Craig Jeffery talks with Paul McMeekin of Bottomline about the latest Treasury Fraud & Controls Survey findings and what they reveal about today’s threat landscape. From AI-generated fraud and deepfakes to payment rail changes and rising losses among small businesses, this episode covers practical defenses for a fast-evolving fraud environment.
The cost of fraud for banks and credit unions continues to rise, with every $1 lost resulting in nearly $6 in total costs once compliance, operations, and customer trust are factored in. In this interview, Jeff Scott with Q2 will explore how banks can address this growing challenge by shifting from fragmented, reactive defenses to a proactive “Fraud Intelligence” approach. He will discuss how data-driven insights, automation, and integration can reduce inefficiencies, cut the true cost of fraud, and strengthen both protection and customer experience.
In this episode, Craig Jeffery talks with Sue Caras of Bank of America about how treasury teams can lead with clarity in the face of uncertainty. From liquidity and forecasting to automation and payments, they discuss practical ways to strengthen control and build agility. How can treasurers focus on what they can control and prepare for what they can’t? Tune in to find out.
Fraud continues to challenge organizations as schemes evolve and criminals exploit new vulnerabilities. The 2025 Treasury Fraud & Controls Survey captured how companies are experiencing and responding to these threats, with insights into threat levels, security measures in use, and investment priorities. This session will review key takeaways from the research and highlight what treasury and finance leaders need to know about today’s fraud environment. Attendees will gain perspective on emerging risks, evolving control measures, and the steps their peers are taking to protect their organizations more effectively.