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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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.
July 11 -
Marine Credit Union, Numerica CU and others have announced a variety of personnel moves in recent weeks.
July 9 -
These programs are allowed in a majority of states, but only a small portion of credit unions offer them. That may change as the need for deposits grows and consumer expectations shift.
July 8 -
A handful of institutions in the last year have rolled out loan programs targeting members of the military and first responders, but there could be risks associated with these mortgages if the economy takes a nosedive.
July 4 -
At the recent Digital Banking conference, a pair of credit union executives offered insights into how the shift toward digital services has impacted their branching strategy and vice versa.
June 24 -
The Ohio Democrat praised Todd Harper, one of the regulator's newest board members, for his attempt to shift the agency's focus toward issues such as concentration risk.
June 24 -
As the Federal Credit Union Act turns 85, industry figures are working on issues related to executive compensation, UDAAP and more, all while girding for a slowdown in membership and loan growth.
June 24 -
The NCUA proposed Thursday to put off until 2022 implementation of a rule that would require larger credit unions to hold more risk-based capital.
June 20 -
From recognition as a pillar of the community to honors for innovative partnerships and awarding funds to young scholars, here's a look at how credit unions are giving back.
June 17 -
Conference overload and sexual harassment response strategies are top of mind as CUNA and NAFCU prepare to simultaneously host their annual summer meetings.
June 17 -
One consultant offers tips on how to better understand – and compete with – new entrants to the financial services marketplace.
June 10
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