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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The Atlanta-based technology provider has added five new CUs this year as it expands its suite of product offerings.
November 6 -
Mark Fierro, an 18-year veteran of the credit union service organization, will hold down the fort following Bret Weekes’ departure.
October 31 -
With Cybersecurity Awareness Month drawing to a close, CU Journal asked experts a simple question with no easy answers.
October 30 -
Former Elevations Credit Union COO Jay Champion will take the helm at Westerra when CEO John McCloy retires in December.
October 24 -
Victor Miguel Corro, a former WOCCU staffer, has taken the helm at Coopera following Miriam De Dios Woodward's move to PolicyWorks.
October 24 -
The credit union in San Diego expects to increase its efficiency and add products and services once the switch is complete.
October 22 -
Trade groups are calling on Congress to further delay NCUA's risk-based capital rule and extending a helping hand to red-state Democrats in tough reelection battles.
October 22 -
Trade groups say the National Credit Union Administration hasn't adequately explained how it plans to reduce its budget at the same time it asks Congress for increased oversight powers.
October 17 -
Analysts are split on whether cyber threats have evolved enough for lawmakers to finally grant the National Credit Union Administration third-party vendor oversight.
October 9 -
A first-time chief executive will take the helm of the Texas-based credit union next month.
October 5 -
Submissions for CU Journal's popular annual photo essay are due by 11:59 p.m. ET on Oct. 4, 2018.
October 3 -
National Credit Union Administration Chairman Mark McWatters called on lawmakers to further expand field-of-membership options for CUs and to permit the regulator to oversee third-party vendors, including fintech partners.
October 2 -
The beloved annual feature is back on Sept. 20 to highlight the magical and the mundane moments credit unions experience every day.
September 20 -
Highlights and insights from the Cornerstone Credit Union League's annual leadership conference in San Antonio.
September 13 -
A recent editing snafu illustrates an important lesson for credit unions using AI and machine learning.
August 27 -
A founding member of the African-American Credit Union Coalition and winner of that group's 2018 Pete Crear Lifetime Achievement award, Montgomery reflects on her credit union journey and her hopes for the future.
August 23 -
CUNA Mutual Group Economist Steve Rick is predicting a "mild, moderate recession" in the next few years. Here's how credit unions could be impacted in the run-up to that.
August 16 -
The new name comes after a public competition to help the $8.8 million-asset credit union rebrand itself.
August 3 -
About $736 million is being spread among more than 5,000 credit unions following NCUA's merger of the share insurance and corporate stabilization funds. Credit Union Journal queried a number of CUs on how they plan to spend that windfall.
August 2 -
It’s anyone’s guess when the National Credit Union Administration’s controversial risk-based capital rule will take effect.
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