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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Loans grew amid a surge in deposits, while membership surpassed 117 million and industry consolidation continued.
June 6 -
Embers Credit Union and Upper Michigan Community CU will open their doors as a merged institution on June 3, nearly a year after members voted to approve the deal.
May 31 -
In a strong labor market, credit unions and industry groups are adding new employees at a vigorous pace. Here are some of the latest new hires and promotions.
May 30 -
Some credit unions are creating entirely new positions at their institutions to manage growth while others are placing industry veterans into roles to better manage expansion efforts.
May 28 -
The East Lansing-based credit union plans to open two branches in the Traverse City area, more than three hours north of its headquarters.
May 24 -
During its monthly meeting, the National Credit Union Administration board also approved a proposal to increase CU access to non-member deposits, a move bankers are already railing against.
May 23 -
A look at some of the latest credit union hires, promotions, retirements and more.
May 21 -
Two recent campaigns show credit unions can still make an impact with old-school marketing, but some fear too few institutions are utilizing data in ways that can target those messages for maximum effect.
May 20 -
Kerry Parker plans to retire from the Austin, Texas-based institution next month.
May 17 -
National Credit Union Administration Chairman Rodney Hood’s testimony Thursday was reportedly the first time in three years the agency has appeared before the House Financial Services Committee.
May 16
