Expectations for 2026: Fed, Monetary Policy, Economy (Federated Hermes)
Release Date: 12/22/2025
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:
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Payment Scamming: Exploitation and Defense (Eftsure)
The Treasury Update Podcast
In this episode, speaks with of about the industrialization of payment fraud. They discuss business email compromise, vendor impersonation, invoice substitution, and why bank detail changes should be treated as identity changes. The conversation also outlines layered defenses, independent verification, and practical steps treasury teams can take to reduce risk. Company Website: Eftsure:
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Treasury Aggregators: Simplifying Complexity with Connectivity
The Treasury Update Podcast
In this episode, and discuss treasury aggregators as part of the 2026 Analyst Report series. They cover what these platforms do, how they enable bank connectivity, payment processing, and visibility, and what makes them essential for organizations facing increased scale and complexity. 2026 Treasury Technology Analyst Report:
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Why Treasury Projects Stall and How to Restart Them
The Treasury Update Podcast
In this episode, of discusses why treasury projects stall internally. He explores common causes such as scope creep, system connectivity challenges, competing priorities, staffing changes, and M&A activity. The discussion also outlines how stalled initiatives should be framed with executives and what it takes to successfully restart a paused project. Company Website: Strategic Treasurer:
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TMS and TRMS: Choosing the Right Treasury System in 2026
The Treasury Update Podcast
In this episode, interviews about treasury and risk management systems. They define core TMS functionality, explore when organizations should invest in one, and review emerging technologies shaping future platforms, like AI, APIs, and cloud-native architecture. Download the Watch the
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2026 Outlook Series with Consultants
The Treasury Update Podcast
In this episode, speaks with of and of to explore what treasurers should prioritize in 2026. Topics include the GENIUS Act and stablecoin adoption, rising fraud risks, global economic uncertainty, AI governance, and third-party risk. They also offer key recommendations for scenario planning and operational resilience. Company Websites: Source Calle: Strategic Treasurer: Other episodes in this series:
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2026 Outlook Series with Special Bank Partners
The Treasury Update Podcast
In this episode, speaks with of , of , of , and of . These industry leaders share their perspectives on top 2026 priorities, including AI execution, liquidity strategy, fraud prevention, embedded banking, and regulatory risk. Tune in for actionable insights from major banking partners across North America. Company Websites: TD Bank: J.P. Morgan: Wells Fargo: Bank of America:
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2026 Outlook Series with Special Fintech Guests: Part 2
The Treasury Update Podcast
In this episode of the 2026 Outlook Series, hosts of , of , and of . They explore key trends for 2026, including agent-based AI, tokenized assets, regulatory shifts, liquidity planning, and the role of data in driving strategic decisions. This conversation builds on the fintech perspectives shared in Part 1 of this series, available . Future episodes will round out the series with the bank view as well as the consultant view, offering a well-rounded outlook to help treasury teams prepare for the year ahead, so be sure to stay tuned for those. Company Websites: Kyriba: Deluxe: Federated...
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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