October Cover Story

Cards, Fintech and Fashion Converge in New York City

Jennifer Kohlhepp, Managing Editor, ICMA

The inaugural Fintech Fashion Exchange brought card, fintech and fashion leaders together to explore how cross-industry collaboration can create more secure, personalized and engaging consumer experiences.

COVER STORY

Cover Story

Cards, Fintech and Fashion Converge in New York City

By Jennifer Kohlhepp, Managing Editor, ICMA
A chance discovery in SoHo helped create the setting for an unexpected exchange of ideas about design, technology and the future of the consumer experience. While walking through the neighborhood, Fintech Fashion Exchange (FFX) co-organizer Yin Mei noticed ONS Clothing,…

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Beyond Black: Expanding Ceramic Card Possibilities
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FaceTec Brings Biometric Trust to Physical Credentials
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Sustainability – Is it a North Star or a Moving Target?

Guiding principles for your card program’s sustainability story. By Karen…

NEW MEMBERS

New Member

Ellams Products Ltd.  Kenya  Kandadi Reddy   ellams.co.ke  Ellams produces cards for a…

EXECUTIVE MESSAGE

The Power of a Connected Card Ecosystem

This is an exciting time for ICMA and the global…

Member & Product News

Member & Product News

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Industry News

Industry News

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EVENT NEWS

Save the Date for the 2027 ICMA EXPO in Tampa 

Mark your calendar for the 2027 ICMA EXPO, taking place May 16–19, 2027, at the Hilton Tampa Downtown in Tampa, Florida.  As the epicenter of the global card industry, ICMA brings together card manufacturers, personalizers, issuers, suppliers and innovators from around the…

ACE NEWS

ACE Sets the Standard for Card Industry Knowledge  

As the card industry continues to evolve, technical knowledge and proven expertise have never been more important. ICMA’s Advanced Card Education (ACE) program remains a leading professional development resource for card industry professionals seeking to strengthen their skills, validate their experience and earn industry-recognized accreditation.  Designed for card manufacturing professionals,…

ASSOCIATION NEWS

ICMA Public Member Directory Connects the Global Card Ecosystem

By Je
nnifer Kohlhepp, Managing Editor, ICMA As the epicenter of the global card industry, the International Card Manufacturers Association (ICMA) connects card manufacturers, personalizers, issuers, suppliers and innovators from around the world. One of the ways ICMA extends those connections throughout…

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