Aaron Passman

In celebration of International Credit Union Day, CU Journal presents its 22nd annual photo essay showcasing "the credit union difference" in action.

One Wisconsin credit union's foray into a community of just 2,500 people has been a success, and it could be a template for other institutions to follow.

Credit unions across the country are making a difference through repair projects, baseball sponsorship to fight hunger and more.

Associated Credit Union became the latest institution to provide cancer screenings to employees when it organized mammograms at its headquarters this week.

Eight credit union professionals will make up the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau's CU advisory board.

The Jacksonville-based institution is the latest to join the Hispanic-outreach initiative which now serves more than 100 credit unions.

With credit discrimination still legal in many states, the Michigan-based institution aims to help this marginalized group.

David Muse will take the helm at the Maryland-based institution on Oct. 15.

After a nine-month transition period, Lyndon Matteson has been elevated from president to president and CEO following Edward Lopes' retirement.

At the median, credit unions saw growth slacken in several key areas during the year ending at June 30.

A major credit union conference will bring lawmakers face to face with the industry as Congress returns from its summer recess.

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.

Despite state charters' best gains in four years, their ranks continue to shrink at a pace nearly equal to that of federal charters.

The industry has taken some steps to lower barriers to affordable housing, but some observers say that more can be done.

Loans and net income continued to rise while delinquency rates improved. Other major trends continue, including ongoing consolidation amid sustained membership growth.

With its CEO planning to retire, Penobscot County Federal Credit Union has agreed to merge with The County FCU.

The East Lansing, Mich.-based credit union exceeded its growth expectations for card performance during the annual e-commerce event.

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.

Institutions in the Badger State reported that lending was up by almost 6% and delinquencies remained at historic lows.

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.