ICA Welcomes Strong EU Measures to Protect Cash Payments, Calls for Even Greater Safeguards
New EU Parliament Report on Legal Tender Regulation Is a Key Step to Protect Our Freedom to Pay with Cash, Says International Currency Association The International Currency Association (ICA) welcomes the recently published “Draft Report on the proposal for a regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council on the legal tender of euro […]
Frane Maroević appointed general director of the International Currency Association (ICA)
The International Currency Association (ICA), a global organisation dedicated to promoting cash as a cornerstone of secure and inclusive payment systems, is delighted to announce the appointment of Frane Maroević as its new general director, effective January 2, 2025. Frane Maroević brings a wealth of experience to the ICA, having held prominent leadership roles in […]
New board of directors for the ICA
At the conclusion of the association’s Global Currency Forum 2024 conference, the ICA members held their annual general meeting. Two delegates per ICA member company participate in this meeting. The new ICA board is composed as follows: Etienne Couëlle – Oberthur – Chair Annette Holdermann – Giesecke + Devrient – Vice-chair Dieter Merkle – Schuler […]
Zeiser becomes a member of the ICA
Press release, April 15, 2024 – The International Currency Association (ICA), the voice of the world’s currency sector, is delighted to announce that Zeiser GmbH has become a new member of the association. Zeiser’s new membership further signifies the ICA’s broadening footprint and representation of the global currency industry. The association now has a total […]
ICA annual general meeting and appointment of board
ICA members at annual general meeting have appointed their new board. The new leadership will prioritise the planning for the 2024 Global Currency Forum and providing further value to the membership through the work of the committees. Press release, October 18, 2023 – The International Currency Association (ICA), representing the global currency sector, held its […]
Cash is legal tender – ICA ready to engage with all stakeholders on new European Union legislation
The European Commission, the European Union’s legislator, has today published a proposal on the legal tender status of euro banknotes and coins. The International Currency Association (ICA), representing the global currency sector, applauds the body for proposing new legislation that mandates the acceptance of cash. “Ensure that retailers accept cash” is the first of the […]
ICA white paper on cash policy
ICA cash policy white paper with key recommendations to policymakers and stakeholders For over 5,000 years, cash has been the cornerstone of trade, the economy and society. Today, the ability of people to access and use cash is under threat. Global electronic payment companies, which make huge profits by selling customer data or by charging […]
ICA holds AGM and welcomes new chair and vice-chair for its board
The International Currency Association (ICA), representing the global currency sector, held its annual general meeting today. In order to allow as many members as possible from around the globe to participate, the meeting was held virtually. This was an opportunity to reflect on the exciting year that has passed, with the first-ever edition of the […]
ICA reiterates calls for the European Commission to safeguard the value that cash brings to society in plans for a digital euro
The International Currency Association (ICA), representing the global currency sector, has confirmed its submission to the European Commission’s recent targeted consultation on the digital euro. The consultation was launched to complement the ECB’s public consultation on the digital euro conducted in 2021 and aims to gather further evidence on a range of issues that will […]
A digital dollar can complement cash, never replace it
The International Currency Association (ICA), representing the global currency sector, has confirmed its submission to the US Federal Reserve consultation on the introduction of a digital dollar. The consultation was launched in response to the US Federal Reserve’s discussion paper published in January 2022, which presented the Bank’s emerging thoughts on central bank digital currencies […]