The evolution of money: 5 mobile banking apps you should get to know

Mobile banking apps will (or should) eventually evolve into mobile wallets. These five are poised to do so successfully.

I might be small but I’m your newest customer!

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

For me, June is dominated by the huge big-tent marketing event, 2014 HP Discover, that HP holds in Las Vegas. I am on my way — more than likely participating …

Study: Cardholder account control via mobile device

June 6, 2014

Whether it was a strategy by FIs to reduce call center costs or a response to their customers’ wish to prevent fraudulent use of their cards, debit account…

In the UK, cash still dominates

June 6, 2014

A new industry report, “U.K. Cash & Cash Machines 2014,” has confirmed the strong role that both of the subjects in its title play for Britons. The study…

Staying ahead of ATM skimmers

by atm Atom — blogger, atmatom

ATM security is like an ongoing race between the good guys and bad guys. As soon as the industry develops a technological advantage to defeat one method of ATM…

Bitcoin: The future of currency? [infographic]

by Will Hernandez — Editor, NetWorld Media Group

Financial services execs everywhere are talking about Bitcoin, but some still don't get how it works. Here's a short-and-sweet tutorial.

Aussie police chief blames tap-and-go for 5% increase in crime

June 2, 2014

They might be convenient, but do we really want NFC-enabled “tap-and-go” ATMs? Police chief commissioner Ken Lay of Victoria State, Australia, thinks…

Apple opening fingerprint ID to mobile app designers

June 2, 2014

Financial services providers who offer the convenience of a mobile application for their customers can now also offer said customers an additional layer of…

Study examines e-payments outlook in South America

May 29, 2014

In 2013, approximately 170 million un- or underbanked adults lived in South America, providing ample incentive for banks there to support financial inclusion…

Is Bitcoin the Future of Currency?

This infographic explains some of Bitcoin’s basic elements, including how to use it and some finer points about its volatile nature.

Business aren't prepared for cyber attacks, study says

by Robert Siciliano — speaker, IDTheftSecurity.com

Amazing. With the proliferation of cyber attacks globally, most businesses are ill prepared to deal with one, says research from the Economist Intelligence…

Cardless ATM tests underway

by Jim Ghiglieri — Senior Vice President, Corporate Communications, SHAZAM

ATM innovation is an ongoing process and, of late, we’ve seen a number of new features come about as a result of developing technologies. Two examples are…

The industry's most popular guide: 2014 Software Trends and Analysis

by Suzanne Cluckey — Owner, Suzanne Cluckey Communications

This year's study offers early insight into post-Windows 7 software priorities.

Indian engineering students develop ATM security tool

May 23, 2014

Four students of electronics and communication engineering at India’s MS Ramaiah Institute of Technology have created an ATM security system that can detect…

Study: 1 in 5 handsets will have a mobile wallet by 2018

May 23, 2014

Twenty percent of mobile phones will have mobile wallet capability by 2018, new a new report from Juniper Research says. This compares to less than 10 percent…

Study finds mobile and tablet banking key to customer retention

May 21, 2014

Banking via mobile device is fast becoming a preferred way for consumers to conduct their banking activities and manage financial information on the go. New…

Are cash and prepaids the key to helping customers budget ... and keeping them loyal?

by Rebecca Hellmann — Marketing and Sales Coordinator, Welch ATM

A 2014 consumer financial literacy survey from Harris Poll notes that only 39 percent of U.S. adults are keeping a budget or tracking their spending. A…

On the Radar: The full-service self-service ATM

by Suzanne Cluckey — Owner, Suzanne Cluckey Communications

Tablet-based assisted teller technology can help an FI add warmth to customer interaction, consultancy says.

The tipping point for polymer banknotes

by Brendan Burge

Is it possible that we have reached the tipping point for polymer banknotes? A recent article in the Central Banking Journal suggests that, with the…

IT spending projected to rise to meet consumer expectations

by Dan Kramer — Senior Vice President, Marketing & Merchant Servic, SHAZAM

Retail financial institution IT spending is predicted to hit $152 billion worldwide by 2018. Specifically, retail FIs are looking to boost their online and…