Currency Research is a long-standing supporter of and effective lobbyist for the currency industry. Often unseen by those of us in the trenches, Currency Research works with all participants in the industry to expand knowledge, challenge the status quo and build networks amongst peers where no other organization is so uniquely qualified to do so. Their simple Mission Statement says it best:

To educate and promote efficiencies across the cash cycle—from currency design, production, issuance, distribution, circulation, management and  ultimately destruction– and to harmonize, in a secure manner, the knowledge base of all stakeholders via best practice.

With their usual flair, the enthusiastic staff of Currency Research has just completed two back-to-back ICCOS events. ICCOS Asia was held in Manila and was host to many regional delegates and international vendor-sponsors.  Mr. Tan Chee Meng, Managing Director of Asia, said it was “a potent combination of Filipino hospitality, good presentations and great sponsor offerings”.  As one CMC delegate said, ICCOS Asia was “excellent for building networks and (to) gain insight and understand changes in the industry”. ICCOS EMEA was held three weeks later in Warsaw and was equally as informative and valuable an event as it’s other regional siblings. Mr. Gonzalo Santamaria, MD for Europe commented “The positive feedback reconfirms that we currently host the premier commercial cash seminar in the region and we are committed to maintaining this high standard while expanding to adjacent markets”.  One banker delegate said: “ICCOS has added new dimensions to my view on cash”.

Currency Research has built on the success of the original ICCOS conferences by expanding with regionally relevant events. In the unique world of currency management, there are relatively few opportunities for industry participants to network and contribute to the growth of knowledge and evolution of the business.

Central Banks and Commercial Banks have expressed interest in Executive and Management Training. The Coin industry runs in parallel to our work with cash and certainly is a very real part of the currency industry as a whole. As a result Currency Research (CR) is purposely expanding their stable of events. In addition to the long-running ICCOS and The Currency Conference events and the recent addition of The Coin Conference, , CR has added WAIFEM Central Bank Training Seminar, an Executive Training Seminar and a CR Review Seminar where the content of multiple seminars is distilled and presented over a two and a half day agenda.

In closing I offer the words of Marci Chavez, President & CFO Currency Research, followed by a brief summary of upcoming events…

As 2012 draws nearer to the end, we wish to express our most sincere gratitude to all those who have participated in our many events.  I am certain those that did, enjoyed the fruitful exchange with industry peers, additionally benefitting from the relevant and interesting topics discussed.  

Throughout 2013, and in an efforts to reach more industry stakeholders in wider geographical areas, Currency Research will be expanding our Conference and Seminar offerings even further.  This will provide more opportunities to engage, learn and share with other professionals in the Currency and Cash Handling industry. Therefore, in order to assist with your 2013 planning and budgeting, I would like to provide a summary of the upcoming events we will be organizing.

Please keep in mind that these events also provide rewarding opportunities for you to share your insights, experience and research with the delegations by means of a presentation. If you are interested in making a presentation, please contact the Managing Director for your region. 

Lastly, if you have not yet seen our new website, please take a few minutes to learn more about Currency Research.  www.currencyresearch.com

COIN CONFERENCE Berlin, Germany March 11-13, 2013 Join us for this one-of-a kind conference—the only one dedicated solely to issues surrounding circulating coin.  We will welcome together Coin Issuers (Central Banks and Treasury departments) with the Suppliers to the Industry to discuss policy, design, security, cost-effective production, handling, distribution, and management of coin in circulation.   Held every 2 years, this is a KEY event for those dealing with circulation coin.  CURRENCY CONFERENCE Athens, Greece May 12-15, 2013 Plan to celebrate the 15th Currency Conference Anniversary in beautiful and historic Athens, Greece.  This will be a particularly special time to meet and engage with the world’s leaders from central bankers, printing works, and the leading suppliers to the Currency Industry.  The EARLY BIRD discount rate endsNovember 15, 2012.  Take advantage of the savings! WAIFEM CENTRAL BANK TRAINING SEMINAR  Abuja, Nigeria June 2013 After the success experienced in Accra, Ghana in July of this year, we are happy to once again co-organize with the West African Institute for Financial and Economic Management (WAIFEM), a FIVE (5) day not-for-profit educational Central Banking Seminar.  This seminar covers all aspects of Currency Design, Issue, Security and Distribution.  While this event is specially organized for the West African nations, we are happy to welcome a limited number of delegates outside this region.   Space is limited so contact us soon. EXECUTIVE TRAINING COURSE Montreux, Switzerland June 16-21, 2013 Designed for the most senior level in the central bank, leading experts will cover topics including leadership, governance, currency management strategies, Central Banking trends and the future of the banknote industry in an intimate, intensive, week long, seminar workshop format.  Space is very limited. ICCOS (INTERNATIONAL COMMERCIAL CASH OPERATIONS SEMINAR) Bringing Central Bankers, Commercial Bankers, Currency Management Companies (CITs), Retailers and Casinos together to share knowledge of all aspects of Currency Handling with industry peers.  Take part in this unique and important industry event focused on the latest technologies, strategies, case-studies and best practices surrounding increased efficiencies and security in the Cash Cycle. ICCOS Americas Miami. FL September 16-19, 2013 www.americas.iccos.com ICCOS ASIA Bangkok, Thailand November 11-13, 2013  www.asia.iccos.com ICCOS EMEA Istanbul, Turkey February, 2014 www.emea.iccos.com (The 2012 ICCOS EMEA is scheduled for November 5-7, 2013 in Warsaw Poland—there is still time to register for this event if interested!) CR REVIEW SEMINARS UK, Kazakhstan, South America see website for dates The Currency Research team will be reviewing the most up-to-date information on current trends and strategies shared from the many presentations over past year of Industry Seminars and Conferences in this two- ½ day seminar.  We invite your colleagues and staff who have not been able to attend the industry conferences to come learn and network with their local peers in the industry.  Space is limited.

ICCOS Asia 2012 Photos

ICCOS EMEA 2012 Photos