WEEKLY EDITION BY NIKITA ALEXANDER

Welcome to The Global Treasurer's latest Weekend Digest, your go-to source for the week's top insights and updates tailored for treasury professionals.

What are the most popular articles from this week? We've put together a weekend list, so you never miss out.

In this issue, you'll find:

• Future-proofing banking starts with headless, API-first, and Zero-Trust frameworks
• Tax refunds go digital - prepare for big changes from the IRS
• Real-time treasury moves from concept to competitive edge

We’re here to ensure you stay informed, inspired, and ready to tackle the week ahead.

INSIGHTS

Reimagining Banking Technology Architectures: Key Principles To Embrace

As fintech innovation reshapes expectations, traditional banks must overhaul their legacy systems.

Explore three key tech principles to modernize banking architecture: headless banking for flexibility, event-driven/API-first models for speed and innovation, and Zero-Trust security to safeguard open ecosystems. Together, these strategies empower banks to deliver seamless, real-time financial experiences while staying secure and compliant.

INSIGHTS

Maximize Your Tax Refund 2025

The IRS is phasing out paper refund checks by September 2025, pushing Americans toward digital payments like direct deposit and digital wallets.

Updates to standard deductions, tax brackets, and credits like the EITC could impact your return.

Learn how to adapt to these policy and tech changes to file accurately and avoid delays amid potential IRS staffing cuts.

INSIGHTS

Opportunities and Challenges in Real-Time Treasury

Corporate treasurers are embracing real-time tools to sharpen forecasting, improve liquidity, and reduce risk.

Technologies like APIs, cloud platforms, and instant payments are key enablers—but integrating legacy systems and ensuring data quality remain top challenges.

Real-time treasury is no longer optional; it’s the new standard for resilient, strategic finance operations.