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 major credit union conference will bring lawmakers face to face with the industry as Congress returns from its summer recess.
September 9 -
As credit union leaders converge on Washington, here's a look at some of the biggest legislative and regulatory issues facing the industry – and what it might take to move the needle.
September 9 -
Despite state charters' best gains in four years, their ranks continue to shrink at a pace nearly equal to that of federal charters.
September 6 -
The industry has taken some steps to lower barriers to affordable housing, but some observers say that more can be done.
September 5 -
Loans and net income continued to rise while delinquency rates improved. Other major trends continue, including ongoing consolidation amid sustained membership growth.
September 4 -
With its CEO planning to retire, Penobscot County Federal Credit Union has agreed to merge with The County FCU.
September 4 -
The East Lansing, Mich.-based credit union exceeded its growth expectations for card performance during the annual e-commerce event.
September 3 -
Alan Kaufman was one of six individuals in August to be barred from having any dealings with the affairs of a federally insured financial institution.
August 30 -
Institutions in the Badger State reported that lending was up by almost 6% and delinquencies remained at historic lows.
August 28 -
Recent legislation to lower auto insurance premiums in the Wolverine State could cut into noninterest income, but many institutions are still unclear on how much of a hit they’ll take.
August 23
