International Association of Currency Affairs

IACA Board Members:

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Adrian Baxter Vice President, 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."	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.”
Michele Bullock Assistant Governor (Currency), Reserve Bank of Australia	Tim Driscoll, Ph.D. VP, Currency, Authentix "With rapid fire technological developments and an ever changing host of issues that Central Banks must resolve, it's imperative to have an organization like IACA that serves the entire Currency community by providing a clearinghouse for information and a forum for discussion and collaboration."
Philippe Etienne Managing Director, Securency International "In a world of increasing complexity, accelerating change and rapidly developing technology, the challenges for central banks and the industries supporting them are significant. One of the best ways to address these challenges is through the pooling of knowledge, experience and expertise such that the whole is significantly greater than the sum of the parts. IACA is the catalyst for this synergy and can play an important role facilitating the combined efforts of many participants to address issues of common concern."	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."
Eugenie Foster Principal, Eugenie Foster LLC & Executive Director, International Association of Currency Affairs "IACA offers central banks, suppliers, and other cash industry stakeholders opportunities to collaborate, in particular in the development of guidelines for critical aspects of their functions. Over the past three years, I am pleased that IACA's Central Bank Forums on Payment Surveys have become an important part of the calendars of economists and researchers interested in payment trends. IACA's Global Payment Survey Project is unique in its focus on making available robust statistics about payments, and in particular cash payments, that can be compared from country to country."	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."
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."	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."
Millison K. Narh Deputy Governor, Bank of Ghana "For those countries far away, and those Central Banks smaller and further from much of the new developments being a member of IACA is a superb way of keeping informed, remaining up to date with world trends and making better decisions that affect cash within those countries. The fact that IACA was established following popular demand from Industry players and is made up of members willing to "Give Free Time, Energy and Knowledge" to those who are newer to this Industry is most commendable. The Bank of Ghana is extremely pleased to be on the Board of such an association."	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."
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!”	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."
Armando L. Suratos Member, Monetary Board, Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) “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.”	David Tidmarsh Chairman, Reconnaissance International Ltd. "Throughout my career in the printing industry I played an active role in the British Printing Industries Federation, because it provided vital services to members. I was the first chairman of the International Hologram Manufacturers Association - founded to create a forum and provide a range of services that would benefit both the members and their customers. I was surprised on becoming involved in the Currency Industry that no association existed - because the need for one was very apparent. All involved have a common goal - satisfying the ultimate customer, the general public. Acting in concert we can make a whole lot better job of that than if we act alone. IACA has provided the industry with that vital missing link. I am delighted to have the opportunity to help build the services that will make it successful and our industry and all its participants stronger, especially now in these rapidly changing and challenging times."
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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