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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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.
March 25 -
CU Sol, LLC is the result of a collaboration between credit unions in Albuquerque and Guam.
March 21 -
Vice President Mike Pence congratulated credit unions on their work with consumers but he also urged attendees at CUNA's Governmental Affairs Conference to promote the controversial wall.
March 12 -
Credit union trade groups opposed a previous version of the rule, which impacted about four times as many workers as the current iteration.
March 8 -
From cybersecurity to capital, here's what the next NCUA board might (or might not) do on a host of issues.
February 26 -
Todd Harper and Rodney Hood's nominations to the National Credit Union Administration board are not expected to face significant opposition.
February 22 -
A Senate confirmation hearing for Todd Harper and Rodney Hood focused on a recent scandal at the National Credit Union Administration, a controversial appraisal rule, regulatory consistency and more.
February 14 -
Harper, a former staffer at the agency, would bring the board to full capacity for the first time in nearly three years if confirmed.
February 1 -
Credit unions are a trillion-dollar industry serving more than one third of Americans, but they mostly avoid advertising during one of the year's biggest sporting events. Here's why.
February 1 -
It could be time for credit unions to rethink emergency plans after a second active shooter struck a bank branch in about four months, industry experts said.
January 25 -
A recent high-profile news story doesn't paint the National Credit Union Administration chairman in a good light, but some in the industry say it could also lead to positive changes on the board.
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