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AUSTRIACARD Achieves Key Card Chip Profile Certification, Expands into Saudi Market AUSTRIACARD HOLDINGS has secured Card Chip Profile certification (Certificate No. CV071) from the Saudi Central Bank (SAMA) for…
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CPI Card Group Announces CFO Transition, Names Interim Successor CPI Card Group CFO Jeffrey Hochstadt stepped down on February 13, and will serve as an advisor through June 30. Terra Grantham was…
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Principal Duracard United States Tiffany Milbrandt duracard.com Duracard is a U.S.-based custom plastic card provider helping brands stand out with high-quality, durable cards, fast turnaround times and personalized service. From loyalty…
Élan Awards Reach New Heights in 2026
By Jennifer Kohlhepp, Managing Editor, ICMA The International Card Manufacturers Association (ICMA), the global trade association dedicated to advancing the card manufacturing and personalization industry, celebrated the 2026 Élan Awards of Excellence on April…
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…