Wincor Nixdorf signs ATM deal with State Bank of India for 1,000 machines

by Tracy Kitten — Editor, AMC

September 15, 2009

State Bank of India, Singapore's largest lender, has signed a 1000-ATM deal with AGS Infotech, a partner of Germany-based Wincor Nixdorf AG.   According to a…

Credit unions should focus on better marketing, more mobile and self-service banking

by Tracy Kitten — Editor, AMC

Commentary: U.S. credit unions need to differentiate themselves by targeting Gen X and Gen Y and appealing to a more tech-savvy user.

Visa says PCI compliance with large merchants is high, smaller merchants lag

by Tracy Kitten — Editor, AMC

September 14, 2009

Digital Transactions reports that large U.S. merchants are moving toward 100-percent compliance with the Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard, but…

MoneyPass launches ATM locator app for iPhones

by Tracy Kitten — Editor, AMC

September 13, 2009

Elan Financial Services' surcharge-free ATM network, MoneyPass, just launched an ATM-locator application for the iPhone. Elan is owned by U.S. Bank. The new…

Heartland hacker Gonzalez pleads guilty to compromise of 170 million cards

September 13, 2009

Albert Gonzalez, the 28-year-old hacker accused of stealing and reselling more than 170 million credit and debit/ATM card numbers, pleaded guilty this week to…

Wincor partner introduces sophisticated cash-recycling ATM to Eastern Europe

by Tracy Kitten — Editor, AMC

September 10, 2009

Lithuania-based BS/2, a member of the Penki kontinentai group, says it is now selling the Wincor Nixdorf ProCash 4000, a recycling ATM, to financial…

Fiserv launches a new module for ACH tracking, updating, managing of notifications of change

by Tracy Kitten — Editor, AMC

September 10, 2009

Brookfield, Wis.-based Fiserv Inc. has announced the pending launch of NOC Manager, a new module for Fiserv's PEP+ Automated Clearing House-processing platform…

Two Mass. FIs sign with Fifth Third Processing Solutions for ATM driving, debit processing

by Tracy Kitten — Editor, AMC

September 10, 2009

Cincinnati-based Fifth Third Processing Solutions has signed two Massachusetts-based financial institutions for electronic funds-transfer services, including…

Judge will hear motions to dismiss class-action suit in Heartland data-breach case

by Tracy Kitten — Editor, AMC

September 9, 2009

Bank Info Security reports preliminary legal hearings have begun in the class-action lawsuit against Heartland Payment Systems, which was breached in 2008…

'Talking' ATM turns 10

by Lainey Feingold — lawyer, Law Office of Lainey Feingold

Commentary: Lainey Feingold, an attorney who for the last decade has carried the torch for ATM accessibility, looks forward to the 10-year anniversary of the…

TNS looks to Canadian ATM market for growth

by Tracy Kitten — Editor, AMC

September 8, 2009

CALGARY, Canada-based Transaction Network Services says it is increasing its focus on the Canadian ATM market.   TNS announced in a news release that it is now…

Companion Systems, Union Bank launch ATM-surrounds recycling project

by Tracy Kitten — Editor, AMC

September 8, 2009

Salt Lake City-based Companion Systems, a provider of ATM surrounds, enclosures and kiosks, is partnering with Union Bank N.A., for what Companion Systems is…

PULSE signs ATM deal with Brussels-based network

by Tracy Kitten — Editor, AMC

September 7, 2009

PULSE, a Discover Financial Services business unit, has announced a long-term ATM acquiring deal with Brussels, Belgium-based TRIONIS, a European interbank…

New NCR Canada president will focus on service growth, expanded partnerships

by Tracy Kitten — Editor, AMC

After only three months, Luc Villeneuve says he has a clear growth vision for self-service and NCR in Canada.

Bill pushes ATM accessibility for blind in Philippines

by Tracy Kitten — Editor, AMC

September 7, 2009

Business Mirror reports that PROlife legislators in the Philippines are pushing for the early passage of a bill that would provide standards for visually…

European Network and Information Security Agency says increase in ATM crime is ‘alarming'

by Tracy Kitten — Editor, AMC

September 7, 2009

The European Network and Information Security Agency, whose mission is to achieve a high level of network and information security within the European Union…

Gemalto acquires security specialist Trusted Logic, announces deal with Nigeria's InterSwitch

by Tracy Kitten — Editor, AMC

September 7, 2009

Amsterdam-based Gemalto says it has completed its acquisition of Trusted Logic, an independent player in the digital security market. Gemalto, which previously…

ABA plans for 21st anti-money laundering conference in D.C.

by Tracy Kitten — Editor, AMC

September 3, 2009

The American Bankers Association and the American Bar Association Criminal Justice Section have finalized plans for the 21st annual Money Laundering…

First Financial improves customer experience, enhances branch

by Tracy Kitten — Editor, AMC

First Financial Bank redefined its customer experience by visually and graphically modernizing its branch.

Diebold sells U.S. elections systems business to ES&S, maintains ownership of elections business in Brazil

by Tracy Kitten — Editor, AMC

September 2, 2009

For years, North Canton, Ohio-based Diebold Inc. has been trying to shed its U.S. elections systems business, after controversy surrounding the systems…