Leading Practices in Treasury: Strategies for Unforeseen Challenges

Cash forecasting is evolving, and the pace is accelerating. In this episode, we explore developing trends from the 2025 Cash Forecasting & Visibility Survey. We’ll look at rising complexity, higher expectations, and the push for more frequent updates. From controls, tools, and AI to treasury’s expanding role as a strategic enabler, this episode highlights how teams are adapting and what is still needed to forecast with confidence. Read the Cash Forecasting & Visibility Report here.

  Craig Jeffery speaks with Leo Gil of Bottomline Technologies about how treasurers can lead through economic volatility. From improving real-time cash visibility to leveraging technology and scenario planning, Leo outlines how treasury teams can shift from operational support to strategic leadership. Discover key pillars for effective liquidity management and navigating risk with confidence.

In this episode, Craig Jeffery discusses the growing threat of deepfake-enabled fraud in treasury. From synthetic voice and video deception to the need for layered defenses and fast response plans, this conversation offers insights into how treasury professionals can prepare for and combat this evolving risk. Don’t miss this urgent look at payment security in the age of AI. Want to dive deeper into the white paper Deepfakes & Payments Fraud: Is Treasury Prepared? Download it here: www.strategictreasurer.com/deepfakes

In the final episode of the series, Paul Galloway joins host Pushpendra Mehta to unpack strategies for unforeseen challenges. From threat assessments and forecasting to communication and automation, they explore how treasury can enhance resilience and agility in uncertain times. Discover practical steps to ensure liquidity, visibility, and strategic readiness when disruption strikes. Want to dive deeper into Leading Practices in Treasury? Download the ebook or listen to the audiobook here: https://strategictreasurer.com/ebook-leading-practices-in-treasury/?utm_source=STEBKpage Alternatively, you may view the video version here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XJotnXwxIvw  

In this episode, Paul Galloway joins Pushpendra Mehta to explore compliance and network optimization in treasury. From KYC and BOI filings to payment screening, Paul shares leading practices for managing risk and ensuring uptime. Discover how strategic compliance and robust networks support security, resilience, and competitive advantage. Check out the Leading Practices in Treasury ebook or audiobook here: https://strategictreasurer.com/ebook-leading-practices-in-treasury/?utm_source=STEBKpage Prefer video? Watch the full version here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XJotnXwxIvw  

As payment methods diversify and customer expectations increase, the traditional collection and lockbox processing model must evolve. The growing complexity of incoming payments—especially non-conforming mail and unstructured transactions—coupled with the change in expectations, demand smarter, scalable solutions. This situation of complexity and expectations has ushered in a new era of modern collection processing, focused on eliminating manual inefficiencies and using intelligent automation tools to improve accuracy and data quality, driving faster payment processing and improved operational throughput and scalability. Deluxe’s Dave Boyce sits down with Craig Jeffery on the Treasury Update Podcast to talk about the latest capabilities lockbox providers can use to improve their existing processes and meet the growing needs of corporations. In this episode, we’ll discuss some key features of modern collection solution sets: Virtual batching Machine learning-driven recognition Historical learning Intelligent character recognition (ICR) technology  

In this episode, Craig Jeffery talks with Dave Robertson about how AI is being applied in treasury today. They cover key use cases, from forecasting and credit analysis to policy automation, and explore challenges like hallucinations and data privacy. What should treasurers be doing now to prepare for what's coming? Listen in to learn more. CashPath Advisors

Pushpendra Mehta and Paul Galloway discuss how a process mindset helps treasury deliver strategic value and improve efficiency across the organization. You can access the ebook Leading Practices in Treasury or its audiobook version here: https://strategictreasurer.com/ebook-leading-practices-in-treasury/?utm_source=ST362 Alternatively, you can watch the video version of the ebook here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XJotnXwxIvw

Craig Jeffery and Dave Robertson explore embedded banking’s growing role in treasury. From API-driven integration to real-time risk mitigation, they discuss how embedded banking is reshaping processes, roles, and even merger strategy. What does this shift mean for corporates, banks, and the future of treasury? Tune in to find out. CashPath Advisors

In this episode, Pushpendra Mehta sits down with Paul Galloway to discuss the third topic in the series—Cash Forecasting. Tune in for deeper insights. Want to dive deeper into Leading Practices in Treasury? Download the eBook or listen to the audiobook here Alternatively, you may view the video version here