Phoenix Interactive certifies Hyosung branch transformation solutions

October 24, 2014

The Hyosung MX8800 assisted self-service terminal is now certified on the suite of multivendor applications developed and marketed by Phoenix Interactive…

Wincor, Sparkasse Bremen re-up partnership

October 24, 2014

Wincor Nixdorf Portavis and the German savings bank Sparkasse Bremen will extend their current outsourcing agreement for five more years.

New report examines emerging payments in Africa

October 24, 2014

With new technologies, a growing middle class, government initiatives, and many drivers towards greater inclusion, Africa’s payment systems are changing…

Pulse forms consulting group to serve FI needs

October 24, 2014

Pulse InSights will offer strategic services to banks and credit unions, with a focus on card portfolio performance, branch maximization and customer outreach.

The ATM industry: Bound for ... where?

by Suzanne Cluckey — Owner, Suzanne Cluckey Communications

Industry experts fielded questions at PayThink 2014 in a session dedicated to sussing out the future of the ATM.

Auriga to exhibit at BAI Retail Delivery Expo 2014 in Chicago 12-14 November

Auriga, one of Europe’s main suppliers of software and solutions for the banking industry and payments systems, will exhibit at this year’s BAI Retail Delivery…

Staples investigating possible data breach

October 23, 2014

Has POS malware become an 'easy button' for payment card data theft and counterfeiting?

Clearing House announces plan to pursue real-time payments

October 23, 2014

The multiyear project will address gaps in payment processing in order to ensure secure and immediate payment in merchant and consumer sectors.

Visa champions nationwide chip card education campaign

October 23, 2014

The company will work with public- and private-sector partners in an effort to educate merchants, policymakers, civic leaders and consumers about EMV.

Hyosung changes the conversation about branch transformation

by Suzanne Cluckey — Owner, Suzanne Cluckey Communications

This week, Hyosung introduced its new assisted self-service solution for outside-the-branch transformation — the video teller-enabled MX7800i.

Brink's to revamp Netherlands ops after losing major customer

October 21, 2014

As it winds up its ATM servicing relationship with Rabobank, Brinks is contemplating the closure of three facilities and the downsizing of its workforce by…

Study: The divergent paths of digital currency regulation

October 21, 2014

Authorities globally have taken a wide variety of positions on the regulation of digital currency, making it hard for payment industry players to provide…

EAST announces venue for FCS 2015

October 21, 2014

The European ATM Security Team has selected a new venue in The Hague for its next Financial Crime and Security Forum.

Apple Pay: A short-term plan for 500 banks?

Costs associated with the Apple partnership might accelerate financial institutions' plans to release their own mobile wallets — perhaps even with some help…

NCR preps investors for disappointing Q3 results, lowers full-year 2014 guidance

October 21, 2014

Financial services remain a bright spot, but worsening market conditions in retail have prompted the company to dial back its earnings forecast.

Study: In Europe, low-value cash payments migrating to cards

October 21, 2014

From 2010 to 2012, the number of card payments in western Europe grew by 15 percent, while in central and eastern Europe, they increased by 82 percent.

Rototype cashless ATM a boon to Nigerian banks, merchants

October 21, 2014

Shoppers pay for purchases using their ATM card in the machine, which instantaneously debits a payment to the merchant's account.

Half of US POS terminals will be chip-enabled by end of 2015

October 21, 2014

Massive data breaches in the past year seem to have prodded retailers to take action to curb their potential exposure to losses from fraud.

MasterCard, Zwipe team up to roll out first-ever biometric contactless payment card

October 21, 2014

Biometric authentication replaces PIN entry, enabling cardholders to make contactless payments in any amount, unlike current NFC-enabled payment solutions.

Nearly 40 percent of US mobile banking users worry about identity theft

October 20, 2014

Not surprisingly, older users of mobile banking apps are more fearful than younger users about having their mobile banking data hacked.