Metal Cards Move Beyond the Premium Tier
By Jennifer Kohlhepp, Managing Editor, ICMA Metal cards have long carried an unmistakable message. They signal premium status, exclusive access and a high-value customer relationship. Traditionally reserved for elite banking products…
Shaping AI’s Role in the Future of Cards
By Jennifer Kohlhepp, Managing Editor, ICMA Artificial intelligence (AI) is quickly becoming one of the most talked-about technologies in the global card industry, but at the ICMA EXPO AI Roundtable…
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…
How AI is Modernizing Payment Card Personalization in a Regulated World
By Mehdi Heidari, Global Head of Product Management for Digital Card Issuance, Giesecke+Devrient As artificial intelligence (AI) reshapes the financial services industry, its creative and analytical capabilities are…
Rewriting the Sustainability Playbook: Why the Card Industry Must Think Bigger
By Jennifer Kohlhepp, Managing Editor, ICMA At this year’s ICMA EXPO, David Nicholson, director of corporate sustainability and EHS at CPI Card Group, delivered a timely and thought-provoking…
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…
Redefining Payment Cards for a Sustainable Future
By Traci Skala, Market Segment Director, Giesecke+Devrient As concerns about the environment gain traction, the payment card industry is not only adapting to these values, but also responding…