The Hidden Risks in Your Bank Fee Analysis and How to Fix Them

In this episode, Paul Galloway of Strategic Treasurer 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: https://strategictreasurer.com

In this episode, Craig Jeffery speaks with Hartman Nissle of SouthState Bank 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: https://www.southstatebank.com

In this episode, Craig Jeffery speaks with Ramesh Menon of Eftsure 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: https://www.eftsure.com

In this episode, Craig Jeffery and Paul Galloway 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: https://strategictreasurer.com/analyst-report-2026

In this episode, Paul Galloway of Strategic Treasurer 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: https://strategictreasurer.com

In this episode, Paul Galloway interviews Craig Jeffery 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 2026 Treasury Technology Analyst Report Watch the TMS and TRMS webinar  

In this episode, Craig Jeffery speaks with Craig Callé of Source Calle and Paul Galloway of Strategic Treasurer 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: https://www.sourcecalle.com Strategic Treasurer: https://strategictreasurer.com Other episodes in this series: Fintech Guests: Part 1 Fintech Guests: Part 2 Bank Guests

In this episode, Craig Jeffery speaks with Tom Gregory of TD Bank, Kim Isaacs of J.P. Morgan, Lauren Bergsland of Wells Fargo, and Sue Caras of Bank of America. 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: https://www.td.com J.P. Morgan: https://www.jpmorgan.com/insights Wells Fargo: https://www.wellsfargo.com/cia Bank of America: https://www.bofaml.com

In this episode of the 2026 Outlook Series, Craig Jeffery hosts Bob Stark of Kyriba, Rod Young of Deluxe, and Debbie Cunningham of Federated Hermes. 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 here. 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: https://www.kyriba.com Deluxe: https://www.deluxe.com Federated Hermes: https://www.federatedhermes.com

In this episode, Craig Jeffery talks with Stephane Lintner of Jiko about the transformation of T-bill investing. They explore how risk, technology, and market structure have converged to enable real-time liquidity, seamless automation, and direct access to short-term government securities, all without sacrificing control. Company Website: Jiko: https://jiko.io