UK bank hopes to get to the heart of secure authentication

March 18, 2015

​The Halifax is testing the Nymi Band, a wearable device that authenticates its owner using an electrocardiogram.

India's central bank drafts contactless guidelines

March 18, 2015

NFC payments up to 2,000 rupees ($32) in value would no longer require two factor authentication under the proposed rules.

How to attract accounts (and keep them) with mobile card services

by Suzanne Cluckey — Owner, Suzanne Cluckey Communications

In a mobile banking world, the place to be is top-of-wallet. A March 26 webinar will share insights on how to get there — and stay there.

In a large enterprise, employee devices can harbor thousands of unsafe apps

March 17, 2015

​Mobile enterprise environments are increasingly the target for embedded spyware, adware and backdoors, security provider says.

Fourex to install currency exchange kiosks in London

March 17, 2015

The machine can convert 150 different types of currency into US dollars, British pounds or euros.

Five major misconceptions about cryptocurrencies

by Scott Slucher — Account Executive, Networld Alliance

People who work with cryptocurrencies on a daily basis help us sort out a few of the most common misunderstandings about it.

Report: Bitcoin users to hit almost 5 million by 2019

March 17, 2015

Juniper Research has found that the number of active bitcoin users worldwide will reach 4.7 million by the end of 2019, up from just over 1.3 million last year.

For retail bankers, the song remains the same ...

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

But with so many external forces at work — from regulators, networks, technology providers and consumers — the words take on a new meaning.

Diebold acquires software developer Phoenix Interactive

March 16, 2015

Diebold anticipates that the acquisition will accelerate its transformation into a services-led, multivendor software-enabled company.

BMO Harris Bank launches Mobile Cash cardless ATM network

March 16, 2015

The service is immediately available at 750 BMO Harris ATMs in the US — making it the nation's largest cardless cash network, the FI says.

MasterCard, Itaú Unibanco ink network deal

March 16, 2015

Under a new 20-year agreement, the companies will establish and operate a new electronic payments network in Brazil.

Visa hits the road

March 16, 2015

The card giant has embarked on a nationwide tour to explain how and why businesses should prepare to accept chip transactions.

Cardtronics adds Poland to its ATM portfolio

March 13, 2015

The company plans an initial rollout of 100 units at gas stations, convenience stores and groceries in Poland, where cash is the dominant payment method.

Serving the user, securing the ATM: A delicate balance

by Suzanne Cluckey — Owner, Suzanne Cluckey Communications

Is it really possible to harden an ATM against skimming attacks while ensuring a first-rate user experience? TMD Security answers 'yes.'

Wincor Nixdorf, Jakarta bank sign ATM management agreement

March 12, 2015

Bank Tabungan Negara, one of Indonesia's 10 largest FIs, has signed a two-year agreement with Wincor for the operation of its multivendor ATM fleet.

Aussie bank Suncorp teams with Diebold on multichannel strategy

March 12, 2015

The agreement includes 40 Diebold ATMs with cash recycling and check imaging capabilities, as well as a coin deposit sidecar.

Card Services for Credit Unions to cover EMV enablement costs for members

March 12, 2015

The CUSO says it will help 2,300 member CUs mitigate $11 million in financial impact from the migration to EMV chip cards.

ATMIA kicks off new 'industry radar' tool with cash prize offer

March 12, 2015

Results on the radar will help to indicate which industry issues are most in need of the association's attention.

Tellers, toil and technology

Innovative technology — such as that now being introduced in ATMs — is displacing workers to new jobs rather than replacing them entirely.

Cutting-edge ATMs are cutting costs at the branch

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

Adding more teller-like functions at the ATM has allowed FIs to meet the needs of more customers while reducing branch operating costs.