Aaron Passman is editor of Credit Union Journal, the nation’s leading credit union news resource. He was appointed editor in 2018 after two years as an assistant editor at CUJ and nearly five years as a reporter there. He has worked as a staff writer or freelancer for a variety of publications across the country and is a graduate of the University of Kansas.
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A report from CUES shows total compensation growing for members of the C-Suite, but institutions on the smaller end of the asset spectrum — representing two-thirds of the total industry — face stark differences in median CEO pay.
September 2 -
Pathways Financial's acquisition of Standard Register FCU increases its foothold in the Dayton market.
September 1 -
The deal continues Sound's push into markets north of its Tacoma headquarters.
August 31 -
Industry groups are also pushing the federal regulator to improve how off-site examinations are conducted.
August 31 -
Data from the National Credit Union Administration shows that despite a dip during the second quarter, the rate of industry consolidation has not changed dramatically from last year, despite the pandemic.
August 28 -
Members of Sperry Associates FCU will vote on a deal to merge into the nation's third-largest credit union. Both institutions have roots in serving the defense sector.
August 28 -
New analysis from S&P found that only two of the of the top 20 credit unions that participated in the Paycheck Protection Program loans had assets of less than $1 billion.
August 27 -
Institutions serving colleges and universities traditionally see membership surge in the fall, but are now planning for a decline as classes move online.
August 27 -
New data from the state regulator showed that assets at credit unions in the Badger State grew by 28% during the first half of this year, versus growth of 14% in the first six months of 2019.
August 26 -
The former chairman of the National Credit Union Administration served at the agency during a crucial time for regulatory reform and credit union growth, though his tenure also had its share of scandals.
August 25
