Stoking the fire in the cash debate

by atm Atom — blogger, atmatom

For more than twenty years, the "Death of Cash" argument has been fairly stale. Its advocates argue that cash is inconvenient, impractical and ultimately…

Obstacles still block speed, efficiency of payments

by Terry Dooley — SVP & CIO, ITS, Inc

Federal Reserve Bank of Cleveland President Sandra Pianalto recently said that the central bank, which handles more than $3 trillion daily to pay for goods…

3 reasons why video teller devices need their own strategy

Would you treat a teller like an ATM? Then why lump a video teller device in with your ATM fleet? 

Mexico's largest processor certifies GRG ATMs

December 9, 2013

Mexico's largest e-payment processor has certified the GRG Banking H68N Series cash-recycling ATM for use on its payment and POS network throughout the country.

Devising a data security strategy

by Robert Siciliano — speaker, IDTheftSecurity.com

Whether you are a work-at-home employee, a road warrior, or even a small business, chances are you have data to protect — and so this all pertains to you.

So much for the 'uninspired' ATM

December 9, 2013

New research from Mercator Advisory Group has examined the current state of the global ATM market and found that ATMs are becoming a "go-to" channel for many…

Financial crime-fighting software to the rescue

December 9, 2013

Technology provider Fiserv Inc. has updated its financial crime risk management platform to meet the needs of financial industry professionals whose task is to…

European ATM operators prepare for new €10 banknote

December 9, 2013

The most recent newsletter for ATMIA Europe included a European Central Bank update on plans for the introduction of the new Europa Series €10 banknote. ECB…

Future trends in mobile/ATM innovation

A long list of R&D developments will be rolling out globally as the ATM and mobile convergence continues. (From a panel discussion at the ATM & Mobile…

UK's Cennox acquires US operation

December 6, 2013

Cennox, a British provider of ATM parts and services, has announced its acquisition of the Missoula, Mont.-based firm, The Sterling Group Inc.

Sweden getting its first Bitcoin ATM

December 6, 2013

Sweden's first Bitcoin ATM will be on display next Monday at the STHLM TECH Meetup in Stockholm. The machine currently resides in the offices of Safello, which…

Fed files reply in interchange case

December 6, 2013

The Federal Reserve Board met its Dec. 4 deadline for filing its reply to merchants' arguments against the agency's implementation of the Dodd-Frank-imposed…

Collis Brand Test Tool now qualified by Discover

December 6, 2013

In order to process EMV transactions on the Discover Network, acquirers are required to execute the Discover D-Payment Application Specification acquirer…

TSS successfully integrates EPP7

December 6, 2013

Trusted Security Solutions Inc., a provider of secure ATM key management solutions, says it has performed successful end-to-end remote key loading and testing…

Better ATM, Express Teller forge reseller agreement

December 6, 2013

Better ATM Services, a developer of value-added services for the ATM and prepaid industries, and Express Teller Services, a provider of EFT financial service…

ATMIA US 2014 to highlight 'ATM Innovation Showcase'

December 5, 2013

The Integrated Payments Alliance will present the ATM Innovation Showcase and "ATM X-Games" on Feb. 11, 2014, as part the ATMIA US Conference 2014 at the Lowes…

Mobile technology needs financial institutions

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

Tech companies of all sizes are moving into the nation's payments business, putting pressure on financial institutions to innovate. In the ever-evolving world…

Are virtual banks the 'real deal'?

Is alliance with a surcharge-free ATM network a sufficient physical presence, or are bricks and mortar a must? 

Co-op digital wallet to provide pay-anyone payments and global mobile access

December 5, 2013

Co-op Financial Services has introduced a new version of its Sprig digital wallet platform with new services from its long-standing business partner…

Chinese Central Bank bans banks from Bitcoin transactions

December 5, 2013

The People's Bank of China has ruled that Bitcoin is not a proper currency and has barred Chinese banks from handling it, Finextra reports.