ATMIA Times May 2007

Reviewing the Benefits of ATMIA Membership
One of the key goals of the ATM Industry Association is to provide value to members, particularly member organizations that purchase memberships with higher levels of financial commitment. >> Read More

Upcoming ATMIA Events:
Make plans to attend the upcoming ATMIA shows in China and Canada. >> Read More

Annual Global ATM Awards
There are two awards for which general applications and nominations are accepted from both ATMIA members and non-members. The deadline for nominations is 27 September, 2007. >> Read More

Postilion achieves accelerating growth in Africa
Postilion, a leading global provider of integrated solutions for self-service banking and payment processing, has clients ranging from very small banks, sometimes running a single ATM, to the largest independent operator of ATMs in the USA driving more than 25,000 ATMs. >> Read More

European Commission Environmental Policies
Further to the last report which confirmed that the European Commission had completed an environmental study relating to the impact of “cash”. >> Read More

ATMIA Australasia Report
We have successfully gained the support of the Queensland Police to send this chapter regular updates of any criminal activity to ATMs. >> Read More

ATMIA Africa Announces New 2007 Membership Rates
Brian McLean, Executive Director of ATMIA Africa, has announced reduced member rates for ATMIA Africa members effective July 1, 2007. >> Read More

Welcome to the Ultimate ATM Industry Career Tool
Looking to hire a new, qualified employee? Or are you looking for a new position to increase your own professional fulfillment? ATMIA's Career Headquarters gives employers access to an online database of resumes from quality individuals looking for careers in the ATM Industry. >> Read More

ATMIA to Speak at World Bank Conference

Graham McKay, ATMIA Europe’s Executive Director, has been invited to speak at a World Bank conference called “EXPLORING FRONTIEERS IN PAYMENT SYSTEM DEVELOPMENT” to be held on May 29-31 in Washington, D.C, USA. Graham will be part of a panel discussing “THE ROLE OF NEW TECHNOLOGIES TO ENHANCE ACCESS TO THE PAYMENT INFRASTRUCTURE.”

REMINDER: CGAP Technology Program Round II Deadline

After an initial round of applications, CGAP's Technology Program, supported by the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, is developing nine innovative projects that will test how technologies like mobile phones and satellite communications can expand access to financial services for some of the world's poorest people. A second round of applications is underway. We are looking for ambitious ideas. CGAP offers strategic and technical advice, funding, and in-depth research to support selected pilots, and successful applicants will get assistance to develop a business plan. The deadline for this round of applications is June 25, 2007. Learn more about the project concepts currently under development or apply at http://www.cgap.org/
technology. For questions, email us at technology@cgap.org.

Warm Regards,

CGAP

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Watch for the next edition of the ATMIA Times on July 25th!