ATM security threats diversify

by Dominic Hirsch — manager, Retail Banking Research

The world's largest ATM security conference (ATM Security 2011) was held in London last month and it is clear that ATM security is still a major issue.

CBA will upgrade ATM fleet with EMV-enabled machines from Wincor Nixdorf

November 20, 2011

Commonwealth Bank of Australia today announced it will upgrade its entire ATM fleet with EMV-enabled machines from Wincor Nixdorf.

Report: U.S. accounts for 47 percent of world's debit card fraud losses

November 20, 2011

The U.S. currently accounts for 47 percent of global credit and debit card fraud even though it generates only 27 percent of the total volume of purchases and…

Three things issuers should consider before migrating to EMV

by Terry Dooley — SVP & CIO, ITS, Inc

The hot topic in the payments industry today is the recent push by the major card associations for moving to EMV in the U.S. The transition to EMV will be a…

MasterCard expects lightning-speed EMV compliance

by Kevin Christensen — Vice President, Audit, SHAZAM

Whenever a major network like MasterCard imposes a mandate on its participants, it's typically accompanied by a three- to five-year bleed-in period. That's…

ICC Solutions and EMV Academy form strategic partnership

November 14, 2011

UK-based ICC Solutions LTD, a provider of contact and contactless test solutions to the global banking and payment industry, and EMV Academy today announced a…

Regulations pose significant challenges for IADs in the coming year

by Kim Williams — Reporter, NetWorld Alliance

Fines, internal costs and downtime are among the potential penalties for noncompliance.

Bank of America offers EMV chip cards to U.S. international travelers

November 7, 2011

Bank of America Merrill Lynch, a global commercial card provider to corporate and government entities, today announced that it would be expanding its offering…

Opinions on U.S. EMV implementation differ at ATM, Debit & Prepaid Forum

by Kim Williams — Reporter, NetWorld Alliance

A risk management consultant urges adoption, while major bank and ATM players express resistance.

Paragon presents ATM voice guidance, EMV solutions at ATM, Debit & Prepaid Forum

November 2, 2011

Paragon Application Systems, a provider of ePayment simulation, configuration and testing solutions to the payment technology industry, is presenting ATM voice…

Cardtronics CEO offers candid perspective on EMV, interchange fees, cash outlook

by Kim Williams — Reporter, NetWorld Alliance

Rathgaber tells ATM, Debit & Prepaid Forum audience he has no intention of implementing EMV.

New Year’s resolution: I'll get my upgrades done before the deadline

by Daniel Swain — VP/GM, ATMGurus

Now is the time to knock off your first New Year's resolution. It's time to finish off those upgrades for ADA, PCI and EMV (for those in Canada). Planning now…

ATMmarketplace.com publishes ATM Compliance Handbook

October 26, 2011

ATMmarketplace.com has published the ATM Compliance Handbook 2012, a 29-page guide to a number of different legal and regulatory challenges facing the ATM…

EAST releases ATM crime update, fraud attacks increase 69 percent

October 17, 2011

The European ATM Security Team today released its bi-annual report providing an overview of the European ATM crime situation. The report shows a 69 percent…

Smart Card Alliance Payments Summit 2012 will offer 'all payments' agenda

October 17, 2011

The Smart Card Alliance today announced that its Payments Summit will return for 2012 with an "all payments" agenda, covering every leading transaction…

Preparing for EMV in the U.S.: A lesson from Canada

Although no deadline is set, the transition seems inevitable.

Webinar: Combating fraudulent redemption at the ATM

by Kim Williams — Reporter, NetWorld Alliance

The Diebold-sponsored event discussed ATM vulnerability points and security program best practices.  

ATMIA Canada board meeting tackles global industry issues, current concerns

by Kim Williams — Reporter, NetWorld Alliance

Topics included the Canadian EMV transition and the Money-Services Businesses Act.  

Preparing for EMV in the United States

Recent initiatives make it a safe bet that EMV will soon be adopted in the United States.

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Is MasterCard's EMV policy both a blessing and a curse?

by Kim Williams — Reporter, NetWorld Alliance

Although it's another step toward adoption in the U.S., the timeline has some worried.