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 National Credit Union Administration is widely expected to approve another budget increase during its December board meeting, but that doesn’t mean the industry is happy about it.
December 12 -
Institutions across the country are putting the "people helping people" philosophy into action by supporting charities that serve their communities.
December 11 -
New data from CO-OP Financial Services shows the Christmas season could be a bright one for credit unions and their card portfolios.
December 11 -
More than 50 banks and banking groups responded to the National Credit Union Administration's call for public comment as it attempts to explain why a new field of membership provision won't permit redlining.
December 10 -
Fairfax County Federal Credit Union's new name is intended to illustrate a reach well beyond what its original name implies.
December 10 -
Absorbing Health Facilities FCU will deepen S.C. Federal's presence in the city of Florence.
December 9 -
From rising incomes and expenses at credit unions to an ever-widening gap between large and small shops, here's a look at how the regulator's third-quarter numbers break down.
December 9 -
Credit unions across the country make philanthropic donations all year long, as well as during the week after Thanksgiving.
December 6 -
EVP/COO Kim Reedy will take the helm after David Doss steps down.
December 5 -
The National Credit Union Administration barred a half-dozen people from participating in the affairs of any federally insured financial institution following charges of theft, fraud and other offenses.
December 3 -
One Michigan credit union is helping the less fortunate have access to a Thanksgiving meal this year. It's one of many ways the industry is gving back.
November 27 -
A new report from the Federal Reserve shows a stark decline in bank branches across rural communities. Even after moving into some of those markets, credit unions aren't always meeting those consumers' needs.
November 26 -
Membership was previously only available to consumers in five counties.
November 26 -
Credit Union Journal's annual showcase of some of the industry's most innovative and effective growth strategies.
November 26 -
The $7.6 million-asset shop is the latest postal credit union to be absorbed by a larger institution.
November 25 -
The National Credit Union Administration board pushed back against criticisms about its rising budget by noting its oversight is still cheaper than that provided by other financial agencies.
November 20 -
A prominent credit union blogger is calling for the National Credit Union Administration to follow the Federal Reserve and FDIC's lead on possibly revamping the risk-rating system.
November 18 -
Together Credit Union helped almost two dozen organizations with its Day of Caring while other institutions made a difference in their own communities.
November 15 -
Credit unions near the nation's capitol celebrated two decades of supporting Children's National Hospital, while institutions elsewhere found a variety of ways to make a difference for those they serve.
November 13 -
A look at some of the ways the not-for-profit financial sector intersects with the military.
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