East West Bancorp, Inc. (NASDAQ: EWBC) is a bank holding company incorporated in Delaware and registered under the Bank Holding Company Act of 1956. Headquartered in Pasadena, California, it operates primarily through its principal subsidiary, East West Bank, which commenced operations in 1973. The company has grown into one of the largest independent banks in Southern California, serving as a key financial bridge between the United States and Asia. East West Bank holds a unique commercial banking license in China, allowing it to operate branches, make loans, and accept deposits in major metropolitan markets. The bank operates over 110 locations across key U.S. states (including California, Texas, New York, Washington, Georgia, Massachusetts, Nevada, and Illinois) and major cities in Asia (including Hong Kong, Shanghai, Shantou, Shenzhen, Chongqing, Xiamen, and Singapore). Its business is organized into three primary operating segments: Commercial Banking, Consumer and Business Banking, and Treasury and Other, with the Commercial Banking segment generating the majority of its revenue.

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