Visa, MasterCard unite to advance EMV migration

March 7, 2014

MasterCard and Visa have formed a new cross-industry group intended to increase payment system security, the companies announced today. Initially, the group…

Debate: Is cash an impediment to the world economy?

“There needs to be a move beyond cash in order for the vast majority of the people in the world to become full working participants in, and beneficiaries of…

Will Senator Harkin hit ATM fees again in 2014?

Will outgoing Senator Tom Harkin introduce some kind of ATM fairness bill just before he retires in 2014? This panel of experts makes predictions at the ATM …

ATMIA Academy takes ATM operations to a higher degree

by Suzanne Cluckey — Owner, Suzanne Cluckey Communications

Online certification program seeks to standardize and elevate best practices for ATM operators.

Welch, Missouri lottery to pilot ticket sales at ATMs

March 6, 2014

Welch ATM and the Missouri Lottery have partnered with selected convenience stores in St. Louis and Kansas City to provide fast, convenient access to lottery…

The man behind Bitcoin: Currency's creator revealed

March 6, 2014

What Bruce Wayne is to The Dark Knight, Dorian S. Nakamoto is to The Demigod Creator of Bitcoin. Except that Dorian S. Nakamoto didn't have to change his last…

Currency developers have patent headaches, too

by Brendan Burge

There are three intimidating words any developer of currency solutions can hear regarding a competitor's solution: "currency patent(s) pending."

ATMIA US 2014: Introducing the ATMIA operator certification program

The ATM Industry Association used the occasion of its U.S. conference to kick off a new service — the ATMIA Academy. The academy offers global e-training for…

Self-service payments firm foils Russian counterfeiters

March 6, 2014

Recently and virtually overnight, Russia's monetary system saw a huge influx of counterfeit currency in 1,000 ruble ($27.73) and 5,000 ruble ($138.65…

New PCI SSC e-learning program to focus on protecting data, preventing breaches

March 6, 2014

The PCI Security Standards Council has announced a new series of online training courses designed to help companies keep customer payment data secure and…

XP in the crosshairs: ATM protection in a post-support world

by Suzanne Cluckey — Owner, Suzanne Cluckey Communications

Webinar homes in on the benefits of one option for operators who aim to secure their XP-driven ATMs by April 8.

There’s more to branch transformation than ATM deposit automation

by Terrina Rishel — CEO, ATM Authority, LLC

Facing today's consumer demands, financial institutions are becoming increasingly aware of the need to offer an omnichannel experience. Annual growth rates are…

Study: The Brazilian ATM, payments market

March 5, 2014

Brazil has long been recognized as a leader among developing markets. As the nation's economy has grown and matured, so have its ATM and payments markets — now…

FIs get creative with ATM advertising

by Terry Dooley — SVP & CIO, ITS, Inc

Today, ATMs are so much more than cash withdrawal machines. The most sophisticated units are now full-service banking channels, offering significant potential…

Debate: Has Dodd-Frank given the government too much power?

Kurt Helwig, CEO of the Electronic Funds Transfer Association (EFTA), puts it succinctly: "P.J. O'Rourke said, 'Giving the government money and power is like…

Have banks become regulated utilities?

Joe Samuel, SVP of global public affairs for First Data, said FIs are constantly balancing new regulation, new supervision and enforcement. Dodd-Frank has…

Study: Regulatory environment dampens 2014 outlook among FI execs

March 4, 2014

Despite evidence of a steady path to economic recovery in 2014, a mounting burden of compliance will challenge growth and innovation at FIs. So goes the…

Cyber-security solution assumes malware is already there

March 4, 2014

Australian data security solution provider Wontok Inc., has added to its range of malware prevention for online financial transactions and remote endpoints.

ATMIA Europe names new executive director

March 4, 2014

The ATM Industry Association has appointed a new executive director for its chapter in Europe. Ron Delnevo will assume duties officially on Monday, March 10.

Study: 38% of Americans have chucked checks

March 4, 2014

Asked how often they write personal checks, the most common response among Americans is "never" (37.8 percent), followed by "several times a month" (25.…