Episodes

  • Advancements in Treasury Technology: Lessons from the World of Autonomous Cars
    Mar 10 2025

    In this episode, Craig Jeffery shares insights from his experience with driverless cars and connects it to the use of AI/ML in treasury. He highlights three key essentials for implementing AI/ML tools in financial decision-making. How can these new technologies boost efficiency, accuracy, and decision-making in treasury operations, and why is it crucial to understand and guide these tools? Listen in to learn more.

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    16 mins
  • Coffee Break Session #129: What Is Fiscal Stimulus?
    Mar 6 2025

    In today’s episode, we’ll hear from Craig Jeffery on fiscal stimulus. What is it, and what is its purpose? How does it impact the economy, finance, and treasury? Listen in to learn about common tools and how fiscal stimulus is funded.

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    8 mins
  • Career Accelerators and Pathways
    Mar 3 2025

    In this episode, Craig Jeffery hosts Elisabeth Constantin from ABREO Executive Services and Royston Da Costa, Assistant Treasurer at Ferguson, to discuss career accelerators and pathways for treasury leaders. They explore various strategies for advancing careers, such as board service, academia, mentorship, and profile diversification. Elisabeth emphasizes the importance of exit planning and balancing personality development with skill optimization. Royston highlights both traditional and new career pathways in treasury. Listen in for a fresh perspective on professional growth and leadership.

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    41 mins
  • Architecting Your Data Ecosystem – How to Leverage AI and Machine Learning with Treasury4
    Feb 24 2025

    In this episode, Craig Jeffery hosts Ed Barrie and Randy DeVita from Treasury4 to discuss the importance of architecting a strong data ecosystem for the Office of the CFO and the treasurer. They explore challenges with data management, the need for accurate and detailed data, and how AI/ML can support decision-making. Key topics include structuring data solutions, maintaining a single source of truth, and using transaction mapping and anomaly detection for better forecasting and insights. Listen in to learn more.

    Find more information at https://www.treasury4.com/

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    42 mins
  • Leading Practices in Treasury: An Audiobook from our Professional Development Series
    Feb 20 2025

    Download the eBook here.

    This second installment in the Professional Development Series delves into leading practices for treasury’s daily tasks.

    In this ebook, both new and experienced treasury professionals will find practical, focused recommendations and considerations to help hone their skills. With fine-tuned leading practices for bank relationship management, bank account architecture, forecasting, compliance, managing unknown risks, and more, this guide offers tried and true approaches that will help you and your organization thrive.

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    0:00 Opening
    1:42 Introduction
    2:42 Process Mindset
    7:46 Bank Relationship Management
    12:26 Bank Account Management
    16:49 Bank Account Architecture I: Cash Concentration
    19:33 Bank Account Architecture II: Pooling
    25:39 Cash Forecasting
    32:17 Compliance
    36:07 Leveraging Networks
    38:55 Strategies for Unforeseen Challenges
    42:35 Closing

    Leading Practices in Treasury eBook - Strategic Treasurer

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    43 mins
  • Coffee Break Session #128: What Is Pricing Optimization?
    Feb 20 2025

    In today’s episode, we’ll hear from Christin Cifaldi on pricing optimization. What is it, and how does it impact a business’s profits? What factors are considered, and how do data and analytics shape pricing decisions? Tune in to learn about common tools and techniques used in pricing optimization.

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    6 mins
  • Why Consider Greece for Finance Operations with Alexandros Koliavras
    Feb 17 2025

    In today’s podcast episode, Craig Jeffery is joined by Alexandros Koliavras, President of the Hellenic Association of Treasurers. They discuss why Greece is an attractive location for a treasury center, citing competitive pricing, a strong pool of finance graduates, and new tax incentives. The conversation also covers the rise of shared service centers and the Hellenic Association of Treasurers’ university collaborations. Listen in to learn more.

    Links:

    Hellenic Association of Treasurers website.

    Hellenic Association of Treasurers YouTube.

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    20 mins
  • Low-Value Payments (LVP): Automated Clearing House (ACH – US) | Payment Primer Series Ep. 1
    Feb 10 2025

    Welcome to the Treasury Update Podcast’s first episode in the Payment Primer Series. This episode kicks off with a deep dive into ACH payments. We cover the role of Nacha, the differences between ACH and other payment systems, security concerns, processing timelines, and key terms and acronyms. Listen in to learn more.

    For further research, visit the following links:

    https://www.nacha.org/

    https://www.theclearinghouse.org/payment-systems/ACH

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    19 mins