Corporate Cash Confidence: Rethinking Safety, Liquidity, and Transparency
Wed, Oct 15
|Virtual Event via Zoom
Discover how treasury leaders are adapting cash strategies in today’s volatile markets. This session reveals survey insights into evolving risk profiles, liquidity blind spots, and why U.S. Treasuries are back in focus. A must-attend refresher for treasurers rethinking safety and transparency.
Time & Location
Oct 15, 2025, 11:30 AM – 12:45 PM
Virtual Event via Zoom
About the Event
In today’s volatile market environment, treasury professionals face increasing pressure to ensure their cash strategies are resilient, transparent, and well-informed. This session presents key findings from a 2025 industry survey of nearly 200 corporate treasurers and finance leaders, offering insight into how peers are navigating evolving risk landscapes and reassessing traditional practices. Presenters will explore risk profiles and evaluation strategies around bank deposits, Money Market Funds, and direct government securities, such as U.S. Treasury bills. The discussion will serve as a refresher for treasurers on how best to evaluate safety frameworks and identify blind spots in liquidity planning, while using the survey findings to guide the discussion.
Learning Objectives:
Identify the most common gaps in corporate cash risk management frameworks
Learn key criteria for evaluating the most common instruments for safeguarding cash
Understand how recent market disruptions are influencing shifts in liquidity strategies
Examine why U.S. Treasury bills are gaining renewed attention as part of institutional cash portfolios
Speakers:
Tyler Cone, Fixed Income Portfolio Manager – Palo Alto Networks
Tyler Cone is the Fixed Income Portfolio Manager at Palo Alto Networks, where he oversees treasury investment strategies and portfolio management. He brings nearly a decade of experience from CalPERS, where he served as Senior Credit Analyst and Investment Officer. With deep expertise in fixed income markets, Tyler specializes in driving risk-aware investment decisions that support long-term financial performance.
Scott Richland, retired CIO – Caltech
Scott Richland is the former Chief Investment Officer for Caltech, where he led the institute’s investment strategy and endowment portfolio management. With decades of experience in institutional investing, Scott has a deep background in asset allocation, risk management, and financial governance. Since retiring, he has continued to engage in thought leadership and advisory roles across the investment and education sectors.
Rachel Green, Senior Sales Executive – Jiko
Rachel Green is a Senior Sales Executive at Jiko, where she partners with corporate treasury teams to modernize cash management strategies through direct access to U.S. Treasury bills. With over a decade of experience in financial services and fintech, Rachel brings a deep understanding of institutional liquidity needs, risk management, and operational efficiency. Prior to Jiko, she held leadership roles at S&P Global and Kyriba, working closely with Fortune 500 companies to drive data-driven treasury transformation.
Date:
Wednesday, October 15
Program 11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. PST
Attendee Questions 12:30 p.m. - 12:45 p.m. PST
Pricing:
SFTMA Members: $0.00
Corporate Treasury Practitioners: $0.00
Non-Member Service Providers: $20.00