East West Bancorp (NASDAQ:EWBC) (NASDAQ: EWBC) is a bank holding company headquartered in Pasadena, California, that offers a broad range of commercial banking, consumer banking, and wealth management services. Established in 1973 to serve the Chinese-American community in Southern California, the company has grown into one of the largest independent banks headquartered in the Western United States. Its primary banking subsidiary, East West Bank, provides financial solutions tailored to meet the needs of individuals and businesses with cross-border interests.
The company’s core business activities include commercial lending, deposit services, mortgage banking, and treasury and trade services. Commercial banking offerings cover working capital financing, real estate lending, and asset-based lending, while its consumer banking products encompass checking and savings accounts, personal loans, and home mortgages. East West Bancorp also provides private banking and wealth advisory services, delivering personalized investment management, trust, and estate planning solutions for high-net-worth clients.
East West Bancorp operates an extensive branch network across major U.S. markets, including California, Washington, New York, Massachusetts, Texas, and Georgia. Internationally, the bank maintains strategic offices in Greater China—such as Hong Kong, Shanghai, Beijing, and Shenzhen—to support corporate and commercial clients engaged in U.S.–Asia trade and investment. This bi-regional footprint enables the company to offer specialized cross-border expertise and facilitate global transaction banking.
Leadership at East West Bancorp is anchored by Dominic Ng, who has served as Chairman, President, and Chief Executive Officer since 1992. Under his tenure, the company has expanded its geographic reach and diversified its product offerings while maintaining a community-focused ethos. Guided by a seasoned executive team, East West Bancorp remains committed to fostering economic growth in the markets it serves by providing culturally attuned banking solutions and personalized client service.
