Episode 394
2026 Outlook Series with Special Fintech Guests: Part 2
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.
Kyriba: https://www.kyriba.com
Deluxe: https://www.deluxe.com
Federated Hermes: https://www.federatedhermes.com
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2026 Outlook Series with Special Fintech Guests: Part 1
This episode kicks off our 2026 Outlook podcast series. In this episode, Craig Jeffery speaks with Stephane Lintner of Jiko, Michel D’Abranches of Monkey, and Leo Gil of Bottomline to share fintech perspectives on 2026 predictions, including AI adoption, stablecoins, payment fraud, liquidity strategies, and the rising role of treasury in procurement and risk management.
Additional episodes in this series will feature additional fintech leaders, perspectives from banks, and a consultant view from Strategic Treasurer. Listen in for strategic insights to guide your year ahead. Find this and all upcoming episodes at strategictreasurer.com/podcast.
