Save the Date for CardTREX 2025
As the card manufacturing industry rapidly evolves, companies are navigating an increasingly competitive landscape, where constant innovation is crucial to stay ahead. Manufacturers are committed to enhancing productivity,…
Leveraging Payment Sovereignty & Growth Opportunities to Help Banks Be More Competitive
By Emmanuel Proust, Head of Digital Partnerships & Offering, Giesecke+Devrient in the United States Banks and financial institutions in the United States continue to face significant challenges in…
Industry News
Worldwide Card Use to Jump 43% by 2029, Nilson Predicts The Nilson Report predicts that global card activity (credit, debit, and prepaid) will grow 43% to nearly 1.11 trillion…
Alternative Materials Card Standards Update
By Dave Tushie, Magellan Consulting Inc., ICMA Standards and Technical Representative Those who follow my regular reports from card standards meetings are aware that a new work item…
Member & Product News
What if Payment Cards Could Be More than Just Functional? CompoSecure is revolutionizing the payments and banking industry by embracing a culture of innovation, continually challenging the status…
ICMA: The Epicenter of the Global Card Industry for 35 Years
By Jennifer Kohlhepp, Managing Editor, ICMA The International Card Manufacturers Association (ICMA) is celebrating its 35th anniversary, marking a significant milestone in its journey to becoming the epicenter…
Commerce Department Seeks Public Input on Investigation into Semiconductor Imports
The U.S. Department of Commerce has officially launched a national security investigation into the import of semiconductors and semiconductor manufacturing equipment (SME), inviting public comments to inform its…
EMV Card Production Management: Optimizing Resources with Advanced Tools
In today's rapidly evolving financial landscape, customers have grown accustomed to instant gratification and highly personalized experiences. According to a Salesforce report, 73% of consumers expect companies to…
Gift Cards and Sustainability: What to Know
Gift cards have become a popular and practical solution for modern gift-giving, offering flexibility and convenience to both givers and recipients. As they continue to play a prominent…
Maximizing Marketing Opportunities with ICMA in 2025
As global card industry professionals face the dual challenge of staying up to date with fast-evolving trends and understanding the shifting preferences in how the world transacts, effective…