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Where have all the ATMs gone?

Fewer free cash points are leaving many New Zealanders facing fees, longer trips and concerns about access as ATMs disappear.

By RNZ • 3 min read • Last month

Global Stories

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Risk & Compliance

UnionPay expands payment access at New Zealand universities

Chinese students at two New Zealand universities can now pay tuition and living costs through UnionPay, easing cross-border transactions.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Wed, 29th Jul 2026

Fintech

Bir partners UnionPay to widen Azerbaijan card use

UnionPay cardholders in Azerbaijan will soon be able to pay at more merchants as Bir expands acceptance across its banking and eCommerce network.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • Mon, 20th Jul 2026

Fintech

Banks tap 'financial media networks' for ad revenues

Banks are turning apps and accounts into ad space, with SAS tipping media networks to lift non-interest income by up to 30% within two years.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 5 min read • Fri, 9th Jan 2026

Artificial Intelligence

Sber unveils dual-screen ATMs with AI & express health checks

Sber launches dual-screen ATMs across Russia featuring AI assistance and rapid health checks covering 10 indicators, debuting from December.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 21st Nov 2025

Smart Cities

Intelligent transport market to reach USD $124.8bn by 2035

The global intelligent transport system market is forecast to grow from USD $41.7bn in 2024 to USD $124.8bn by 2035, driven by urbanisation and tech advances.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 5 min read • Thu, 1st May 2025

Customer Experience

Multi-carrier connectivity: The game changer for financial institutions

In an era of increasing connectivity demands, financial institutions are turning to multi-carrier strategies to safeguard against costly network failures.

By Navdeep Singh • 4 min read • Tue, 25th Feb 2025

Unified Communications

Fortinet unveils rugged, compact device for harsh locations with 5G support

Fortinet introduces the robust FortiGate Rugged 70G with a 5G Dual Modem, engineered for harsh environments and offering top-tier AI-powered security and advanced networking capabilities, noting potential for remote ATM services.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Fri, 9th Feb 2024

EduTech

Bitcoin ATMs becoming more mainstream, increasing by 4,200% worldwide

Bankless Times has recently carried out research that highlights an increase of 4200% in global Bitcoin ATMs in the past six years.

By Ryan Morris-Reade • 4 min read • Fri, 11th Mar 2022

Breach Prevention

ATM vulnerabilities open door for attacks - report

Vulnerabilities in Wincor Cineo ATMs allow attackers to bypass encryption and make cash withdrawals, according to researchers.

By Ryan Morris-Reade • 3 min read • Thu, 28th Oct 2021

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Smart Cities

Magellanic Cloud wins INR ₹111 crore in new orders

Railway, banking and industrial contracts have lifted the Hyderabad-based group's order book by more than INR ₹111 crore in recent months.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Last month

Payment Technologies

EQB completes PC Financial deal & adds board chiefs

The enlarged lender now serves nearly 4 million Canadians, while Loblaw becomes a much larger EQB shareholder after the PC Financial takeover.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Tue, 7th Jul 2026

Fintech

How banknotes pack more security technology than most people imagine

Multiple hidden layers make banknotes hard to fake and easy to verify, from embedded fibres and micromirrors to machine-only sensors.

By Giesecke+Devrient (G+D) • 4 min read • Tue, 26th May 2026

Digital Signage

Travelex pilots mobile foreign exchange store at Zurich

Travelex has begun trialling Nomad, a mobile foreign exchange store at Zurich Airport designed to track passenger flows and boost convenience.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • Wed, 25th Mar 2026

Fintech

YouTrip launches in Australia with zero forex fees & 2% cashback

YouTrip launches in Australia with a zero-fee multi-currency travel card offering 2% cashback and real-time exchange rates across 150+ currencies.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Tue, 2nd Dec 2025

Payment Technologies

Exactly.com adds local payment options for UK eCommerce in Portugal

Exactly.com now offers MB WAY and Multibanco payment options to help UK eCommerce firms meet Portuguese consumer preferences and boost sales locally.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Fri, 18th Jul 2025

Biometrics

Pandemic propels UK towards cashless economy despite resistance

The pandemic-associated rejection of cash is seen as accelerating the switch to a cashless economy, despite some resistance and concern over security.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 6th Mar 2024

Payment Technologies

Hitachi Payment Services completes acquisition of Writer Corporation's Cash Business

Hitachi Payment Services bolsters its position in India's payments industry with the acquisition of Writer Corporation's Cash Management Business, now rebranded as Hitachi Cash Management Services.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Mon, 8th Jan 2024