The best of June at ATM Marketplace

by Suzanne Cluckey — Owner, Suzanne Cluckey Communications

Summer is here, which means it's time to chill, grill — and get into high gear on making ready for the fast-approaching deadline for EMV, a subject touched on…

EMV liability shifts: A backward stampede by the networks? [Corrected]

As retailers file suit and legislators fire off letters of inquiry, the card brands seem to be mitigating the harsher aspects of their liability shifts. Could…

On the hot seat, networks streamline EMV cert, soften chargeback rules

by Suzanne Cluckey — Owner, Suzanne Cluckey Communications

Lawsuits, lawmakers and loads of complaints about improper chargebacks seem to have spurred AmEx, MasterCard and Visa to ease up a little on the penalties for…

How banks can stay ahead of fintech competitors — and do it in real time

Consumers would prefer to bank with a traditional provider. But in the absence of mobile services they'll look elsewhere, and they have no shortage of options…

Why EMV won't keep card-skimming crooks away from ATMs

by Suzanne Cluckey — Owner, Suzanne Cluckey Communications

As long as plastic cards continue to have that stripe on the back, ATMs will continue to be a magnet for fraud.

Two legal points of view underscore ATM patent uncertainty

by Suzanne Cluckey — Owner, Suzanne Cluckey Communications

In legal matters, 'it ain't over 'til it's over' ... and even then you can't be too sure.

How device intelligence can help FIs improve mobile banking security

In April, the FFIEC released updated security guidelines for mobile banking and payments. Here are a few key points for FIs to address as they work to ensure…

5 ways for ATM operators to maximize EMV site visits

Not only can these five tips help defray the cost of an ATM site visit, but they can also make the machine itself more profitable over the longer term…

Where in the world are the mobile payment users?

Fintech experts have long predicted the widespread use of mobile wallets for assorted payments, but adoption has been sluggish in many Western countries. So…

'Inventive concept'? An ATM patent suit tests the abstract idea standard

A Nevada district court ruled an ATM patent invalid on the basis that its concept was 'fundamental economic practice long prevalent in our system of commerce.'

The key to ending skimming: A comprehensive approach

It's vital for the ATM industry to take a more holistic approach to tackling skimmers in order to combat criminals' evolving tactics; at the center of this…

ATM Marketplace: Most-read features for May

by Suzanne Cluckey — Owner, Suzanne Cluckey Communications

As fast as May zoomed by, it would come as no surprise if you missed an ATM Marketplace feature or two. We've collected our top five articles here in one place…

Battling ATM crime with a blunt sword

While international crime groups are acting fast, intelligently and with the backing of huge amounts of money, industry players are fighting in single…

Can multivendor ATM software cut it in an omnichannel banking world?

by Suzanne Cluckey — Owner, Suzanne Cluckey Communications

Omnichannel and multivendor are two bespoke concepts: You can have one without the other. But, some argue, in an evolving digital world, you need both if you…

From game-changer to game over: CurrentC leaves the field

by Will Hernandez — Editor, NetWorld Media Group

After four years, millions of dollars invested and one limited pilot test, the mega-retailers behind the much-touted, oft-delayed mobile wallet have more or…

Durbin goes after the card networks again; this time over EMV

'EMVCo standards have been technologically inadequate and their implementation has caused chaos in the U.S. market ... ' With these words, the senator from…

Giving eyes to your ATMs

As financial institutions direct more traffic — and cash — to ATMs, networked video solutions can help to provide greater security for both terminal and user.

Left to their own devices: The BYOD hazards of digital banking services

by Suzanne Cluckey — Owner, Suzanne Cluckey Communications

A growing catalog of digital financial services delivers the awesomeness of instant access to information — and creates unprecedented opportunities for crooks…

6 reasons to outsource IT and ATM services

As FIs adapt their physical and digital branch touch points to meet customer needs, they still have to manage operational efficiency and IT infrastructure.

Cardtronics grows organically in Q1

by Suzanne Cluckey — Owner, Suzanne Cluckey Communications

In its recent earnings call, the company reported 15 percent growth in constant currency, 9 percent of it coming from existing operations.