'Timing is everything,' would-be ATM robber discovers

December 28, 2012

A security driver in Kuching, Malaysia, decided to help himself out of difficult financial straits this week by robbing his company's ATMs. And so, equipped…

More Community Financial Institutions Offer Mobile Banking

by Jim Ghiglieri — Senior Vice President, Corporate Communications, SHAZAM

A growing number of community financial institutions are now offering mobile banking, despite continued concern over regulatory obstacles. According to a…

Gallery: A new branch model built around self-service banking solutions

When University Federal Credit Union decided it was time to reinvent their branch model, they worked with the branch transformations group at Diebold.

Gallery: A new branch model built around self-service banking solutions

by Suzanne Cluckey — Owner, Suzanne Cluckey Communications

A cost-efficient new concept features "assisted self-service" ATMs and "universal" banking representatives.

HSBC joins RBS in refunding uncollected ATM cash withdrawals

December 27, 2012

Not to be left holding the proverbial bag (particularly one filled with other people's money) HSBC has said it will join the Royal Bank of Scotland and NatWest…

TSYS acquires payment solutions provider ProPay

December 27, 2012

TSYS, a provider of services in credit, debit, prepaid, mobile and chip, has completed its acquisition of ProPay. According to an announcement from TSYS…

Kenya launches probe into 'rampant' ATM fraud

December 27, 2012

A rash of apparent ATM skimming crimes in Kenya — including several incidents reported since Christmas Eve — have prompted the opening of an investigation by…

BMO, Monitise team up on mobile money solution

December 27, 2012

BMO Bank of Montreal and Monitise PLC have formed an alliance to develop new mobile money services. Under the agreement, Monitise will provide BMO a technology…

Temenos to provide standardized IT platform for Nordea Bank

December 27, 2012

Luxembourg-based Nordea Bank, a pan-European provider of private banking services, has opted to use software applications from Geneva-based Temenos to…

The top 5 things we learned from ADA: It’s not over.

by Corey King — Sales, American Bank Equipment

As 2012 comes to a close, it's good to look back at ADA implementation to see what we learned from it — and where it might take us in 2013 and beyond.

Few banks comply with CBN's directive on ATM charges

December 26, 2012

Following a directive from the Central Bank of Nigeria, some of the country's banks have discontinued the practice of charging for ATM transactions, but many…

Myanmar banks join Visa ATM network

December 26, 2012

Myanmar is continuing its steady move toward a modern banking system. This week, it was announced that nearly 90 ATMs operated by Myanmarese FIs Co-operative…

Azerbaijani ATM network takes a step forward

December 26, 2012

For the first time in the nation of Azerbaijan, two banks have entered into a fee-free ATM sharing agreement.

2013 ATM Comparison Guide: Where the buying decision begins

by Suzanne Cluckey — Owner, Suzanne Cluckey Communications

In a world of options, a concise guide to ATM features and attributes can help deployers make the right choice.

That'll show those ATM fraudsters

December 26, 2012

If the case of Leonid Rotaru was intended to set a precedent for British courts, British banks should be very afraid.

Presidential signature ends ATM physical fee notice rule

by Suzanne Cluckey — Owner, Suzanne Cluckey Communications

Final enactment at last brings an end to frivolous fee notice lawsuits against ATM deployers.

Hey, Buddy! Can you spare a dime?

by Richard Buckle — Founder and CEO, Pyalla Technologies, LLC

At a time when so many banking tasks can be accomplished online and via mobile, why the video ATM?

G&D intros magnetic banknote security feature

December 20, 2012

Giesecke & Devrient has introduced a new security feature for banknotes that allows them to be verified with a simple, garden-variety magnet, such as that…

Suncoast Schools FCU opts for ARCA teller cash recyclers

December 20, 2012

Suncoast Schools Federal Credit Union, Florida's largest CU with more than $5 billion in assets, has entered a new relationship with ARCA, installing the ARCA…

Wincor Nixdorf earns top GRI rating again

December 20, 2012

Wincor Nixdorf has won a second A-plus rating from the Global Research Initiative, following its initial A-plus award in May of this year. The GRI standard was…