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…

Study: Profiling the South American ATM landscape

May 15, 2014

In developed markets, bank customers are turning to alternative channels to complete transactions they used to conduct at a branch. But in South America, the…

2014 ATM Software Trends and Analysis

ATMs and other self-service devices are changing the face of banking. In the seventh edition of the annual survey, learn what the industry thinks about current…

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SunTrust 'innovation branch' a testing ground for new technologies

May 13, 2014

SunTrust Banks Inc. has unveiled a new “innovation branch” that will serve as a testing ground for new concepts that eventually might make their way into other…

Fed study spells out importance of cash to consumers

by Suzanne Cluckey — Owner, Suzanne Cluckey Communications

A study of US consumer spending preferences reveals strong cash use across all incomes and age groups.

First Data SpendTrend: Spending growth gains momentum in April

May 12, 2014

First Data Corp. has released its SpendTrend analysis for April 1–30, 2014, compared to April 2–May 1, 2013. With the exception of checks, all tracked modes of…

Webinar: ATM Software Trends and Essentials

Changes in the financial world are slow to occur. Economic uncertainty and new technology can accelerate change, but when it comes to the interaction between a…

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Study: Instant issuance of debit cards - the newest best practice

May 9, 2014

The technology for instant issuance debit cards has been available for years, but both provider uptake and consumer awareness have remained low. However…

ATMIA, EFTA release second study on Bitcoin, Bitcoin ATMs

May 5, 2014

The ATM Industry Association and the Electronic Funds Transfer Association, have jointly announced the release of a second commissioned research report on the…

Another Aussie bank goes cardless at the ATM

May 2, 2014

Not to be outdone by its rival Commonwealth Bank of Australia, Westpac Australia has announced plans to launch cardless ATM capability. CommBank unveiled its…