Branch banking

Banks are expected to spend more on technology in the coming year, with the cash earmarked for things like upgrading mobile apps and adding self-service tech in branches.

Independent ATM operator Cardtronics plc is expanding to Australia and New Zealand with the purchase of Canada’s DirectCash Payments Inc., which operates ATMs in several regions.

An unusual investment by the Minneapolis company shows how big banks are developing innovative partnerships to deliver financial services in low-income neighborhoods.

Fifth Third Bancorp said Tuesday that it plans to close 44 branches, a cost-cutting move that follows its recent shutdown of more than 100 branches.

Teller-less branches at SafeWay stores helped Boeing Employees Credit Union boost membership by nearly 50% between 2009 and 2015.

Credit unions in Florida, Georgia and the Carolinas closed branches as a precaution, but no reports of major damage.

With the first chip card deadline for ATMs coming up in a few weeks, banks need to quickly gain an upper hand on potential risks. This starts with a more complete understanding of the complex changes at the ATM terminal.

Diebold Nixdorf’s shiny new corporate moniker is already threatened by a possible deep investigation by U.K. authorities into the company’s possible anti-competitive violations.

Banks in cities such as Seattle and New York are getting creative with branching, adding some that are smaller than modest apartments.

Diebold Inc. has completed its $1.8 billion deal to acquire Wincor Nixdorf, becoming the world’s largest maker of ATMs.