Volume 20 | Q1 Edition
Bank Fees: A Challenge and an Opportunity
For many treasury professionals, bank fee analysis is “the low man on the totem pole” quarter after quarter and year after year. While most are aware that analyzing and managing their bank fees would be ideal, it never seems urgent enough to prioritize. It seems high in hassle and low in reward. Our aim is to reverse that. We hope you leave this article armed with options for the hassle and ready for the high rewards of proactively managing your bank fees by whatever means work best for your organization.
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RELATED SERVICE OFFERINGS
Bank Fee Analysis
Bank fee billings have been problematic and time-consuming for years. The process often contains numerous errors, costing companies tens of thousands of dollars. Ensuring you get what you negotiated and need takes away time from more strategic efforts in treasury.

We can take this ongoing chore off your plate while providing you the analysis, bank follow-up, negotiation, and reporting needed so you can focus on the critical aspects of treasury
Bank Fee Management
Strategic Treasurer’s Bank Fee Management program is a comprehensive package that provides a level of service beyond what a software program or basic outsourcing can offer. 

Identifying and reporting on fees is useful, but Strategic Treasurer’s experienced team continues where the others leave off. After meticulously analyzing the client’s fee structure, we turn our findings into savings by securing credits, negotiating contracts, and ensuring ongoing contract compliance. 
RELATED EPISODES
The Treasury Update Podcast
RECENT EPISODE
#GoStrategic Series: Solving for Transparency with Merchant Cards
On part 3 of the #GoStrategic series, Host Craig Jeffery talks with Senior Treasury Consultant Stephanie Villatoro on the challenges of merchant card processing. They discuss why transparency to the fees are often misunderstood resulting in overlooked payments. Listen in and learn what you and your organization should look out for using this revenue collection stream.
ANALYST REPORT SERIES
Treasury's go-to source for insights into the latest developments, trends, and solutions.
Researching new treasury and finance technology can be overwhelming. Strategic Treasurer has stepped in to help. Explore our definitive guides to the treasury technology landscape and discover detailed, data-based coverage of:
  • Treasury and Risk Management Systems
  • Treasury Aggregators (Bank Connectivity Solutions)
  • Supply Chain Finance Solutions

Learn more about these technologies and evaluate some of the top vendors in each industry with our free Analyst Reports.
Treasury & Risk
Management Systems
Treasury Aggregators
Bank Connectivity Solutions
Supply Chain Finance
Technology Solutions
SURVEY RESULTS REPORT - NEW RELEASE
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Bottomline Technologies

TOPICS COVERED
  • Fraud Experience (Frequency of attacks, source of attacks, and method(s) of attack)
  • Security Practices Employed (Both Human & Technological)
  • Cyber Risk Management and Data Protection Policies
  • And More! 
SURVEY RESULTS REPORT
2020 Treasury Fraud & Controls
With your help, we’ve consistently found that fraud is a top ranking concern for treasury. This year, as it has become a bigger issue worldwide, we discover how your experiences and practices have changed.
Practitioners from all industries were polled on their experiences with fraud and on the range of controls, safeguards, and security practices employed to protect their financial assets and information.
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2020 Treasury Fraud & Controls
Take a look at the infographic for a high-level overview of the results of the Treasury Fraud & Controls Survey.
SURVEYS
Participants who complete the survey will receive the exclusive results report and be entered in a drawing to win 1 of 20 $25 Amazon gift cards.
LIVE SURVEY
2020 Higher Education
This survey is specifically oriented towards treasury and finance practitioners operating within the realm of Higher Education. The aim of this research is to identify the specific drivers, challenges, and other factors impacting both private and public universities heading into 2020. Topics covered include technology use, fraud and security concerns, and top compliance challenges, among other areas.
Participants who complete the survey will receive the exclusive results report and be entered in a drawing to win 1 of 5 $100 Amazon gift cards.
LIVE SURVEY
2020 Insurance Treasury
This brand-new survey, underwritten by Kyriba, is specifically oriented towards treasury and finance practitioners operating within the insurance industry. The aim of this research is to identify the unique financial drivers, challenges, and areas of focus for insurance companies heading into 2020. Topics covered include exposure management, technology and pain points within the insurance treasury community.