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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Pennsylvania-based Wawa recently discovered malware that may have been in place since as early as March. The chain has locations throughout the East Coast, meaning members of hundreds of credit unions could have had their cards compromised.
December 30 -
The Wisconsin-based institution's $4 million return is double what it paid out just five years ago.
December 30 -
From Toys for Tots to supporting teachers, veterans and more, credit unions are closing out 2019 with an extra heling of philanthropy.
December 27 -
From new growth strategies to courts, Congress and the industry's own #MeToo moment, here's a look back at some of the year's biggest moments.
December 27 -
Washington Democrat Denny Heck is one of only a few lawmakers currently serving in Congress to have experience working inside a credit union.
December 26 -
The young professionals group has a new leader and some of the program's inner workings are set for transition in the year ahead.
December 26 -
Honor Credit Union recognized its team members of the year while Veridian CU, United FCU and others have added staff.
December 24 -
A recent report from the CUSO shows an increase in spending, in line with recent predictions from the National Retail Federation
December 24 -
A roundup of some of this year's patronage dividends and how credit unions are passing their success back on to members.
December 24 -
From playing Santa's helper to toy collections, community assistance donations and more, here's how credit unions are making a difference this holiday season.
December 23 -
Credit unions across the country are increasing their charitable giving for the 2019 holiday season.
December 20 -
Following a merger earlier this fall, McCone County FCU has unveiled its new name.
December 20 -
HELOCs and second mortgages at credit unions are on the decline amid increasing refis and shifts in consumer sentiment about borrowing against their home’s value.
December 20 -
Coastal Credit Union and Hascom FCU have added to their IT departments while others have appointed board members, recognized employee landmarks and more.
December 19 -
Five years after rebranding as a growth strategy, small Turbine FCU has been approved to merge into Durham, N.C.-based Self-Help Credit Union.
December 19 -
Tucoemas Federal Credit Union faced claims of age and sex discrimination in its hiring processes.
December 19 -
Big picture the industry is doing well, but at the median, lending and membership are flagging even as deposits and assets rise.
December 18 -
Royal Credit Union and SkyOne FCU are just a few of the institutions to make personnel moves affecting the management team.
December 17 -
A shifting fraud landscape and changing consumer expectations will play a part in how credit unions allocate resources toward technology in the new year, according to a prediction from the CUSO Member Driven Technologies.
December 17 -
From appointments to prestigious committees to new members of the executive team, local honors and more, here are some of the latest personnel moves from across the industry.
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