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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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.
November 11 -
From days of service to ongoing donations, credit unions are finding a variety of ways to give back to their communities this season.
November 6 -
Credit unions and banks in the Great Lakes State could soon offer driver's license renewal and related services.
November 4 -
From multi-state philanthropic efforts to benefit the hungry to recognition by the state's chief executive, here's a look at how credit unions from all over are making a difference in the communities they serve.
November 1 -
The credit union regulator is expecting a 1% increase to its already approved 2020 budget, while 2021 could see an almost 4% increase from what the board approved for 2019.
October 29 -
Tremont CU can now serve the member companies of the Massachusetts Biotechnology Council.
October 28 -
Martin Head had served as interim leader of the Montgomery, Ala.-based institution since earlier this year.
October 25 -
The Minnesota Credit Union Network worked with two brewers to create and sell a strawberry milkshake cream ale in an effort to boost the industry's profile and raise money for financial literacy.
October 25 -
The 2018 Statistical Report from the World Council of Credit Unions shows the industry continuing to grow, though 80% of global assets are held in North America.
October 24 -
The credit union regulator has spent 20 years asking lawmakers for greater oversight of third-party vendors. Here's why it might finally happen.
October 24 -
Draft legislation would amend the Bank Service Company Act to give the National Credit Union Administration third-party vendor oversight, a power it has been requesting for the better part of two decades.
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