1、Making the U.S.Greater China ConnectionEast West Bancorp 2011 Annual ReportThe premier fi nancial bridge between East and WestQuite simply,this bridge consists of the specialized skills,expertise and infrastructure that enable customers to satisfy business and fi nancial needs within and between the
2、 United States and Greater China.This bridge provides our customers with superior access to unique opportunities.It also provides them with the cultural,geographic and fi nancial insight of a trusted advisor.Headquartered in California,East West Bank is a top performing commercial bank with exclusiv
3、e focus on the United States and Greater China markets.We are currently ranked among the 30 largest banks in the United States,with$22 billion in assets and a market capitalization of over$3 billion.For the last two consecutive years,East West Bank has been ranked in the top 10 of the 100 Best Banks
4、 in America by F.Pursuing a vision of serving as the premier fi nancial bridge between East and West,we are building our business from a position of strength and stability.HIGH RANKINGS FOR EAST WEST BANKEast West Bancorp 2011 Annual Report 1 Superior access to unique opportunitiesEast West Bancorp
5、2011 Annual Report 3 responsive,targeted products;by recruiting top talent with focused expertise;and by building technology infrastructure to enable faster,seamless transactions between the United States and Greater China.Recognizing that specialized knowledge in key sectors of business is integral
6、 to the long-term success of our cross-border strategy,in 2011 we continued to hone and expand our expertise in the areas of clean tech,high tech,entertainment and agriculture.These sectors show a high level of activity,entrepreneurship and growth potential in our target markets.With a robust footho