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29 Nov. 2024

4 min read

Research Based Campaigning for Cash

Pascal Wicht, Strategic Designer at SICPA, presented at October’s ATMIA conference on the social role of cash, particularly for Gen Z. This work forms part of the International Currency Associations (ICA) programme of understanding and advocating for cash by going beyond the pure retail and payment functions of cash.

Future of Cash

John Winchcombe

29 Nov. 2024

5 min read

Moving Beyond Neutrality: Now is the Time for Action

In September Franz Seitz and Gerhard Rösl published a paper laying out the challenges and risks faced by cash in countries moving to being less cash societies. It is a tour de force providing both facts and arguments about what can be done. It provides the context and the arguments for the future of cash discussions heard at every conference this autumn – ATMIA, Coin, Retail Branch Transformation, High Security Print.

Future of Cash

John Winchcombe

29 Nov. 2024

4 min read

Enhancing the Resilience of the Cash Infrastructure

At the ATMIA Europe & Emerging Markets conference in October Thierry Lebeaux, Secretary General of the European Security Transport Association (ESTA) presented about the impact of less cash in the euro area on the cash in transit industry. Dr Rüdiger Voss also presented on the European Commission Euro protection and euro cash.

Future of Cash

John Winchcombe

18 April 2024

4 min read

The New Cash Paradox

The end of the ‘cash era’, announced by The Economist 15 years ago, has not arrived. On the contrary, in a contactless but crisis-ridden world, cash is leaving wallets and taking refuge in mattresses. This article from Marc Schwartz, Chairman and CEO of Monnaie de Paris, was first published by Cash Essentials.

Cash Usage Future of Cash

John Winchcombe

26 March 2024

6 min read

Nexus Between Payments Digitisation and Cash Usage in the Philippines

Innovation in contactless payment technology, the COVID-19 pandemic, increased e-commerce, and enhanced transparency, security, and convenience have transformed the retail payment markets in the last few years.

Cash Usage Future of Cash

John Winchcombe

26 March 2024

4 min read

Cash Is More Than a Public Good

A new CashEssentials paper addresses the questions ‘Is cash a public good?’ and ‘Is it a basic right?’ with the aim of clarifying the debate and advancing policy recommendations.

Free Future of Cash Free

John Winchcombe

20 Feb. 2024

5 min read

Squaring the Circle

Why would JPMorgan Chase spend billions of dollars expanding its branch network while in the UK every retail bank is closing bank branches? Why would the Bank of Ireland invest heavily in new ATMs and refurbished branches while the UK looks at hubs and pods to serve their customers?

Future of Cash

John Winchcombe

29 Dec. 2023

4 min read

The Challenges of Digital Payments

Digital payments can feel inevitable, sweeping all before them. A range of recent news items suggest this isn’t true.

Future of Cash

John Winchcombe

28 Nov. 2023

5 min read

Time to Get Real

The Future of Cash conference was one of those rare opportunities to step back and think. A series of experts presented data, research and conclusions from the real world about cash and its role in the payment hierarchy.

Future of Cash

John Winchcombe

28 Nov. 2023

9 min read

Shaping the Future of Cash in an Uncertain World

The Future of Cash conference in Istanbul, which took place 6-8 November, saw some big conversations about cash today and its future. The mood was more upbeat than in recent years as transactional demand for cash has largely rebounded from the lows of the pandemic and the access to cash agenda has gathered pace in countries facing the reality of less cash.

Future of Cash

John Winchcombe

2 Nov. 2023

3 min read

Two Sides of India’s UPI

Mastercard’s CFO, speaking recently at a UBS conference, has raised issues with India’s Unified Payment Interface (UPI) system. Describing it as ‘fantastic at many levels’, he also said it was an ‘incredibly painful experience’ for its ecosystem participants.

Future of Cash Studies, Reports

John Winchcombe

2 Nov. 2023

3 min read

Cash in Sweden: the Reality

Bancomat AB was registered in 1968 in Sweden, and it is the second oldest ATM operator in the world. It was incorporated in 2010 and is owned by Danske bank, Nordea, Handelsbanken, SEB, Swedbank and some savings banks.

Country Profile Future of Cash

John Winchcombe

2 Nov. 2023

5 min read

Creating a Level Playing Field

The International Mint Industry Association (IMIA) has issued a position paper on the European Commission’s (EC) draft regulations on the legal tender of euro banknotes and coins. The paper also refers to the EC’s proposals about a possible digital euro. Although supportive of the initiative, the IMIA highlights a number of concerns.

Future of Cash

John Winchcombe

2 Nov. 2023

3 min read

Do Digital Payments Inevitably Increase Financial Inclusion?

Geldmaat spoke at the ATMIA summit following on directly after the Dutch National Bank. It described how it came into being and the challenges it faces.

ATMs Future of Cash

John Winchcombe

25 Sept. 2023

5 min read

Hoarding By Design

Understanding the difference between banknotes used for transactions and those used for non-transactional purposes is a perennial issue for central banks.

Free Future of Cash Free

John Winchcombe

29 Aug. 2023

7 min read

The Importance of Emotion in Payment Decision Making

A new study published in the Munich Personal RePEc Archive looks at what influences consumers’ decision to use cash when presented with digital alternatives.

Cash Usage Future of Cash

John Winchcombe

29 Aug. 2023

3 min read

FCA to Ensure UK Access to Cash

The Financial Services and Markets Act 2023 is now law in the UK. The Act requires the UK’s Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) to ensure the maintenance of reasonable provision of cash deposit and withdrawal services for personal and business current accounts held at banks.

Future of Cash

John Winchcombe

29 Aug. 2023

2 min read

Cashless Society Supports Friedman’s Theories

An undergraduate study in Nigeria has been published by the Munich Personal RePEc Archive which considers what happens to money, monetary policy and financial assets when cash demand falls.

Future of Cash

John Winchcombe

30 July 2023

2 min read

EC Legal Tender Definitions Fall Short

The European Commission (EC) has published proposals on the legal tender status of cash and a possible future European Central Bank Digital Currency.

Future of Cash

John Winchcombe

30 July 2023

5 min read

Currency Conference Review – an Industry in Change

The Currency Conference took part in Mexico City in May 2023. Two sessions were particularly relevant, an overview of cash today and work to ensure cash is resilient.

Events Future of Cash

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