Firethorn offers downloadable mobile-banking app for banks, users

by Tracy Kitten — Editor, AMC

October 11, 2009

San Diego-based Firethorn Holdings LLC, a Qualcomm company, has announced a deal with MetroPCS Communications Inc. that allows MetroPCS to offer Firethorn's…

Telpar named authorized distributor for Seiko Instruments USA

October 11, 2009

Telpar, a manufacturer of kiosk and specialty receipt printers, has announced its appointment as an authorized printer distributor for Seiko Instruments USA.

ATMmarketplace.com, Diebold to host 'Advanced-function ATMs' webinar

October 8, 2009

ATMmarketplace.com and Diebold Inc. are hosting a webinar entitled "Advanced-function ATMs: New opportunities to reach customers and members" on Oct. 13 at …

ATMmarketplace.com, BBS host 'Remote key loading for ATMs' webinar

October 8, 2009

ATMmarketplace.com and BBS Denmark are hosting a webinar entitled "Remote key loading for ATMs: Enhancing security, unlocking efficiency," Oct. 22 at 12 p.m. …

ABA says U.S. consumers are paying fewer fees for ATMs, overdrafts

by Tracy Kitten — Editor, AMC

October 7, 2009

Despite the barrage of media reports claiming consumers are more susceptible to higher overdraft and ATM fees than ever before, the American Bankers…

Paragon names Simerly director of managed services, head of SaaS testing solution

by Tracy Kitten — Editor, AMC

October 7, 2009

Paragon Application Systems has named Mark Simerly its director of managed services — a role that puts Simerly in charge of developing and deploying Paragon's…

Lawsuit claims Heartland knew its data security was sub-par

by Tracy Kitten — Editor, AMC

October 7, 2009

CU Info Security reports that a new master companion filed in a class-action lawsuit against Heartland Payment Systems claims Heartland CEO Robert Carr told…

ATM fees climbing for non-customers, study finds

October 7, 2009

Bankrate.com reports that the average ATM fee for non-customers rose 12.6 percent this year to $2.22, according to results of its annual survey.   The report…

NCR announces CFO's resignation

October 7, 2009

Reuters reports that NCR Corp. chief financial officer Anthony Massetti will resign and take a similar post at Avaya Inc., a provider of enterprise…

Prepaid options examined for high fees, putting unbanked at disadvantage

by Tracy Kitten — Editor, AMC

October 6, 2009

Products targeted at the unbanked continue to carry high fees, according to a joint reporting project from The New York times and PBS's "Frontline." The two…

Proposed legislation and a pending lawsuit push FIs to re-evaluate ATM, debit overdraft fees

by Tracy Kitten — Editor, AMC

October 5, 2009

U.S. Senate Banking Committee Chairman Chris Dodd tells The Buffalo News he is drafting legislation that would require banks to get customer permission before…

VIDEO: ATM theft caught by mobile phone camera

October 5, 2009

Two ATM thieves in Virginia were caught on video by a Chevron employee as they used firefighting gear to break into the Chevron's ATM. WUSA-TV, Channel 9, in…

ATMIA names Flora Hamilton to manage European chapter

by Tracy Kitten — Editor, AMC

October 5, 2009

The ATM Industry Association has named Flora Hamilton its new European manager, a post she will assume this month. ATMIA plans to introduce Hamilton to the…

'Reverse' ATM caters to Portland's unbanked

by Tracy Kitten — Editor, AMC

October 4, 2009

Residents in Portland, Ore., now have a chance to deposit more cash rather than withdraw it.   According to a news story from Portland's KGW-TV, Channel 8, a…

FDIC taps Huntington Bank to take over small Michigan FI

by Tracy Kitten — Editor, AMC

October 4, 2009

Business First of Columbus reports that Michigan-based Warren Bank, $400 million in assets, has been taken over by Huntington Bancshares Inc., $51 billion in…

Check imaging hits India via ATMs from Diebold and NCR

by Tracy Kitten — Editor, AMC

October 4, 2009

The Economic Times reports that imaging ATMs are hitting New Delhi, India, thanks to the efforts of Diebold Inc. and NCR Corp.   State Bank of India, the…

ACI releases new BASE24-eps for improved globalization

by Tracy Kitten — Editor, AMC

October 1, 2009

ACI Worldwide Inc. has announced the general availability of the next version of BASE24-eps, ACI's software for online-payments processing.   BASE24-eps…

Fiserv releases latest fraud risk-mitigation, anti-money laundering solutions

by Tracy Kitten — Editor, AMC

October 1, 2009

Fiserv Inc. has announced the availability of Fraud Risk Manager 4.6, the newest version of its multichannel fraud-detection and management solution. …

Privier adds international codes to money-transfer offer at ATMs

by Tracy Kitten — Editor, AMC

October 1, 2009

Privier says it has enhanced its FormFree system to include international calling codes.   According to Privier, the enhancement is expected to streamline…

Wells wraps installation of imaging ATMs for Wachovia machines in Savannah

by Tracy Kitten — Editor, AMC

September 30, 2009

WTOC-TV, Channel 11 in Savannah, Ga., reported yesterday that the city of Savannah is one of the first on the East Coast to install check- and cash-imaging…