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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A major credit union conference will bring lawmakers face to face with the industry as Congress returns from its summer recess.
September 9 -
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.
September 9 -
Despite state charters' best gains in four years, their ranks continue to shrink at a pace nearly equal to that of federal charters.
September 6 -
The industry has taken some steps to lower barriers to affordable housing, but some observers say that more can be done.
September 5 -
Loans and net income continued to rise while delinquency rates improved. Other major trends continue, including ongoing consolidation amid sustained membership growth.
September 4 -
With its CEO planning to retire, Penobscot County Federal Credit Union has agreed to merge with The County FCU.
September 4 -
The East Lansing, Mich.-based credit union exceeded its growth expectations for card performance during the annual e-commerce event.
September 3 -
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.
August 30 -
Institutions in the Badger State reported that lending was up by almost 6% and delinquencies remained at historic lows.
August 28 -
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.
August 23 -
After two consecutive quarters of losses, People's Choice FCU will merge into CityMark FCU when its longtime CEO retires this fall.
August 21 -
Credit unions will be covering a range of important issues, including community development and enterprise risk management, as they review their operations.
July 30 -
New data from PSCU shows a 46% increase in sales volumes for credit union members compared to last year.
July 25 -
Rachel Pross, chief risk officer at Maps Credit Union, told the Senate Banking Committee the inability for more banks and CUs to safely serve the legal pot industry is having an effect on ancillary businesses.
July 23 -
A look at the latest round of appointments, promotions and new hires at credit unions and industry groups across the country.
July 23 -
Marc Schaefer, who has led the credit union since 1995, has announced plans to retire. President Todd Hall will take the helm on Jan. 1, 2020.
July 22 -
The New York-based institution will double the number of counties it can serve as part of the effort to grow.
July 22 -
Credit unions across the country continue to bulk up their staff at all levels of the organization.
July 16 -
Jill Nowacki will serve as CEO of Humanidei, which will focus on diversity and inclusion in the credit union industry.
July 15 -
The $10 million-asset institution struggled with profitability, posting a loss of more than $12,000 during Q1.
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