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Adrian Baxter
Vice President & Executive Director,
International Association of Currency Affairs
 "IACA provides its membership with the critical information needed to stay abreast of the new technologies and trends that take place in this fast moving world of currency. It is also an invaluable platform for networking amongst the leaders of the industry."
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Anton Bleikolm
Chief Operating Officer,
SICPA
 “The speed at which technology moves today in its’ efforts to protect the Currency Industry from the effects of International Counterfeiting means that organizations need to remain informed, not just of the threats in the market place but also about the innovations to counteract them. IACA provides the forum that puts many concerned parties in touch with each other.”
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Thomas Ferguson
Former Director,
U.S. Bureau of Engraving and Printing
 "While each country is faced with certain unique issues that relate to the issuance and usage of currency within their country, there are a number of common issues that must be addressed when designing a new banknote series. IACA can provide members with recommended guidelines that if followed will result in a secure and efficient currency for any country no matter what their individual circumstances".
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Gerry Gaetz
Chief, Currency Department,
Bank of Canada
 "The pace of change in the area of retail payments requires that the currency industry and its central bank clients work together to maintain the relevancy and efficiency of cash as a critical means of payment. This collaboration is much more effective when it extends beyond individual supplier-client relationships and when it is coordinated at an international level. IACA provides a solid platform for this important dialogue."
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Richard G. Haycock
Chairman,
International Association of Currency Affairs
 "IACA was conceived after a conversation with a major issuer of Currency, who stated that there was a need for an association that brought the Currency Community together. To share information, to formulate and record best practice, to set standards and award excellent performance, these are the goals that came out of that original discussion and the goals that guide us today."
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Douglas Mennie
President,
Cummins-Allison
 "Collaboration between Central Banks, Note Printing Entities, Currency Processing Industry and Law Enforcement is no longer an option. It is a requirement. We have to work together and address the fast growing counterfeit issues. We are happy to see a beginning of a dialogue between all entities."
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Millison K. Narh
Deputy Governor,
Bank of Ghana
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Bob Rankin
Assistant Governor, Business Services,
Reserve Bank of Australia
 "IACA offers a unique opportunity for members both to keep up to date with currency-related developments and to influence future trends and directions in the industry."
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Francis Ravez
Secretary General,
European Security Transport Association
 “For the European Security Transport Association, IACA has been a tremendous source of contacts and information. IACA gives us a unique opportunity to meet with key stakeholders in the cash cycle and through participation in the working committees, to organize the defense of the cash industry against an incredible volume of anti-cash rhetoric!”
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Cindy Scotland
Managing Director,
Cayman Islands Monetary Authority
 "IACA is an excellent source of information and contacts. Being affiliated with IACA has proven to be very beneficial to the Cayman Islands Monetary Authority as it has been instrumental in linking us with suppliers of currency-related products as well as with industry consultants."
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Armando L. Suratos
Deputy Governor,
Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas
 “Keeping up with the news about what is happening in the Industry helps me to make informed decisions that ultimately will be beneficial to my Central Bank.”
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David Tidmarsh
Chairman,
Reconnaissance International Ltd.
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Chad Wasilenkoff
CEO,
Fortress Paper Ltd
 “Through currency community cooperation, IACA membership provides a platform for a fusion of dialog, incorporating social trends and technology resulting in the democratization of information to reduce vulnerabilities and transform the industry.”
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