Episode 278: Digitisation & Cyber Security in Treasury with Royston Da Costa

In this episode of Corporate Treasury 101, we sit down with Royston Da Costa, Assistant Treasurer at Ferguson, to explore the intersection of digitization, cybersecurity, and treasury operations. Royston shares his expertise on the evolution of technology in treasury, the role of AI, and the crucial importance of cybersecurity in financial operations. Whether you're a treasury professional or just interested in the future of finance, this episode is packed with insights.Royston Da Costa is the Assistant Treasurer at Ferguson, a $30 billion North American distributor of plumbing and heating products. With 35 years of experience in treasury, Royston has been at the forefront of Ferguson’s digital transformation journey. He is also a member of the Treasury Dragons, evaluating fintech solutions for treasury professionals. His expertise spans cash flow forecasting, AI in treasury, cybersecurity, and digital transformation.What You’ll Learn in This EpisodeThe benefits of digitizing treasury operations: How automation improves efficiency and decision-making.Cybersecurity risks in treasury: Why treasurers must stay vigilant and implement strong security measures.Advanced cybersecurity strategies: Best practices and emerging trends for protecting corporate finances.How AI is transforming treasury: The impact of AI on cash flow forecasting, digital twins, and process automation.Treasury technology adoption challenges: Common barriers to innovation and how to overcome them.Episode Breakdown with Timestamps[00:00] - Introduction[02:48] - Royston’s Treasury Journey & Digital Evolution[15:22] - The Role of Cloud-Based Solutions in Treasury[20:30] - AI in Treasury: The Future is Here[35:17] - Cybersecurity in Treasury: What Treasurers Need to Know[57:14] - Treasury Dragons: Evaluating Fintech Solutions[01:06:09] - The Future of Treasury: KYC, AI, and Fintech Innovation[01:21:01] - ESG & Treasury’s Role in Sustainability[01:24:15] - Final Thoughts & Where to Learn MoreFollow Royston Da Costa on Socials:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/royston-da-costa-4a24826/ Website: https://www.ferguson.com/ Follow Corporate Treasury 101:Website: https://corporate-treasury-101.com/ LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/company/86645197/admin/dashboard/  Follow Hussam & Guillaume:Hussam on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/hussam-ali-6bb69186/ Guillaume on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/guillaume-jouvencel/ Gha Marketing Website: https://ghapodcast.com/ #CorporateTreasury #TreasuryTechnology #CyberSecurity #AIinFinance #Fintech #CashFlowForecasting #DigitalTransformation ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------Get $100 off any AFP product, including their CTP Exam Prep Platform, using our discount code! Find this and More on our partner's pagehttps://www.corporate-treasury-101.com/partners-page