Deluxe, explore effective change management for digital payments. They discuss balancing technology upgrades with managing internal and external changes, securing executive buy-in, and integrating digital solutions smoothly. Listen in to learn more.

Sep 5, 2024 • 8min
Coffee Break Session #117: What Is a Payment Security Assessment?
In today's episode, we'll hear from Craig Jeffery about payment security assessments—what they are, who conducts them, and why they are crucial for your business. Listen in to learn more.

Sep 2, 2024 • 28min
Counterparty Risk & Financial Risk Management: Lack of Formality a Threat to Treasury
In this episode, Craig Jeffery and Paul Galloway discuss the critical but often overlooked issue of counterparty risk in treasury operations. They explore common risk scenarios, why they matter, and how companies manage–or neglect–this risk. Listen in to learn more.

Aug 26, 2024 • 26min
Exploring the Efficient Frontier: Cash Investment Strategies
In this episode, Craig Jeffery and Paul Galloway discuss the "efficient frontier." They explore risks, rewards, and trade-offs between options like money market funds, ECR, and IDA/ICA. They also talk about liquidity needs and capital access. Listen in to learn more.

Aug 19, 2024 • 12min
Learning from Financial Fraud Series Episode 13: Constant Fraud Attempts Across Multiple Payment Rails
Welcome to another episode of our Learning from Financial Fraud Series. In this thirteenth episode, Craig Jeffery, Managing Partner at Strategic Treasurer, shares insights into a major fraud case. The organization faced multiple sophisticated attacks across multiple payment channels. Listen in as Craig walks us through the attack method, the loss, and the key takeaways.

Aug 15, 2024 • 12min
Coffee Break Session #116: What Is Automated Financial Reporting?
In today's episode, we'll hear from Paul Galloway on automated financial reporting. What tools are used, and how do we ensure accuracy and security? Are there regulations to consider? Listen in to learn more.

Aug 12, 2024 • 33min
Architecting a Leading Treasury Group with Ron Chakravarti
In today's podcast, Ron Chakravarti from Citi discusses the Citi Treasury Diagnostic and what defines a leading treasury. Ron also shares insights on creating a top-tier treasury environment, emphasizing the importance of secure funding, compliance, risk management, and operational excellence. Listen in to learn more.

Aug 5, 2024 • 26min
Thinking About the Future: Structure Your Thinking
In today's episode, Craig Jeffery, Managing Partner of Strategic Treasurer, emphasizes the importance of a future-focused mindset. He discusses the shift from batch to streaming, the roles of SaaS and PaaS, the importance of speed, and the value of continual learning and data. Listen in to learn more.

Aug 1, 2024 • 9min
Coffee Break Session #115: What Is Natural Language Processing?
In today's episode, we'll hear from Paul Galloway on natural language processing. What is it, and how does it differ from machine learning? How is it used in finance and fraud detection? Tune in to find out.


