The deal by the $11.8 billion-asset Global (formerly AlaskaUSA) to acquire First Financial Northwest Bank is one of the largest bank deals ever struck by a credit union.
Ken McCarthy is a CU Reporter at American Banker. He covers a range of topics related to credit unions and the financial industry, often focusing on trends in banking and personal finance. Ken is featured in notable publications such as Banking Dive, National Mortgage News, and Financial Planning, among others.