Expectations for 2026: Fed, Monetary Policy, Economy (Federated Hermes)
Release Date: 12/22/2025
Cybercrime Prevention: The Where and Why of Scams (Eftsure)
The Treasury Update Podcast
In this episode, speaks with of about the global rise of cybercrime and what is driving modern scams. They discuss how macroeconomic instability, geopolitical unrest, and new technologies like AI are accelerating fraud activity while lowering the barrier to entry for cybercriminals. The conversation explores where scams originate, how criminal networks are evolving, and why treasury and finance teams are increasingly targeted. They also break down practical prevention strategies, including the importance of executive ownership, layered defenses, and aligning...
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Treasury Assessments: What to Review and How Often
The Treasury Update Podcast
Treasury assessments play a critical role in evaluating and improving treasury operations. In this discussion, of outlines key assessment types, including broad treasury reviews, bank structure analysis, treasury technology evaluations, and payment security assessments, while also highlighting growing priorities such as cash forecasting, risk management, and bank fee analysis amid evolving fraud threats. This episode also provides practical guidance on expected outcomes, how to prioritize improvements, and why treasury assessments should be conducted on an ongoing, periodic basis rather than...
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Treasury Ecosystem Tools: What They Are and Why They Matter
The Treasury Update Podcast
In this episode, speaks with of about treasury ecosystem solutions as part of the 2026 Analyst Report series. They explain how ecosystem tools serve as specialized solutions that extend beyond core systems, covering areas such as payments, risk management, forecasting, KYC, or bank fee analysis. The discussion highlights why companies adopt these tools to address complexity, reduce manual processes, and improve scalability, while emphasizing the importance of selecting the right tools based on specific operational needs. 2026 Treasury Technology Analyst...
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Collection Modernization for Treasurers and AR Teams (Deluxe)
The Treasury Update Podcast
In this episode, speaks with of about modernizing collections and lockbox processes. They discuss the continued role of checks, why lockbox volumes are declining but not disappearing, and how modernization requires shifting from simple deposit services to data-driven accounts receivable automation. The conversation highlights the importance of data capture, exception handling, and integrating systems through APIs to enable real-time validation and posting. They also emphasize that organizations should rethink lockboxes as part of a broader receivables strategy...
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Cash Forecasts, Budgets, and Corporate Planning: How They Work Together
The Treasury Update Podcast
In this episode, of explains the distinctions and connections between cash forecasting, budgeting, and corporate planning. He outlines how each function supports liquidity management, capital strategy, and long-term growth and discusses why treasurers must understand the interdependencies to provide better visibility and strategic support across the organization. Company Website: Strategic Treasurer:
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Understanding FX Exposure: Why It Matters and Where It Comes From (FinSavvy)
The Treasury Update Podcast
In this episode, speaks with of about how treasury teams should understand and manage foreign exchange exposure. They explain different types of exposures, including balance sheet, forecast, and economic, and why each requires a different approach to hedging. The discussion emphasizes that hedging is risk management, not speculation, and explores how factors like interest rate differentials, margins, and time horizons impact decisions. They also highlight hidden risks such as intercompany exposures and the importance of aligning treasury and accounting to...
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Supply Chain Finance and Cash Conversion Cycle Explained
The Treasury Update Podcast
In this episode, speaks with of about supply chain finance and the cash conversion cycle as part of the 2026 Analyst Report series. They define key concepts such as working capital, days sales outstanding, and inventory cycles, then explore solutions like procure-to-pay, order-to-collect, reverse factoring, and dynamic discounting. The discussion highlights how automation, APIs, and emerging technologies like AI and blockchain are improving efficiency, visibility, and working capital optimization, while also addressing risks such as compliance challenges and...
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From Invisible to Visible: How AI Can Help Reveal FX Exposure (FinSavvy)
The Treasury Update Podcast
In this episode, speaks with of about how AI can help treasury teams uncover foreign exchange exposure that is often hidden across ERPs, CRMs, purchasing systems, and other disconnected data sources. They discuss bad data, forecast accuracy, intercompany netting, real-time visibility, and how AI can improve hedging decisions by making exposures easier to identify, organize, and monitor. Links: FinSavvy: The Invisible Hedge: Managing Foreign Exchange Risk:
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The Hidden Risks in Your Bank Fee Analysis and How to Fix Them
The Treasury Update Podcast
In this episode, of explains why weak bank fee analysis can lead to unnecessary costs and hidden risks. He discusses common blindspots such as manual spreadsheet processes, reliance on earnings credit rates, and infrequent bank RFPs. The episode also outlines practical steps treasury teams can take to strengthen oversight, benchmark fees, and improve visibility into banking costs. Company Website: Strategic Treasurer:
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Reserve Currency Shifts and FX Risk: What Treasurers Should Do Now (SouthState)
The Treasury Update Podcast
In this episode, speaks with of about how reserve currency trends impact foreign exchange risk management. They explore the history of reserve currencies, the strength of the US dollar, Fed policy shifts, tariffs, and global trade dynamics. The discussion then turns practical, outlining how treasurers should identify, quantify, and manage hidden FX exposures. Company Website: SouthState Bank:
info_outlineIn this episode, Craig Jeffery speaks with Debbie Cunningham and John Mosko of Federated Hermes about expectations for 2026. They cover interest rate policy, Fed leadership changes, inflation pressure, and investment strategy. How should treasury teams respond to a slow-growth environment and policy uncertainty? Listen in for insight.
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