1、A new kind of institution takes shape to fulfill a need.On January 2,1973,under crystal-blue skies,a celebration took place in Los Angeles Chinatown,as the countrys first Chinese-American,federally chartered savings bank opened for business.Now,East West Bank is marking our 30th year as a financial
2、bridge between East and West.We have undergone a remarkable evolution in that time.Today,we are the third-largest independent commercial bank headquartered in Los Angeles and one of the nations premier banks serving the Asian-American community.What hasnt changed is our commitment to creating opport
3、unities for our customers.415 HUNTINGTON DRIVE SAN MARINO CALIFORNIA 91108 (626)799-5700 WWW.EASTWESTBANK.COM30Celebrating 30 Years of Financial Service,Vision&Strength2002 Annual ReportEAST WEST BANCORP2002 ANNUAL REPORTEWB_FrontCover 4/3/03 7:29 AM Page 1A new kind of institution takes shape to fu
4、lfill a need.On January 2,1973,under crystal-blue skies,a celebration took place in Los Angeles Chinatown,as the countrys first Chinese-American,federally chartered savings bank opened for business.Now,East West Bank is marking our 30th year as a financial bridge between East and West.We have underg
5、one a remarkable evolution in that time.Today,we are the third-largest independent commercial bank headquartered in Los Angeles and one of the nations premier banks serving the Asian-American community.What hasnt changed is our commitment to creating opportunities for our customers.415 HUNTINGTON DR
6、IVE SAN MARINO CALIFORNIA 91108 (626)799-5700 WWW.EASTWESTBANK.COMCelebrating 30 Years of Financial Service,Vision&StrengthEAST WEST BANCORP2002 ANNUAL REPORT197319741975197619771978197919801981198219831984198519861987198819891990199119921993East WestFederalSavings opensits doors inChinatown Los Ang