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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Loans grew amid a surge in deposits, while membership surpassed 117 million and industry consolidation continued.
June 6 -
Embers Credit Union and Upper Michigan Community CU will open their doors as a merged institution on June 3, nearly a year after members voted to approve the deal.
May 31 -
In a strong labor market, credit unions and industry groups are adding new employees at a vigorous pace. Here are some of the latest new hires and promotions.
May 30 -
Some credit unions are creating entirely new positions at their institutions to manage growth while others are placing industry veterans into roles to better manage expansion efforts.
May 28 -
The East Lansing-based credit union plans to open two branches in the Traverse City area, more than three hours north of its headquarters.
May 24 -
During its monthly meeting, the National Credit Union Administration board also approved a proposal to increase CU access to non-member deposits, a move bankers are already railing against.
May 23 -
A look at some of the latest credit union hires, promotions, retirements and more.
May 21 -
Two recent campaigns show credit unions can still make an impact with old-school marketing, but some fear too few institutions are utilizing data in ways that can target those messages for maximum effect.
May 20 -
Kerry Parker plans to retire from the Austin, Texas-based institution next month.
May 17 -
National Credit Union Administration Chairman Rodney Hood’s testimony Thursday was reportedly the first time in three years the agency has appeared before the House Financial Services Committee.
May 16 -
New initiatives could give a boost to an already widely charitable industry, but fickle consumers and uncertain economic waters could prove a challenge.
May 6 -
Two attorneys told a credit union audience the growing wave of marijuana legalization could have just as big an impact on financial institutions that don't serve the cannabis industry as those that do.
May 3 -
From new legislation to mergers and more, here's a look at measures from across the country that could change how credit unions do business.
April 12 -
In a twist, bank lobbyists in the Sunflower State did not push back against nearly 70 proposed changes.
April 12 -
Hood was recently confirmed to the board after having previously served with the regulator from 2005 to 2010. He takes over for Mark McWatters, who often generated controversy.
April 8 -
Growth in the KeyStone State was close to or surpassed national averages across a number of fields.
April 2 -
Joe Christian, executive vice president of operations, will take the helm at Albuquerque-based Nusenda Credit Union after CEO Terry Laudick stepped down.
April 1 -
Here’s a look at some of the most recent philanthropic initiatives from credit unions across the country.
April 1 -
Speakers at the Credit Union Summit during the 2019 Retail Banking conference offered a host of best practices for embracing new technologies while maintaining high levels of member service.
March 27 -
From new marketing initiatives to donations to help future civic leaders in their careers, here's another look at how credit unions are giving back.
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