Stronger Together – Reflections on GCF 2026
As the warmth of the Antalya sunshine begins to fade, the memories and connections of GCF 2026 remain vivid. Four days gave us a great deal to think about. Here is what stays with me from the Forum. Monday focused on two key priorities: sustainability and cash promotion. The plenary room was full for the […]
Currency Associations Join Forces, For A Strengthened, Unified Voice for Cash
The International Currency Association and International Mint Industry Association unite to create a stronger global voice for cash, banknotes and coins, and elevate the Global Currency Forum 2026. – The International Mint Industry Association (IMIA) and The International Currency Association (ICA) have joined forces. – The move will boost cash advocacy and will cement the […]
Role of Cash in Consumer Resilience and Freedom to Choose – IMIA’s Response to EU Consumer Agenda 2025-2030
Cash serves as an important consumer protection instrument — it safeguards competition and preserves real payment choice. The ease with which consumers can access, deposit, and reliably pay with cash, directly affects how much freedom they have when choosing how to pay. This matters for consumer resilience – everyone’s ability to manage their finances and […]
Cash Legislation Initiatives in European Economic Area 2022-2024 – Overview
The IMIA has been actively following and engaging with central banks and policymakers on the euro cash legislative proposal as well as national cash infrastructure and access and/or acceptance conditions and policies over the past two years. Through our exchanges with policymakers as well as cooperative associations, we felt that an up-to-date overview would be […]