The Treasury Update Podcast

Strategic Treasurer

  • 19 minutes 31 seconds
    The GENIUS Act: What Stablecoin Regulation Means for Treasury

    In this episode, Craig Jeffery discusses the GENIUS Act and its impact on treasury, from payment stablecoins and tokenized assets to what treasurers should expect from banks and tech providers. Backed by recent survey results, this episode breaks down the framework, adoption trends, and what to watch as digital asset regulation takes hold in 2026 and beyond.

    Register for the upcoming webinar on the GENIUS Act and flash survey results here.

    8 December 2025, 3:00 pm
  • 36 minutes 31 seconds
    Payment Fraud Is Morphing: How to Stay Ahead of the Threat (Bottomline)

    Craig Jeffery talks with Paul McMeekin of Bottomline about the latest Treasury Fraud & Controls Survey findings and what they reveal about today's threat landscape. From AI-generated fraud and deepfakes to payment rail changes and rising losses among small businesses, this episode covers practical defenses for a fast-evolving fraud environment.

    Access the 2025 Treasury Fraud & Controls Survey and learn more at bottomline.com.

    1 December 2025, 3:00 pm
  • 33 minutes 52 seconds
    From Fragmented to Proactive: A New Approach to Fraud Defense (Q2)

    The cost of fraud for banks and credit unions continues to rise, with every $1 lost resulting in nearly $6 in total costs once compliance, operations, and customer trust are factored in. In this interview, Jeff Scott with Q2 will explore how banks can address this growing challenge by shifting from fragmented, reactive defenses to a proactive "Fraud Intelligence" approach. He will discuss how data-driven insights, automation, and integration can reduce inefficiencies, cut the true cost of fraud, and strengthen both protection and customer experience.

    24 November 2025, 9:22 pm
  • 28 minutes 1 second
    Life After Powell: What's Next for the Fed and the FOMC?

    In this episode, Craig Jeffery talks with John Mosko and Sue Hill of Federated Hermes about Jerome Powell's final months as Fed Chair and what a leadership change could mean for markets, rates, and policy transparency. They cover potential successors, economic risks, and how treasury teams can prepare for evolving FOMC dynamics and potential impacts in 2026.

    Views are those of Federated Securities Corp. as of November 7th, 2025, 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.

    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 as to 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.

    17 November 2025, 3:00 pm
  • 26 minutes 5 seconds
    Controlling the Controllables: Resilience and Strategy in Treasury

    In this episode, Craig Jeffery talks with Sue Caras of Bank of America about how treasury teams can lead with clarity in the face of uncertainty. From liquidity and forecasting to automation and payments, they discuss practical ways to strengthen control and build agility. How can treasurers focus on what they can control and prepare for what they can't? Tune in to find out.

    10 November 2025, 4:00 pm
  • 25 minutes 1 second
    How AI Can Support Managing Foreign Exchange and Interest Rate Risks

    This episode dives into the challenges of managing foreign exchange and interest rate risk and how AI can help. Paul Galloway outlines key market drivers, hedging strategies, and the growing role of predictive analytics, generative AI, and agentic tools in risk monitoring, automation, and decision support. Learn how treasury teams can use AI to stay ahead.

    3 November 2025, 2:00 pm
  • 35 minutes 46 seconds
    Don't Share Your Credentials: Revisiting the Fundamentals of Fraud Prevention (TD Bank)

    In this episode, Craig Jeffery talks with Lisa Christie and Tom Gregory of TD Bank about why fraud prevention still hinges on mastering the basics. They explore escalating threats, the power of alerts, the principle of least privilege, and how education is key to staying ahead.

    27 October 2025, 2:00 pm
  • 34 minutes 27 seconds
    Working Capital 2.0: Optimize AR & AP, Strengthen Suppliers, Improve Visibility (Monkey)

    Traditional AR and AP finance is no longer enough. With evolving disclosure requirements, tariff pressures, and increasing supplier expectations, treasurers must deliver liquidity and visibility with fewer resources while managing heavier supplier demands.

    In this episode, Sean VanGundy and Jeremy Reedus join Craig Jeffery from Strategic Treasurer and Michel Abranches from Monkey Tech (Money is Key) to explore how working capital 2.0 helps treasurers move beyond one-size-fits-all programs. They discuss how hybrid approaches, such as auction-based supplier financing for lower rates alongside automated dynamic discounting, can optimize AR and AP, strengthen supplier adoption, and deliver measurable EBITDA impact. The conversation also highlights how real-time visibility gives treasurers a true decision cockpit and how removing the lift of supplier onboarding and support enables higher participation and improved governance.

    https://www.monkeytech.com/

    20 October 2025, 2:00 pm
  • 21 minutes 50 seconds
    Getting Your Treasury Data to Work for You

    This episode explores how treasury teams can unlock the full value of their data. Paul Galloway breaks down key challenges like integration and trust, covers tools from TMS platforms to AI and APIs, and discusses forecasting models. Learn how to build a stronger data architecture and use forecasting techniques that improve visibility and decision-making across the organization.

    13 October 2025, 2:00 pm
  • 26 minutes 47 seconds
    Reddit's IPO and Treasury's Role in It

    In this episode, we will discuss the reasoning behind Reddit's IPO and describe the journey. While some of the particulars of Reddit's IPO activities will be discussed, the emphasis will be on what a treasury team needs to consider and do for a successful IPO. Reddit completed its NYSE IPO in March 2024 with an initial valuation of $6.4B.

    6 October 2025, 2:00 pm
  • 33 minutes 1 second
    Talking Tariffs: Current Status and Investment Impacts (Federated Hermes)

    Craig Jeffery talks with Damian McIntyre and John Mosko of Federated Hermes about the evolving state of US tariffs, court rulings, and their ripple effects on inflation, the Fed, and investment strategies. They explore how companies are reacting, what it means for rates, and how treasury professionals can navigate duration and asset decisions in this environment.

    Views are those of Federated Securities Corp. as of 9/05/25, 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.

    Bond prices are sensitive to changes in interest rates, and a rise in interest rates can cause a decline in their prices.

    You could lose money by investing in a mutual 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 these funds is not a bank account and is not insured or guaranteed by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation or any other government agency.

    Ultrashort and other short duration bond funds are not "money market" mutual funds. Some money market mutual funds attempt to maintain a stable net asset value through compliance with relevant Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) rules. Short duration funds are not governed by those rules, and their shares will fluctuate in value.

    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 as to 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.

    29 September 2025, 2:00 pm
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