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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The credit union has returned payouts of $5 million or more for each of the last eight years and has issued a dividend of some sort every year since the mid-1990s.
January 15 -
The Bay State is the latest to push its lawmakers to modernize how CUs do business in order to help state charters remain competitive with federal charters.
January 15 -
The Utah-based credit union has extended and added to a partnership deal with Real Salt Lake. Many CUs have aligned with MLS teams as a cheaper alternative to larger leagues like the NFL.
January 15 -
A shrinking industry and inadequate succession planning – particularly at smaller credit unions – is likely to increase competition for top talent and make executive recruitment even more challenging in the year ahead.
January 15 -
The Colorado Bankers Association claims that state law bars Elevations Credit Union from buying Cache Bank & Trust.
January 14 -
The Colorado Bankers Association says Elevations Credit Union's purchase of Cache Bank & Trust doesn't comply with state statutes.
January 14 -
The latest dividend brings the credit union's member returns to more than $32 million in 23 years.
January 13 -
A MagnifyMoney report shows an overwhelming majority of consumers regret not investing sooner, a sign that credit unions could deepen relationships by upping their wealth management options for members.
January 13 -
President Trump's impeachment trial could get underway in the Senate this week, making it even harder for the movement's legislative priorities to gain traction.
January 13 -
The institution formerly known as School Employees Loraine County Credit Union launched its new name on Jan. 2.
January 10