Aaron Passman

Todd Harper, a Democrat, says he will continue his efforts to increase the agency's consumer advocacy role, despite opposition from the industry and two Republican board members.

Intensifying competition from banks could persuade large credit unions — particularly those with more than $1 billion of assets — to join forces in 2021.

Harper, a Democrat, had long been expected to be promoted to the chairmanship under a Biden administration, but he could face an uphill climb moving his priorities forward.

A recent agreement with the California Cannabis Industry Association will make it easier for legal cannabis businesses across the state to join the $92 million-asset credit union.

The Eugene-based institution joined a small but growing number of credit unions that have raised their entry-level pay in recent years.

A bill updating the commonwealth's credit union act, signed into law on Jan. 12, is said to be the most comprehensive update of the state charter in 30 years.

The agency used a notation vote to advance the final measure, the third time it has used that method in a month.

The credit union announced a $1 million commitment to the New Jersey Education Association spread over 10 years, with the first installment helping expand the group’s Human and Civil Rights Division.

The trade group's summer show was expected to be the first major credit union event not to be held exclusively in a virtual format but was cancelled due to the ongoing pandemic.

President-elect Joe Biden is scheduled to take the oath of office on Wednesday, but other changes that pertain to credit unions are also happening.