Banking Trends 2026: What will 2026 hold for Banking and Financial Services?

As the banking industry looks ahead to 2026, the conversation is no longer about whether transformation will happen, but about how coherently it will be…

UST acquires fintech company Tailwind

January 22, 2026

UST, an AI solutions company, acquired fintech Tailwind business Ventures. With this acquisition, UST aims to expand its services for digital banking…

Next-Gen Video-assisted Banking: Elevating the Customer Experience

As financial institutions work to find a balance between the challenges of controlling costs and providing the personal service customers have come to expect…

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CineFi intros digital credit union for entertainment industry

January 21, 2026

First Entertainment Credit Union launched CineFi as a digital credit union for TV, content creation and influencer professionals in the Atlanta area. This…

Winning the ATM Operations Challenge

Financial institutions must review their ATM channel operating model to deliver against their retail banking strategy and reduce costs. Read how you can…

Revolutionizing Payments: Secure, Scalable, Sovereign

Outdated legacy systems hold back banks. Discover how banks are using containerization to scale, secure, and modernize their payment infrastructure with…

The Data-Driven Future of Availability

24/7 availability requires a service model powered by real-time data and predictive intelligence. Read how automation and insights-empowered service teams…

How Financial Institutions Can Elevate the ATM Experience

Financial insitutions must deliver a compelling self-service banking experience to optimize the efficiency of retail banking operations. Read how you can…

Changing the Self-Service Ecosystem

As digital banking evolves, self-service remains the critical link between physical and digital experiences, powered by next generation technology like the DN…

Branch Automation: A Resiliency Blueprint for Credit Unions and Community Banks

Credit unions and community banks face growing pressure to modernize. Explore how branch automation enables them to deliver digital convenience and local trust…

Cash Automation and Payment Choice in Banking

Even as digital payments grow, cash remains essential. Learn how cash automation and data help banks improve efficiency, modernize operations and enhance…

Navigating the Future of Community Banking

As community banks and credit unions prepare for what's next, learn how they are balancing modernization, AI, and compliance without losing sight of the…

What's the future hold for ATMs in 2026?

by Bradley Cooper — Editor, Connect Media

When looking at where ATMs are headed in 2026, it's important to take a holistic approach that takes into account hardware, software, peripherals, cash…

Bank of America gives $1M grant to rebuild YMCA of Los Angeles

January 20, 2026

Bank of America gave a $1 million grant to the YMCA of Metropolitan Los Angeles to rebuild its Lowe Family YMCA in the Palisades-Malibu community. This…

First Federal Bank to acquire NOLA Lending Group

January 14, 2026

First Federal Bank entered an agreement with Fidelity Bank to acquire its mortgage division: NOLA Lending Group. It will serve Fidelity customers in locations…

India plans massive ATM rollout

January 14, 2026

Multiple Indian banks are planning a big ATM rollout, with plans to install 17,350 ATMs within six months. Bank of India, Union Bank of India, India Bank and…

DN Series®: Built to Connect. Built for More.™

The way people bank is changing, and the ATM is a critical digital channel in a modern connected journey. DN Series(R) ATMs deliver a more personalized…

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Success Story: GHS Federal Credit Union

Find out how GHS Federal Credit Union improved their ability to serve customers faster and with more accuracy while also improving efficiency and availability…

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Increase Productivity and Convenience at Your Teller Line

By automating cash transactions at the teller line, FIs can increase staff productivity, give them more time for value-generating activities, ensure their…

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Epirus Bank selects NCR Atleos for Cashzone, ATM-as-a-service

January 13, 2026

Epirus Bank, based in Greece, partnered with NCR Atleos for its surcharge free Cashzone ATM network and its ATM-as-a-service model. Atleos will offer ATM…