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One of the consequences of the recent COVID-19 pandemic has not received very much attention. About 30-40% of Canada bank branches were closed and many others were subject to drastically reduced hours. Although most have recovered, the number of bank branches in Canada continues to decline. It reached a peak for the top nine banks of 6,400 in 2014. By 2020, the number had shrunk to 5,783.
One of the consequences of the recent COVID-19 pandemic has not received very much attention. About 30-40% of Canada bank branches were closed and many others were subject to drastically reduced hours. Although most have recovered, the number of bank branches in Canada continues to decline. It reached a peak for the top nine banks of 6,400 in 2014. By 2020, the number had shrunk to 5,783.
It has been a long journey to our upcoming biennial conference, which was oriignally scheduled for April of 2020. And at long last, only 47 days from now, the ATM industry in Canada will gather in Vancouver for the first time in four years.
ATM security is taking center stage at this year’s event – both logical and physical. ATM industry experts will delve into advanced new strategies and technologies for protecting your portfolio from a wide variety of risks. Physical attacks, in particular, have spiked since the beginning of the pandemic. It is not surprising that security is top of mind for our presenters and attendees.
It has been a long journey to our upcoming biennial conference, which was oriignally scheduled for April of 2020. And at long last, only 47 days from now, the ATM industry in Canada will gather in Vancouver for the first time in four years.
ATM security is taking center stage at this year’s event – both logical and physical. ATM industry experts will delve into advanced new strategies and technologies for protecting your portfolio from a wide variety of risks. Physical attacks, in particular, have spiked since the beginning of the pandemic. It is not surprising that security is top of mind for our presenters and attendees.
A new level of membership designed specifically for small- and mid-size banks and credit unions is available now!
RBC Royal Bank, BMO Harris, Scotiabank, CIBC, and many more of the world's largest banks are members of ATMIA. But it is actually smaller financial institutions than can benefit the most from becoming a member.
A new level of membership designed specifically for small- and mid-size banks and credit unions is available now!
RBC Royal Bank, BMO Harris, Scotiabank, CIBC, and many more of the world's largest banks are members of ATMIA. But it is actually smaller financial institutions than can benefit the most from becoming a member.
After pandemic-related delays of the originally scheduled 2020 U.S. Security conference, it is now just weeks away.
Financial institutions face their own set of unique challenges in fighting ATM crime – and crime in the self-service channel is changing. For many years, card skimming has been the top priority. But as successful deployment of countermeasures has put a dent in skimming activity, significant increases in physical attacks and low-tech fraud are creating new priorities. Even explosive attacks, once rare in the Canada and U.S. markets, are becoming more common – as is the collateral damage that accompanies them.
After pandemic-related delays of the originally scheduled 2020 U.S. Security conference, it is now just weeks away.
Financial institutions face their own set of unique challenges in fighting ATM crime – and crime in the self-service channel is changing. For many years, card skimming has been the top priority. But as successful deployment of countermeasures has put a dent in skimming activity, significant increases in physical attacks and low-tech fraud are creating new priorities. Even explosive attacks, once rare in the Canada and U.S. markets, are becoming more common – as is the collateral damage that accompanies them.
There is strength in numbers. ATMIA Canada is stronger with your support, and your organization gains strength from being part of ATMIA.
If you or your organization are part of the ATM industry, but not a member of ATMIA Canada, you are missing out on a wealth of great opportunities. ATMIA members can participate in working committee groups that will help your business stay on top of security threats and the latest strategies for mitigating them. The ATM Cyber, Software and Encryption Security Working Group and the Cassette Security Working Group are just two examples.
If you or your organization are part of the ATM industry, but not a member of ATMIA Canada, you are missing out on a wealth of great opportunities. ATMIA members can participate in working committee groups that will help your business stay on top of security threats and the latest strategies for mitigating them. The ATM Cyber, Software and Encryption Security Working Group and the Cassette Security Working Group are just two examples.
If you are an ATMIA Canada member, you probably know that Hil+Knowlton provides us with services to monitor legislative and other political activities. Each quarter, a report is created that summarizes proposed new laws that may impact the ATM industry – either positively or negatively. What some of you may not be aware of, is that the H+K quarterly report is available to every ATMIA Canada member.
If you are an ATMIA Canada member, you probably know that Hil+Knowlton provides us with services to monitor legislative and other political activities. Each quarter, a report is created that summarizes proposed new laws that may impact the ATM industry – either positively or negatively. What some of you may not be aware of, is that the H+K quarterly report is available to every ATMIA Canada member.
Although the ATMIA Canada Virtual Conference was a great success, you can now start counting down the days to the in-person event in Vancouver. The Canada conference is now scheduled for May 18-19, 2021, still at the Sheraton Wall Centre.
These are difficult times for the ATM industry and Canadian consumers who rely on it for convenient access to cash. Although there is some improvement, there continues to be uncertainty. Many restaurants, bars, and entertainment venues remain behind closed doors, restricting consumer access to cash – and also restricting access by service personnel. Those locations which are open are seeing reduced foot traffic and fewer transactions. Please know that ATMIA is doing everything it can to help members stay strong and get through to the other side of this pandemic. Thankfully, there is measurable progress.
These are difficult times for the ATM industry and Canadian consumers who rely on it for convenient access to cash. Although there is some improvement, there continues to be uncertainty. Many restaurants, bars, and entertainment venues remain behind closed doors, restricting consumer access to cash – and also restricting access by service personnel. Those locations which are open are seeing reduced foot traffic and fewer transactions. Please know that ATMIA is doing everything it can to help members stay strong and get through to the other side of this pandemic. Thankfully, there is measurable progress.
The only event in 2020 that focuses on ATMs in Canada is just 12 days away. On September 22-24, industry leaders and experts from across the spectrum of the ATM industry will join us to present a virtual event that is second to none.
Committee participation is one of the most valuable benefits of your ATMIA membership. Are you involved in one of those committee groups? No? You are missing out on a lot of good opportunities.
Committee participation is one of the most valuable benefits of your ATMIA membership. Are you involved in one of those committee groups? No? You are missing out on a lot of good opportunities.
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Congratulate the new Canada Board Co-chairs