Tips for Designing an Eco-Focused Card
Card issuers that are interested in eco-focused materials are becoming more common, as a way to appeal to environmentally conscious cardholders. In a 2020 survey performed by an…
Recycled Stainless Steel: Key Component of CompoSecure’s Élan Award-Winning Card
Sustainability continues to be imperative, as companies dive into 2022. Nearly all of the world’s leading companies issue a sustainability report. According to Governance & Accountability Institute, 92%…
2021 ICMA EXPO: 5 Reasons Why ‘Cards Reimagined’ is Our Theme
Today’s cardholders are challenging card organizations to deliver more innovative products and value. Card industry changes are taking place across the globe at unprecedented speed and scale amid…
CardTREX: 3 Reasons Why You Should Attend
With presentations on the latest technologies and trends shaping the future of the global card industry and networking opportunities to enhance strategic business relationships in the region of…
5 Reasons Why Paper Cards are Making Inroads into the Transaction Card Market
“Paper or plastic?” is a common question that consumers consider before conducting a transaction. The term “paper” commonly refers to paper money, but here are five reasons why…
5 Pro Tips for Powerful Card Packaging
In the world of digital banking, where there is often less opportunity to physically interact with customers, the payment card and its packaging have become important vehicles to…
ICMA Marketing Solutions: 6 Ways to Grow Business in the Card Industry
Are you looking to expand your company’s brand presence, sell more products or make more business connections in the card manufacturing industry? Look no further than the International…
Why Digital IDs Won’t Replace Physical Identity Cards
The COVID-19 pandemic has accelerated digital transformation across the globe. Governments are currently scrambling to offer services and benefits to citizens online and remotely, removing the need for…
Top 3 Benefits: Why Create an ICMA Member Directory Listing
Part of our mission at the International Card Manufacturers Association (ICMA) is to help our member companies foster new connections that will help them win business. Now, it’s…
5 Ways to Safely Handle Cards Amid COVID-19
Money is often thought of as both dirty and a breeding ground for bacteria. Amid COVID-19, some countries started disinfecting cash and the World Health Organization suggested people…
The True Value of Winning an ICMA Élan Award
Each year, the International Card Manufacturers Association (ICMA)’s Élan Awards of Excellence celebrate the pinnacle of design innovation and security and technical achievements in the global transaction card…
Card Manufacturers Seek Backup Suppliers To Fight COVID-19
Across the globe, card manufacturers continue to face supply chain delays and production challenges, resulting from the pandemic. The impacts are far-reaching, affecting inventory levels, delivery times and,…