Will mobile payments kill cash?

August 18, 2015

A new research paper asks — and answers — the question.

The future of the ATM

There are lessons to be learned from countries and markets that are ahead of the United States in ATM development.

Cardless ATM access at the tipping point

by Suzanne Cluckey — Owner, Suzanne Cluckey Communications

Three-and-a-half years after its introduction, it looks as though mobile cash access at ATMs might finally be 'off and running.'

Kaspersky Q2 IT report highlights mobile security threat

August 11, 2015

The report finds a nearly threefold increase in mobile malware in the quarter, in addition to cyberespionage attacks targeting SMBs.

Scary times ahead, indeed!

by Richard Buckle — Founder and CEO, Pyalla Technologies, LLC

What is particularly scary is the sheer number and value of transactions being processed today.

Nedbank adds 250 teller cash recyclers in branch transformation effort

August 7, 2015

The NCR machine automates the acceptance, authentication and validation of bank notes and makes them instantly available for dispensing to customers.

Poll: Few US cardholders have received chip cards

August 7, 2015

On the plus side, 70 percent of Americans who have received chip cards say they know how to use them.

Nearly half of smart cards shipped bound for US, China

August 7, 2015

Of 2.1 billion cards shipped, 903 million will end up in the wallets of Chinese and American cardholders, an ABI study finds.

Study: US generates 21 pct. of card volume, 48 pct. of card fraud

August 6, 2015

The Nilson report attributes lopsided US statistics to the fact that the nation has not yet moved to EMV, and predicts that loss totals will only go higher.

Bitcoin users are either tech enthusiasts or criminals, study says

August 5, 2015

A study published by the University of Kentucky examining Google Trends claims bitcoin interest is driven primarily by computer programmers and criminals.

Bridging the 'transformation gap' with video teller [infographic]

by Suzanne Cluckey — Owner, Suzanne Cluckey Communications

Traditional and digital banking customers want different things from a branch; a VTM allows an FI to serve both in a single, cost-effective environment.

Cash is still tops for convenience, payment study finds

July 31, 2015

However, the survey also found that cash (and checks) experienced the greatest decline in use over the last year.

New RBR report appraises a booming Chinese ATM market

July 31, 2015

A new RBR report profiles the Chinese ATM market, including growth opportunities — and government regulations that disadvantage foreign providers.

Skim-readings: ATM industry news and notes

July 31, 2015

Plaudits, promotions, and the problem with not looking a gift horse in the mouth.

Philly police investigating second ATM explosive attack

July 22, 2015

ATM explosions are rare in America, but two attacks this month in Philadelphia raise the question whether the US is at the leading edge of an unwelcome trend.

Report: Cross-border, CNP fraud now dominate in Europe

July 22, 2015

A low overall rise of 6 percent across 19 European nations masks large shifts in cross-border fraud, FICO says.

Omnichannel ATM monitoring survey extended to Friday

July 21, 2015

The brief questionnaire is designed to highlight special needs in ATM monitoring technology for omnichannel environments — and the added value such technology…

Between mobile and branch, no contest at PenFed CU

July 16, 2015

One of the nation's largest CUs says mobile and Web account for 8 out of 10 member interactions, leaving phone calls and branch visits in the dust.

ATM software trends report evolves with the market

by Suzanne Cluckey — Owner, Suzanne Cluckey Communications

This year's software trends overview reflects the rise of branch transformation and the critical role of self-service technologies in its success.

Priorities, challenges and benefits: The future of cards and payments

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