Economic recession to be front and center topic at ATMIA

by Tracy Kitten — Editor, AMC

As financial institutions brace for tighter regulation, the upcoming ATMIA conference focuses on the economy and the rise of mobile banking.

Banknote Watch South Africa aims to enhance, promote cash security

December 23, 2008

CAPE TOWN, South Africa —  The recently launched Banknote Watch South Africa is a new organization that aims to enhance cash security in South Africa through…

Acculynk pushes Internet PIN-debit service in U.S., caters to online merchants

Online PIN-debit transactions, backed by new technology for security and encryption, get trials in the U.S. and beyond in 2009.

Banking sales improve at Wincor Nixdorf, despite global economic downturn

December 22, 2008

PADERBORN, Germany — Wincor Nixdorf AG says it exceeded its profit goals for fiscal year 2007/2008, which ended Sept. 30, despite a battered global economy and…

ATM skimming in New Zealand gets corporate attention

December 21, 2008

Stuff.co.nz: ATM skimming in New Zealand has led to an industry initiative to respond to the security problem posed by so-called "techie" thieves. ATM…

Chase moves ATMS to imaged deposits; uses tech from Wincor Nixdorf, NCR

December 21, 2008

Bank Systems & Technology: Though mobile banking seems to get a lot of attention, JPMorgan Chase & Co. ($1.24 trillion in assets) is focusing attention…

Diebold's banking-outsourcing tool now used on six continents

December 21, 2008

NORTH CANTON, Ohio — With the massive restructuring of global banking markets, financial institutions across the world are turning to ATM outsourcing, which is…

Fifth Third Processing Solutions offers online cash checkout for merchants

December 18, 2008

WILMINGTON, Del. — Online merchant processing customers of Fifth Third Processing Solutions will soon have access to extended cash-payment options for…

ATM surveillance gives clues about drive-through victim's death

December 17, 2008

(Portland, Ore.) KATU-TV, Channel 2: ATM surveillance video captured on tape a freak accident that killed a 65-year-old woman at an ATM drive-through. The…

Citibank inks ATM partnership with ATM Bersama in Indonesia

December 17, 2008

istockAnalyst: Citibank partnered with Indonesia-based Artajasa Pembayaran Elektronis, which will enable Citi customers to withdraw cash, make inquiries and…

Wincor World '09 to focus on cash, deposits, self-service

by Tracy Kitten — Editor, AMC

The poor economy has increased retailer and banker interest in cash management and operational efficiencies, say Wincor Nixdorf executives.

Cybercrook pleads guilty in Citibank ATM case

December 16, 2008

The Register: A cybercrook has admitted to using hacked ATM codes to steal from Citibank accounts. Aleksandar Aleksiev, 28, pleaded guilty last week, following…

PNC Bank, TD Bank sign ATM deal with Select-A-Branch ATM network

December 15, 2008

KING OF PRUSSIA, Pa. — Surcharge-free ATM transactions are increasingly critical for customer and member retention at banks and credit unions. And a growing…

Banks, credit unions say economy worries lead to more technology, efficiency

December 15, 2008

NEW YORK — ACI Worldwide Inc. says banks and credit unions plan to lean on technology to improve profitability.   According to an ACI survey of financial…

Bank Central Asia expands ATMs, self-service with Wincor Nixdorf tech

December 15, 2008

SINGAPORE — Indonesia' s Bank Central Asia has signed with Wincor Nixdorf AG to expand its multichannel self-service network.   According to a news release…

ATM scam skims $35,000 from ATMs

December 14, 2008

Stuff: A Westpac bank ATM in New Zealand was robbed of about $35,000, after two illegal immigrants used an ATM skimmer to clone cards and deplete bank…

NYCE renews ATM, PIN debit deal processing with Harris Bank

December 14, 2008

SECAUCUS, N.J. — NYCE today announced that Chicago-based Harris N.A. has renewed its NYCE Network participation and named NYCE its primary provider of PIN…

ATM basics, with lessons from the cash-preferred

by

The credit crisis leads more Americans to cash, and it could be the best thing for the economy … in the long run.

Wincor Nixdorf's new U.S. CEO says retail will grow for company

by Tracy Kitten — Editor, AMC

December 14, 2008

This year will mark the first Wincor World for U.S. chief executive Patrick Wright.   Wright, who joined Wincor Nixdorf in August and has already taken steps…

Aussie bank uses gas-detection system in ATMs

December 11, 2008

The Sydney (Australia) Morning Herald: Sydney's Commonwealth Bank says it will install gas-detection systems in its ATMs to combat a spate of robberies where…