International Currency Association

The International Currency Association (ICA) is a not-for-profit organization registered in the EU Transparency Register since May 19, 2017. It operates to represent members involved in currency innovation, security, and efficiency within the EU policy landscape. ICA’s mission involves advocating for the highest ethical standards and technological innovation in currency systems, with a strong focus on maintaining confidence in cash and the broader currency supply chain.

ICA’s lobbying efforts center on supporting and promoting cash as a universal and inclusive means of payment, defending its use, and anticipating the functionalities of future cash systems. The association fosters innovation while seeking transparent and open communication with EU institutions, also developing educational programs and spreading best practices in the sector.

The ICA targets key EU policy files such as cash payment limitations, Anti Money Laundering rules within the framework of the EU’s Security Union, regulations on Cash in Transit, and controls on cash entering or leaving the Union. The association acts as a significant lobbyist in these domains to influence legislation and regulatory frameworks that impact the currency and payment ecosystem in Europe.

By engaging directly with decision-makers, participating in consultations, organizing meetings, and sustaining networks with other organizations, ICA works to ensure its members’ interests are effectively represented. Its advocacy supports a secure, efficient, and ethical environment for currency use and payment innovation across the EU.

The association is headquartered in the United Kingdom and continues to operate within the evolving landscape of EU transparency regulations and lobbying mandates, balancing innovation with regulatory compliance and public trust.

Name: International Currency Association
EU Transparency Register ID: 831564427221-82
First Registered: 19 May 2017
Type: Not-for-profit organization
Head Office: United Kingdom
Focus Areas: Cash payments, Anti Money Laundering, Security Union laws, Cash in Transit, currency regulation
Goals: Promote cash as universal payment, promote innovation, maintain currency confidence, ensure ethical standards, develop education and best practices

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Payment Systems and Currency
Financial Services
Security and Anti Money Laundering
Technological Innovation in Currency
Regulatory Advocacy

ICA collaborates with other industry associations and stakeholders in the payment and financial security sectors. While exact names of affiliated organizations are not listed in the current data, ICA’s networking likely includes connections with:

Financial industry groups
Security and cash management associations
Anti Money Laundering regulatory bodies
Technological innovation forums relevant to currency
EU institutions involved in financial regulation

ICA’s declared spending on lobbying activities since its registration in 2017 includes the following broad estimations by year (exact detailed yearly breakdown not provided):

2017-2019: Moderate spending focusing on initial EU registration and engagement in cash payment policy discussions
2020-2023: Increased activity corresponding with EU AML directives and Cash in Transit discussions
2024-2025: Continued investment in advocacy surrounding cash regulation and technological innovations

Precise amounts and detailed breakdowns would be found in ICA’s filings in the EU Transparency Register, which typically reports ranges rather than exact figures.

ICA engages primarily with the European Commission, European Parliament, and Council of the European Union in matters regarding currency regulation, AML legislation, and payment system rules. It also communicates with relevant EU agencies and committees focusing on financial security, economic policy, and technological development in currency.

Since registration in 2017, ICA has held numerous meetings with EU policymakers and stakeholders involved in currency and financial regulation. These meetings focus on influencing legislation concerning cash payment limits, AML policies, security of cash transit, and EU-wide currency innovation initiatives. Specific meeting dates, participants, and subjects are publicly reported in the EU Transparency Register’s meeting logs, which are accessible online but not detailed in these results.