Bangladesh's Agrani Bank to introduce ATMs

March 13, 2002

BANGLADESH -- Agrani Bank has signed an agreement with Electronic Transactions Network Ltd (ETN), a joint venture of United Group, Bangladesh and IFS…

Datawest appoints CFO

March 13, 2002

VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA -- Datawest Solutions (TSE: DS - news) has appointed Michael E. Johnson as vice chairman and chief financial officer, replacing…

More Lawson c-stores to get ATMs in Japan

March 13, 2002

OSAKA, Japan -- Daiwa Bank and Asahi Bank said they will offer banking services through ATMs installed in Lawson convenience stores in collaboration with…

ATMs take a licking, leave would-be thieves ticked off

March 12, 2002

SAN FRANCISCO -- Two freestanding ATMs took a licking, and left a couple of emptyhanded -- and probably ticked off -- would-be thieves at a San Francisco…

Iowa injunction

In another decision favoring the National Bank Act over state law, the Eighth Circuit Court of Appeals ruled that ATMs deployed by Bank One in Iowa were not…

Look before you deploy: State regulations may surprise you

Don't let state surcharge legislation and ATM regulations put a damper on your deployment plans. By Kevin Gibson, contributing writer

Connecticut's surcharge battle

"I will vigorously fight any of their efforts to force our state's consumers to pay these double charges that serve only to boost the banks' bottom line," said…

Iris ID system opens eyes in the ATM industry

Windows to the soul? Maybe, but eyes also may hold the key to better service at ATMs and banks. Sensar's prototype iris identification system (pictured at…

ATMs lower the cost of cash by recycling it

ATMs with cash recycling capabilites are already popular in Asia; several companies think there might be a market for them elsewhere as well. by Ann All, editor

Small banks think big on the surcharge issue

More small and mid-sized financial institutions, fearful that they could lose customers to the mega banks, are forming ATM alliances that allow them to…

''Super salesman' finds niche in ATM industry

From engineer to beach bum to top ATM salesman, Bernard Uiterwijk has lived life to the fullest and learned some valuable lessons along the way. by Kevin…

Bank ATM networks max out with mergers

Coast-to-coast ATMs? Several financial institutions came closer to that goal in 1998, the year of the big bank merger. by Ann All, editor

The euro effect

The euro is largely a non-issue in the ATM industry. But others see a potential for profit in the new currency. by Ann All, editor

Assessing the debit threat

Will widespread acceptance of debit cause consumers to abandon the ATM? Industry experts have differing views on the debit impact. by Caroline Wilson…

Crime continues to dog ATM industry

Liability suits can take a big bite out of an ATM owner's bottom line. Are emergency alert systems the answer? by Ann All, editor

Fat lady isn't singing, but is she clearing her throat?

Even though 23 anti-surcharge measures died in 1998, new legislation was introduced in 13 states. This year's crop isn't faring much better. by Ann All, editor

Triton and Tidel: Beyond basic

They're still the darlings of off-site ATM deployers, but how long will the honeymoon last? Enhanced features may be the key to a long, happy relationship. by…

Getting the (price) point

High-end features and low-end price -- ATM deployers want it all, but can manufacturers afford to give it to them? NCR and Diebold are trying to find out. by…

Surcharging's next stop: Europe

Our publisher's commentary on his trip to ATMs Europe '99, a London conference hosted by SMi. by Tom Harper, publisher

Euronet reports revenue increase

March 11, 2002

BUDAPEST -- Euronet Services Inc. announced first quarter revenues of $8.2 million, double the revenues of the previous quarter and four times the revenues for…