2025 is set to be a transformative year for the U.S. cash industry as financial institutions across the country begin piloting and rolling out cash recycling strategies at the ATM level. In this issue, Harriet Coverley, Senior Analyst at CMS Analytics, explores how to make a compelling business case for your institution’s adoption of this technology. Additionally, Thomas Douthwaite, Senior Analyst, delves into the rising trend of branch investment and emphasizes the importance of aligning back-end operational processes for success. Finally, in our guest article, Gerard O’Hanlon from NatWest Group provides an in-depth look at the bank’s study on the resilience of cash within the UK economy, offering valuable lessons that can be applied globally.