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.

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.

In this episode, Craig Jeffery talks with Garry Capers of Deluxe about what really drives successful treasury implementations. They explore the roles of people, process, planning, and change management, going well beyond the technology itself. How can teams ensure smoother go-lives, user adoption, and long-term impact? Listen in for practical insights and leadership-level strategy.

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

In today's episode of the 2024 Outlook Series, host Craig Jeffery is joined by Todd Yoder, EVP and CFO at S&B USA, to discuss treasury's value-add opportunities and what CFOs want. Starting from an accounting background and progressing to his current CFO role, Todd Yoder shares insights he's learned along the way about effective communication as a key value driver, as well as other ways treasurers can bring additional value to their organizations.

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.

This episode explores the widening treasury skills gap and how organizations can address it. Paul Galloway outlines the pressures of technology adoption, market complexity, and strategic demands, and what treasury professionals and hiring managers can do to keep up. From targeted hiring to "Semper Gumby" adaptability, learn how to build a future-ready team.

In today's podcast, Christin Cifaldi, Director of Product Development & Analytics, defines the surface area of attack. We discuss digital and physical attack surfaces within organizations, as well as options for minimizing exposure. Listen in to learn more.

Get your Payment Security Snapshot: https://strategictreasurer.com/secure/ 

Payment processing is no longer just transactional. It's now about weaving payments seamlessly into the customer journey. In today's podcast, Craig Jeffery, Managing Partner of Strategic Treasurer, and Layne Kight, Sr. Product Manager of Digital Payment Solutions at Deluxe, discuss customer expectations across industries like healthcare, utilities, and banking. They discuss how those industries cater to expectations, as well as practical ways the industry has improved over the past decade. Listen in to learn more.

Welcome to another edition of our Learning from Financial Fraud Series. In this segment, we discuss an anonymous payment server breach. Craig Jeffery shares his thoughts on the situation, attack, loss, and lessons learned.

Learn more about how you can safeguard your company here: https://securetreasury.com/

More from this series:

1. Learning from Financial Fraud Series Episode 7: Understanding "Pig Butchering"
2. Learning from Financial Fraud Series Episode 6: Unpacking the Bernie Madoff Ponzi Scheme
3. Learning from Financial Fraud Series Episode 5: Uncovering the Enron Accounting Scandal
4. Learning from Financial Fraud Series Episode 4: Unmasking the FTX Fraud & Safeguarding Your Assets
5. Learning from Financial Fraud Series Episode 3: Unraveling the Wirecard Fraud – Safeguarding Your Business
6. Learning from Financial Fraud Series Episode 2: Understanding the Satyam Scandal and Its Consequences
7. Learning from Financial Fraud Series Episode 1: Unveiling the Parmalat Fraud Scandal and Bankruptcy

In today's podcast, we'll hear from Paul Galloway, Senior Director, Advisory Services at Strategic Treasurer, on credit agreements. What are they? What terms are typically negotiated? What are positive and negative covenants? Listen in to learn more.

In today's podcast, Craig Jeffery and Christin Cifaldi discuss PCI-DSS 4.0. They cover various aspects of PCI-DSS, including its objectives, principles, and requirements, as well as changes introduced in PCI-DSS 4.0, such as new requirements and updates to existing ones.

At a glance: PCI-DSS v4.0

In today's episode of the Treasury Update Podcast, Lee Patton and Craig Jeffery discuss various strategies for managing FBAR compliance. They explore the process, challenges, and solutions, from understanding the background and significance of FBAR to exploring options for managing the process.

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In today's podcast, we'll hear from Paul Galloway, Senior Director, Advisory Services at Strategic Treasurer on what Capital Management is, why the structure matters, and optimization. Listen in to learn more. 

As additional threats continue to pop up, payment messaging platforms routinely increase their security requirements. Today's podcast host, Craig Jeffery, Managing Partner at Strategic Treasurer, sits down with Christin Cifaldi, Director of Product Development & Analytics at Strategic Treasurer, to discuss the standards and requirements for Swift's Customer Security Programme (CSP). They discuss who is impacted, requirements, deadlines, and leading practices for security, as well as the 3 objectives and 7 principles of the CSP. 

Download the 2024 Customer Security Controls Framework (CSCF)

A few years ago, a company had been solely banking with Silicon Valley Bank. However, due to their success and international expansion, they found themselves needing to implement bank diversification. This move helped them avoid major problems that their competitors faced in early 2023. In today's podcast, we discuss the identification and management of different risks your organization will face. Craig Jeffery, Managing Partner of Strategic Treasurer, walks us through several risk management successes and failures, as well as the basic principles of risk management found in the Guide to Excellence in Treasury. Listen in to learn more.

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Listen to the audiobook here.

Effective communication plays a crucial role in all treasury functions, and failing to prioritize the development of communication skills can hinder growth across the board. In today's discussion, we'll hear from Craig Jeffery, Managing Partner of Strategic Treasurer, on just one of the topics covered in the Guide to Excellence in Treasury: effective communication. He talks through action items, a real-world example from his past, and how communication will change with the implementation of generative AI. Listen in to learn more.

Download the ebook here.

Listen to the audiobook here.

The book Craig refers to at 18:16 is titled Think Again: The Power of Knowing What You Don't Know by Adam Grant.

In this episode, Paul Galloway unpacks the key elements of creating and maintaining an effective investment policy. The discussion covers risk management, diversification, liquidity, compliance, and reporting best practices. Whether you are setting guidelines or reviewing performance, this episode offers a practical framework for stronger investment governance.

In our final episode covering FDIC and SIPC, we'll hear from Paul Galloway, Senior Director, Advisory Services at Strategic Treasurer, on the thought process behind optimizing your portfolio when you've reached the limits of FDIC and SIPC coverage.

Interested in learning more about insured deposit accounts? Listen to The Treasury Update Podcast episode 186: Insured Deposit Accounts: Interest Rate Changes and Security

Listen to the rest of this mini-series:

Coffee Break Session #101: What Is FDIC Insurance?

Coffee Break Session #102: What Is SIPC Insurance?

Coffee Break Session #103: What's the Difference between FDIC and SIPC?

Are weak third parties affecting the safety of your organization? In today's podcast, Host Craig Jeffery talks with Craig Callé, CEO of Source Callé, about navigating third-party risk with real-world examples. The dialogue covers requirements and inefficiency, as well as the vision for the next ten years.

In today's episode of the 2024 Outlook Series, host Craig Jeffery is joined by Mike Richards to review and predict changes in the treasury recruiting space. Topics of discussion include job shifts post-COVID, recruiting with job boards, and the creation of your own AI bots.

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.

In today's podcast episode, we discuss the distinctions between FDIC and SIPC. This discussion covers why FDIC and SIPC were created, the nuanced differences, and whether enrollment is required for their protection.

Listen to:

Coffee Break Session #101: What Is FDIC Insurance? https://strategictreasurer.com/101-what-is-fdic-insurance

Coffee Break Session #102: What Is SIPC Insurance? https://strategictreasurer.com/102-what-is-sipc-insurance 

In today's episode, Jeff Weaver and host Craig Jeffery discuss key findings from the Liquidity Risk Survey. They discuss impacts of Fed rate increases, the regional bank crisis, and movements in deposits and money funds.
Download your copy of the Liquidity Risk Survey Report here: https://strategictreasurer.com/2023-liquidity-risk-survey/
Learn more about Allspring: https://www.allspringglobal.com/

Join us for another installment of the Short-Term Investing Series by Federated Hermes on the Treasury Update Podcast. In this episode, experts from Federated Hermes discuss the nuances of short-term investments, focusing specifically on cash and credit considerations. The conversation touches on credit quality, duration, economic outlook, yield curve, money market funds, managing asset-backed securities, and more.

Speakers:

• Craig Jeffery, Managing Partner at Strategic Treasurer
• Mark Weiss, CFA, Vice President, Senior Portfolio Manager, Federated Investment Management Company
• Nicholas Tripodes, CFA, Senior Vice President, Senior Portfolio Manager, Head of Low Duration/Structured Products Group, Federated Investment Management Company
• John Mosko, Senior Vice President, Liquidity Management Division, Federated Securities Corp.

Visit federatedhermes.com for more information.

Show notes:

To learn more about the topics discussed, please refer to the following links:

1. Money market funds 101.
2. The difference between investing and depositing your cash.

Views are as of December 13, 2023, 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 value 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. Past performance is no guarantee of future results. Federated Securities Corp is a distributor of the Federated Hermes Funds and is not affiliated with Strategic Treasurer. Bond prices are sensitive to changes in interest rates and a rise in interest rates can cause a decline in their prices. 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. The value of some asset-backed securities may be particularly sensitive to changes in prevailing interest rates, and although certain securities may be supported by some form of government or private guarantee and/or insurance, there is no assurance that private guarantors or insurers will meet their obligations. Credit ratings do not protect against market risk.

Join us in this Treasury Update Podcast episode and learn what SIPC stands for, the types of investments it watches over, and the ones it doesn't. Hear from Craig Jeffery as he shares the perks, limitations, and funding of SIPC.

In today's podcast, Craig Jeffery shares multiple new examples of successful fraud cases, including a story that highlights the importance of two-factor authentication and a real-world example of the importance of immediately training new staff on security. He also touches on the recent improvements to and effectiveness of voice deepfakes. Listen in and stay informed on social engineering advancements.

Get your free security snapshot at: https://strategictreasurer.com/secure/

In this episode of the Treasury Update Podcast, Craig Jeffery discusses bank conversions with April Levin from Superior. They explore the impact on banks and their clients, covering assessment, cost considerations, and managing conversions. The conversation includes leading practices and crucial questions for commercial clients.

Learn more at: https://www.superiorpress.com

In this episode of the Treasury Update Podcast, Craig Jeffery shares what FDIC stands for and the types of deposits it insures. Learn about the limitations and benefits of FDIC coverage and the funding mechanisms that sustain FDIC operations.

In this episode, Craig Jeffery and Mayank Randev explore ISO 20022 and what it means for payments, cash reporting, and treasury strategy. They discuss how richer data and global standards offer more than compliance and open the door to automation, resilience, and better insights. How can corporates turn a required change into lasting value? Listen in to find out.

In today's episode of the 2024 Outlook Series, host Craig Jeffery is joined by Lee-Ann Perkins to discuss key items for treasurers to improve in the year ahead. Lee-Ann shares her perspective on the economic landscape, the evolving workforce, and banks' changing agendas. Topics covered range from fraud prevention to ESG, digital currency, and AI/ML.

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.

We are excited to bring you our sixth annual Outlook Series on the Treasury Update Podcast. In this series, we bring you interviews with treasury experts about their expectations, projections, and insights for the year ahead. Today, we'll hear from Craig Jeffery, Managing Partner of Strategic Treasurer, as he sets the stage by retrospectively examining the key trends and challenges encountered by treasury departments in 2023.

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Listen to the Learning from Financial Fraud Series.

In today's Treasury Update Podcast episode, Paul Galloway continues the mini-series on debt funding by sharing insights on three alternative debt funding options: mezzanine debt, convertible debt, and perpetual debt. He shares a basic understanding of their unique functionalities, as well as the strategic reasons treasurers might opt for these alternatives. Tune in for a concise breakdown of what alternative debt funding options look like.

In today's podcast, Craig Jeffery sits down with Vikas Shah from LSQ for a discussion on the pressing need for companies to focus on driving cost savings and improving liquidity. Vikas shares specific examples of how businesses are finding cost savings and adding scalability, along with a look into key market challenges such as increased demand, credit deterioration, and the importance of process efficiency.

Learn more about LSQ here.

In today's episode, Craig Jeffery discusses key pain points in AR with Bryan Way from Corcentric. They address challenges in payment timing and invoicing processes, emphasizing the importance of better visibility and forecasting. They also discuss key considerations when deciding to build or buy a solution, with a reminder to focus on results over software solutions.

This discussion is based on the findings from the Modernizing AR Processing Survey Report, which can be downloaded here.

Learn more about Corcentric here.

In today's episode of the Treasury Update Podcast, Paul Galloway shares three examples of traditional debt funding structures. Listen in as he breaks down syndicated loans, senior debt, and revolvers. Learn what makes each of these financing tools unique and why treasurers may strategically choose one over the other.

The rapid acceleration of new technology adoption significantly impacts the daily operations of providers and treasury professionals across multiple domains. In today's podcast episode, we'll hear from Craig Jeffery and our 3 panelists in an annual Fintech Hotseat panel discussion, this time covering the evolving landscape of treasury technology.

Speakers:
Craig Jeffery, Managing Partner of Strategic Treasurer,
Ron Chakravarti, Managing Director at Citi Bank
Kristin Robertson, Senior Sales Executive at Finastra
Jon Paquette, Executive Vice President of Solutions and Product Strategy at TIS

Explore nine years of Fintech Hotseats on our website!

In today's podcast episode, we'll hear a discussion between Craig Jeffery and Yogaraj Jayaprakasam on the transformative power of generative AI in treasury. They discuss generative AI's transformative impact on communication, reasoning, and domain-specific applicability, as well as how Deluxe is looking at the adoption of AI.

Speakers:

Craig Jeffery, Managing Partner at Strategic Treasurer

Yogaraj Jayaprakasam, Chief Technology & Digital Officer at Deluxe

In today's episode, we'll hear an insightful discussion on the Future of Treasury Payments. Recorded live at the AFP conference in San Diego, CA, our panelists delve into the world of global payment rails and the strategies companies must adopt to tackle security and operational challenges head-on.

Speakers:

• Paul Galloway, Senior Director, Advisory Services at Strategic Treasurer
• Philip Anklin, Chief Growth Officer at Fides
• Brian Anderson, Managing Director, Client Payment Solutions at JPMorgan
• Brooke DiNatale, SVP, Global Treasury Solutions at Mastercard
• Paul Margarites, Head of Commercial Digital Platforms at TD Bank

Explore nine years of Fintech Hotseats on our website!

In today's episode of the Treasury Update Podcast, we demystify callable CDs. Discover what sets them apart from regular CDs, the reasons banks issue them, whether brokered CDs can be callable, and what happens when a CD is called. Listen in for more information!

In this episode, Craig Jeffery and Brian Weeks explore homomorphic encryption, an emerging encryption method that allows data to be processed while still encrypted. They discuss how it works, why it matters, and potential future applications in finance, benchmarking, and fraud detection. When will it become relevant to treasury? Listen in for a forward-looking perspective.

For a deeper technical dive, check out these videos:
https://youtu.be/SEBdYXxijSo
https://youtu.be/lNw6d05RW6E

In this episode of the Short-Term Investing Series with Federated Hermes on the Treasury Update Podcast, experts from Federated Hermes discuss the 2023 money market reforms. They explain the key changes in liquidity requirements and how they impact government and prime money market funds. The conversation also touches on the evolving interest rate environment. If you're in the finance industry, this podcast episode provides insights to help you navigate these reforms with confidence.

Speakers:

• Craig Jeffery, Managing Partner at Strategic Treasurer
• Deborah Cunningham, CFA - Chief Investment Officer, Global Liquidity Markets, Senior Portfolio Manager, Executive Vice President, Federated Investment Management Company
• 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.

In this podcast, Craig Jeffery discusses the standout topics that made an appearance at AFP this year. Listen in to this discussion covering RFPs, liquidity worries, and the ever-present staffing dilemmas. What do we see shaping the financial world this year?

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In today's episode, Paul Galloway, Senior Director, Advisory Services at Strategic Treasurer, shares a concise exploration of brokered CDs. You'll learn what they are, how they differ from traditional CDs, the associated risks, what happens at maturity, tax considerations, and the option to sell them. Listen in for more information!