Cardtronics names new CFO

November 20, 2017

Cardtronics PLC has announced the appointment of Gary W. Ferrera as chief financial officer, effective Nov. 28. Ferrera will fill a position vacated by current…

FIs to funnel spending into fight against digital channel fraud

November 20, 2017

Mobile and online are emerging as financial institutions' most convenient and least expensive delivery channels, but both face a major challenge: fraud.

Hyosung software enables virtual currency transactions at traditional ATMs

November 20, 2017

Nautilus Hyosung America has announced the introduction of Just Cash, ATM functionality that enables bitcoin transactions on a standard ATM.

Nigeria's Central Bank plans to trade in ATM PIN for bio ID

November 20, 2017

The Central Bank of Nigeria is working toward the eventual replacement of the ATM PIN code with biometric identification.

Managing ATM networks in the age of disruption: Head, not hype

Issues such as falling cash demand and branch closures could present a challenge to ATM deployers. They'll need to use their heads to sort out the real-world…

Payrailz aims to help FIs bring simplicity to digital payments

November 17, 2017

Payrailz, a provider of digital bill payment and money transfer products for banks and credit unions, has officially launched.

Cordray resignation prompts wide-ranging reactions

November 17, 2017

After 70 contentious months as the first director of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, Richard Cordray announced on Wednesday that he will step down…

10 ways to find funds for digital transformation

November 17, 2017

According to the 2017 CEO survey by Gartner Inc., 42 percent of CEOs are now taking a digital-first view to business change.

ThreatMetrix forecasts a flood of Black Friday cyberfraud

November 17, 2017

With online purchases poised to exceed those in physical stores this holiday season, Black Friday 2017 could be the busiest day ever for cyberattacks on…

In for the long haul: 13 things an FI needs in a fintech partner

Much has been written about the need for partnerships between banks and fintechs, but success can occur only if the partners work together with a shared…

Miami bitcoin ATM operator goes bicoastal

November 16, 2017

Bitstop, a Miami-based Bitcoin ATM company, has expanded to California with nine new bitcoin ATMs in the Golden State. The company has added five more…

Cashless payment just the ticket for global public transit, Visa says

November 16, 2017

Visa has announced plans to take a sizable bite out of cash with Visa Global Transit Solutions, a new program designed to accelerate the use of debit, credit…

PSCU welcomes 4 FIs back to the fold for ATM, card processing services

November 16, 2017

PSCU has announced that four credit unions have returned to the credit union service organization as member-owners. The four have signed agreements with PSCU…

Aussie providers strike Android Pay deal

November 14, 2017

Australia's domestic debit payments network, eftpos, has announced that approximately 2 million cardholders from financial institutions ANZ and Cuscal can now…

US Bank app implements location services for purchase verification

November 14, 2017

U.S. Bank has added location services to its mobile banking app, allowing Visa credit and debit card customers to use their phone's location to help verify…

Zenmonics, Celeriti integration accelerates digital transformation for FIs

November 14, 2017

Zenmonics, a provider of software that supports all channels in a financial institution on a single platform, has formed a strategic relationship with…

Co-op upgrades ATM terminal driving software

November 14, 2017

Co-op Financial Services is performing ATM terminal driving upgrades intended to strengthen security, simplify navigation and enable new transactions.

GMV, AGS strategic partnership brings Checker ATM security to India

November 14, 2017

Madrid, Spain-based GMV, provider of Checker ATM security software, and AGS Transact Technologies Ltd., an Indian provider of end-to-end payment solutions…

Energy drink company develops thirst for bitcoin ATMs

November 13, 2017

DNA Brands Inc., an energy drink company making the transition to blockchain technology provider and incubator, has closed a deal with Bitcoindepot.com to…

Cardtronics sets out on troubled waters as CEO signs off

by Suzanne Cluckey — Owner, Suzanne Cluckey Communications

As market shifts challenge the brand's earnings model, Steve Rathgaber made the last earnings presentation of his 8-year tenure at the helm of Cardtronics, and…