Credit Union Services & Products Forum highlights financial future

by Tracy Kitten — Editor, AMC

Credit Union Conferences Credit Union Services & Products Forum wrapped last week in San Diego. Here are a few photographs from the event.

Credit Unions 2010: Reaching new members through new tech, competing in a global market

by Tracy Kitten — Editor, AMC

Gary Hess, who consults with credit unions, says the future will depend on Internet banking, mobile solutions and reaching a younger user.

Online and mobile banking growing, ATM use on decline

by Tracy Kitten — Editor, AMC

September 22, 2009

The Memphis Business Journal reports that consumers prefer to bank online and via mobile devices, according to a new American Bankers' Association survey. The…

Reducing threats for Net-linked security cameras, ATMs

by Tracy Kitten — Editor, AMC

September 21, 2009

CNET reports that ICSA Labs, which sets standards for commercial security products, is expected to announce a new program for helping corporations protect…

Credit Union Services & Products Forum: Engaging a new consumer through multiple channels

by Tracy Kitten — Editor, AMC

Mobile, online and self-service channels offer small- to mid-sized FIs a way to level the banking playing field.

Wells Fargo gets thumbs-up from Information Week for envelope-free ATM deposits

by Tracy Kitten — Editor, AMC

September 16, 2009

Wells Fargo & Company has been recognized by Information Week in its InformationWeek 500 as the No. 4 financial institution for delivering innovative…

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…

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…

Acculynk provides Internet PIN-debit solution for online wine seller

by Tracy Kitten — Editor, AMC

September 9, 2009

Atlanta-based Acculynk is providing its PaySecure solution to online wine seller JJ Buckley Fine Wines for the wine company's e-commerce Web site.   PaySecure…

'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…

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…

ATM 'duress' code talks come again, this time in L.A. City Hall

by Tracy Kitten — Editor, AMC

September 3, 2009

The Los Angeles Times reports that the push for an emergency code at ATMs has once again cropped up, this time by Los Angeles City Councilman Greig Smith.

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.