Securing Physical Credentials in a Deepfake-Driven World
As identity threats become more sophisticated, physical credentials are being challenged to do more than simply prove possession. Today’s cards, IDs and access credentials must operate in an environment shaped by generative…
ICMA Celebrates Record-Breaking Year for 2026 Élan Awards
Record 181 entries underscore the innovation driving the global card manufacturing and personalization industry ORLANDO, Fla.—April 22, 2026—The International Card Manufacturers Association (ICMA), a global trade association dedicated…
Why Flat Cards Are Becoming the New Standard for Modern Issuers
The shift from embossed to flat cards is no longer just a design trend. Across the global card industry, flat cards are becoming a strategic choice for issuers…
Beyond the Lanyard: How G+D Is Redefining What a Badge Can Say About the Future of Payments
Every attendee at ICMA EXPO wears a badge. For most, it is simply part of the event experience, a practical credential that grants access and helps spark introductions. But for Giesecke+Devrient, the…
From Stockades to Smartphones: Why the Card Bureau Is Becoming an Exchange
“In 1653, a 12-foot wooden wall protected New Amsterdam’s assets,” says David Anderson, Co-Founder and Co-CEO of Karta Gift Cards. “That wall became Wall Street. Today, we are making an…
The Metal Card Revolution in Web3/Crypto Payments
Web3 was built to be borderless, digital-first and always-on. So why are some of the most crypto-native brands—MetaMask, Gemini and Coinbase—going in the opposite direction with something undeniably…
Building the Future of the Card Industry Through Professional Development
By Jennifer Kohlhepp, Managing Editor, ICMA In today’s rapidly evolving card industry, professional development is no longer optional. It is essential. Card manufacturers and personalization providers face increasing…
Leveraging Metal Cards to Attract High-Value Customers
By Jesper Domargård, Marketing Director, CompoSecure Recent research from CompoSecure and Capuchin Behavioural Science shows that issuing metal cards is an incredibly efficient way for banks and fintechs to acquire high-value customers, to encourage them to spend using the card (making it…
Rethinking Material Impact: Advancing Circularity with PLA and Recycled PLA
By Jennifer Kohlhepp, Managing Editor, ICMA As card manufacturers look toward a more sustainable and circular future, the conversation around material innovation is gaining urgency. One polymer attracting…
Why Card Unboxing Still Matters in Today’s Gen Z Digital Banking World
By Mehdi Heidari, Global Head of Product Management for Digital Card Issuance, Giesecke+Devrient Across industries, the package unboxing experience has become a cultural phenomenon of its own. Whether it’s a new gadget, a luxury item or a simple household…