10-K

UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549

FORM 10-K

Mark One
ý	ANNUAL REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For the fiscal year ended December 31, 2011
or
o	TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For the transition period from                                    to                                     .

Commission file number 000-24939

EAST WEST BANCORP, INC.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Delaware (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization)	95-4703316 (I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)
135 North Los Robles Ave., 7th Floor, Pasadena, California (Address of principal executive offices)	91101 (Zip Code)

Registrant's telephone number, including area code:
(626) 768-6000

Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:

Title of each class	Name of each exchange on which registered
Common Stock, $0.001 Par Value	NASDAQ "Global Select Market"

Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(g) of the Act:
NONE

                  Indicate by check mark if the registrant is a well-known seasoned issuer, as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act. Yes ý No o

                  Indicate by check mark if the registrant is not required to file reports pursuant to Section 13 or Section 15(d) of the Act. Yes o No ý

                  Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days. Yes ý No o

                  Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically and posted on its corporate Web site, if any, every Interactive Data File required to be submitted and posted pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T (§ 232.405 of this chapter) during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to submit and post such files). Yes ý No o

                  Indicate by check mark if disclosure of delinquent filers pursuant to Item 405 of Regulation S-K (§ 229.405 of this chapter) is not contained herein, and will not be contained, to the best of registrant's knowledge, in definitive proxy or information statements incorporated by reference in Part III of the Form 10-K or any amendment to this Form 10-K. ý

                  Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filed, a non-accelerated filer, or a smaller reporting company. See definitions of "large accelerated filer, "accelerated filer" and "smaller reporting company" in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act.

Large accelerated filer ý Accelerated filer o Non-accelerated filer o Smaller reporting company o

                  Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act). Yes o No ý

                  The aggregate market value of the registrant's common stock held by non-affiliates was approximately $2,979,804,336 (based on the June 30, 2011 closing price of Common Stock of $20.21 per share).

                  As of January 31, 2012, 148,678,084 shares of East West Bancorp, Inc. Common Stock were outstanding.

DOCUMENT INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE
Definitive Proxy Statement for the Annual Meeting of Stockholders—Part III

EAST WEST BANCORP, INC.
2011 ANNUAL REPORT ON FORM 10-K
TABLE OF CONTENTS

PART I		3
Item 1.	Business	4
Item 1A.	Risk Factors	26
Item 1B.	Unresolved Staff Comments	35
Item 2.	Properties	35
Item 3.	Legal Proceedings	36
Item 4.	(Removed and Reserved)	36
PART II		37
Item 5.	Market for Registrant's Common Equity, Related Stockholder Matters and Issuer Purchases of Equity Securities	37
Item 6.	Selected Financial Data	39
Item 7.	Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations	40
Item 7A.	Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk	77
Item 8.	Financial Statements and Supplementary Data	77
Item 9.	Changes in and Disagreements With Accountants on Accounting and Financial Disclosure	77
Item 9A.	Controls and Procedures	77
Item 9B.	Other Information	80
PART III		80
Item 10.	Directors, Executive Officers and Corporate Governance	80
Item 11.	Executive Compensation	80
Item 12.	Security Ownership of Certain Beneficial Owners and Management and Related Stockholder Matters	80
Item 13.	Certain Relationships and Related Transactions, and Director Independence	81
Item 14.	Principal Accountant Fees and Services	81
PART IV		82
Item 15.	Exhibits and Financial Statement Schedules	82
SIGNATURES		174
EXHIBIT INDEX		175

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PART I

              Certain matters discussed in this Annual Report contain or incorporate statements that we believe are "forward- looking statements" within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the "Exchange Act"), and Rule 175 promulgated thereunder, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, and Rule 3b-6 promulgated thereunder. These statements relate to our financial condition, results of operations, plans, objectives, future performance or business. They usually can be identified by the use of forward-looking language, such as "will likely result," "may," "are expected to," "is anticipated," "estimate," "forecast," "projected," "intends to," or may include other similar words or phrases, such as "believes," "plans," "trend," "objective," "continue," "remain," or similar expressions, or future or conditional verbs, such as "will," "would," "should," "could," "might," "can," or similar verbs. You should not place undue reliance on these statements, as they are subject to risks and uncertainties, including, but not limited to, those described in the documents incorporated by reference. When considering these forward-looking statements, you should keep in mind these risks and uncertainties, as well as any cautionary statements we may make. Moreover, you should treat these statements as speaking only as of the date they are made and based only on information then actually known to us.

              There are a number of important factors that could cause future results to differ materially from historical performance and these forward-looking statements. Factors that might cause such a difference include, but are not limited to:

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our ability to manage the loan portfolios acquired from FDIC assisted acquisitions within the limits of the loss protection provided by the FDIC;

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changes in our borrowers' performance on loans;

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changes in the commercial and consumer real estate markets;

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changes in our costs of operation, compliance and expansion;

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changes in the economy, including inflation;

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changes in government interest rate policies;

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changes in laws or the regulatory environment;

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changes in critical accounting policies and judgments;

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changes in accounting policies or procedures as may be required by the Financial Accounting Standards Board or other regulatory agencies;

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changes in the equity and debt securities markets;

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changes in competitive pressures on financial institutions;

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effect of additional provision for loan losses;

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fluctuations of our stock price;

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success and timing of our business strategies;

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impact of reputational risk created by these developments on such matters as business generation and retention, funding and liquidity;

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changes in our ability to receive dividends from our subsidiaries; and

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political developments, wars or other hostilities may disrupt or increase volatility in securities or otherwise affect economic conditions.

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              For a more detailed discussion of some of the factors that might cause such differences, see "ITEM 1A. RISK FACTORS" presented elsewhere in this report. The Company does not undertake, and specifically disclaims any obligation to update any forward-looking statements to reflect the occurrence of events or circumstances after the date of such statements, except as required by law.

ITEM 1.    BUSINESS

Organization

              East West Bancorp, Inc.    East West Bancorp, Inc. (referred to herein on an unconsolidated basis as "East West" and on a consolidated basis as the "Company" or "we") is a bank holding company incorporated in Delaware on August 26, 1998 and registered under the Bank Holding Company Act of 1956, as amended ("BHCA"). The Company commenced business on December 30, 1998 when, pursuant to a reorganization, it acquired all of the voting stock of East West Bank, or the "Bank". The Bank is the Company's principal asset. In addition to the Bank, the Company has 8 other subsidiaries, namely East West Insurance Services, East West Capital Statutory Trust III, East West Capital Trust IV, East West Capital Trust V, East West Capital Trust VI, East West Capital Trust VII, East West Capital Trust VIII, and East West Capital Trust IX.

              East West Insurance Services, Inc.    On August 22, 2000, East West completed the acquisition of East West Insurance Services, Inc. (the "Agency") in a stock exchange transaction. The Agency provides business and consumer insurance services to the Southern California market. The Agency runs its operations autonomously from the operations of the Company. The operations of the Agency are limited and are not deemed material in relation to the overall operations of the Company.

              Other Subsidiaries of East West Bancorp, Inc.    The Company established 9 other subsidiaries as statutory business trusts, East West Capital Trust I, East West Capital Trust II, East West Capital Statutory Trust III in 2003, East West Capital Trust IV and East West Capital Trust V in 2004, East West Capital Trust VI in 2005, East West Capital Trust VII in 2006, and East West Capital Trusts VIII and East West Capital Trust IX in 2007, collectively referred to as the "Trusts". In nine separate private placement transactions, the Trusts have issued either fixed or variable rate capital securities representing undivided preferred beneficial interests in the assets of the Trusts. East West is the owner of all the beneficial interests represented by the common securities of the Trusts. Business Trusts I and II were dissolved in 2011, and the corresponding securities were called. The purpose of issuing the capital securities was to provide the Company with a cost-effective means of obtaining Tier I capital for regulatory purposes. However, the Trusts will be phased out as Tier I capital starting in 2013. In accordance with Financial Accounting Standards Board Accounting Standards Codification ("ASC") 810, Consolidation, the Trusts are not consolidated into the accounts of the Company.

              East West's principal business is to serve as a holding company for the Bank and other banking or banking-related subsidiaries which East West may establish or acquire. East West has not engaged in any other activities to date. As a legal entity separate and distinct from its subsidiaries, East West's principal source of funds is, and will continue to be, dividends that may be paid by its subsidiaries. East West's other sources of funds include proceeds from the issuance of its common stock in connection with stock option and warrant exercises and employee stock purchase plans. At December 31, 2011, the Company had $21.97 billion in total consolidated assets, $14.26 billion in net consolidated loans, and $17.45 billion in total consolidated deposits.

              The principal office of the Company is located at 135 N. Los Robles Ave., 7^th Floor, Pasadena, California 91101, and the telephone number is (626) 768-6000.

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              East West Bank.    East West Bank was chartered by the Federal Home Loan Bank Board in June 1972, as the first federally chartered savings institution focused primarily on the Chinese-American community, and opened for business at its first office in the Chinatown district of Los Angeles in January 1973. From 1973 until the early 1990's, the Bank conducted a traditional savings and loan business by making predominantly long-term, single-family and multifamily residential loans and commercial real estate loans. These loans were made principally within the ethnic Chinese market in Southern California and were funded primarily with retail savings deposits and advances from the Federal Home Loan Bank of San Francisco. The Bank has emphasized commercial lending since its conversion to a state-chartered commercial bank on July 31, 1995. The Bank now also provides commercial business and trade finance loans for companies primarily located in the U.S.

              At December 31, 2011, the Bank had three wholly owned subsidiaries. The first subsidiary, E-W Services, Inc., is a California corporation organized by the Bank in 1977. E-W Services, Inc. holds property used by the Bank in its operations. The secondary subsidiary, East-West Investments, Inc., primarily acts as a trustee in connection with real estate secured loans. The remaining subsidiary is East West Bank (China) Limited.

              On November 6, 2009, the Bank entered into a purchase and assumption agreement ("UCB Purchase and Assumption Agreement") with the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation ("FDIC"), pursuant to which the Bank acquired certain assets and assumed certain liabilities of the former United Commercial Bank ("UCB"), a California state-chartered bank headquartered in San Francisco, California (the "UCB Acquisition"). The UCB Acquisition included all 63 U.S. branches of United Commercial Bank. It also included the Hong Kong branch of United Commercial Bank and United Commercial Bank (China) Limited, the subsidiary of United Commercial Bank headquartered in Shanghai, China.

              Under the terms of the UCB Purchase and Assumption Agreement, the Bank acquired certain assets of United Commercial Bank with a fair value of approximately $9.86 billion, including $5.90 billion of loans, $1.56 billion of investment securities, $93.5 million of FHLB stock, $599.0 million of cash and cash equivalents, $147.4 million of securities purchased under sale agreements, $38.0 million of other real estate owned ("OREO"), and $207.6 million of other assets. Liabilities with a fair value of approximately $9.57 billion were also assumed, including $6.53 billion of insured and uninsured deposits, but excluding certain brokered deposits, $1.84 billion of FHLB advances, $858.2 million of securities sold under agreements to repurchase, $90.6 million in other borrowings and $254.2 million of other liabilities.

              On June 11, 2010 the Bank entered into a purchase and assumption agreement ("WFIB Purchase and Assumption Agreement") with the FDIC, pursuant to which the Bank acquired certain assets and assumed certain liabilities of the former Washington First International Bank ("WFIB"), a Washington state-chartered bank headquartered in Seattle, Washington. Under the terms of the WFIB Purchase and Assumption Agreement, the Bank acquired certain assets of WFIB with a fair value of approximately $492.6 million, including $313.9 million of loans, $37.5 million of investment securities, $67.2 million of cash and cash equivalents, $23.4 million of other real estate owned, and $50.6 million of other assets. Liabilities with a fair value of approximately $481.3 million were also assumed, including $395.9 million of insured and uninsured deposits, $65.3 million of FHLB advances, $1.9 million of securities sold under agreements to repurchase and $18.1 million of other liabilities.

              The Bank has also grown through strategic partnerships. On August 30, 2001, the Bank entered into an agreement with 99 Ranch Market to provide retail banking services in their stores throughout California. 99 Ranch Market is the largest Asian-focused chain of supermarkets on the West Coast, with over 30 full-service stores in California, Texas, Washington, and Nevada. Tawa Supermarket Companies or "Tawa" is the parent company of 99 Ranch Market. Tawa's property development division owns and

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operates many of the shopping centers where 99 Ranch Market stores are located. We are currently providing in-store banking services to eleven 99 Ranch Market locations in California.

              The Bank continues to develop its international banking capabilities. The Bank has one full-service branch in Hong Kong which commenced operations during the first quarter of 2007. The Hong Kong branch offers a variety of deposit, loan, and international banking products. In addition, the Bank has two full-service branches in mainland China through the Chinese bank subsidiary, which resulted from the UCB acquisition. The subsidiary branches include one branch in Shanghai, and one branch in Shantou. The Bank also has three overseas representative offices in China and one in Taipei, Taiwan. The first office, located in Beijing, was opened in 2003. The other overseas representative offices located in Shanghai and Taipei, Taiwan were opened in 2007 and 2008 respectively. In addition to facilitating traditional letters of credit and trade finance to businesses, these representative offices allow the Bank to assist existing clients, as well as develop new business relationships. Through these offices, the Bank is focused on growing its export-import lending volume by aiding U.S. exporters in identifying and developing new sales opportunities to China-based customers as well as capturing additional letters of credit business generated from China-based exports through broader correspondent banking relationships.

              The Bank continues to explore opportunities to establish other foreign offices, subsidiaries or strategic investments and partnerships to expand its international banking capabilities and to capitalize on the growing international trade business between the United States and Asia.

Banking Services

              East West Bank is the fourth largest independent commercial bank headquartered in California as of December 31, 2011 based on total assets. East West Bank is the largest bank in the United States that focuses on the financial services needs of businesses which operate both in Asia and the United States as well as having a strong focus on the Asian American community. Through its network of 137 branches in the United States, China and Hong Kong, the Bank provides a wide range of personal and commercial banking services to small- and medium-sized businesses, business executives, professionals, and other individuals. The Bank offers multilingual services to its customers in English, Cantonese, Mandarin, Vietnamese, and Spanish. The Bank also offers a variety of deposit products which includes the traditional range of personal and business checking and savings accounts, time deposits and individual retirement accounts, travelers' checks, safe deposit boxes, and MasterCard and Visa merchant deposit services.

              The Bank's lending activities include commercial, residential real estate, trade finance, and commercial business, including accounts receivable, small business administration ("SBA"), inventory, and working capital loans. The Bank also holds income-producing commercial real estate, and construction loan portfolios, but is not growing or actively lending in these portfolios. The Bank's commercial borrowers are engaged in a wide variety of manufacturing, wholesale trade, and service businesses. The Bank provides commercial business loans to small- and medium-sized businesses with annual revenues that generally range from $50 million to $500 million. In addition, the Bank is focused on providing financing to clients needing a financial bridge that facilitates their business transactions between Asia and the United States.

Market Area and Competition

              The Bank concentrates on marketing its services primarily in the greater Los Angeles metropolitan area and the greater San Francisco Bay area. California is the eighth largest economy in the world, with a population of over 35 million people. China and other Pacific Rim countries continue to grow as California's top trading partners. This provides the Bank with an important competitive advantage to its customers participating in the Asia Pacific marketplace. We believe that our customers benefit from our

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understanding of Asian markets through our physical presence in Hong Kong, China and Taiwan, our corporate and organizational ties throughout Asia, as well as our international banking products and services. We believe that this approach, combined with the extensive ties of our management and Board of Directors to the growing Asian business opportunities as well as the Chinese-American communities, provides us with an advantage in competing for customers in our market area. The Bank is also committed to expanding its customer base in the rest of California, Asia, Washington and other urban areas in which we operate including: New York, Georgia, Massachusetts, and Texas.

              The Bank has 103 branches in California located in the following counties: Los Angeles, Orange, San Bernardino, San Francisco, San Mateo, Santa Clara and Alameda. Additionally, the Bank has eight branches in New York, five branches in Georgia, three branches in Massachusetts, two branches in Texas, and four branches in Washington. In Greater China, East West's presence includes three full-service branches in Hong Kong, in Shanghai, and in Shantou. The Bank operates in China, as a full-service bank under East West Bank China (Limited), a wholly owned subsidiary of East West Bank. The Bank also has representative offices in Beijing, Guangzhou, Shanghai and Shenzhen, China, and Taipei, Taiwan.

              The banking and financial services industry in California generally, and in our market areas specifically, is highly competitive. The increasingly competitive environment is a result primarily of changes in laws and regulations, changes in technology and product delivery systems, as well as continuing consolidation among financial services providers.

              The Bank competes for loans, deposits, and customers with other commercial banks, and other financial services institutions. Some of these competitors are larger in total assets and capitalization, and offer a broader range of financial services than the Bank.

Economic Conditions, Government Policies, Legislation and Regulatory Developments

Economic Conditions and Government Policies

              The Company's profitability, like most financial institutions, is primarily dependent on interest rate differentials. In general, the difference between the interest rates paid by the Bank on interest-bearing liabilities, such as deposits and other borrowings, and the interest rates received by the Bank on interest-earning assets, such as loans extended to customers and securities held in the investment portfolio, will comprise the major portion of the Company's earnings (losses). These rates are highly sensitive to many factors that are beyond the control of the Company, such as inflation, recession, and unemployment and the impact which future changes in domestic and foreign economic conditions might have on the Company cannot be predicted.

              The Company's business is also influenced by the monetary and fiscal policies of the federal government and the policies of regulatory agencies, particularly the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System (the "FRB"). The FRB implements national monetary policies (with objectives such as curbing inflation and combating recession) through its open-market operations in United States Government securities. The FRB adjusts the required level of reserves for depository institutions subject to its reserve requirements, as well as adjusts the target federal funds and discount rates applicable to borrowings by depository institutions. The actions of the FRB in these areas influence the growth of bank loans, investments, and deposits and also affect interest earned on interest-earning assets and paid on interest-bearing liabilities. The nature and impact of any future changes in monetary and fiscal policies on the Company cannot be predicted.

              The negative developments, in the past few years, in the housing market, included decreased home prices and increased delinquencies and foreclosures, which negatively impacted the credit performance of

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mortgage and construction loans and resulted in significant write-downs of assets by many financial institutions, including the Bank. In addition, the values of real estate collateral supporting many loans have declined and may continue to decline. The impact on the Bank of the negative credit cycle is beginning to stabilize. However, the overall economic environment remains problematic, with high unemployment rates, reduced general spending and decreased lending by financial institutions to their customers and to each other. Additionally, the sovereign debt crisis in Europe has increased the instability of the economic environment. Also, competition among depository institutions for deposits has continued to remain at heightened levels as compared to pre-recession levels. Bank and bank holding company stock prices have been significantly negatively affected as has the ability of banks and bank holding companies to raise capital or borrow in the debt markets compared to recent years. The bank regulatory agencies have been very aggressive in responding to concerns and trends identified in examinations, and this has resulted in the increased issuance of enforcement orders requiring action to address credit quality, liquidity and risk management, and capital adequacy concerns, as well as other safety and soundness concerns.

Legislation and Regulatory Developments

The Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act

              The Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act financial reform legislation ("Dodd-Frank"), significantly revised and expanded the rulemaking, supervisory and enforcement authority of the federal bank regulatory agencies. The Dodd-Frank followed the Emergency Economic Stabilization Act of 2008 ("EESA") and the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 ("ARRA") in response to the economic downturn and financial industry instability. Additional initiatives may be proposed or introduced before Congress, the California Legislature, and other government bodies in the future. Such proposals, if enacted, may further alter the structure, regulation and competitive relationship among financial institutions and may subject us to increased supervision and disclosure and reporting requirements. In addition, the various bank regulatory agencies often adopt new rules and regulations and policies to implement and enforce existing legislation. It cannot be predicted whether, or in what form, any such legislation or regulatory changes in policy may be enacted or the extent to which the business of the Bank would be affected thereby. In addition, the outcome of examinations, any litigation, or any investigations initiated by state or federal authorities may result in necessary changes in our operations and increased compliance costs.

              Dodd-Frank impacts many aspects of the financial industry and, in many cases, will impact larger and smaller financial institutions and community banks differently over time. Many of the following key provisions of the Dodd-Frank affecting the financial industry are now either effective or are in the proposed rule or implementation stage:

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the creation of a Financial Services Oversight Counsel to identify emerging systemic risks and improve interagency cooperation;

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expanded FDIC authority to conduct the orderly liquidation of certain systemically significant non-bank financial companies in addition to depository institutions;

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the establishment of strengthened capital and liquidity requirements for banks and bank holding companies, including minimum leverage and risk-based capital requirements no less than the strictest requirements in effect for depository institutions as of the date of enactment;

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the requirement by statute that bank holding companies serve as a source of financial strength for their depository institution subsidiaries;

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enhanced regulation of financial markets, including the derivative and securitization markets, and the elimination of certain proprietary trading activities by banks (the "Volcker Rule");

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the termination of investments by the U.S. Treasury under the Troubled Asset Relief Program ("TARP") and Capital Purchase Program ("CPP");

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the elimination and phase out of trust preferred securities from Tier 1 capital with certain exceptions;

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a permanent increase of the previously implemented temporary increase of FDIC deposit insurance to $250,000 and an extension of federal deposit coverage until January 1, 2013, for the full net amount held by depositors in non-interesting bearing transaction accounts;

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authorization for financial institutions to pay interest on business checking accounts;

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changes in the calculation of FDIC deposit insurance assessments, such that the assessment base will no longer be the institution's deposit base, but instead, will be its average consolidated total assets less its average tangible equity;

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the elimination of remaining barriers to de novo interstate branching by banks;

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expanded restrictions on transactions with affiliates and insiders under Section 23A and 23B of the Federal Reserve Act and lending limits for derivative transactions, repurchase agreements, and securities lending and borrowing transactions;

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the elimination of the Office of Thrift Supervision and the transfer of oversight of thrift institutions and their holding companies to the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency or the FDIC and Federal Reserve;

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provisions that affect corporate governance and executive compensation at most United States publicly traded companies, including (i) stockholder advisory votes on executive compensation, (ii) executive compensation "clawback" requirements for companies listed on national securities exchanges in the event of materially inaccurate statements of earnings, revenues, gains or other criteria (iii) enhances independence requirements for compensation committee members, and (iv) giving the SEC authority to adopt proxy access rules which would permit stockholders of publicly traded companies to nominate candidates for election as director and have those nominees included in a company's proxy statement; and

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the creation of a Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection, which is authorized to promulgate and enforce consumer protection regulations relating to bank and non-bank financial products and which may examine and enforce its regulations on banks with more than $10 billion in assets.

              The numerous rules and regulations that have been promulgated and are yet to be promulgated and finalized regulatory under Dodd-Frank are likely to significantly impact our operations and compliance costs, such as changes in FDIC assessments, the permitted payment of interest on demand deposits and projected enhanced consumer compliance requirements. More stringent capital, liquidity and leverage requirements are expected to impact our business as Dodd-Frank is fully implemented. The federal agencies are in the process of issuing the many rules required to implement provisions of Dodd Frank, some of which will apply directly to larger institutions with either more than $50 billion in assets or more than $10 billion in assets, such as proposed regulations for financial institutions deemed systemically significant, proposed rules requiring capital plans and stress tests and the Federal Reserve proposed rules to implement the Volcker Rule, as well as a final rule for the largest (over $250 billion assets and internationally active banks) setting a new minimum risk-based capital floor. These and other requirements and policies imposed on larger institutions, such as expected countercyclical requirements for increased capital in times of economic expansion and a decrease in times of contraction, may subsequently become expected "best practices" for smaller institutions. Therefore, as a result of the changes required by Dodd-Frank, the profitability of our business activities may be impacted and we may

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be required to make changes to certain of our business practices. Such developments and new standards would require us to devote even more management attention and resources to evaluate and make any changes necessary to comply with new statutory and regulatory requirements.

              New legislative and regulatory initiatives which could affect us, and the banking industry in general could be proposed or introduced before Congress, the California Legislature, and other governmental bodies in the future. Such proposals, if enacted, may further alter the structure, regulation, and competitive relationship among financial institutions, and may subject us to increased regulation, disclosure, and reporting requirements. In addition, the various bank regulatory agencies often adopt new rules and regulations and policies to implement and enforce existing legislation. It cannot be predicted whether, or in what form, any such legislation or regulations or changes in policy may be enacted or the extent to which the business of the Bank would be affected thereby. In addition, the outcome of examinations, any litigation, or any investigations initiated by state or federal authorities may result in necessary changes in our operations and increased compliance costs.

Troubled Asset Relief Program and Capital Purchase Program

              The Company participated in the TARP, pursuant to which the Company sold preferred stock and warrants to the U.S. Treasury for an aggregate purchase price of $306.5 million. Under the terms of the TARP, the Company was prohibited from increasing dividends on its common stock and from making certain repurchases of equity securities, including its common stock, without the U.S. Treasury's consent. Furthermore, as long as the preferred stock issued to the U.S. Treasury was outstanding, dividend payments and repurchases or redemptions relating to certain equity securities, including the Company's common stock, were prohibited until all accrued and unpaid dividends were paid on such preferred stock.

              In order to participate in the TARP CPP, financial institutions were required to adopt certain standards for executive compensation and corporate governance. The Company complied with all of the TARP requirements and restrictions.

              The ARRA included a wide variety of programs intended to stimulate the economy and provide for extensive infrastructure, energy, health, and education needs. The ARRA imposed certain new, more stringent executive compensation and corporate expenditure limits on all current and future TARP recipients until the U.S. Treasury was repaid. The Company also complied with all ARRA requirements.

              The Company complied with the executive compensation requirements through December 29, 2010, the date of the Company's repurchase of the TARP CPP preferred stock, and has certified as to such compliance in the exhibits attached to this report pursuant to Section 111(b) of the Emergency Economic Stabilization Act ("EESA"). The Company did not deduct for tax purposes executive compensation in excess of $500,000 for each senior executive paid through December 31, 2010.

              On December 29, 2010, the Company repurchased all shares of the TARP CPP preferred stock in the aggregate amount of $306.5 million and paid a final dividend to the U.S. Treasury of $1.8 million. At the time the Company repurchased the TARP CPP preferred stock, it did not repurchase the related warrants. The warrants were outstanding as of December 31, 2010. On January 26, 2011, the Company repurchased all TARP CPP warrants. For complete discussion and disclosure see "Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations—Liquidity and Capital Resources" presented elsewhere in this report.

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Supervision and Regulation

              General.    The Company and the Bank are extensively regulated under both federal and state laws. Regulation and supervision by the federal and state banking agencies are intended primarily for the protection of depositors and the Deposit Insurance Fund administered by the FDIC and not for the benefit of stockholders. Set forth below is a brief description of key laws and regulations which relate to our operations. These descriptions are qualified in their entirety by reference to the applicable laws and regulations. The federal and state agencies regulating the financial services industry also frequently adopt changes to their regulations.

              The Company.    As a bank holding company, and pursuant to its election of financial holding company status, the Company is subject to regulation and examination by the FRB under the BHCA. Accordingly, the Company is subject to the FRB's regulation and its authority to:

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require periodic reports and such additional information as the FRB may require;

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require the Company to maintain certain levels of capital (see "ITEM 1. BUSINESS—Supervision and Regulation—Capital Requirements");

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require that bank holding companies serve as a source of financial and managerial strength to subsidiary banks and commit resources as necessary to support each subsidiary bank. A bank holding company's failure to meet its obligations to serve as a source of strength to its subsidiary banks will generally be considered by the FRB to be an unsafe and unsound banking practice or a violation of FRB regulations or both;

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restrict the receipt and the payment of dividends;

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terminate an activity or terminate control of or liquidate or divest certain subsidiaries, affiliates or investments if the FRB believes the activity or the control of the subsidiary or affiliate constitutes a significant risk to the financial safety, soundness or stability of any bank subsidiary;

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regulate provisions of certain bank holding company debt, including the authority to impose interest ceilings and reserve requirements on such debt and require prior approval to purchase or redeem our securities in certain situations;

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require the prior approval of senior executive officer or director changes and prohibit golden parachute payments, including change in control agreements, or new employment agreements with such payment terms, which are contingent upon termination;

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approve acquisitions and mergers with banks and consider certain competitive, management, financial and other factors in granting these approvals.

Nonbanking and Financial Activities

              Subject to certain prior notice or FRB approval requirements, bank holding companies may engage in any of, or acquire shares of companies engaged in, those nonbanking activities determined by the FRB to be so closely related to banking or managing or controlling banks as to be a proper incident thereto. The Company may engage in these nonbanking activities and broader securities, insurance, merchant banking and other activities that are determined to be "financial in nature" or are incidental or complementary to activities that are financial in nature without prior FRB approval pursuant to its election to become a financial holding company. Pursuant to the Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act of 1999 ("GLBA") and Dodd-Frank, in order to elect and retain financial holding company status, both the bank holding company and all depository institution subsidiaries of a bank holding company must be well capitalized and well

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managed, and, except in limited circumstances, depository subsidiaries must be in satisfactory compliance with the Community Reinvestment Act ("CRA"). Failure to sustain compliance with these requirements or correct any noncompliance within a fixed time period could lead to divestiture of subsidiary banks or require all activities to conform to those permissible for a bank holding company.

              The Company is also a bank holding company within the meaning of the California Financial Code. As such, the Company and its subsidiaries are subject to examination by, and may be required to file reports with, the Department of Financial Institutions ("DFI"). DFI approvals may also be required for certain mergers and acquisitions.

Securities Laws

              The Company's securities are registered with the Securities Exchange Commission ("SEC") under the Exchange Act and listed on the Nasdaq stock market. As such, the Company is subject to the information, proxy solicitation, insider trading, corporate governance, and other requirements and restrictions of the Exchange Act. These requirements and regulations include the provisions of Dodd-Frank with respect to stockholder nominations of directors and say-on-pay voting and incentive compensation clawbacks and the listing requirements of the Nasdaq stock market.

The Sarbanes-Oxley Act

              The Company is subject to the accounting oversight and corporate governance requirements of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, including:

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required executive certification of financial presentations;

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increased requirements for board audit committees and their members;

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enhanced disclosure of controls and procedures and internal control over financial reporting;

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enhanced controls over, and reporting of, insider trading; and

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increased penalties for financial crimes and forfeiture of executive bonuses in certain circumstances.

              The Bank.    As a California state-chartered bank, the Bank is subject to primary supervision, periodic examination, and regulation by the DFI and by the FRB as the Bank's primary federal regulator. As a member bank, the Bank is a stockholder of the FRB.

              In general, under the California Financial Code, California banks have all the powers of a California corporation, subject to the general limitation of state bank powers under the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation Improvement Act ("FDICIA") to those permissible for national banks. Specific federal and state laws and regulations which are applicable to banks regulate, among other things, the scope of their business, their investments, their reserves against deposits, the timing of the availability of deposited funds, and the nature and amount of and collateral for certain loans. The regulatory structure also gives the bank regulatory agencies extensive discretion in connection with their supervisory and enforcement activities and examination policies, including policies with respect to the classification of assets and the establishment of adequate loan loss reserves for regulatory purposes. If, as a result of an examination, the DFI or the FRB should determine that the financial condition, capital resources, asset quality, earnings prospects, management, liquidity, or other aspects of the Bank's operations are

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unsatisfactory or that the Bank or its management is violating or has violated any law or regulation, the DFI and the FRB, and separately the FDIC as insurer of the Bank's deposits, have residual authority to:

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require affirmative action to correct any conditions resulting from any violation or practice;

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direct an increase in capital and the maintenance of specific minimum capital ratios;

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restrict the Bank's growth geographically, by products and services or by mergers and acquisitions;

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enter into informal or formal enforcement orders, including required board resolutions, memoranda of understanding, written agreements, and consent or cease and desist orders to take corrective action and enjoin unsafe and unsound practices;

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remove officers and directors and assess civil monetary penalties; and

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take possession and close and liquidate the Bank.

Permissible Activities and Subsidiaries

              California law permits state chartered commercial banks to engage in any activity permissible for national banks. Therefore, the Bank may form subsidiaries to engage in the many so-called "closely related to banking" or "nonbanking" activities commonly conducted by national banks in operating subsidiaries, and further, pursuant to GLBA, the Bank may conduct certain "financial" activities in a subsidiary to the same extent as may a national bank, provided the Bank is and remains "well-capitalized," "well-managed" and in satisfactory compliance with the CRA. Presently, none of the Bank's subsidiaries are financial subsidiaries.

Federal Home Loan Bank System

              The Bank is a member of the Federal Home Loan Bank ("FHLB") of San Francisco. Among other benefits, each FHLB serves as a reserve or central bank for its members within its assigned region and makes available loans or advances to its members. Each FHLB is financed primarily from the sale of consolidated obligations of the FHLB system. As an FHLB member, the Bank is required to own a certain amount of capital stock in the FHLB. At December 31, 2011, the Bank was in compliance with the FHLB's stock ownership requirement and our investment in FHLB capital stock totaled $136.9 million, which includes $3.2 million of the Federal Home Loan Bank of Seattle capital stock which is a result of the WFIB acquisition. In January 2009, the FHLB began a suspension of dividend payments to preserve capital given the possibility of other-than-temporary charges on certain non-agency mortgage-backed securities and it also suspended the repurchase of excess capital stock. In 2010, the FHLB ended the suspension of dividend payments and returned to quarterly dividends. Also, on May 14, 2010, the FHLB returned to repurchasing excess capital stock from banking members.

Federal Reserve System

              The Federal Reserve Board requires all depository institutions to maintain interest-bearing reserves at specified levels against their transaction accounts. At December 31, 2011, the Bank was in compliance with these requirements. As a member bank, the Bank is also required to own capital stock in the FRB. At December 31, 2011, the Bank held an investment of $47.5 million in FRB capital stock.

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Foreign Operations

              East West Bank currently has three full-service branches in China, which are located in Hong Kong, Shanghai, and Shantou. The Bank operates in China, as a full-service bank under East West Bank China (Limited), a wholly owned subsidiary of East West Bank. The Bank also has representative offices in Beijing, Guangzhou, Shanghai and Shenzhen, China and Taipei, Taiwan. The Bank's overseas activities are regulated by the FRB and the DFI and are also regulated by the supervisory authorities of the host countries in which the Bank has offices.

Dividends and Other Transfers of Funds

              Dividends from the Bank constitute the principal source of income to the Company. The Bank is subject to various statutory and regulatory restrictions on its ability to pay dividends. In addition, the banking agencies have the authority to prohibit or limit the Bank from paying dividends, depending upon the Bank's financial condition, if such payment is deemed to constitute an unsafe or unsound practice. Furthermore, under the federal prompt corrective action regulations, the FRB or FDIC may prohibit a bank holding company from paying any dividends if the holding company's bank subsidiary is classified as "undercapitalized." For more information on capitalization, see "Capital Requirements" below.

              It is FRB policy that bank holding companies should generally pay dividends on common stock only out of income available over the past year, and only if prospective earnings retention is consistent with the organization's expected future needs and financial condition. It is also FRB policy that bank holding companies should not maintain dividend levels that undermine the company's ability to be a source of strength to its banking subsidiaries. Additionally, in consideration of the current financial and economic environment, the FRB has stated that bank holding companies should carefully review their dividend policy and has discouraged payment ratios that are at maximum allowable levels unless both asset quality and capital are very strong.

              Under the terms of the TARP CPP, during the period the preferred stock issued under the TARP CPP remained outstanding, the Company was prohibited from increasing dividends on its common stock, and from making certain repurchases of equity securities, including its common stock, without the U.S. Treasury's consent. On December 29, 2010, the Company repurchased all shares of the TARP CPP preferred stock.

              As of December 31, 2011, the Company had outstanding approximately $83.0 million of 8% Non-Cumulative Perpetual Convertible Preferred Stock, Series A ("Series A preferred stock"), which was originally issued in April 2008. So long as the Company's Series A preferred stock is outstanding, dividend payments and repurchases or redemptions relating to certain equity securities, including the Company's common stock, are prohibited until all accrued and unpaid dividends are paid on such Series A preferred stock, subject to certain limited exceptions (for complete discussion and disclosure see "Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations—Liquidity and Capital Resources" presented elsewhere in this report).

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Capital Requirements

              Bank holding companies and banks are subject to various regulatory capital requirements administered by state and federal banking agencies. Increased capital requirements are expected as a result of expanded authority set forth in Dodd-Frank and the Basel III international supervisory developments discussed below. Capital adequacy guidelines and, additionally for banks, prompt corrective action regulations involve quantitative measures of assets, liabilities, and certain off-balance sheet items calculated under regulatory accounting practices. Capital amounts and classifications are also subject to qualitative judgments by regulators about components, risk weighting, and other factors. At December 31, 2011, the Company's and the Bank's capital ratios exceeded the minimum capital adequacy guideline percentage requirements of the federal banking agencies for "well capitalized" institutions. For complete discussion and disclosure see "Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations—Risk-Based Capital" and Note 25 to the Company's consolidated financial statements presented elsewhere in this report.

              The federal banking agencies have adopted risk-based minimum capital adequacy guidelines for bank holding companies and banks which are intended to provide a measure of capital that reflects the degree of risk associated with a banking organization's operations for both transactions reported on the balance sheet as assets and transactions which are recorded as off-balance sheet items. The risk-based capital ratio is determined by classifying assets and certain off-balance sheet financial instruments into weighted categories, with higher levels of capital being required for those categories perceived as representing greater risk. Bank holding companies and banks engaged in significant trading activity may also be subject to the market risk capital guidelines and be required to incorporate additional market and interest rate risk components into their risk-based capital standards. Under the capital adequacy guidelines, a banking organization's total capital is divided into tiers. "Tier I capital" currently includes common equity and trust preferred securities, subject to certain criteria and quantitative limits. Under Dodd-Frank depository institution holding companies, such as the Company, with more than $15 billion in total consolidated assets as of December 31, 2009, will no longer be able to include trust preferred securities as Tier I regulatory capital as of the end of a three-year phase-out period in 2016, and may be obligated to replace any outstanding trust preferred securities issued prior to May 19, 2011, with qualifying Tier I regulatory capital during the phase-out period. "Tier II capital" includes hybrid capital instruments, other qualifying debt instruments, a limited amount of the allowance for loan and lease losses, and a limited amount of unrealized holding gains on equity securities. Following the phase-out period under Dodd-Frank, trust preferred securities will be treated as Tier II capital. "Tier III capital" consists of qualifying unsecured debt. The sum of Tier II and Tier III capital may not exceed the amount of Tier I capital. The risk-based capital guidelines require a minimum ratio of qualifying total capital to risk-weighted assets of 8% and a minimum ratio of Tier I capital to risk-weighted assets of 4%. An institution is defined as well capitalized if its total capital to risk-weighted assets ratio is 10.00% or more; its core capital to risk-weighted assets ratio is 6.00% or more; and its core capital to adjusted average assets ratio is 5.00% or more.

              Bank holding companies and banks are also required to comply with minimum leverage ratio requirements. The leverage ratio is the ratio of a banking organization's Tier I capital to its total adjusted quarterly average assets (as defined for regulatory purposes). The requirements necessitate a minimum leverage ratio of 3.0% for holding companies and banks that either have the highest supervisory rating or have implemented the appropriate federal regulatory authority's risk-adjusted measure for market risk. All other holding companies and banks are required to maintain a minimum leverage ratio of 4.0%, unless a different minimum is specified by an appropriate regulatory authority. For a depository institution to be considered "well capitalized" under the regulatory framework for prompt corrective action, its leverage ratio must be at least 5.0%.

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Basel Accords

              The current risk-based capital guidelines which apply to the Company and the Bank are based upon the 1988 capital accord (referred to as "Basel I") of the International Basel Committee on Banking Supervision (the "Basel Committee"), a committee of central banks and bank supervisors and regulators from the major industrialized countries. The Basel Committee develops broad policy guidelines for use by each country's supervisors in determining the supervisory policies they apply. A new framework and accord referred to as Basel II evolved from 2004 to 2006 out of the efforts to revise capital adequacy standards for internationally active banks. Basel II emphasizes internal assessment of credit, market and operational risk; supervisory assessment and market discipline in determining minimum capital requirements and became mandatory for large or "core" international banks outside the United States in 2008 (total assets of $250 billion or more or consolidated foreign exposures of $10 billion or more). Basel II was optional for others, and if adopted, must first be complied with in a "parallel run" for two years along with the existing Basel I standards. The Company is not required to comply with Basel II and has not elected to apply the Basel II standards.

              The United States federal banking agencies issued a proposed rule for banking organizations that do not use the "advanced approaches" under Basel II. While this proposed rule generally parallels the relevant approaches under Basel II, it diverges where United States markets have unique characteristics and risk profiles. A definitive final rule has not yet been issued. The United States banking agencies indicated, however, that they would retain the minimum leverage requirement for all United States banks.

              In 2010 and 2011 the Basel Committee finalized proposed reforms on capital and liquidity, generally referred to as Basel III, to reconsider regulatory capital standards, supervisory and risk-management requirements and additional disclosures to further strengthen the Basel II framework in response to the worldwide economic downturn. Although Basel III is intended to be implemented by participating countries for large, internationally active banks, its provisions are likely to be considered by United States banking regulators in developing new regulation applicable to other banks in the United States, including the Bank. Basel III provides for increases in the minimum Tier 1 common equity ratio and the minimum requirement for the Tier 1 capital ratio. Basel III additionally includes a "capital conservation buffer" on top of the minimum requirement designed to absorb losses in periods of financial and economic distress; and an additional required countercyclical buffer percentage to be implemented according to a particular nation's circumstances. These capital requirements are further supplemented under Basel III by a non-risk-based leverage ratio. Basel III also reaffirms the Basel Committee's intention to introduce higher capital requirements on securitization and trading activities.

              The Basel III liquidity proposals have three main elements: (i) a "liquidity coverage ratio" designed to meet the bank's liquidity needs over a 30-day time horizon under an acute liquidity stress scenario, (ii) a "net stable funding ratio" designed to promote more medium and long-term funding over a one-year time horizon, and (iii) a set of monitoring tools that the Basel Committee indicates should be considered as the minimum types of information that banks should report to supervisors.

              Final provisions to the Basel Committee's Basel III proposals are projected to be implemented by December 31, 2012. Implementation of Basel III in the United States will require regulations and guidelines by United States banking regulators, which may differ in significant ways from the recommendations published by the Basel Committee. It is unclear how United States banking regulators will define "well-capitalized" in their implementation of Basel III and to what extent and when smaller banking organizations in the United States will be subject to these regulations and guidelines. Basel III standards, if adopted, would lead to significantly higher capital requirements, higher capital charges and more restrictive leverage and liquidity ratios. The Basel III standards, if adopted, could lead to significantly

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higher capital requirements, higher capital charges and more restrictive leverage and liquidity ratios. The standards would, among other things:

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impose more restrictive eligibility requirements for Tier 1 and Tier 2 capital;

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increase the minimum Tier 1 common equity ratio to 4.5 percent, net of regulatory deductions, and introduce a capital conservation buffer of an additional 2.5 percent of common equity to risk-weighted assets, raising the target minimum common equity ratio to 7 percent;

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increase the minimum Tier 1 capital ratio to 8.5 percent inclusive of the capital conservation buffer;

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increase the minimum total capital ratio to 10.5 percent inclusive of the capital conservation buffer; and

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introduce a countercyclical capital buffer of up to 2.5 percent of common equity or other fully loss absorbing capital for periods of excess credit growth.

              Basel III also introduces a non-risk adjusted Tier 1 leverage ratio of 3 percent, based on a measure of total exposure rather than total assets, and new liquidity standards. The new Basel III capital standards will be phased in from January 1, 2013 until January 1, 2019.

              United States banking regulators must also implement Basel III in conjunction with the provisions of Dodd-Frank related to increased capital and liquidity requirements. The regulations ultimately applicable to the Company may be substantially different from the Basel III final framework. Requirements to maintain higher levels of capital or to maintain higher levels of liquid assets could adversely impact the Company's net income and return on equity.

Prompt Corrective Action

              The Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation Improvement Act ("FDICIA") provides a framework for the regulation of depository institutions and their affiliates, including parent holding companies, by their federal banking regulators. Among other things, it requires the relevant federal banking regulator to take "prompt corrective action" with respect to a depository institution if that institution does not meet certain capital adequacy standards, including requiring the prompt submission of an acceptable capital restoration plan. Supervisory actions by the appropriate federal banking regulator under the prompt corrective action rules generally depend upon an institution's classification within five capital categories as defined in the regulations. The relevant capital measures are the capital ratio, the Tier 1 capital ratio, and the leverage ratio. However, the federal banking agencies have also adopted non-capital safety and soundness standards to assist examiners in identifying and addressing potential safety and soundness concerns before capital becomes impaired. These include operational and managerial standards relating to: (i) internal controls, information systems and internal audit systems, (ii) loan documentation, (iii) credit underwriting, (iv) asset quality and growth, (v) earnings, (vi) risk management, and (vii) compensation and benefits.

              A depository institution's capital tier under the prompt corrective action regulations will depend upon how its capital levels compare with various relevant capital measures and the other factors established by the regulations. A bank will be: (i) "well capitalized" if the institution has a total risk-based capital ratio of 10.0% or greater, a Tier 1 risk-based capital ratio of 6.0% or greater, and a leverage ratio of 5.0% or greater and is not subject to any order or written directive by any such regulatory authority to meet and maintain a specific capital level for any capital measure; (ii) "adequately capitalized" if the institution has a total risk-based capital ratio of 8.0% or greater, a Tier 1 risk-based capital ratio of 4.0% or greater,

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and a leverage ratio of 4.0% or greater and is not "well capitalized"; (iii) "undercapitalized" if the institution has a total risk-based capital ratio that is less than 8.0%, a Tier 1 risk-based capital ratio of less than 4.0%, or a leverage ratio of less than 4.0%; (iv) "significantly undercapitalized" if the institution has a total risk-based capital ratio of less than 6.0%, a Tier 1 risk-based capital ratio of less than 3.0%, or a leverage ratio of less than 3.0%; and (v) "critically undercapitalized" if the institution's tangible equity is equal to or less than 2.0% of average quarterly tangible assets. An institution may be downgraded to, or deemed to be in, a capital category that is lower than indicated by its capital ratios if it is determined to be in an unsafe or unsound condition or if it receives an unsatisfactory examination rating with respect to certain matters.

              The FDICIA generally prohibits a depository institution from making any capital distributions (including payment of a dividend) or paying any management fee to its parent holding company if the depository institution would thereafter be "undercapitalized." "Undercapitalized" institutions are subject to growth limitations and are required to submit a capital restoration plan. The regulatory agencies may not accept such a plan without determining, among other things, that the plan is based on realistic assumptions and is likely to succeed in restoring the depository institution's capital. In addition, for a capital restoration plan to be acceptable, the depository institution's parent holding company must guarantee that the institution will comply with such capital restoration plan. The bank holding company must also provide appropriate assurances of performance. The aggregate liability of the parent holding company is limited to the lesser of (i) an amount equal to 5.0% of the depository institution's total assets at the time it became undercapitalized and (ii) the amount which is necessary (or would have been necessary) to bring the institution into compliance with all capital standards applicable with respect to such institution as of the time it fails to comply with the plan. If a depository institution fails to submit an acceptable plan, it is treated as if it is "significantly undercapitalized." "Significantly undercapitalized" depository institutions may be subject to a number of requirements and restrictions, including orders to sell sufficient voting stock to become "adequately capitalized," requirements to reduce total assets, and cessation of receipt of deposits from correspondent banks. "Critically undercapitalized" institutions are subject to the appointment of a receiver or conservator.

              The appropriate federal banking agency may, under certain circumstances, reclassify a well capitalized insured depository institution as adequately capitalized. The FDICIA provides that an institution may be reclassified if the appropriate federal banking agency determines (after notice and opportunity for a hearing) that the institution is in an unsafe or unsound condition or deems the institution to be engaging in an unsafe or unsound practice. The appropriate agency is also permitted to require an adequately capitalized or undercapitalized institution to comply with the supervisory provisions as if the institution were in the next lower category (but not treat a significantly undercapitalized institution as critically undercapitalized) based on supervisory information other than the capital levels of the institution.

FDIC Deposit Insurance

              The FDIC insures our customer deposits through the Deposit Insurance Fund up to prescribed limits for each depositor. Pursuant to Dodd-Frank, the maximum deposit insurance amount has been permanently increased to $250,000 and all noninterest-bearing transaction accounts are insured through December 31, 2012. The amount of FDIC assessments paid by each Deposit Insurance Fund member institution is based on its relative risk of default as measured by regulatory capital ratios and other supervisory factors. Due to the greatly increased rate of bank failures experienced in the current period of financial stress, as well as the extraordinary programs in which the FDIC has been involved to support the banking industry generally, the FDIC's Deposit Insurance Fund was substantially depleted and the FDIC has incurred substantially increased operating costs. On November 12, 2009, the FDIC adopted a requirement for institutions to prepay in 2009 their estimated quarterly risk-based assessments for the fourth quarter of 2009 and for all of 2010, 2011 and 2012.

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              As required by Dodd-Frank, the FDIC adopted a new Deposit Insurance Fund restoration plan which became effective on January 1, 2011. Among other things, the plan: (1) raises the minimum designated reserve ratio, which the FDIC is required to set each year, to 1.35 percent (from the former minimum of 1.15 percent) and removes the upper limit on the designated reserve ratio (which was formerly capped at 1.5 percent) and consequently on the size of the fund; (2) requires that the fund reserve ratio reach 1.35 percent by September 30, 2020 (3) requires that, in setting assessments, the FDIC offset the effect of requiring that the reserve ratio reach 1.35 percent by September 30, 2020, rather than 1.15 percent by the end of 2016 on insured depository institutions with total consolidated assets of less than $10 million; (4) eliminates the requirement that the FDIC provide dividends from the fund when the reserve ratio is between 1.35 percent and 1.5 percent; and (5) continues the FDIC's authority to declare dividends when the reserve ratio at the end of a calendar year is at least 1.5 percent, but grants the FDIC sole discretion in determining whether to suspend or limit the declaration or payment of dividends. The Federal Deposit Insurance Act continues to require that the FDIC's Board of Directors consider the appropriate level for the designated reserve ratio annually and, if changing the designated reserve ratio, engage in notice-and-comment rulemaking before the beginning of the calendar year. The FDIC has set a long-term goal of increasing its reserve ratio to 2% of insured deposits by 2027.

              On February 7, 2011, the FDIC approved a final rule, as mandated by Dodd-Frank, changing the deposit insurance assessment system from one that is based on total domestic deposits to one that is based on average consolidated total assets minus average tangible equity. In addition, the final rule creates a scorecard-based assessment system for larger banks (those with more than $10 billion in assets) and suspends dividend payments if the Deposit Insurance Fund reserve ratio exceeds 1.5 percent, but provides for decreasing assessment rates when the Deposit Insurance Fund reserve ratio reaches certain thresholds. Larger insured depository institutions will likely pay higher assessments to the Deposit Insurance Fund than under the old system. Additionally, the final rule includes a new adjustment for depository institution debt whereby an institution would pay an additional premium equal to 50 basis points on every dollar of long-term, unsecured debt held as an asset that was issued by another insured depository institution (excluding debt guaranteed under the FDIC's Temporary Liquidity Guarantee Program) to the extent that all such debt exceeds 3 percent of the other insured depository institution's Tier 1 capital. The new rule became effective for the quarter beginning April 1, 2011.

              The FDIC may terminate a depository institution's deposit insurance upon a finding that the institution's financial condition is unsafe or unsound or that the institution has engaged in unsafe or unsound practices that pose a risk to the Deposit Insurance Fund or that may prejudice the interest of the bank's depositors. The termination of deposit insurance for a bank would also result in the revocation of the bank's charter by the DFI.

              All FDIC-insured institutions are also required to pay assessments to the FDIC to fund interest payments on bonds issued by the Financing Corporation ("FICO"), an agency of the Federal government established to recapitalize the predecessor to the Deposit Insurance Fund. The FICO assessment rates are determined quarterly. Beginning April 1, 2011 the assessment rates are based on the level of risk based assets. Prior to April 2011 the assessment rates were based on deposit levels. As of December 31, 2011 the assessment rate was 0.0762% . These assessments will continue until the FICO bonds mature in 2017.

Loans-to-One Borrower Limitations

              With certain limited exceptions, the maximum amount of obligations, secured or unsecured, that any borrower (including certain related entities) may owe to a United States bank at any one time may not exceed 25% of the sum of stockholders' equity, allowance for loan losses, capital notes and debentures of the bank. Unsecured obligations may not exceed 15% of the sum of shareholders' equity, allowance for

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loan losses, capital notes and debentures of the bank. The Bank has established internal loan limits which are lower than the legal lending limits for United States banks.

Extensions of Credit to Insiders and Transactions with Affiliates

              The Federal Reserve Act and FRB Regulation O place limitations and conditions on loans or extensions of credit to:

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a bank or bank holding company's executive officers, directors and principal stockholders (i.e., in most cases, those persons who own, control or have power to vote more than 10% of any class of voting securities);

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any company controlled by any such executive officer, director or stockholder; or

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any political or campaign committee controlled by such executive officer, director or principal stockholder.

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must comply with loan-to-one-borrower limits;

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require prior full board approval when aggregate extensions of credit to the person exceed specified amounts;

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must be made on substantially the same terms (including interest rates and collateral) and follow credit underwriting procedures no less stringent than those prevailing at the time for comparable transactions with non-insiders; and

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must not involve more than the normal risk of repayment or present other unfavorable features.

              In addition, Regulation O provides that the aggregate limit on extensions of credit to all insiders of a bank as a group cannot exceed the bank's unimpaired capital and unimpaired surplus. California has laws and the DFI has regulations which adopt and also apply Regulation O to the Bank.

              The Bank also is subject to certain restrictions imposed by Federal Reserve Act Sections 23A and 23B and FRB Regulation W on any extensions of credit to, or the issuance of a guarantee or letter of credit on behalf of, any affiliates, the purchase of, or investments in, stock or other securities thereof, the taking of such securities as collateral for loans, and the purchase of assets of any affiliates. Affiliates include parent holding companies, sister banks, sponsored and advised companies, financial subsidiaries and investment companies where the Bank's affiliate serves as investment advisor. Sections 23A and 23B and Regulation W generally:

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prevent any affiliates from borrowing from the Bank unless the loans are secured by marketable obligations of designated amounts;

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limit such loans and investments to or in any affiliate individually to 10% of the Bank's capital and surplus;

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limit such loans and investments to all affiliates in the aggregate to 20% of the Bank's capital and surplus;

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place restrictions on certain asset sales to and from an insider to an institution; and

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require such loans to and investments in any affiliate to be on terms and under conditions substantially the same or at least as favorable to the Bank as those prevailing for comparable transactions with non-affiliated parties.

              Additional restrictions on transactions with affiliates may be imposed on the Bank under the FDICIA prompt corrective action provisions and the supervisory authority of the federal and state banking agencies.

Securities Activities

              FRB Regulation R implements exceptions provided in GLBA for securities activities which banks may conduct without registering with the SEC as a securities broker or moving such activities to a broker-dealer affiliate. Regulation R provides exceptions for networking arrangements with third party broker-dealers and authorizes compensation for bank employees who refer and assist retail and high net worth bank customers with their securities, including sweep accounts to money market funds, and with related trust, fiduciary, custodial and safekeeping needs. The current securities activities which the Bank provides customers are conducted in conformance with these rules and regulations.

Operations and Consumer Compliance Laws

              The Bank must comply with numerous federal anti-money laundering and consumer privacy and protection statutes and implementing regulations, including the USA PATRIOT Act of 2001, the Bank Secrecy Act, the Foreign Account Tax Compliance Act, effective in 2013, the CRA, the Fair Credit Reporting Act, as amended by the Fair and Accurate Credit Transactions Act, the Electronic Fund Transfer Act, the Equal Credit Opportunity Act, the Truth in Lending Act, the Fair Housing Act, the Home Mortgage Disclosure Act, the Real Estate Settlement Procedures Act, the National Flood Insurance Act, the Americans with Disabilities Act and various federal and state privacy protection laws. These laws and regulations mandate certain disclosure and other requirements and regulate the manner in which financial institutions must deal with customers when taking deposits, making loans, collecting loans, and providing other services. Failure to comply with these laws and regulations can subject the Bank to various penalties, including but not limited to enforcement actions, injunctions, fines or criminal penalties, punitive damages to consumers, and the loss of certain contractual rights. The Bank and the Company are also subject to federal and state laws prohibiting unfair or fraudulent business practices, untrue or misleading advertising and unfair competition.

Regulation of Subsidiaries/Branches

              Foreign-based subsidiaries, including East West Bank China (Limited) are subject to applicable foreign laws and regulations, such as those implemented by the China Banking Regulatory Commission. Nonbank subsidiaries are subject to additional or separate regulation and supervision by other state, federal and self-regulatory bodies. East West Insurance Services, Inc. is subject to the licensing and supervisory authority of the California Commissioner of Insurance. The East West, Hong Kong branch is subject to applicable foreign laws and regulations, such as those implemented by the Hong Kong Monetary Authority.

Employees

              East West does not have any employees other than officers who are also officers of the Bank. Such employees are not separately compensated for their employment with the Company. As of December 31, 2011, the Bank had a total of 2,204 full-time employees and 115 part-time employees and East West Insurance had a total of 10 full-time employees. None of the employees are represented by a union or

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collective bargaining group. The managements of the Bank and East West Insurance believe that their employee relations are satisfactory.

Recently Issued Accounting Standards

              For a discussion of recent accounting pronouncements and their expected impact on the Company's consolidated financial statements, see Note 1 to the Company's consolidated financial statements presented elsewhere in this report.

Available Information

              We file reports with the SEC, including our proxy statements, annual reports on Form 10-K, quarterly reports on Form 10-Q and current reports on Form 8-K. These reports and other information on file can be inspected and copied at the SEC's Public Reference Room at 100 F Street, N.E., Washington, DC 20549, on official business days during the hours of 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. The public may obtain information on the operation of the Public Reference Room by calling the SEC at 1-800-SEC-0330. The Commission maintains a web site that contains the reports, proxy and information statements and other information we file with them. The address of the site is http://www.sec.gov.

              The Company also maintains an internet website at www.eastwestbank.com. The Company makes its website content available for information purposes only. It should not be relied upon for investment purposes.

              We make available free of charge through our website our annual reports on Form 10-K, quarterly reports on Form 10-Q, current reports on Form 8-K, and proxy statements for our annual stockholders meetings, as well as any amendments to those reports, as soon as reasonably practicable after the Company files such reports with the SEC. The Company's SEC reports can be accessed through the investor information page of its website. None of the information contained in or hyperlinked from our website is incorporated into this Form 10-K.

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Executive Officers of the Registrant

              The following table sets forth the executive officers of the Company, their positions, and their ages. Each officer is appointed by the Board of Directors of the Company or the Bank and serves at their pleasure.

Name	Age(1)		Position with Company or Bank
Dominic Ng		53	Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of the Company and the Bank
Julia S. Gouw		52	President and Chief Operating Officer of the Company and the Bank
Ming Lin Chen		51	Executive Vice President and Director of Loan Operations of the Bank
William H. Fong		64	Executive Vice President and Head of Northern California Commercial Lending Division of the Bank
Karen Fukumura		47	Executive Vice President and Head of Retail Banking of the Bank
John Hall		56	Executive Vice President and Chief Credit Officer of the Bank
Sue Yang		44	Executive Vice President and Head of Greater China and Corporate Strategy for the Bank
Douglas P. Krause		55	Executive Vice President, Chief Risk Officer, General Counsel, and Secretary of the Company and the Bank
Marty Newton		52	Executive Vice President and Head of Commercial Banking Services of the Bank
Irene H. Oh		34	Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of the Company and the Bank
James T. Schuler		63	Executive Vice President and Chief Human Resources Officer of the Bank
Lawrence B. Schiff		59	Executive Vice President and Director of Credit Risk Management of the Bank
Andy Yen		54	Executive Vice President and Director of the Business Banking Division of the Bank

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Dominic Ng serves as Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of East West Bancorp, Inc. and East West Bank. Prior to taking the helm of East West in 1992, Mr. Ng was President and Chief Executive Officer of Seyen Investment, Inc. and before that spent over a decade as a CPA with Deloitte & Touche LLP. Mr. Ng serves on the Board of Directors of Mattel, Inc. and served for six years as a director of the Federal Reserve Bank of San Francisco, Los Angeles Branch.

Julia S. Gouw serves as President and Chief Operating Officer of the Company and the Bank and as a member of the Board of Directors. Ms. Gouw served as Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of the Company and the Bank from 1994 until April 2008. In April 2008, she became the Vice Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Company and the Bank and the Chief Risk Officer of the Bank. Ms. Gouw retired from her position as Chief Risk Officer of the Bank at the end of 2008 and rejoined the Bank in December 2009 as President and Chief Operating Officer. Prior to joining East West in 1989, Ms. Gouw was a Senior Audit Manager with KPMG LLP. Ms. Gouw serves on the boards of Pacific Mutual Holding Company and Pacific LifeCorp.

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Ming Lin Chen serves as Executive Vice President and Director of Loan Operations. Ms. Chen joined East West Bank in 2004 as Senior Vice President and Senior Relationship Manager and was promoted to her current position in 2009. Prior to joining East West Bank, Ms. Chen was Senior Vice President and Corporate Secretary of General Bank and General Bancorp. She was responsible for several management positions including international banking, commercial and SBA lending, marketing and branch operations during her 19 years with General Bank.

William H. Fong serves as Executive Vice President and Head of the Bank's Northern California Commercial Lending Division. Mr. Fong joined East West Bank in April 2006 from United Commercial Bank where he was the Head of Commercial Banking. Prior to this, Mr. Fong spent 23 years with the BNP Paribas/Bank of the West group. As Executive Vice President, he was responsible for Pacific Rim Banking's corporate banking team in Bank of the West. In addition to serving as a director on the boards of Cal-Asia Business Council and Hong Kong Association of Northern California, Mr. Fong is a charter member of The Bay Area Council (BAC) and Asia American MultiTechnology Association. (AAMA). Mr. Fong was appointed in 2009 as a member of the California Economic Development Commission Goods Movement International Trade Advisory Committee.

Karen Fukumura serves as Executive Vice President and Head of the Bank's Retail Banking Division. Prior to joining East West Bank in April 2008, Ms. Fukumura was a Senior Vice President with Bank of America and held several transformational leadership roles within the Consumer Bank and Service & Fulfillment Operations. Additionally, Ms. Fukumura has seven years of management and technology consulting experience in Asia, and previously held sales and manufacturing operations roles within Mobil Oil and Xerox Corporation, respectively.

John Hall serves as Executive Vice President and Chief Credit Officer of East West Bank. Mr. Hall joined East West in mid 2011, after serving seven years as regional Vice President/Senior Vice President for Wells Fargo Bank managing a regional commercial banking office in Los Angeles for Wells Fargo Bank middle market commercial banking. Prior to Wells Fargo Bank, Mr. Hall spent fifteen years in various commercial management positions at Norwest Bank.

Sue Yang serves as Executive Vice President, Head of Greater China and Corporate Strategy. Prior to joining East West Bank in November 2011, Ms. Yang was a senior executive at Bank of America from 1997 to 2011. Ms. Yang held various senior positions at Bank of America, including Chief Risk Officer for Global Wealth and Investment Management and Corporate Strategy Executive of Global Corporate Strategy. Ms. Yang also oversaw Bank of America's investment in China Construction Bank Corporation and served on the China Construction Bank Corporation Board of Directors from 2010 to 2011.

Douglas P. Krause serves as Executive Vice President, Chief Risk Officer, General Counsel, and Corporate Secretary of East West Bancorp, Inc. and East West Bank. Prior to joining East West in 1996, Mr. Krause was General Counsel of Metrobank from 1991 to 1996. Mr. Krause started his career with the law firms of Dewey & LeBoeuf and Jones, Day, Reavis and Pogue where he specialized in financial services. Mr. Krause also serves as commissioner on the governing board and as chairman of the audit committee of the Port of Los Angeles. He also serves on the executive committee and project committee of the I-710 Project.

Marty Newton serves as Executive Vice President and Head of Commercial Banking Services. Mr. Newton joined East West Bank in early 2011. Before joining East West, Mr. Newton spent the majority of his career with Wells Fargo Bank in a variety of positions as well as several years with Bank of America. Mr. Newton has twenty years of commercial and retail banking experience in management, sales and training.

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Irene H. Oh serves as Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of East West Bancorp, Inc. and East West Bank. Ms. Oh joined East West in 2004. Prior to being promoted to Chief Financial Officer, Ms. Oh served as Senior Vice President and Director of Corporate Finance. A CPA, she began her financial career in 1999 with Deloitte & Touche in Los Angeles and spent two years with Goldman Sachs.

James T. Schuler serves as Executive Vice President and Chief Human Resources Officer of East West Bank. Mr. Schuler joined East West in mid 2011, after serving more than 25 years with Avery Dennison where he was instrumental in transforming Avery into an integrated global corporation. Mr. Schuler has a wealth of human resources experience as well as extensive experience working throughout the Asia Pacific Region.

Lawrence B. Schiff serves as Executive Vice President and Director of Credit Risk Management. Mr. Schiff joined East West Bank in 2010, after serving for several years as Director of National Credit Risk Management at KPMG and as a Group Vice President in SunTrust Bank's Credit Risk Management Division. Mr. Schiff spent the majority of his career as a commercial bank examiner with the Federal Reserve System, both in Washington, DC and in New York. Earlier in his career, Mr. Schiff was a Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of a community bank in Honolulu. Mr. Schiff is an MBA graduate of the University of Pennsylvania. Mr. Schiff is a board member of the City of Hope Hospital's LA Real Estate Council.

Andy Yen serves as Executive Vice President and Director of the Business Banking Division. Mr. Yen joined the Bank in September 2005 through its merger with United National Bank ("UNB"). Before being promoted to President of UNB in 2001, Mr. Yen was the Executive Vice President from 1998 to 2000 and Senior Vice President from 1992 to 1997, overseeing both the operations and lending functions of UNB. Mr. Yen also served as a member of the Board of Directors of UNB from 1992 to 2005. Mr. Yen has over 25 years experience in commercial and real estate lending and also held positions at Tokai Bank of California and Trans National Bank before he joined UNB.

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ITEM 1A.    RISK FACTORS

Risk Factors That May Affect Future Results

              Together with the other information on the risks we face and our management of risk contained in this Annual Report or in our other SEC filings, the following presents significant risks which may affect us. Events or circumstances arising from one or more of these risks could adversely affect our business, financial condition, operating results, cash flows and prospects, and the value and price of our common stock could decline. The risks identified below are not intended to be a comprehensive list of all risks we face and additional risks that we may currently view as not material may also impair our business operations and results.

              Difficult economic and market conditions have adversely affected our industry.    Since 2007, negative developments, in the housing market, including decreasing home prices and increasing delinquencies and foreclosures have negatively impacted the credit performance of mortgage and construction loans and resulted in significant write-downs of assets by many financial institutions, including the Bank. In addition, the values of real estate collateral supporting many loans have declined and may continue to decline. The impact on the Bank of the negative credit cycle is beginning to stabilize. However, the overall economic environment remains problematic with high unemployment rates, reduced general spending, and decreased lending by financial institutions to their customers and to each other. Also, competition among depository institutions for deposits has continued to remain at heightened levels as compared to pre-recession times. Bank and bank holding company stock prices have been significantly negatively affected as has the ability of banks and bank holding companies to raise capital or borrow in the debt markets compared to recent years. A worsening of these conditions would likely exacerbate the adverse effects of these difficult market conditions on us and others in the financial institutions industry. In particular, we may face the following risks in connection with these events:

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We face increased regulation of our industry including heightened legal standards and regulatory requirements or expectations imposed in connection with Dodd-Frank. Compliance with such regulation may increase our costs and limit our ability to pursue business opportunities.

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The process we use to estimate losses inherent in our credit exposure requires difficult, subjective and complex judgments, including forecasts of economic conditions and how these economic conditions might impair the ability of our borrowers to repay their loans. The level of uncertainty concerning economic conditions may adversely affect the accuracy of our estimates which may, in turn, impact the reliability of the process.

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We may be required to pay significantly higher FDIC premiums because market developments have significantly depleted the insurance fund of the FDIC and reduced the ratio of reserves to insured deposits.

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The Company's commercial and residential borrowers may be unable to make timely repayments of their loans, or the decrease in value of real estate collateral securing the payment of such loans could result in significant credit losses, increased delinquencies, foreclosures and customer bankruptcies, any of which could have a material adverse effect on the Company's operating results.

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The value of the portfolio of investment securities that we hold may be adversely affected by increasing interest rates and defaults by debtors.

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Further disruptions in the capital markets or other events, including actions by rating agencies and deteriorating investor expectations, may result in an inability to borrow on favorable terms or at all from other financial institutions.

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Increased competition among financial services companies due to the recent consolidation of certain competing financial institutions and the conversion of certain investment banks to bank holding companies may adversely affect the Company's ability to market its products and services.

              Adverse conditions in Asia could adversely affect our business.    A substantial number of our customers have economic and cultural ties to Asia. Additionally, we have three representative offices in China and one in Taipei, Taiwan, and one full-service branch in Hong Kong and two full-service branches in China. As a result, our business and results of operations may be impacted by adverse economic and political conditions in Asia and, in particular, in China. Recent high levels of volatility in the Shanghai and Hong Kong stock exchanges and/or a potential dramatic fall in real estate prices in China, among other things, may negatively impact asset values and the profitability and liquidity of our customers who operate in this region. Pandemics and other public health crises or concerns over the possibility of such crises could create economic and financial disruptions in the region. United States and global economic policies, military tensions, and unfavorable global economic conditions may also adversely impact the Asian economies. If economic conditions in Asia deteriorate, we could, among other things, be exposed to economic and transfer risk, and could experience an outflow of deposits by those of our customers with connections to Asia. Transfer risk may result when an entity is unable to obtain the foreign exchange needed to meet its obligations or to provide liquidity. This may adversely impact the recoverability of investments with or loans made to such entities.

              Recent changes in banking regulation may adversely affect our business.    Regulation of the financial services industry is undergoing major changes. Dodd-Frank significantly revises and expands the rulemaking, supervisory and enforcement authority of federal bank regulators. Dodd-Frank addresses many areas which may affect our operations and costs immediately or in the future. Among other provisions, Dodd-Frank:

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imposes new capital requirements on bank holding companies and eliminates certain trust preferred securities from Tier 1 capital;

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expands the FDIC's authority to raise insurance premiums and permanently raises the current standard deposit insurance limit to $250,000;

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provides for the insurance of all noninterest-bearing and transaction accounts until January 1, 2013;

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allows financial institutions to pay interest on business checking accounts;

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authorizes nationwide interstate branching for banks;

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limits interchange fees payable on debit card transactions;

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establishes the Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection to promulgate and enforce consumer protection regulations relating to financial products that would affect banks and nonbank finance companies;

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contains provisions that affect corporate governance and executive compensation;

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restricts proprietary trading by financial institutions, their owning or sponsoring hedge and private equity funds, and regulates the derivatives activities of banks and their affiliates.

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              Many aspects of Dodd-Frank are subject to rulemaking and will take effect over several years, making it difficult to anticipate the overall financial impact on us and the financial services industry more generally. Nonetheless, we anticipate increased costs associated with these new regulations.

              The proposed revisions to Regulation Z, which implements the Truth in Lending Act (TILA), are being made pursuant to the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act. The proposal would apply to all consumer mortgages (except home equity lines of credit, timeshare plans, reverse mortgages, or temporary loans) mandating specific underwriting criteria for home loans and provides various repayment options to the borrower. This may impact our underwriting of single family residential loans and the resulting unknown effect on potential delinquencies. In addition, the uniformity of the requirements may make it difficult for regional and community banks to compete against the larger national banks for single family residential loan originations.

              We may be subject to more stringent capital requirements.    Dodd-Frank phases out over a prescribed period of time certain trust preferred securities from Tier 1 capital and allows the federal banking agencies to establish minimum leverage and risk-based capital requirements that will apply to both insured banks and their holding companies. In the case of certain trust preferred securities issued prior to May 19, 2010 by bank holding companies with total consolidated assets of $15 billion or more as of December 31, 2009, these "regulatory capital deductions" are to be implemented incrementally over a period of three years beginning on January 13, 2013. Dodd-Frank also requires the federal banking agencies to establish minimum leverage and risk-based capital requirements that will apply to both insured banks and their holding companies. Implementing regulations must be issued within 18 months of July 21, 2010.

              In addition, internationally, the "Basel III" standards recently announced by the Basel Committee, if applied to banks of our size, could lead to significantly higher capital requirements, higher capital charges and more restrictive leverage and liquidity ratios. The standards would, among other things:

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impose more restrictive eligibility requirements for Tier 1 and Tier 2 capital;

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increase the minimum Tier 1 common equity ratio to 4.5 percent, net of regulatory deductions, and introduce a capital conservation buffer of an additional 2.5 percent of common equity to risk-weighted assets, raising the target minimum common equity ratio to 7 percent;

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increase the minimum Tier 1 capital ratio to 8.5 percent inclusive of the capital conservation buffer;

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increase the minimum total capital ratio to 10.5 percent inclusive of the capital conservation buffer; and

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introduce a countercyclical capital buffer of up to 2.5 percent of common equity or other fully absorbing capital for periods of excess credit growth.

              Basel III also introduces a non-risk adjusted Tier 1 leverage ratio of 3 percent, based on a measure of total exposure rather than total assets, and new liquidity standards. The Basel III capital standards will be phased in from January 1, 2013 until January 1, 2019, and it is not yet known how these standards will be implemented by United States regulators generally or how they will be applied to banks of our size. Implementation of these standards, or any other new regulations, may adversely affect our ability to pay dividends, or require us to reduce business levels or raise capital, including in ways that may adversely affect our results of operations or financial condition.

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              Increased deposit insurance costs may adversely affect our results of operations.    As a result of a series of financial institution failures and other market developments, the deposit insurance fund, or Deposit Insurance Fund, of the FDIC has been significantly depleted and reduced the ratio of reserves to insured deposits. As a result of recent economic conditions and the enactment of Dodd-Frank, the FDIC has increased the deposit insurance assessment rates and thus raised deposit premiums for insured depository institutions. If these increases are insufficient for the Deposit Insurance Fund to meet its funding requirements, further special assessments or increases in deposit insurance premiums may be required which we may be required to pay. We are generally unable to control the amount of premiums that we are required to pay for FDIC insurance. If there are additional bank or financial institution failures, we may be required to pay even higher FDIC premiums than the recently increased levels. Any future additional assessments, increases or required prepayments in FDIC insurance premiums may materially adversely affect our results of operations.

              United States and international financial markets and economic conditions, particularly in California, could adversely affect our liquidity, results of operations and financial condition.    As described in "Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations," the turmoil and downward economic trends in the past couple of years have been particularly acute in the financial sector. Although the Company and the Bank remain well capitalized and have not suffered any significant liquidity issues as a result of these events, the cost and availability of funds may be adversely affected by illiquid credit markets and the demand for our products and services may decline as our borrowers and customers realize the impact of an economic slowdown and recession. In view of the concentration of our operations and the collateral securing our loan portfolio primarily in Northern and Southern California, we may be particularly susceptible to the adverse economic conditions in the state of California, where our business is concentrated. In addition, the severity and duration of these adverse conditions is unknown and may exacerbate the Company's exposure to credit risk and adversely affect the ability of borrowers to perform under the terms of their lending arrangements with us. Accordingly, continued turbulence in the United States and international markets and economy may adversely affect our liquidity, financial condition, results of operations and profitability.

              We may be required to make additional provisions for loan losses and charge off additional loans in the future, which could adversely affect our results of operations.    During the year ended December 31, 2011, we recorded a $95.0 million provision for loan losses and charged off $124.7 million, gross of $12.6 million in recoveries. There has been a continued slowdown in the housing market in portions of Los Angeles, Riverside, San Bernardino and Orange counties where a majority of our loan customers are based. This slowdown reflects the continuation of depressed prices and excess inventories of homes to be sold, which has contributed to financial strain on home builders and suppliers.

              Our allowance for loan losses may not be adequate to cover actual losses.    A significant source of risk arises from the possibility that we could sustain losses because borrowers, guarantors, and related parties may fail to perform in accordance with the terms of their loans. The underwriting and credit monitoring policies and procedures that we have adopted to address this risk may not prevent unexpected losses that could have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition, results of operations and cash flows. We maintain an allowance for loan losses to provide for loan defaults and nonperformance. The allowance is also appropriately increased for new loan growth. While we believe that our allowance for loan losses is adequate to cover current losses, we cannot assure you that we will not increase the allowance for loan losses further.

              Liquidity risk could impair our ability to fund operations and jeopardize our financial condition.    Liquidity is essential to our business. An inability to raise funds through deposits, borrowings, the sale of loans and other sources could have a material adverse effect on our liquidity. Our access to funding sources in amounts adequate to finance our activities could be impaired by factors that affect us specifically

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or the financial services industry in general. Factors that could detrimentally impact our access to liquidity sources include a decrease in the level of our business activity due to a market downturn or adverse regulatory action against us. Our ability to acquire deposits or borrow could also be impaired by factors that are not specific to us, such as a severe disruption of the financial markets or negative views and expectations about the prospects for the financial services industry as a whole due to the turmoil faced by banking organizations in the domestic and worldwide credit markets.

              The actions and commercial soundness of other financial institutions could affect the Company's ability to engage in routine funding transactions.    Financial service institutions are interrelated as a result of trading, clearing, counterparty or other relationships. The Company has exposure to different industries and counterparties, and executes transactions with various counterparties in the financial industry, including brokers and dealers, commercial banks, investment banks, mutual and hedge funds, and other institutional clients. Recent defaults by financial services institutions, and even questions about one or more financial services institutions or the financial services industry in general, have led to market wide liquidity problems and could lead to losses or defaults by the Company or by other institutions. Many of these transactions expose the Company to credit risk in the event of default of its counterparty or client. In addition, the Company's credit risk may increase when the underlying collateral held cannot be realized or is liquidated at prices not sufficient to recover the full amount of the loan or derivative exposure due to the Company. Any such losses could materially and adversely affect the Company's results of operations.

              A significant portion of our loan portfolio is secured by real estate and thus we have a higher degree of risk from a downturn in our real estate markets.    A further decline in our real estate markets could hurt our business because many of our loans are secured by real estate. Real estate values and real estate markets are generally affected by changes in national, regional or local economic conditions, fluctuations in interest rates and the availability of loans to potential purchasers, changes in tax laws and other governmental statutes, regulations and policies and acts of nature, such as earthquakes and national disasters particular to California. A significant portion of our real estate collateral is located in California. If real estate values decline further, the value of real estate collateral securing our loans could be significantly reduced. Our ability to recover on defaulted loans by foreclosing and selling the real estate collateral would then be diminished and we would be more likely to suffer losses on defaulted loans. Furthermore, a significant portion of our loan portfolio is comprised of commercial real estate. Commercial real estate and multifamily loans typically involve large balances to single borrowers or groups of related borrowers. Since payments on these loans are often dependent on the successful operation or management of the properties, as well as the business and financial condition of the borrower, repayment of such loans may be subject to adverse conditions in the real estate market, adverse economic conditions or changes in applicable government regulations. Borrowers' inability to repay such loans may have an adverse affect on our business.

              Our business is subject to interest rate risk and variations in interest rates may negatively affect our financial performance.    A substantial portion of our income is derived from the differential or "spread" between the interest earned on loans, investment securities and other interest-earning assets, and the interest paid on deposits, borrowings and other interest-bearing liabilities. Because of the differences in the maturities and repricing characteristics of our interest-earning assets and interest-bearing liabilities, changes in interest rates do not produce equivalent changes in interest income earned on interest-earning assets and interest paid on interest-bearing liabilities. Significant fluctuations in market interest rates could materially and adversely affect not only our net interest spread, but also our asset quality and loan origination volume.

              We are subject to extensive government regulation that could limit or restrict our activities, which, in turn, may hamper our ability to increase our assets and earnings.    Our operations are subject to extensive regulation by federal, state and local governmental authorities and are subject to various laws and judicial and

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administrative decisions imposing requirements and restrictions on part or all of our operations. Because our business is highly regulated, the laws, rules, regulations and supervisory guidance and policies applicable to us are subject to regular modification and change. From time to time, various laws, rules and regulations are proposed, which, if adopted, could impact our operations by making compliance much more difficult or expensive, restricting our ability to originate or sell loans or further restricting the amount of interest or other charges or fees earned on loans or other products.

              The short-term and long-term impact of the new Basel II and Basel III capital standards and the forthcoming new capital rules to be proposed for non-Basel II United States banks is uncertain.    As a result of the deterioration during the past few years in the global credit markets and the potential impact of increased liquidity risk and interest rate risk, it is unclear what the short-term impact of the implementation of Basel II may be or what impact a pending alternative standardized approach to Basel II option for non-Basel II U.S. banks may have on the cost and availability of different types of credit and the potential compliance costs of implementing the new capital standards. In addition, the Basel III standards, if adopted by the United States regulators, could lead to substantially higher capital requirements and capital charges as well as more restrictive leverage and liquidity ratios. The new Basel III capital standards will be phased in from January 1, 2013 to January 1, 2019, and it is not yet known how these standards will be implemented by United States regulators, in general, or how they will be applied to community banks of our size.

              Failure to manage our growth may adversely affect our performance.    Our financial performance and profitability depend on our ability to manage our recent and possible future growth. Future acquisitions and our continued growth may present operating, integration and other issues that could have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition, results of operations and cash flows.

              We could be liable for breaches of security in our online banking services. Fear of security breaches could limit the growth of our online services.    We offer various Internet-based services to our clients, including online banking services. The secure transmission of confidential information over the Internet is essential to maintain our clients' confidence in our online services. Advances in computer capabilities, new discoveries or other developments could result in a compromise or breach of the technology we use to protect client transaction data. In addition, individuals may seek to intentionally disrupt our online banking services or compromise the confidentiality of customer information with criminal intent. Although we have developed systems and processes that are designed to prevent security breaches and periodically test our security, failure to mitigate breaches of security could adversely affect our ability to offer and grow our online services, result in costly litigation and loss of customer relationships and could have an adverse effect on our business.

              Our controls and procedures could fail or be circumvented.    Management regularly reviews and updates our internal controls, disclosure controls and procedures and corporate governance policies and procedures. Any system of controls, however well designed and operated, is based in part on certain assumptions and can provide only reasonable, but not absolute, assurances of the effectiveness of these systems and controls, and that the objectives of these controls have been met. Any failure or circumvention of our controls and procedures, and any failure to comply with regulations related to controls and procedures could adversely affect our business, results of operations and financial condition

              We face strong competition from financial services companies and other companies that offer banking services.    We conduct the majority of our operations in California. The banking and financial services businesses in California are highly competitive and increased competition in our primary market area may adversely impact the level of our loans and deposits. Ultimately, we may not be able to compete successfully against current and future competitors. These competitors include national banks, regional banks and other community banks. We also face competition from many other types of financial

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institutions, including savings and loan associations, finance companies, brokerage firms, insurance companies, credit unions, mortgage banks and other financial intermediaries. In particular, our competitors include major financial companies whose greater resources may afford them a marketplace advantage by enabling them to maintain numerous locations and mount extensive promotional and advertising campaigns. Areas of competition include interest rates for loans and deposits, efforts to obtain loan and deposit customers and a range in quality of products and services provided, including new technology-driven products and services. If we are unable to attract and retain banking customers, we may be unable to continue our loan growth and level of deposits.

              If we cannot attract deposits, our growth may be inhibited.    Our ability to increase our deposit base depends in large part on our ability to attract additional deposits at favorable rates. We seek additional deposits by offering deposit products that are competitive with those offered by other financial institutions in our markets.

              We rely on communications, information, operating and financial control systems technology from third party service providers, and we may suffer an interruption in those systems.    We rely heavily on third party service providers for much of our communications, information, operating and financial control systems technology, including our internet banking services and data processing systems. Any failure or interruption of these services or systems or breaches in security of these systems could result in failures or interruptions in our customer relationship management, general ledger, deposit, servicing, and/or loan origination systems. The occurrence of any failures or interruptions may require us to identify alternative sources of such services, and we cannot assure you that we could negotiate terms that are as favorable to us, or could obtain services with similar functionality as found in our existing systems without the need to expend substantial resources, if at all.

              We are dependent on key personnel and the loss of one or more of those key personnel may materially and adversely affect our prospects.    Competition for qualified employees and personnel in the banking industry is intense and there is a limited number of qualified persons with knowledge of, and experience in, the regional banking industry, specially the West Coast market. The process of recruiting personnel with the combination of skills and attributes required to carry out our strategies is often lengthy. Our success depends to a significant degree upon our ability to attract and retain qualified management, loan origination, finance, administrative, marketing, and technical personnel, and upon the continued contributions of our management and personnel. In particular, our success has been and continues to be highly dependent upon the abilities of key executives, including our Chief Executive Officer and our President/Chief Operating Officer, and certain other employees.

              Managing reputational risk is important to attracting and maintaining customers, investors and employees.    Threats to the Company's reputation can come from many sources, including unethical practices, employee misconduct, failure to deliver minimum standards of service or quality, compliance deficiencies, and questionable or fraudulent activities of our customers. We have policies and procedures in place to protect our reputation and promote ethical conduct, but these policies and procedures may not be fully effective. Negative publicity regarding our business, employees, or customers, with or without merit, may result in the loss of customers, investors and employees, costly litigation, a decline in revenues and increased governmental regulation.

              State laws may restrict our ability to pay dividends.    Our ability for the Bank to pay dividends to East West is limited by California law and the Company's ability to pay dividends on its outstanding stock is limited by Delaware law. For complete discussion and disclosure see "Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations—Liquidity and Capital Resources" presented elsewhere in this report.

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              The terms of our outstanding preferred stock limit our ability to pay dividends on and repurchase our common stock, and there can be no assurance of any future dividends on our common stock.    The terms of our outstanding Series A preferred stock have limitations on our ability to redeem or repurchase our common stock. In addition, we are unable to pay any dividends on our common stock unless we are current in our dividend payments on the Series A preferred stock. These restrictions, together with the potentially dilutive impact of the common stock issuable upon conversion of the Series A preferred stock, described below, could have a negative effect on the value of our common stock. Moreover, holders of our common stock are entitled to receive dividends only when, as and if declared by our Board of Directors. Although we have historically paid cash dividends on our common stock, we are not required to do so. For complete discussion and disclosure see "Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations—Liquidity and Capital Resources" presented elsewhere in this report.

              Our outstanding preferred stock impacts net income available to our common stockholders and earnings per common share, and the potential issuances of equity securities may be dilutive to holders of our common stock.    The dividends declared on our outstanding preferred stock will reduce the net income available to common stockholders and our earnings per common share. Our outstanding preferred stock will also receive preferential treatment in the event of liquidation, dissolution or winding up of the Company. In addition, to the extent shares of our Series A preferred stock are converted, or options to purchase common stock under our employee and director stock option plans are exercised, holders of our common stock will incur additional dilution. Further, if we sell additional equity or convertible debt securities, such sales could result in increased dilution to our stockholders.

              The price of our common stock may be volatile or may decline.    The trading price of our common stock may fluctuate widely as a result of a number of factors, many of which are outside our control. In addition, the stock market is subject to fluctuations in the share prices and trading volumes that affect the market prices of the shares of many companies. These broad market fluctuations could adversely affect the market price of our common stock. Among the factors that could affect our stock price are:

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actual or anticipated quarterly fluctuations in our operating results and financial condition;

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changes in revenue or earnings estimates or publication of research reports and recommendations by financial analysts;

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failure to meet analysts' revenue or earnings estimates;

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speculation in the press or investment community;

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strategic actions by us or our competitors, such as acquisitions or restructurings;

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actions by institutional stockholders;

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fluctuations in the stock price and operating results of our competitors;

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general market conditions and, in particular, developments related to market conditions for the financial services industry;

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proposed or adopted regulatory changes or developments;

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anticipated or pending investigations, proceedings or litigation that involve or affect us; or

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domestic and international economic factors unrelated to our performance.

              The stock market and, in particular, the market for financial institution stocks, has experienced significant volatility during the past couple of years. As a result, the market price of our common stock may be volatile. In addition, the trading volume in our common stock may fluctuate more than usual and cause significant price variations to occur. The trading price of the shares of our common stock and the value of

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our other securities will depend on many factors, which may change from time to time, including, without limitation, our financial condition, performance, creditworthiness and prospects, future sales of our equity or equity-related securities, and other factors identified. Market volatility during the past couple of years is unprecedented. The capital and credit markets have been experiencing volatility and disruption for more than two years. In some cases, the markets have produced downward pressure on stock prices and credit availability for certain issuers without regard to those issuers' underlying financial strength. A significant decline in our stock price could result in substantial losses for individual stockholders and could lead to costly and disruptive securities litigation.

              Anti-takeover provisions could negatively impact our stockholders.    Provisions of Delaware law and of our certificate of incorporation, as amended, and bylaws could make it more difficult for a third party to acquire control of us or have the effect of discouraging a third party from attempting to acquire control of us. For example, our certificate of incorporation requires the approval of the holders of at least two-thirds of our outstanding shares of voting stock to approve certain business combinations. We are subject to Section 203 of the Delaware General Corporation Law, which would make it more difficult for another party to acquire us without the approval of our Board of Directors. Additionally, our certificate of incorporation, as amended, authorizes our Board of Directors to issue preferred stock and preferred stock could be issued as a defensive measure in response to a takeover proposal. These and other provisions could make it more difficult for a third party to acquire us even if an acquisition might be in the best interest of our stockholders.

              Natural disasters and geopolitical events beyond our control could adversely affect us.    Natural disasters such as earthquakes, wildfires, extreme weather conditions, hurricanes, floods, and other acts of nature and geopolitical events involving terrorism or military conflict could adversely affect our business operations and those of our customers and cause substantial damage and loss to real and personal property. These natural disasters and geopolitical events could impair our borrowers' ability to service their loans, decrease the level and duration of deposits by customers, erode the value of loan collateral, and result in an increase in the amount of our nonperforming loans and a higher level of nonperforming assets (including real estate owned), net charge-offs, and provision for loan losses, which could adversely affect our earnings.

              Our interest expense may increase following the repeal of the federal prohibition on payment of interest on demand deposits.    The federal prohibition on the ability of financial institutions to pay interest on demand deposit accounts was repealed as part of Dodd-Frank. As a result, beginning on July 21, 2010, financial institutions could commence offering interest on demand deposits to compete for clients. We do not yet know what interest rates other institutions may offer. Our interest expense will increase and our net interest margin will decrease if the Bank begins offering interest on demand deposits to attract additional customers or maintain current customers, which could have a material adverse effect on our financial condition, net income and results of operations.

              We have engaged in and may continue to engage in further expansion through acquisitions, which could negatively affect our business and earnings.    There are risks associated with expansion through acquisitions. These risks include, among others, incorrectly assessing the asset quality of a bank acquired in a particular transaction, encountering greater than anticipated costs in integrating acquired businesses, facing resistance from customers or employees, and being unable to profitably deploy assets acquired in the transaction. Additional country- and region-specific risks are associated with transactions outside the United States, including in China. To the extent we issue capital stock in connection with additional transactions, these transactions and related stock issuances may have a dilutive effect on earnings per share and share ownership.

              We may experience difficulty in managing the loan portfolios acquired through FDIC-assisted acquisitions, which are within the limits of the loss protection provided by the FDIC.    The Bank entered into

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shared-loss agreements with the FDIC that covered, most of UCB's and all of WFIB's loans and other real estate owned, respectively. East West Bank shares in the losses, beginning with the first dollar of loss occurred, of the loans (including single-family residential mortgage loans, commercial loans, foreclosed loan collateral and other real estate owned) covered ("covered loans") under the shared-loss agreements. Pursuant to the terms of the shared-loss agreements, the FDIC is obligated to reimburse East West Bank 80% of eligible losses with respect to covered loans. East West Bank has a corresponding obligation to reimburse the FDIC for 80%, of eligible recoveries with respect to covered loans.

              The shared-loss agreements for commercial and single-family residential mortgage loans are in effect for 5 years and 10 years, respectively, from the acquisition date and the loss recovery provisions are in effect for 8 years and 10 years, respectively, from the acquisition date. Ten years after acquisition date, East West Bank is required to pay the FDIC 50% of the excess, if any, of specific amounts stated in the original agreements for each acquisition respectively. Although we have substantial expertise in asset resolution, we cannot guarantee that we will be able to adequately manage the loan portfolio within the limits of the loss protection provided by the FDIC. Failure to comply with the requirements of the shared-loss agreements could result in loss of indemnification by the FDIC. Additionally, the Bank is subject to audits by the FDIC, through its designated agent, under the terms of the shared-loss agreements. The required terms of the shared-loss agreements are extensive and failure to comply with any of the guidelines could result in a potential specific asset or group of assets losing indemnification.

              The number of delinquencies and defaults in residential mortgages have created a backlog in U.S. courts and may lead to an increase in the amount of legislative action that might restrict or delay our ability to foreclose and, therefore, delay the collection of payments for single-family residential loans.    Collateral-based loans on which the Bank forecloses could be delayed by an extended foreclosure process, including delays resulting from a court backlog, local or national foreclosure moratoriums or other delays, and these delays could negatively impact our results of operations. Homeowner protection laws may also delay the initiation or completion of foreclosure proceedings on specified types of residential mortgage loans. Any such limitations are likely to cause delayed or reduced collections. Significant restrictions on our ability to foreclose on loans, requirements that we forgo a portion of the amount otherwise due on a loan or requirements that we modify a significant number of original loan terms could negatively impact our business, financial condition, liquidity and results of operations.

ITEM 1B.    UNRESOLVED STAFF COMMENTS

              None.

ITEM 2.    PROPERTIES

              The Company currently neither owns nor leases any real or personal property. The Company uses the premises, equipment, and furniture of the Bank. The Agency also currently conducts its operations in one of the administrative offices of the Bank. The Company is currently reimbursing the Bank for the Agency's use of this facility.

              The Bank owns the buildings and land at 23 of its retail branch offices. Five of these retail branch locations are either attached or adjacent to offices that are being used by the Bank to house various administrative departments. All other branch and administrative locations are leased by the Bank, with lease expiration dates ranging from 2012 to 2023, exclusive of renewal options.

              In 2010, we assumed approximately forty-nine leases and agreed to purchase approximately $5.2 million and $73.7 million in fair value of real property from the FDIC as part of the FDIC-assisted acquisitions of Washington First International Bank and United Commercial Bank, respectively. During

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2011, in an effort to consolidate properties acquired, the Company strategically sold and consolidated several locations.

              The Company believes that its existing facilities are adequate for its present purposes. The Company believes that, if necessary, it could secure alternative facilities on similar terms without adversely affecting its operations.

              At December 31, 2011, the Bank's consolidated investment in premises and equipment, net of accumulated depreciation and amortization, totaled $118.9 million. Total occupancy expense, inclusive of rental payments and furniture and equipment expense, for the year ended December 31, 2011 was $50.1 million. Total annual rental expense (exclusive of operating charges and real property taxes) was approximately $22.9 million during 2011.

ITEM 3.    LEGAL PROCEEDINGS

              Neither the Company nor the Bank is involved in any material legal proceedings. The Bank, from time to time, is party to litigation which arises in the ordinary course of business, such as claims to enforce liens, claims involving the origination and servicing of loans, and other issues related to the business of the Bank. After taking into consideration information furnished by counsel to the Company and the Bank, management believes that the resolution of such issues would not have a material adverse impact on the financial position, results of operations, or liquidity of the Company or the Bank.

ITEM 4.    (REMOVED AND RESERVED)

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PART II

ITEM 5.    MARKET FOR REGISTRANT'S COMMON EQUITY, RELATED STOCKHOLDER MATTERS AND ISSUER PURCHASES OF EQUITY SECURITIES

Market Information

              Our common stock is traded on the NASDAQ Global Select Market under the symbol "EWBC." The following table sets forth the range of sales prices and dividend information for the Company's common stock for the years ended December 31, 2011 and 2010.

	2011
	High		Low		Dividends
First quarter	$	23.79	$	19.30	$0.01 cash dividend
Second quarter		23.37		17.97	$0.05 cash dividend
Third quarter		20.65		14.31	$0.05 cash dividend
Fourth quarter		20.19		13.94	$0.05 cash dividend

	2010
	High		Low		Dividends
First quarter	$	19.25	$	14.76	$0.01 cash dividend
Second quarter		20.55		14.75	$0.01 cash dividend
Third quarter		18.00		14.11	$0.01 cash dividend
Fourth quarter		20.17		15.98	$0.01 cash dividend

              The closing price of our common stock on January 31, 2012 was $21.96 per share, as reported by the NASDAQ Global Select Market.

              As of January 31, 2012, 148,678,084 shares of the Company's common stock were held by 2,713 stockholders of record.

              For information on the statutory and regulatory limitations on the ability of the Company to pay dividends to its stockholders and on the Bank to pay dividends to East West, see "Item 1. BUSINESS—Supervision and Regulation—Dividends and Other Transfers of Funds" and "Item 7. Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations—Liquidity and Cash Flow" presented elsewhere in this report.

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Stock Performance Graph

              The following graph shows a comparison of stockholder return on the Company's common stock based on the market price of the common stock assuming the reinvestment of dividends, with the cumulative total returns for the companies in the Standard & Poor's 500 Index and the SNL Western Bank Index for the 5-year period beginning on December 31, 2006 through December 31, 2011. This graph is historical only and may not be indicative of possible future performance of the Company's common stock. The information set forth under the heading "Stock Performance Graph" shall not be deemed "soliciting material" or to be "filed" with the Commission except to the extent we specifically request that such information be treated as soliciting material or specifically incorporate it by reference into a filing under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, or the Securities Act of 1933, as amended.

Total Return Performance

	Period Ending
Index	12/31/06		12/31/07		12/31/08		12/31/09		12/31/10		12/31/11
East West Bancorp, Inc.		100.00		69.16		46.73		46.47		57.63		58.72
SNL Western Bank Index		100.00		83.53		81.33		74.68		84.62		76.45
SNL Bank and Thrift		100.00		76.26		43.85		43.27		48.30		37.56
S&P 500		100.00		105.49		66.46		84.05		96.71		98.76

Source: SNL Financial LC, Charlottesville, VA, (434) 977-1600, www.snl.com

Purchases of Equity Securities by the Issuer and Affiliated Purchasers

              During the first quarter of 2007, the Company's Board of Directors authorized a stock repurchase program authorizing the repurchase of up to $80.0 million of its common stock. This repurchase program has no expiration date and 1,391,176 shares were repurchased under this program during 2007.

              On January 19, 2012, it was announced that the Company's Board of Directors authorized a stock repurchase program to buy back up to $200.0 million of the Company's common stock. This repurchase program has no expiration date. The Company made no repurchases of its common stock during the year ended December 31, 2011.

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ITEM 6.    SELECTED FINANCIAL DATA

              The following selected financial data should be read in conjunction with the Company's consolidated financial statements and the accompanying notes presented elsewhere in this report. Certain items in the consolidated balance sheet and the consolidated statements of income were reclassified for prior years to conform to the 2011 presentation. These reclassifications did not affect previously reported net income.

	2011			2010			2009			2008			2007
	(In thousands, except per share data)
Summary of Operations
Interest and dividend income	$	1,080,448		$	1,095,831		$	722,818		$	664,858		$	773,607
Interest expense		177,422			201,117			237,129			309,694			365,613
Net interest income		903,026			894,714			485,689			355,164			407,994
Provision for loan losses		95,006			200,159			528,666			226,000			12,000
Net interest income (loss) after provision for loan losses		808,020			694,555			(42,977	)		129,164			395,994
Noninterest income (loss)(1)		10,924			39,270			390,953			(25,062	)		49,520
Noninterest expense		435,610			477,916			243,254			201,270			183,255
Income (loss) before provision (benefit) for income taxes		383,334			255,909			104,722			(97,168	)		262,259
Provision (benefit) for income taxes		138,100			91,345			22,714			(47,485	)		101,092
Net income (loss) before extraordinary item		245,234			164,564			82,008			(49,683	)		161,167
Extraordinary item, net of tax		—			—			(5,366	)		—			—
Net income (loss)	$	245,234		$	164,564		$	76,642		$	(49,683	)	$	161,167
PREFERRED STOCK DIVIDENDS, AMORTIZATION OF PREFERRED STOCK DISCOUNT, AND INDUCEMENT OF PREFERRED STOCK CONVERSION		6,857			43,126			49,115			9,474			—
NET INCOME (LOSS) AVAILABLE TO COMMON STOCKHOLDERS	$	238,377		$	121,438		$	27,527		$	(59,157	)	$	161,167
Per Common Share
Basic earnings (loss) per share	$	1.62		$	0.88		$	0.35		$	(0.94	)	$	2.63
Diluted earnings (loss) per share	$	1.60		$	0.83		$	0.33		$	(0.94	)	$	2.60
Common dividends per share	$	0.16		$	0.04		$	0.05		$	0.40		$	0.40
Average number of shares outstanding, basic		147,093			137,478			78,770			62,673			61,180
Average number of shares outstanding, diluted		153,467			147,102			84,523			62,673			62,093
At Year End:
Total assets	$	21,968,667		$	20,700,537		$	20,559,212		$	12,422,816		$	11,852,212
Loans receivable		10,061,788			8,430,199			8,218,671			8,069,377			8,750,921
Covered loans		3,923,142			4,800,876			5,598,155			—			—
Investment securities		3,072,578			2,875,941			2,564,081			2,162,511			1,887,136
Deposits		17,453,002			15,641,259			14,987,613			8,141,959			7,278,914
Federal Home Loan Bank advances		455,251			1,214,148			1,805,387			1,353,307			1,808,419
Stockholders' equity		2,311,743			2,113,931			2,284,659			1,550,766			1,171,823
Common shares outstanding		149,328			148,543			109,963			63,746			63,137
Book value per common share	$	14.92		$	13.67		$	14.37		$	16.92		$	18.56
Financial Ratios:
Return on average assets		1.14	%		0.82	%		0.55	%		(0.42	)%		1.45	%
Return on average common equity		11.08			6.42			2.37			(5.41	)		14.89
Return on average total equity		10.98			7.02			4.69			(3.99	)		14.89
Common dividend payout ratio		10.02			4.57			13.03			N/A			15.27
Average stockholders' equity to average assets		10.36			11.62			11.81			10.55			9.77
Net interest margin		4.66			5.05			3.76			3.19			3.94
Efficiency ratio(2)		43.04			47.51			43.85			45.94			37.44
Asset Quality Ratios:
Net chargeoffs to average non-covered loans		1.16	%		2.35	%		5.69	%		1.64	%		0.08	%
Nonperforming assets to total assets		0.80			0.94			0.91			2.12			0.57
Allowance for loan losses to total gross non-covered loans		2.04			2.64			2.81			2.16			1.00

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2011, 2010 and 2009 include other-than-temporary ("OTTI") charges relating to investment securities of $633 thousand, $16.7 million and $107.7 million, respectively, and pre-tax gain on acquisition of $22.9 million and $471.0 million during 2010 and 2009, respectively.

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Represents noninterest expense, excluding the amortization of intangibles, amortization and impairment write-downs of premiums on deposits acquired, impairment write-down on goodwill, and investments in affordable housing partnerships, divided by the aggregate of net interest income before provision for loan losses and noninterest income, excluding impairment write-downs on investment securities and other equity investments.

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ITEM 7.    MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

              The following discussion provides information about the results of operations, financial condition, liquidity, and capital resources of East West Bancorp, Inc. and its subsidiaries. This information is intended to facilitate the understanding and assessment of significant changes and trends related to our financial condition and the results of our operations. This discussion and analysis should be read in conjunction with our consolidated financial statements and the accompanying notes presented elsewhere in this report.

Critical Accounting Policies

              Our financial statements are prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America and general practices within the banking industry. The financial information contained within these statements is, to a significant extent, financial information that is based on approximate measures of the financial effects of transactions and events that have already occurred. All of our significant accounting policies are described in Note 1 to our consolidated financial statements presented elsewhere in this report and are essential to understanding Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations. Various elements of our accounting policies, by their nature, are inherently subject to estimation techniques, valuation assumptions and other subjective assessments. In addition, certain accounting policies require significant judgment in applying complex accounting principles to individual transactions to determine the most appropriate treatment. We have established procedures and processes to facilitate making the judgments necessary to prepare financial statements.

              The following is a summary of the more judgmental and complex accounting estimates and principles. In each area, we have identified the variables most important in the estimation process. We have used the best information available to make the estimations necessary to value the related assets and liabilities. Actual performance that differs from our estimates and future changes in the key variables could change future valuations and impact net income.

Fair Value of Financial Instruments

              Fair value is the price that could be received to sell an asset or paid to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants. Based on the observability of the inputs used in the valuation techniques, we classify our financial assets and liabilities measured and disclosed at fair value in accordance within the three-level hierarchy (i.e. Level 1, Level 2 and Level 3). Fair value determination requires that we make a number of significant judgments. In determining the fair value of financial instruments, we use market prices of the same or similar instruments whenever such prices are available. We do not use prices involving distressed sellers in determining fair value. If observable market prices are unavailable or impracticable to obtain, then fair value is estimated using modeling techniques such as discounted cash flow analyses. These modeling techniques incorporate our assessments regarding assumptions that market participants would use in pricing the asset or the liability, including assumptions about the risks inherent in a particular valuation technique and the risk of nonperformance.

              Fair value is used on a recurring basis for certain assets and liabilities in which fair value is the primary basis of accounting. Additionally, fair value is used on a nonrecurring basis to evaluate assets or liabilities for impairment or for disclosure purposes in accordance with ASC 825, Financial Instruments.

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Investment Securities

              The accounting for investment securities are discussed in detail in Note 1 to the Company's consolidated financial statements presented elsewhere in this report. The fair values of the investment securities are generally determined by independent external pricing service providers who have experience in valuing these securities and by comparison to and/or average of quoted market prices obtained from independent external brokers. In obtaining such valuation information from third parties, the Company has evaluated the methodologies used to develop the resulting fair values. The Company performs a monthly analysis on the broker quotes and pricing service values received from third parties to ensure that the prices represent a reasonable estimate of the fair value. The procedures include, but are not limited to, initial and on-going review of third party pricing methodologies, review of pricing trends, and monitoring of trading volumes. The Company ensures prices received from independent brokers represent a reasonable estimate of fair value through the use of internal and external cash flow models developed based on spreads and, when available, market indices. As a result of this analysis, if the Company determines there is a more appropriate fair value based upon the available market data, the price received from the third party is adjusted accordingly. Prices from third party pricing services are often unavailable for securities that are rarely traded or are traded only in privately negotiated transactions. As a result, certain securities are priced via independent broker quotations which utilize proprietary models that include observable market based inputs. Additionally, the majority of these independent broker quotations are non-binding.

              For broker prices obtained on certain investment securities that we believe are based on forced liquidation or distressed sale values in inactive markets, we individually examine these securities for the appropriate valuation methodology based on a combination of the market approach reflecting current broker prices and a discounted cash flow approach. In calculating the fair value derived from the income approach, the Company makes assumptions related to the implied rate of return, general change in market rates, estimated changes in credit quality and liquidity risk premium, specific nonperformance and default experience in the collateral underlying the security, as well as taking into consideration broker discount rates in determining the discount rate. The values resulting from each approach (i.e. market and income approaches) are weighted to derive the final fair value for each security trading in an inactive market.

              We are obligated to assess, at each reporting date, whether there is an other-than-temporary impairment to our investment securities. If we determine that a decline in fair value is other-than-temporary, a credit-related impairment loss is recognized in current earnings. Noncredit-related impairment losses are charged to other comprehensive income, to the extent we intend to hold the security until recovery. The determination of other-than-temporary impairment is a subjective process, requiring the use of judgments and assumptions. We examine all individual securities that are in an unrealized loss position at each reporting date for other-than-temporary impairment. Specific investment-related factors are examined to assess impairment which include the nature of the investment, severity and duration of the loss, the probability that we will be unable to collect all amounts due, an analysis of the issuers of the securities and whether there has been any cause for default on the securities and any change in the rating of the securities by the various rating agencies. Additionally, we evaluate whether the creditworthiness of the issuer calls the realization of contractual cash flows into question. We take into consideration the financial resources, intent and the overall ability of the Company to hold the securities until their fair values recover. Management does not believe that there are any investment securities, other than those identified in the current and previous periods, which are deemed to be other-than-temporarily impaired as of December 31, 2011. Investment securities are discussed in more detail in Note 6 to the Company's consolidated financial statements presented elsewhere in this report.

              The Company considers all available information relevant to the collectability of the security, including information about past events, current conditions, and reasonable and supportable forecasts,

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when developing the estimate of future cash flows and making its other-than-temporary impairment assessment for its portfolio of trust preferred securities. The Company considers factors such as remaining payment terms of the security, prepayment speeds, expected defaults, the financial condition of the issuer(s), and the value of any underlying collateral.

Acquired Loans

              Acquired loans are initially recorded as of acquisition date at fair value in accordance with ASC 805, Business Combinations. Loans purchased with evidence of credit deterioration since origination for which it is probable that all contractually required payments will not be collected are accounted for under ASC 310-30, Receivables—Loans and Debt Securities Acquired with Deteriorated Credit Quality. Further, the Company elected to account for all other acquired loans within the scope of ASC 310-30 using the same methodology.

              An allowance for loan losses is not carried over or recorded as of the acquisition date. In situations where loans have similar risk characteristics, loans were aggregated into pools to estimate cash flows under ASC 310-30. A pool is accounted for as a single asset with a single interest rate, cumulative loss rate and cash flow expectation. The Company aggregated all of the loans acquired in the FDIC-assisted acquisitions of WFIB and UCB into different pools, based on common risk characteristics.

              The cash flows expected over the life of the pools are estimated using an internal cash flow model that projects cash flows and calculates the carrying values of the pools, book yields, effective interest income and impairment, if any, based on pool level events. Assumptions as to cumulative loss rates, loss curves and prepayment speeds are utilized to calculate the expected cash flows.

              Under ASC 310-30, the excess of the expected cash flows at acquisition over the recorded investment is considered to be the accretable yield and is recognized as interest income over the life of the loan or pool. The excess of the contractual cash flows over the expected cash flows is considered to be the nonaccretable difference. Subsequent to the acquisition date, any increases in cash flow over those expected at purchase date in excess of the fair value that are significant and probable are recorded as an adjustment to the accretable difference on a prospective basis. Any subsequent decreases in cash flow over those expected at purchase date that are significant and probable are recognized by recording an allowance for loan losses. Any disposals of loans, including sales of loans, payments in full or foreclosures result in the removal of the loan from the ASC 310-30 portfolio at the carrying amount.

              The majority of the loans acquired in the FDIC-assisted acquisitions of Washington First International Bank and United Commercial Bank are included in the FDIC shared-loss agreements and are referred to as covered loans. Covered loans are reported exclusive of the expected cash flow reimbursements from the FDIC. At the date of acquisition, all covered loans were accounted for under ASC 805 and ASC 310-30.

FDIC Indemnification Asset

              In conjunction with the FDIC-assisted acquisitions of Washington First International Bank and United Commercial Bank, the Bank entered into shared-loss agreements with the FDIC for amounts receivable covered by the shared-loss agreements. At the date of the acquisition the Company elected to account for amounts receivable under the shared-loss agreements as an indemnification asset in accordance with ASC 805. Subsequent to the acquisition the indemnification asset is tied to the loss in the covered loans and is not being accounted for under fair value. The FDIC indemnification asset is accounted for on the same basis as the related covered loans and is the present value of the cash flows the Company expects to collect from the FDIC under the shared-loss agreements. The difference between the

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present value and the undiscounted cash flow the Company expects to collect from the FDIC is accreted into noninterest income over the life of the FDIC indemnification asset. The FDIC indemnification asset is adjusted for any changes in expected cash flows based on the loan performance. Any increases in cash flow of the loans over those expected will reduce the FDIC indemnification asset and any decreases in cash flow of the loans over those expected will increase the FDIC indemnification asset. Over the life of the FDIC indemnification asset, increases and decreases are recorded as adjustments to noninterest income. In December 2010, the bank lowered the credit discount on the UCB covered loan portfolio as the credit quality is performing better than originally estimated. By lowering the credit discount, interest income will increase over the life of the loans. Correspondingly, with the lowered credit discount, the expected reimbursement from the FDIC under the loss sharing agreement will decrease, resulting in amortization on the FDIC indemnification asset which is recorded as a charge to noninterest income.

Allowance for Loan Losses

              Our allowance for loan loss methodology incorporates a variety of risk considerations, both quantitative and qualitative, in establishing an allowance for loan loss that management believes is appropriate at each reporting date. Quantitative factors include our historical loss experience, delinquency and charge-off trends, collateral values, changes in nonperforming loans, and other factors. Qualitative considerations include, but are not limited to, prevailing economic or market conditions, relative risk profiles of various loan segments, volume concentrations, growth trends, delinquency and nonaccrual status, problem loan trends, and geographic concentrations.

              For a detailed discussion of our allowance for loan loss methodology see "Management's Discussion and Analysis of Consolidated Financial Condition and Results of Operations—Allowance for Loan Losses" presented elsewhere in this report. As we add new products, increase the complexity of our loan portfolio, and expand our geographic coverage, we continue to enhance our methodology to keep pace with the size and complexity of the loan portfolio and the changing credit environment. Changes in any of the factors cited above could have a significant impact on the loan loss calculation. We believe that our methodologies continue to be appropriate given our size and level of complexity. This discussion should also be read in conjunction with the Company's consolidated financial statements and the accompanying notes presented elsewhere in this report including the section entitled "Loans and Allowance for Loan Losses."

Goodwill Impairment

              Under ASC 350, Intangibles—Goodwill and Other, goodwill must be allocated to reporting units and tested for impairment. The Company tests goodwill for impairment at least annually or more frequently if events or circumstances, such as adverse changes in the business, indicate that there may be justification for conducting an interim test. Impairment testing is performed at the reporting-unit level (which is the same level as the Company's two major operating segments identified in Note 26 to the Company's consolidated financial statements presented elsewhere in this report). The first part of the test is a comparison, at the reporting unit level, of the fair value of each reporting unit to its carrying value, including goodwill. In order to determine the fair value of the reporting units, a combined income approach and market approach was used. Under the income approach, the Company provided a net income projection and a terminal growth rate was used to calculate the discounted cash flows and the present value of the reporting units. Under the market approach, the fair value was calculated using the current fair values of comparable peer banks of similar size, geographic footprint and focus. The market capitalizations and multiples of these peer banks were used to calculate the market price of the Company and each reporting unit. The fair value was also subject to a control premium adjustment, which is the cost savings that a purchase of the reporting unit could achieve by eliminating duplicative costs. Under the combined income and market approach, the value from each approach was appropriately weighted to

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determine the fair value. If the fair value is less than the carrying value, then the second part of the test is needed to measure the amount of goodwill impairment. The implied fair value of the reporting unit goodwill is calculated and compared to the actual carrying value of goodwill recorded within the reporting unit. If the carrying value of reporting unit goodwill exceeds the implied fair value of that goodwill, then the Company would recognize an impairment loss for the amount of the difference, which would be recorded as a charge against net income. For complete discussion and disclosure see Note 13 to the Company's consolidated financial statements presented elsewhere in this report.

Share-Based Compensation

              We account for share-based awards to employees, officers, and directors in accordance with the provisions of ASC 505, Equity, and ASC 718, Compensation—Stock Compensation. Share-based compensation cost is measured at the grant date, based on the fair value of the award, and is recognized as expense over the employee's requisite service period. We adopted these standards, as required, on January 1, 2006.

              We adopted ASC 505 and ASC 718 using the modified prospective approach. Under the modified prospective approach, prior periods are not restated for comparative purposes. The valuation provisions of these standards apply to new awards and to awards that are outstanding on the effective date and subsequently modified, repurchased or cancelled. Compensation expense, net of estimated forfeitures, for awards outstanding at the effective date is recognized over the remaining service period using the compensation cost calculated for pro forma disclosures under ASC 718. All outstanding unvested awards were granted after January 1, 2006 and are accounted for under ASC 718.

              We grant nonqualified stock options and restricted stock. Most of our stock option and restricted stock awards include a service condition that relates only to vesting. Additionally, some of our stock awards include a company financial performance requirement for vesting. The stock option awards generally vest in one to four years from the grant date, while the restricted stock awards generally vest in three to five years from the date of grant. Compensation expense is amortized on a straight-line basis over the requisite service period for the entire award, which is generally the maximum vesting period of the award.

              We use an option-pricing model to determine the grant-date fair value of our stock options which is affected by assumptions regarding a number of complex and subjective variables. We make assumptions regarding expected term, expected volatility, expected dividend yield, and risk-free interest rate in determining the fair value of our stock options. The expected term represents the weighted-average period that stock options are expected to remain outstanding. The expected term assumption is estimated based on the stock options' vesting terms and remaining contractual life and employees' historical exercise behavior. The expected volatility is based on the historical volatility of our common stock over a period of time equal to the expected term of the stock options. The dividend yield assumption is based on the Company's current dividend payout rate on its common stock. The risk-free interest rate assumption is based upon the U.S. Treasury yield curve in effect at the time of grant appropriate for the term of the employee stock options.

              For restricted share awards, the grant-date fair value is measured at the fair value of the Company's common stock as if the restricted share was vested and issued on the date of grant.

              As share-based compensation expense is based on awards ultimately expected to vest, it is reduced for estimated forfeitures. Forfeitures are estimated at the time of grant and revised, if necessary, in subsequent periods if actual forfeitures differ from those estimates. Share-based compensation is discussed in more detail in Notes 1 and 22 to the Company's consolidated financial statements presented elsewhere in this report.

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Overview

              East West increased net income each consecutive quarter of 2011. For the full year 2011, net income totaled a record $245.2 million, a 49% or $80.7 million increase from $164.6 million in 2010. Total noncovered loans grew to a record $10.6 billion, an increase of 18% or $1.6 billion during the full year 2011. The growth in noncovered loans was fueled by strong growth in commercial and trade finance loans and single family loans. Total deposits grew to a record $17.5 billion, a 12% or $1.8 billion increase during the full year 2011. Core deposits grew to a record $10.3 billion, an increase of 16% or $1.4 billion year to date. Capital levels for East West remain high. As of December 31, 2011, East West's Tier 1 risk-based capital and total risk-based ratios were 14.8% and 16.4%, respectively, over $800 million greater than the well capitalized requirements of 6% and 10%, respectively.

              As of December 31, 2011, total assets grew to $22.0 billion $20.7 billion at December 31, 2010. The increase in the balance sheet is primarily due to loan growth of 5% or $751.9 million for the full year 2011. This growth was funded with an increase in deposits of 12% or $1.8 billion for the full year 2011.

              Loans receivable increased to $14.5 billion at December 31, 2011, compared to $13.7 billion at December 31, 2010. This increase in loans receivable was due to growth in the noncovered loan portfolio. During 2011, noncovered loan balances increased 19% or $1.6 billion to $10.1 billion at December 31, 2011. The increase in noncovered loans during the 2011 was driven by growth in commercial and trade finance loans, and single family loans which increased 58% or $1.2 billion, and 61% or $0.7 billion, respectively.

              Covered loans totaled $3.9 billion as of December 31, 2011, a decrease of 18% or $0.9 billion from December 31, 2011. The decrease in the covered loan portfolio was primarily due to payoffs and paydown activity, as well as charge-offs.

              The covered loan portfolio is comprised of loans acquired from the FDIC-assisted acquisitions of United Commercial Bank (UCB) and Washington First International Bank (WFIB) which are covered under loss share agreements with the FDIC. For the full year 2011, we recorded a net decrease in the FDIC indemnification asset and receivable included in noninterest income (loss) of $(100.1) million, largely due to continued improved credit performance of the UCB portfolio as compared to our original estimate.

              Noninterest expense totaled $435.6 million for the full year 2011, a decrease of 9% or $42.3 million as compared to 2010. The decrease in noninterest expense was due to a reduction in credit cycle costs and active expense control. As compared to full year 2010, other real estate owned expenses declined 34% or $21.1 million, compensation expense declined 6% or $10.0 million, deposit insurance premium decreased 19% or $4.7 million, and data processing expense decreased 19% or $2.0 million. These decreases in the full year 2011 as compared to the full year 2010 were partially offset by an increase in amortization of investments in affordable housing partnerships of 73% or $7.3 million due to increased investments.

              Credit quality continued to improve for the full year 2011. In each quarter of 2010 and 2011, East West reduced charge-offs and maintained a nonperforming asset to total asset ratio of less than 1.00%. Additionally, total nonaccrual loans and total nonperforming assets excluding covered assets, continued to remain low, with total nonperforming assets excluding covered assets, to total assets under 1.00% for the ninth consecutive quarter. Nonperforming assets, totaled $175.0 million or 0.80% of total assets at December 31, 2011.

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              East West continues to maintain a strong allowance for noncovered loan losses at $209.9 million or 2.04% of noncovered loans receivable at December 31, 2011. This compares to an allowance for noncovered loan losses of $230.4 million or 2.64% of noncovered loans at December 31, 2010. The reduction represents improving credit performance of the loan portfolio.

              Our capital ratios remain very strong. As of December 31, 2011, our Tier 1 leverage capital ratio totaled 9.7%, our Tier 1 risk-based capital ratio totaled 14.8% and our total risk-based capital ratio totaled 16.4%. East West exceeds well capitalized requirements for all regulatory guidelines by over $800 million. The Company is focused on active capital management and is committed to maintaining strong capital levels that exceed regulatory requirements while also supporting balance sheet growth and providing a strong return to our shareholders.

              In light of our commitment to our shareholders, our excellent capital levels and our strong financial performance, the board of directors for East West has approved an increase in our quarterly common stock cash dividend to $0.10 per share from $0.05 per share. Further, the board of directors has also authorized a new stock repurchase program to buy back up to $200.0 million of the Company's common stock.

Results of Operations

              Net income for 2011 totaled $245.2 million, compared with a net income of $164.6 million for 2010 and $76.6 million in 2009.

Table 1: Components of Net Income

	Year Ended December 31,
	2011			2010			2009
	(In millions)
Net interest income	$	903.0		$	894.7		$	485.7
Provision for loan losses		(95.0	)		(200.2	)		(528.7	)
Noninterest income		10.9			39.3			391.0
Noninterest expense		(435.6	)		(477.9	)		(243.3	)
(Provision) benefit for income taxes		(138.1	)		(91.3	)		(22.7	)
Net income before extraordinary item		245.2			164.6			82.0
Extraordinary item, net of tax		—			—			(5.4	)
Net income after extraordinary item	$	245.2		$	164.6		$	76.6
Return on average total assets		1.14	%		0.82	%		0.55	%
Return on average common equity		11.08	%		6.42	%		2.37	%
Return on average total equity		10.98	%		7.02	%		4.69	%

Net Interest Income

              Our primary source of revenue is net interest income, which is the difference between interest earned on loans, investment securities and other earning assets less the interest expense on deposits, borrowings and other interest-bearing liabilities. Net interest income in 2011 totaled $903.0 million, a 1% increase over net interest income of $894.7 million in 2010. Comparing 2010 to 2009, net interest income increased 84% to $894.7 million, as compared to $485.7 million in 2009.

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              Net interest margin, defined as net interest income divided by average earning assets, decreased 39 basis points to 4.66% during 2011, from 5.05% during 2010. Although the low interest rate environment reduced our total interest-earning assets yield in 2011 as compared to 2010, the overall net decrease in the interest margin was partially offset by an increase in our covered loan yield and a decrease in the cost of funds. During 2011 and 2010, our covered loan yield was positively impacted by the accretion from the covered loans under ASC 310-30. Actions were also taken throughout the year to reduce deposit and borrowing costs. Comparing 2010 to 2009 our net interest margin increased by 129 basis points to 5.05% during 2010, compared to 3.76% during 2009.

              The following table presents the interest rate spread, net interest margin, average balances, interest income and expense, and the average yield rates by asset and liability component for the years ended December 31, 2011, 2010 and 2009:

Table 2: Summary of Selected Financial Data

	Year Ended December 31,
	2011								2010								2009
	Average Balance			Interest		Average Yield Rate			Average Balance			Interest		Average Yield Rate			Average Balance			Interest		Average Yield Rate
	(Dollars in thousands)
ASSETS
Interest-earning assets:
Due from banks and short-term investments	$	1,018,490		$	22,575		2.22	%	$	828,039		$	9,634		1.16	%	$	881,282		$	9,047		1.03	%
Securities purchased under resale agreements		1,023,043			19,216		1.88	%		529,817			14,208		2.64	%		89,883			7,985		8.76	%
Investment securities(1)(2)(3)		3,116,671			89,469		2.87	%		2,439,034			70,052		2.87	%		2,569,792			116,688		4.54	%
Loans receivable(2)(4)		9,668,106			478,724		4.95	%		8,634,283			479,451		5.55	%		8,355,825			452,019		5.41	%
Loans receivable - covered(2)		4,369,320			467,074		10.69	%		5,074,631			519,138		10.23	%		877,029			135,144		15.41	%
FHLB and FRB stock		197,774			3,390		1.71	%		219,710			3,348		1.52	%		137,001			2,337		1.71	%
Total interest-earning assets		19,393,404			1,080,448		5.57	%		17,725,514			1,095,831		6.18	%		12,910,812			723,220		5.60	%
Noninterest-earning assets:
Cash and cash equivalents		271,393								365,041								147,694
Allowance for loan losses		(228,160	)							(252,318	)							(216,775	)
Other assets		2,136,484								2,339,872								997,214
Total assets	$	21,573,121							$	20,178,109							$	13,838,945
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
Interest-bearing liabilities:
Checking accounts		854,079		$	3,009		0.35	%	$	677,529		$	2,349		0.35	%	$	398,619		$	1,507		0.38	%
Money market accounts		4,429,567			20,610		0.47	%		3,974,936			29,514		0.74	%		2,035,821			25,583		1.26	%
Savings deposits		1,045,546			2,988		0.29	%		967,953			3,986		0.41	%		506,706			3,322		0.66	%
Time deposits		7,423,695			80,503		1.08	%		6,851,461			80,888		1.18	%		5,037,122			99,065		1.97	%
Federal funds purchased		3,496			4		0.11	%		871			2		0.23	%		2,379			9		0.37	%
FHLB advances		679,630			15,461		2.27	%		1,324,709			26,641		2.01	%		1,333,846			49,940		3.74	%
Securities sold under repurchase agreements		1,051,844			48,561		4.62	%		1,047,090			48,993		4.61	%		1,027,665			49,725		4.77	%
Long-term debt		226,808			5,832		2.57	%		235,570			6,420		2.69	%		235,570			7,816		3.27	%
Other borrowings		13,188			454		3.44	%		51,312			2,324		4.47	%		12,311			162		1.32	%
Total interest-bearing liabilities		15,727,853			177,422		1.13	%		15,131,431			201,117		1.33	%		10,590,039			237,129		2.24	%
Noninterest-bearing liabilities:
Demand deposits		3,087,777								2,418,816								1,459,871
Other liabilities		523,529								282,284								154,138
Stockholders' equity		2,233,962								2,345,578								1,634,897
Total liabilities and stockholders' equity	$	21,573,121							$	20,178,109							$	13,838,945
Interest rate spread							4.44	%							4.85	%							3.36	%
Net interest income and net interest margin				$	903,026		4.66	%				$	894,714		5.05	%				$	486,091		3.76	%

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Amounts calculated on a fully taxable equivalent basis using the current statutory federal tax rate. There was no fully taxable equivalent basis for 2011 and 2010. Total interest income and average yield rate on an unadjusted basis for tax-exempt investment securities available-for-sale is $842 thousand and 3.0% for the twelve months ended December 31, 2009.

⁽²⁾

Includes (amortization) of premiums and accretion of discounts on investment securities and loans receivable totaling $6.3 million, $9.3 million, and $(5.5) million for the years ended December 31, 2011, 2010, and 2009, respectively. Also includes the net (amortization) of deferred loan fees and cost totaling ($13.1) million, ($7.4) million, and ($6.3) million for the years ended December 31, 2011, 2010 and 2009.

⁽³⁾

Average balances exclude unrealized gains or losses on available-for-sale securities.

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Average balances include nonperforming loans.

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Analysis of Changes in Net Interest Income

              Changes in our net interest income are a function of changes in rates and volumes of both interest-earning assets and interest-bearing liabilities. The following table sets forth information regarding changes in interest income and interest expense for the years indicated. The total change for each category of interest-earning assets and interest-bearing liabilities is segmented into the change attributable to variations in volume (changes in volume multiplied by old rate) and the change attributable to variations in interest rates (changes in rates multiplied by old volume). Nonaccrual loans are included in average loans used to compute this table.

Table 3: Analysis of Changes in Net Interest Income

	Year Ended December 31,
	2011 vs. 2010									2010 vs. 2009
	Total Change			Changes Due to						Total Change			Changes Due to
				Volume(1)			Rate(1)						Volume(1)			Rate(1)
	(In thousands)
INTEREST-EARNING ASSETS:
Due from banks and short-term investments	$	12,941		$	2,622		$	10,319		$	587		$	(569	)	$	1,156
Securities purchased under resale agreements		5,008			10,229			(5,221	)		6,223			15,204			(8,981	)
Investment securities(2)		19,417			19,453			(36	)		(46,636	)		(21,831	)		(24,805	)
Loans receivable		(727	)		54,143			(54,870	)		27,432			15,286			12,146
Loans receivable—covered		(52,064	)		(74,604	)		22,540			383,994			441,017			(57,023	)
FHLB and FRB stock		42			(353	)		395			1,011			1,283			(272	)
Total interest and dividend income	$	(15,383	)	$	11,490		$	(26,873	)	$	372,611		$	450,390		$	(77,779	)
INTEREST-BEARING LIABILITIES:
Checking accounts	$	660		$	621		$	39		$	842		$	976		$	(134	)
Money market accounts		(8,904	)		3,080			(11,984	)		3,931			17,394			(13,463	)
Savings deposits		(998	)		299			(1,297	)		664			2,226			(1,562	)
Time deposits		(385	)		6,477			(6,862	)		(18,177	)		28,922			(47,099	)
Federal funds purchased		2			3			(1	)		(7	)		(4	)		(3	)
FHLB advances		(11,180	)		(14,314	)		3,134			(23,299	)		(340	)		(22,959	)
Securities sold under repurchase agreements		(432	)		222			(654	)		(732	)		929			(1,661	)
Long-term debt		(588	)		(233	)		(355	)		(1,396	)		—			(1,396	)
Other borrowings		(1,870	)		(1,414	)		(456	)		2,162			1,211			951
Total interest expense	$	(23,695	)	$	(5,259	)	$	(18,436	)	$	(36,012	)	$	51,314		$	(87,326	)
CHANGE IN NET INTEREST INCOME	$	8,312		$	16,749		$	(8,437	)	$	408,623		$	399,076		$	9,547

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Changes in interest income/expense not arising from volume or rate variances are allocated proportionately to rate and volume.

⁽²⁾

Amounts calculated on a fully taxable equivalent basis using the current statutory federal tax rate. There was no fully taxable equivalent basis for 2011 and 2010.

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Provision for Loan Losses

              The provision for loan losses amounted to $95.0 million for 2011, compared to $200.2 million for 2010 and $528.7 million for 2009. Throughout 2011, the Company continued to proactively manage credit, resulting in improvements in key asset quality metrics. Total net charge-offs amounted to $112.1 million during 2011, representing 1.16% of average non-covered loans during 2011. This compares to $202.5 million, representing 2.35% of average non-covered loans during 2010. The net charge-offs in 2011 were largely driven by charge-offs of land and constructions loans within the commercial real estate portfolio. The decrease in net charge-offs in 2011 was primarly due to the credit quality improvement. However, the allowance for loan losses on commercial and residential loans did increase which is commensurate with the increases in these portfolios. We continue to aggressively monitor delinquencies and proactively review the credit risk exposure of our loan portfolio to minimize and mitigate potential losses. Also during the year we had note sale proceeds of $49.1 million on notes with a carrying value of $83.5 million. $27.1 million in loans were originated to facilitate sales of loans; the remaining difference between the carrying value and the sale amount was charged against the allowance for loan losses.

              Comparing 2010 to 2009, the decrease in loan loss provisions during 2010 reflects decreased charge-off levels as a result of proactive measures to reduce our exposure to land and construction loans. As a result of these efforts, the total noncovered construction and land loan balances declined to $513.8 million or 6% of total loans as of December 31, 2010.

              Provisions for loan losses are charged to income to bring the allowance for credit losses as well as the allowance for unfunded loan commitments, off-balance sheet credit exposures, and recourse provisions to a level deemed appropriate by the Company based on the factors discussed under the "Allowance for Loan Losses" section of this report.

Noninterest Income

Table 4: Components of Noninterest Income

	2011			2010			2009
	(In millions)
Branch fees	$	33.78		$	32.63		$	22.33
Net gain on sales of loans		20.19			18.51			—
Letters of credit fees and commissions		14.00			11.82			8.34
Net gain on sales of investment securities		9.70			31.24			11.92
Foreign exchange income		9.14			3.17			1.20
Ancillary loan fees		8.35			8.53			6.29
Income from life insurance policies		4.03			4.08			4.37
Other operating income (loss)		12.50			6.30			(3.49	)
Fee and Other Operating Income		111.69			116.28			50.95
Gain on acquisition		—			22.87			471.01
Impairment writedown on investment securities		(0.63	)		(16.67	)		(107.67	)
Decrease in FDIC indemnification asset and receivable		(100.14	)		(83.21	)		(23.34	)
Total	$	10.92		$	39.27		$	390.95

              Noninterest income includes revenues earned from sources other than interest income. These sources include service charges and fees on deposit accounts, fees and commissions generated from trade finance activities and the issuance of letters of credit, ancillary fees on loans, net gains on sales of loans,

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investment securities available-for-sale, and other assets, impairment write-downs on investment securities and other assets, gain on acquisitions, decrease in the FDIC indemnification asset and receivable, income from life insurance policies and other noninterest-related revenues.

              Noninterest income amounted to $10.9 million and $39.3 million during 2011 and 2010, respectively. Total fee and other operating income decreased slightly to $111.7 million during 2011, compared with $116.3 million for the corresponding period in 2010. The $633 thousand impairment charge recorded during 2011 was related to credit-related impairment loss on our trust preferred securities recorded pursuant to the provisions of ASC 320-10-65, Investments—Debt and Equity Securities—Overall—Transition and Open Effective Date Information.

              Branch fees totaled $33.8 million in 2011, representing a 4% increase from the $32.6 million earned in 2010. The majority of branch fees are earned from commercial demand deposit analysis services fees, non-sufficient funds fees and wire fee income The increase in branch-related fee income during 2011 can be attributed primarily to higher revenues from a combination of these types of transaction charges on deposit accounts.

              The net gain on sales of loans of $20.2 million in 2011 was mainly due to the sale of $569.2 million of student loans.

              Letters of credit fees and commissions, which represent revenues from trade finance operations as well as fees related to the issuance and maintenance of standby letters of credit, increased 18% to $14.0 million in 2011, from $11.8 million in 2010. The increase in letters of credit fees and commissions is primarily due to the increase in the volume of standby letters of credit originated during 2011 relative to 2010.

              Net gain on sales of investment securities available-for-sale decreased to $9.7 million during 2011 compared with $31.2 million in 2010. The proceeds from the sale of investment securities during 2011 provided additional liquidity to purchase additional high credit quality investment securities and short-term investments as well as to pay down our borrowings.

              Foreign exchange income increased to $9.1 million during 2011 compared with $3.2 million in 2010. This primarily represents the re-evaluation of Bank's net monetary assets in foreign currencies and our foreign exchange transactions which are typically entered into to hedge against foreign exchange products offered to bank customers.

              Other operating income, which includes insurance commissions and insurance related service fees, rental income, and other miscellaneous income, increased to $12.5 million in 2011, compared to $6.3 million in 2010. The increase was primarily due to the $6.2 million increase in fee income from customer derivatives.

              Comparing 2010 to 2009, our recorded noninterest income was $39.3 million and $391.0 million, respectively. Total fee and other operating income increased to $116.3 million during 2010, compared with $51.0 million for the corresponding period in 2009. The $16.7 million impairment charge recorded during 2010 was related to credit-related impairment loss on agency preferred stock, trust preferred and other mortgage backed securities recorded pursuant to the provisions of ASC 320-10-65 which the Company implemented during the first quarter of 2009.

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Noninterest Expense

Table 5: Components of Noninterest Expense

	2011			2010			2009
	(In millions)
Compensation and employee benefits	$	160.09		$	170.05		$	79.48
Occupancy and equipment expense		50.08			52.07			30.22
Amortization of investments in affordable housing partnerships and other investments		17.32			10.03			7.45
Amortization and impairment writedowns of premiums on deposits acquired		12.33			13.28			5.90
Deposit insurance premiums and regulatory assessments		20.53			25.20			28.07
Loan related expense		19.38			21.07			7.58
Other real estate owned expense		40.44			61.57			19.10
Legal expense		21.33			19.58			8.02
Prepayment penalty for FHLB advances		12.28			13.83			2.37
Data processing		8.60			10.62			5.64
Deposit-related expenses		5.70			4.75			3.91
Consulting expense		7.15			7.99			8.14
Other operating expenses		60.38			67.88			37.38
Total noninterest expense	$	435.61		$	477.92		$	243.25
Efficiency Ratio(1)		43.04	%		47.51	%		48.64	%

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Represents noninterest expense, excluding the amortization of intangibles, amortization of premiums on deposits acquired, amortization of investments in affordable housing partnerships and prepayment penalties for FHLB advances and other borrowings, divided by the aggregate of net interest income before provision for loan losses and noninterest income, excluding items that are non-recurring in nature.

              Noninterest expense, which is comprised primarily of compensation and employee benefits, occupancy and other operating expenses decreased 9% to $435.6 million during 2011, compared to $477.9 million during 2010. Total noninterest expense for 2011 and 2010 included $43.9 million and $63.3 million, respectively, which is reimbursable by the FDIC within the loss share agreements. 80% of these amounts are included in noninterest income, resulting in a net impact to income of 20%.

              Compensation and employee benefits decreased to $160.1 million in 2011, compared to $170.1 million in 2010. Occupancy and equipment expenses also remained fairly stable, decreasing 4% to $50.1 million during 2011, compared with $52.1 million during 2010.

              The amortization of affordable housing partnerships investments and other investments increased to $17.3 million in 2011, from $10.0 million in 2010. The increase includes $1.3 million of impairment on certain investments. The total of these investments as of December 31, 2011 was $194.1 million, an increase from $156.2 million at December 31, 2010.

              The amortization and impairment write-downs of premiums on deposits acquired decreased 7% to $12.3 million during 2011, compared with $13.3 million in 2010. The decrease is primarily due to the leveling out of the amortization of core deposit premiums from the UCB acquisition.

              Deposit insurance premiums and regulatory assessments decreased to $20.5 million during 2011, compared with $25.2 million in 2010. Although total deposits increased in 2011 compared to 2010, the assessment rate was lower.

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              Loan-related expenses decreased to $19.4 million in 2011, compared to $21.1 million in 2010. The $19.4 million in loan-related expenses in 2011 includes $8.0 million of expenses that are covered under the FDIC shared-loss agreements.

              We recorded OREO expenses, net of OREO revenues and gains, totaling $40.4 million during 2011, compared with $61.6 million during 2010. As of December 31, 2011, total net non-covered OREO amounted to $29.4 million, compared to $21.9 million as of December 31, 2010. The $40.4 million in total OREO expenses during 2011 is comprised of $13.7 million in various operating and maintenance expenses related to our OREO properties, $29.2 million in valuation losses, and $2.5 million in net OREO losses from the sale of 214 OREO properties consummated in 2011. Net covered OREO amounted to $63.6 million and $123.9 million as of December 31, 2011 and 2010, respectively. The $40.4 million in total OREO expenses for 2011 includes $24.9 million of expenses that are covered under the FDIC shared-loss agreements. The $61.6 million in total OREO expenses for 2010 includes $51.8 million of expenses that are covered under the FDIC shared-loss agreements.

              Deposit-related expenses increased 20% to $5.7 million during 2011, compared with $4.8 million during 2010. Deposit-related expenses represent various business-related expenses paid by the Bank on behalf of its commercial account customers.

              Other operating expenses include advertising and public relations, telephone and postage, stationery and supplies, bank and item processing charges, insurance expenses, other professional fees, and charitable contributions. Other operating expenses decreased 11% to $60.4 million in 2011, compared with $67.9 million in 2010. The decrease is in line with the Company's efforts to reduce expenses.

              Comparing 2010 to 2009, noninterest expense increased $234.7 million, or 97%, to $477.9 million. The increase is comprised primarily of the following: (1) compensation and employee benefits totaling $170.1 million during 2010, compared with $79.5 million during 2009. The increase is primarily due to compensation related to former UCB and WFIB employees and; (2) OREO expenses, net of OREO revenues and gains, totaling $61.6 million during 2010, compared with $19.1 million during 2009. The $61.6 million in total OREO expenses incurred during 2010 is comprised of $11.5 million in various operating and maintenance expenses related to our OREO properties, $49.7 million in valuation losses, and $350 thousand in net OREO losses from the sale of 183 OREO properties consummated in 2010; (3) an increase in other operating expenses of $30.5 million, or 82%; and (4) and increase in occupancy and equipment expense of $21.9 million or 72%.

              The Company's efficiency ratio decreased to 43.04% in 2011 compared to 47.51% in 2010 and 48.64% in 2009. Comparing 2011 to 2010, the decrease in our efficiency ratio can be attributed to expense reduction, most significantly a reduction of expenses associated with OREO/ foreclosure transactions.

Income Taxes

              The provision for income taxes was $138.1 million in 2011, representing an effective tax rate of 36.0%, compared to $91.3 million in 2010, representing an effective tax rate of 35.7%. Included in the income tax recognized during 2011 and 2010 are $11.1 million and $12.4 million, respectively, in tax credits generated from our investments in affordable housing partnerships.

              Comparing 2010 to 2009, the income tax provision totaled $91.3 million in 2010, representing an effective tax rate of 35.7%, compared to $22.7 million in 2009, representing an effective tax rate of 21.7%. Included in the income tax recognized during 2010 and 2009 are $12.4 million and $7.1 million, respectively, in tax credits generated from our investments in affordable housing partnerships.

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              Management regularly reviews the Company's tax positions and deferred tax assets. Factors considered in this analysis include future reversals of existing temporary differences, future taxable income exclusive of reversing differences, taxable income in prior carryback years, and tax planning strategies. The Company accounts for income taxes using the asset and liability approach, the objective of which is to establish deferred tax assets and liabilities for the temporary differences between the financial reporting basis and the tax basis of the Company's assets and liabilities at enacted rates expected to be in effect when such amounts are realized and settled. Based on the available evidence, Management has concluded that it is more likely than not that all of the benefit of the deferred tax assets will be realized, with the exception of the deferred tax assets related to certain state and foreign net operating loss carryforwards. Accordingly, a valuation allowance has been recorded for these amounts.

              As of December 31, 2011, the Company had a net deferred tax asset of $201.9 million.

Operating Segment Results

              We define our operating segments based on our core strategy and we have three operating segments: Retail Banking, Commercial Banking and Other. During the fourth quarter of 2009, a fourth operating segment, the United Commercial Bank segment (the "UCB segment") was identified as a result of the UCB Acquisition. During the first quarter of 2011, the Company's management made the decision to fully integrate the UCB segment into its two-segment core business structure: Retail Banking and Commercial Banking. With this integration, effective the first quarter of 2010, the Company's business focus reverted back to a three-segment core business structure: Retail Banking, Commercial Banking and Other.

              The Retail Banking segment focuses primarily on retail operations through the Bank's branch network. The Commercial Banking segment, which includes commercial, industrial, and commercial real estate, primarily generates commercial loans through the efforts of the commercial lending offices located in the Bank's production offices in California, New York, Texas, and New England region, among others. Furthermore, the Commercial Banking segment also offers a wide variety of international finance and trade services and products. The remaining centralized functions, including the former Treasury segment and eliminations of intersegment amounts have been aggregated and included in "Other."

              Changes in our management structure or reporting methodologies may result in changes in the measurement of operating segment results. Results for prior periods are generally restated for comparability for changes in management structure or reporting methodologies unless it is not deemed practicable to do so.

              Given the significant decline in short-term and long-term interest rates since 2007, we reassessed our transfer pricing assumptions during the first quarter of 2009 to be consistent with the Company's strategic goal of growing core deposits and originating profitable, good credit quality loans. Changes to our funds transfer pricing assumptions were made with the intent to promote core deposit growth and, given our recent credit experience, to better reflect the current risk profiles of various loan categories within our credit portfolio. Our transfer pricing process is formulated with the goal of incenting loan and deposit growth that is consistent with the Company's overall growth objectives as well as to provide a reasonable and consistent basis for measurement of our business segments and product net interest margins. Our transfer pricing assumptions and methodologies are reviewed at least annually to ensure that our process is reflective of current market conditions.

              For more information about our segments, including information about the underlying accounting and reporting process, see Note 26 to the Company's consolidated financial statements presented elsewhere in this report.

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Retail Banking

              The Retail Banking segment reported a $102.2 million pre-tax income during 2011, compared to a $5.0 million pre-tax loss in 2010, an improvement of $107.2 million or 2148%. The improvement for this segment was largely due to increase in net interest income and decreases in loan loss provisions and noninterest expense, offset by a reduction in noninterest income.

              Net interest income for this segment increased $43.1 million or 13% to $381.5 million during 2011, compared to $338.4 in 2010. The increase in net interest income during 2011 is attributable to the lower cost of funds on deposits, an increase in the mortgage portfolio and an increase in disposal activity in the covered loan portfolio, partially offset by lower loan yields from the extended low interest rate environment. The decrease in loan loss provisions for this segment of $45.1 million during 2011 relative to 2010 was due to decreased charge-off activity. Loan loss provisions are also impacted by average loan balances for each reporting segment.

              Noninterest income for this segment decreased $9.0 million or 33% to $18.5 million during 2011, compared to $27.5 million in 2010. The decrease is primarily due higher net reduction from the FDIC indemnification asset and receivable, partially offset by increase in branch fee income.

              Noninterest expense for this segment decreased $28.5 million or 12% to $203.9 million during 2011, compared to $232.4 million in 2010. The decrease is primarily due to decreases in OREO and loan related expenses and compensation and employee benefits.

              Comparing 2010 to 2009, the Retail Banking segment reported a pre-tax loss of $5.0 million, representing a 78% improvement, compared to a pre-tax loss of $23.2 million in 2009. The reduction in the pre-tax loss was primarily driven by a 58% reduction in provision for loan losses of $102.8 million due to lower charge-off activity, which was partially offset by a 58% increase in noninterest expense of $85.7 million as a result of the UCB and WFIB acquisitions. Net interest income for this segment also increased $82.9 million or 32% from the acquired loan receivables.

Commercial Banking

              The Commercial Banking segment reported a pre-tax income of $227.7 million during 2011, compared to a pre-tax income of $157.9 million in 2010, an improvement of $69.8 million or 44%. The improvement for this segment is primarily due to reductions in loan loss provision and noninterest expense and improvements in noninterest income, partially offset by the decrease in net interest income.

              Net interest income for this segment decreased by $32.8 million or 7% to $460.2 million during 2011, compared to $493.0 million in 2010. The change in net interest income for this segment is primarily impacted by the disposal activity on the covered loan portfolio and the extended low interest rates on loans. The decrease in loan loss provisions for this segment of $60.0 million during 2011 relative to 2010 was due to decreased charge-off activity. Loan loss provisions are also impacted by average loan balances for each reporting segment.

              Noninterest income for this segment increased by $4.0 million or 15% to a loss of $21.9 million during 2011, compared to a loss of $25.9 million in 2010. The decrease in noninterest loss for this segment is attributed to higher loan related fees, swap income, foreign exchange fee income, offset by a higher net reduction from the FDIC indemnification asset and receivable.

              Noninterest expense for this segment decreased $8.2 million or 6% to $133.8 million during 2011, compared to $142.0 million in 2010. The decrease is primarily driven by decreases in OREO and loan

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related expenses and FDIC deposit insurance premiums, offset by an increase in compensation and employee benefits.

              Comparing 2010 to 2009, the Commercial Banking segment reported a pre-tax income of $157.9 million, or 191% increase, compared to a pre-tax loss of $173.4 million for 2009. The increase is primarily due to 86% increase in net interest income of $227.3 and 64% reduction in provision for loan losses of $225.7 million due to lower charge-off activities, offset by an 1120% reduction in noninterest income of $23.8 million and a 169% increase in noninterest expense of $89.1 million. The higher net interest income is due to the increase in loan receivables and accretion from the WFIB and UCB acquisitions. The decrease in noninterest income is primarily due to the higher reduction in the FDIC indemnification assets and receivables from the covered portfolio. The increase in noninterest expense in 2010 is attributed to the increases in compensation and employee benefits, OREO operations and loan and legal expenses.

Other

              This segment reported a pre-tax income of $53.4 million during 2011, compared to a pre-tax income of $103.0 million for 2010, a decrease of $49.6 million or 48%. The decrease is primarily due to decreases in net interest income and noninterest income, partially offset by a reduction in noninterest expense. Net interest income for this segment decreased $1.9 million or 3% to $61.4 million during 2011 compared to $63.3 million in 2010.

              Noninterest income for this segment decreased $23.4 million or 62% to $14.2 million income during 2011, compared to $ 37.6 million in 2010. This reduction is due to the gain on acquisition and higher gain on sales of investment securities in 2010, offset by lower impairment on investment securities in 2011.

              Noninterest expense for this segment decreased $5.7 million or 6% to $97.9 million during 2011, compared to $103.6 million in 2010. The decrease is mainly a reduction in compensation and employee benefits, partially offset by an increase in amortization of investments in affordable housing partnerships.

              Comparing 2010 to 2009, this segment reported a pre-tax income of $103.0 million compared to an income of $301.3 million in 2009, a change of $198.3 million or 66%. This decrease is primarily due to a $334.2 million or 90% reduction in noninterest income as well as a $59.9 million or 137% increase in noninterest expense, partially offset by a $98.9 million or 278% increase in net interest income. The lower noninterest income is due to the larger gain on the UCB acquisition recorded in 2009 compared to a smaller gain on acquisition recorded in 2010. Noninterest expense and net interest income were also impacted by the growth from acquisitions.

Balance Sheet Analysis

              Total assets increased $1.27 billion, or 6%, to $21.97 billion as of December 31, 2011. The increase is comprised predominantly of increases in cash and cash equivalents of $97.2 million, securities purchased under resale agreements of $286.4 million, available-for-sale investment securities of $196.6 million, loans held for sale of $58.4 million, net loans receivable of $753.9 million, due from customers on acceptances of $125.0 million and other assets of $212.5 million offset by decreases in short term investments of $81.7 million, FDIC indemnification asset and receivable of $273.9 million and OREO of $52.8 million. The increase in total assets was funded primarily through increases in deposits of $1.81 billion.

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Investment Securities

              Income from investing activities provides a significant portion of our total income. We aim to maintain an investment portfolio with an adequate mix of fixed-rate and adjustable-rate securities with relatively short maturities to minimize overall interest rate risk. Our investment securities portfolio primarily consists of U.S. Treasury securities, U.S. Government agency securities, U.S. Government sponsored enterprise debt securities, U.S. Government sponsored enterprise and other mortgage-backed securities, municipal securities, and corporate debt securities. Investments classified as available-for-sale are carried at their estimated fair values with the corresponding changes in fair values recorded in accumulated other comprehensive income or loss, net of tax, as a component of stockholders' equity. All investment securities have been classified as available-for-sale as of December 31, 2011 and December 31, 2010.

              Total investment securities available-for-sale increased 7% to $3.07 billion as of December 31, 2011, compared with $2.88 billion at December 31, 2010. The increase in investment securities was primarily funded by deposit growth. Total repayments/maturities and proceeds from sales of investment securities amounted to $1.78 billion and $702.6 million, respectively, during 2011. Proceeds from repayments, maturities, sales, and redemptions were applied towards additional investment securities purchases totaling $2.71 billion. We recorded net gains totaling $9.7 million and $31.2 million on sales of investment securities during 2011 and 2010, respectively. At December 31, 2011, investment securities available-for-sale with a par value of $2.17 billion were pledged to secure public deposits, FHLB advances, repurchase agreements, FRB discount window, and for other purposes required or permitted by law.

              We perform regular impairment analyses on the investment securities. If we determine that a decline in fair value is other-than-temporary, a credit-related impairment loss is recognized in current earnings. Noncredit-related impairment losses are charged to other comprehensive income. Other-than-temporary declines in fair value are assessed based on factors including the period of time the security has been in a continuous unrealized loss position, the severity of the decline in value, the rating of the security, the probability that we will be unable to collect all amounts due, and our ability and intent to not sell the security before recovery of its amortized cost basis. For securities that are determined to not have other-than-temporary declines in value, we have both the ability and the intent to hold these securities and it is not more likely than not that we will be required to sell these securities before recovery of their amortized cost basis.

              The fair values of the investment securities are generally determined by reference to the average of at least two quoted market prices obtained from independent external brokers or prices obtained from independent external pricing service providers who have experience in valuing these securities. The Company performs a monthly analysis on the pricing service quotes and the broker quotes received from third parties to ensure that the prices represent a reasonable estimate of the fair value. The procedures include, but are not limited to, initial and ongoing review of third party pricing methodologies, review of pricing trends, and monitoring of trading volumes. The Company ensures whether prices received from independent brokers represent a reasonable estimate of fair value through the use of internal and external cash flow models developed based on spreads, and, when available, market indices. As a result of this analysis, if the Company determines there is a more appropriate fair value based upon available market data, the price received from the third party is adjusted accordingly.

              Prices from third party pricing services are often unavailable for securities that are rarely traded or are traded only in privately negotiated transactions. As a result, certain securities are priced via independent broker quotations which utilize proprietary models that include observable market based inputs. Additionally, the majority of these independent broker quotations are non-binding.

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              As a result of the financial crisis in the U.S. and global markets, the market for certain pooled trust preferred securities has been distressed since mid-2007. It is the Company's view that current broker prices (which are typically non-binding) on certain pooled trust preferred securities are based on forced liquidation or distressed sale values in very inactive markets that are not representative of the fair value of these securities. As such, the Company considered what weight, if any, to place on transactions that are not orderly when estimating fair value.

              We have 24 individual securities that have been in a continuous unrealized loss position for twelve months or longer as of December 31, 2011. These securities are comprised of 19 investment grade debt securities and with a total fair value of $350.2 million and five positions in trust preferred securities with a total fair value of $9.6 million. The Company recorded other-than-temporary impairment losses in 2011 of $633 thousand for one trust preferred security.

              The majority of unrealized losses in the available-for-sale portfolio at December 31, 2011 are related to investment grade corporate debt securities that have been in a continuous loss position for less than twelve months. As of December 31, 2011, the Company had $1.32 billion in investment grade corporate debt securities available-for-sale, representing approximately 43% of the total investment securities available-for-sale portfolio.

              For complete discussion and disclosure see Note 6 to the Company's consolidated financial statements presented elsewhere in this report.

              The following table sets forth certain information regarding the fair values of our investment securities available-for-sale, as well as the weighted average yields, and contractual maturity distribution, excluding periodic principal payments, of our available-for-sale portfolio at December 31, 2011.

Table 6: Yields and Maturities of Investment Securities

	Within One Year					After One But Within Five Years					After Five But Within Ten Years					After Ten Years					Total
	Amount		Yield			Amount		Yield			Amount		Yield			Amount		Yield			Amount		Yield
	(Dollars in thousands)
As of December 31, 2011
Available-for-sale
U.S. Treasury securities	$	—		—		$	20,725		2.11	%	$	—		—		$	—		—		$	20,725		2.11	%
U.S. Government agency and U.S. Government sponsored enterprise debt securities		569,387		1.80	%		7,191		2.09	%		—		—			—		—		$	576,578		1.81	%
U.S. Government agency and U.S. Government sponsored enterprise mortgage-backed securities:
Commercial mortgage-backed securities		1,241		6.81	%		741		3.26	%		32,522		4.05	%		14,811		3.80	%	$	49,315		4.04	%
Residential mortgage-backed securities		2,884		—			—		—			16,662		1.62	%		974,224		2.81	%	$	993,770		2.78	%
Municipal securities		14,763		5.62	%		9,766		2.22	%		39,635		3.26	%		15,782		5.09	%	$	79,946		3.91	%
Other residential mortgage-backed securities:
Investment grade		—		—			—		—			—		—			—		—		$	—		—
Non-investment grade		—		—			—		—			—		—			—		—		$	—		—
Corporate debt securities:
Investment grade		94,972		3.52	%		313,442		2.97	%		844,611		3.61	%		69,536		5.56	%	$	1,322,561		3.55	%
Non-investment grade		10,745		2.66	%		5,580		5.38	%		—		—			3,290		5.33	%	$	19,615		3.92	%
Other securities		10,068		4.18	%		—		—			—		—			—		—			10,068		4.18	%
Total investment securities available-for-sale	$	704,060				$	357,445				$	933,430				$	1,077,643				$	3,072,578

Covered Assets

              Covered assets consist of loans receivable and OREO that were acquired in the WFIB Acquisition on June 11, 2010 and in the UCB Acquisition on November 6, 2009 for which the Company entered into shared-loss agreements (the "shared-loss agreements") with the FDIC. The shared-loss agreements covered over 99% of the loans originated by WFIB and all of the loans originated by UCB, excluding the

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loans originated by UCB in China under its United Commercial Bank China (Limited) subsidiary. The Company will share in the losses, which began with the first dollar of loss incurred, on the loan pools (including single-family residential mortgage loans, commercial loans, foreclosed loan collateral and other real estate owned) covered ("covered assets") under the shared-loss agreements.

              Pursuant to the terms of the shared-loss agreements, the FDIC is obligated to reimburse the Company 80% of eligible losses for both WFIB and UCB with respect to covered assets. For the UCB covered assets, the FDIC will reimburse the Company for 95% of eligible losses in excess of $2.05 billion with respect to covered assets. The Company has a corresponding obligation to reimburse the FDIC for 80% or 95%, as applicable, of eligible recoveries with respect to covered assets. For both acquisitions the shared-loss agreements for commercial and single-family residential mortgage loans are in effect for 5 years and 10 years, respectively, from the acquisition date and the loss recovery provisions are in effect for 8 years and 10 years, respectively, from the acquisition date.

              The following table sets forth the composition of the covered loan portfolio as of the dates indicated:

Table 7: Composition of Covered Loan Portfolio

	December 31,
	2011						2010
	Amount			Percent			Amount			Percent
	(In thousands)
Real estate loans:
Residential single-family	$	442,732			9.4	%	$	553,541			9.3	%
Residential multifamily		918,941			19.5	%		1,093,331			18.4	%
Commercial and industrial real estate		1,773,760			37.6	%		2,085,674			35.0	%
Construction and land		653,045			13.8	%		1,043,717			17.5	%
Total real estate loans		3,788,478			80.3	%		4,776,263			80.2	%
Other loans:
Commercial business		831,762			17.6	%		1,072,020			18.0	%
Other consumer		97,844			2.1	%		107,490			1.8	%
Total other loans		929,606			19.7	%		1,179,510			19.8	%
Total principal balance		4,718,084			100.0	%		5,955,773			100.0	%
Covered discount		(788,295	)					(1,150,672	)
Allowance on covered loans		(6,647	)					(4,225	)
Total covered loans, net	$	3,923,142					$	4,800,876

FDIC Indemnification Asset

              The FDIC indemnification asset represents the present value of the amounts the Company expects to receive from the FDIC under the shared-loss agreements. The difference between the present value of undiscounted cash flow the Company expects to collect from the FDIC is accreted into noninterest income over the life of the FDIC indemnification asset. The FDIC indemnification asset was $511.1 million as of December 31, 2011, compared to $785.0 million as of December 31, 2010. During the year, the FDIC indemnification asset was reduced by $210.4 million as a result of paydowns, payoffs, loan sales, and charge-offs. The Company also recorded $59.9 million of amortization against income during the year. Additionally, during 2011 $3.6 million was recorded as the increase in the estimate of liability owed to the FDIC at the completion of the FDIC loss share agreements.

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FDIC Receivable

              As of December 31, 2011 and 2010, the FDIC loss-sharing receivable was $76.6 million and $62.6 million, respectively. This receivable represents 80% of reimbursable amounts from the FDIC that have not yet been received. These reimbursable amounts include charge-offs, loan-related expenses and OREO-related expenses. The 80% of any reimbursable expense is recorded as noninterest income. 100% of the loan-related and OREO expenses are recorded as noninterest expense, netting to the 20% of actual expense paid by the Company. The FDIC shares in 80% of recoveries received. Thus, the FDIC receivable is reduced when we receive payment from the FDIC as well as when recoveries occur.

              For complete discussion and disclosure of covered assets, FDIC indemnification asset and FDIC receivable see Note 8 to the Company's consolidated financial statements presented elsewhere in this report.

Non-Covered Loans

              We offer a broad range of products designed to meet the credit needs of our borrowers. Our lending activities consist of residential single-family loans, residential multifamily loans, income producing commercial real estate loans, land loans, construction loans, commercial business loans, trade finance loans, and student and other consumer loans. Net non-covered loans receivable increased $1.69 billion, or 20%, to $10.34 billion at December 31, 2011.

              The following table sets forth the composition of the loan portfolio as of the dates indicated:

Table 8: Composition of Loan Portfolio

	December 31,
	2011						2010						2009						2008						2007
	Amount			Percent			Amount			Percent			Amount			Percent			Amount			Percent			Amount			Percent
	(Dollars in thousands)
Residential:
Single-family	$	1,796,635			17.5	%	$	1,119,024			12.8	%	$	930,392			10.9	%	$	491,315			6.0	%	$	433,337			4.9	%
Multifamily		933,168			9.1	%		974,745			11.2	%		1,022,383			12.0	%		677,989			8.2	%		690,941			7.8	%
Total residential	$	2,729,803			26.6	%	$	2,093,769			24.0	%	$	1,952,775			22.9	%	$	1,169,304			14.2	%	$	1,124,278			12.7	%
Commercial Real Estate ("CRE"):
Income producing		3,487,866			33.8	%		3,392,984			39.0	%		3,606,178			42.5	%		3,472,000			42.1	%		4,183,473			47.4	%
Construction		171,410			1.7	%		278,047			3.2	%		455,142			5.4	%		1,260,724			15.3	%		1,547,082			17.5	%
Land		173,089			1.7	%		235,707			2.7	%		358,444			4.2	%		576,564			7.0	%		—			0.0	%
Total CRE	$	3,832,365			37.2	%	$	3,906,738			44.9	%	$	4,419,764			52.1	%	$	5,309,288			64.4	%	$	5,730,555			64.9	%
Commercial and Industrial ("C&I"):
Commercial business	$	2,655,917			25.8	%	$	1,674,698			19.2	%	$	1,283,182			15.1	%	$	1,210,260			14.6	%	$	1,314,068			14.8	%
Trade finance		486,555			4.7	%		308,657			3.5	%		220,528			2.6	%		343,959			4.2	%		491,690			5.6	%
Total C&I	$	3,142,472			30.5	%	$	1,983,355			22.7	%	$	1,503,710			17.7	%	$	1,554,219			18.8	%	$	1,805,758			20.4	%
Consumer:
Student loans		306,325			3.0	%		490,314			5.6	%		395,151			4.6	%		—			0.0	%		—			0.0	%
Other consumer		277,461			2.7	%		243,212			2.8	%		229,633			2.7	%		216,642			2.6	%		184,518			2.0	%
Total consumer	$	583,786			5.7	%	$	733,526			8.4	%	$	624,784			7.3	%	$	216,642			2.6	%	$	184,518			2.0	%
Total gross loans		10,288,426			100.0	%		8,717,388			100.0	%		8,501,033			100.0	%		8,249,453			100.0	%		8,845,109			100.0	%
Unearned fees, premiums, and discounts, net		(16,762	)					(56,781	)					(43,529	)					(2,049	)					(5,781	)
Allowance for loan losses		(209,876	)					(230,408	)					(238,833	)					(178,027	)					(88,407	)
Loans held for sale		278,603						220,055						28,014						—						—
Loans receivable, net	$	10,340,391					$	8,650,254					$	8,246,685					$	8,069,377					$	8,750,921

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              Residential Loans.    The residential loan segment includes both single-family and multifamily loans. At December 31, 2011, $2.73 billion or 27% of the loan portfolio was residential real estate properties, compared to $2.09 billion or 24% at December 31, 2010.

              The Bank offers both fixed and adjustable rate ("ARM") first mortgage loans secured by one-to-four unit residential properties located in its primary lending areas. The Bank originated $924.3 million and $430.8 million in new residential single-family loans during 2011 and 2010, respectively.

              The Bank also offers both fixed and ARM residential multifamily loan programs. For the years ended December 31, 2011 and 2010, the Bank originated $47.6 million and $26.4 million, respectively, in multifamily residential loans. The Bank primarily offers ARM multifamily loan programs that have six-month, three-year, or five-year initial fixed periods. The Bank considers all of the single-family and multifamily loans originated to be prime loans and underwriting criteria include minimum FICO scores, maximum loan-to-value ratios and minimum debt coverage ratios, as applicable. The Bank does have some single-family loans with interest-only features. Single-family loans with interest-only features totaled $5.6 million or less than 1% and $7.8 million or 1% of total single-family loans at December 31, 2011 and 2010, respectively. Additionally, the Bank owns residential loans that permit different repayment options that were purchased years ago. For these loans, there is the potential for negative amortization if the borrower chooses so. These residential loans that permit different repayment options totaled $14.0 million, or 1%, and $16.9 million, or 1%, of total residential loans at December 31, 2011 and 2010, respectively. None of these loans were negatively amortizing as of December 31, 2011 and 2010.

              The bank also offers a low loan documentation program for single family residential loans. These loans require a large down payment and a low loan to value "LTV". These loans have historically experienced low delinquency and default rates. Loans originated under this program during 2011 totaled $800.1 million. Historically, the Bank has offered this program; however, due to the uncertain regulatory and legislative environments the bank did not originate these loans during 2010.

              Commercial Real Estate Loans.    The commercial real estate loan segment includes income producing real estate loans, construction loans and land loans. We continue to originate commercial real estate loans that are advantageous opportunities for the Bank. Although real estate lending activities are collateralized by real property, these transactions are subject to similar credit evaluation, underwriting and monitoring standards as those applied to commercial business loans. Commercial real estate loans accounted for $3.83 billion or 37%, and $3.91 billion or 45%, of our non-covered loan portfolio at December 31, 2011, and 2010, respectively.

              Since a significant portion of our real estate loans are secured by properties located in California, declines in the California economy and in real estate values could have a significant effect on the collectability of our loans and on the level of allowance for loan losses required.

              Commercial and Industrial Loans.    The commercial and industrial loan segment includes commercial business and trade finance loans. We finance small and middle-market businesses in a wide spectrum of industries throughout California. Included in commercial business loans are loans for working capital, accounts receivable lines, inventory lines, small business administration loans and lease financing. Included in our trade finance loans are a variety of international trade services and products, including letters of credit, revolving lines of credit, import loans, bankers' acceptances, working capital lines, domestic purchase financing and pre-export financing. At December 31, 2011, the commercial and industrial loans segment accounted for a total of $3.14 billion or 31% of our loan portfolio, compared to $1.98 billion or 23% at December 31, 2010. The increase in this loan segment is due to a focus during 2011 and going forward of growing the commercial and industrial loan portfolio while reducing our exposure to non income producing commercial real estate loans.

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              Most of our trade finance activities are related to trade with Asian countries. However, a significant majority of our loans are made to companies domiciled in the United States. A substantial portion of this business involves California based customers engaged in import and export activities. In addition, we also offer Export-Import financing to various domestic and foreign customers; the export loans are guaranteed by the Export-Import Bank of the United States. Our trade finance portfolio as of December 31, 2011 primarily represents loans made to borrowers that import goods into the U.S. These financings are generally made through letters of credit ranging from $100 thousand to $1 million. At December 31, 2011, total unfunded commitments related to trade finance loans increased 4% to $551.0 million, compared to $529.0 million at December 31, 2010.

              Consumer Loans.    The consumer loans segment includes student loans and other consumer loans. Consumer loans decreased from $733.5 million at December 31, 2010 to $583.8 million at December 31, 2011, a decrease of 20%. A majority of our student loans are 100% guaranteed by the U.S Department of Education. The other consumer loan portfolio is mainly comprised of home equity lines of credit and auto loans.

              Loans Held for Sale.    At December 31, 2011, loans held for sale are mainly comprised of the student loans segment. Loans held for sale totaled $278.6 million and $220.1 million as of December 31, 2011 and 2010, respectively. During 2011, in total, loans receivable of $644.9 million were reclassified to loans held for sale. These loans were purchased by the Company with the intent to be held for investment; however, subsequent to the loan's purchase, the Company's intent for these loans changed and they were consequently reclassified to loans held for sale. Proceeds from sales of loans held for sale were $652.7 million in 2011, resulting in net gains on sales of $14.5 million. Proceeds from sales of loans held for sale were $409.5 million and $37.1 million in 2010 and 2009, respectively. Net gains on sales were $18.5 million in 2010 compared to an insignificant amount in 2009.

              Foreign Loans—At December 31, 2011 $628.4 million of loans were originated or acquired and held in our overseas offices, including our Hong Kong branch and our subsidiary bank in China. These loans represent 2.9% of total consolidated assets. These loans are included in the Composition of Loan Portfolio table above.

Table 9: Maturity of Loan Portfolio

	Within One Year		After One But Within Five Years		More Than Five Years		Total
	(In thousands)
Residential	$	1,834	$	208,387	$	2,519,582	$	2,729,803
Commercial Real Estate		81,265		2,378,459		1,372,641		3,832,365
Commercial and Industrial		56,942		2,810,405		275,125		3,142,472
Consumer		6,626		23,087		554,073		583,786
Total	$	146,667	$	5,420,338	$	4,721,421	$	10,288,426

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              As of December 31, 2011, outstanding loans, including projected prepayments, scheduled to be repriced within one year, after one but within five years, and in more than five years, excluding nonaccrual loans, are as follows:

Table 10: Loans Scheduled to be Repriced

	Within One Year		After One But Within Five Years		More Than Five Years		Total
	(In thousands)
Total fixed rate	$	604,151	$	315,921	$	636,330	$	1,556,402
Total variable rate		4,502,239		3,201,995		907,813		8,612,047
Total	$	5,106,390	$	3,517,916	$	1,544,143	$	10,168,449

Mortgage Servicing Assets

              As of December 31, 2011, we had $6.9 million in mortgage servicing assets, which is net of $4.3 million in total valuation allowances. Mortgage servicing assets are initially recorded at fair value. The fair value of servicing assets is determined based on the present value of estimated net future cash flows related to contractually-specified servicing fees. The primary determinants of the fair value of mortgage servicing assets are prepayment speeds and discount rates. Published industry standards are used to derive market-based assumptions. Changes in the assumptions used may have a significant impact on the valuation of mortgage servicing assets. Evaluation of impairment is performed on a quarterly basis. We record mortgage servicing assets for loans sold or securitized for which servicing has been retained by the Bank.

              We recorded an impairment of $927 thousand in mortgage servicing assets during 2011, compared with an impairment of $808 thousand in 2010. The decline in interest rates as well as the overall increases in borrower refinancing and prepayment rates related to the underlying sold or securitized loans have caused the value of mortgage servicing assets to decrease. For complete discussion and disclosure see Note 14 to the Company's consolidated financial statements presented elsewhere in this report.

Non-covered Nonperforming Assets

              Generally, our policy is to place a loan on nonaccrual status if principal or interest payments are past due in excess of 90 days or the full collection of principal or interest becomes uncertain, regardless of the length of past due status. When a loan reaches nonaccrual status, any interest accrued on the loan is reversed and charged against current income. In general, subsequent payments received are applied to the outstanding principal balance of the loan. Nonaccrual loans that demonstrate a satisfactory payment trend for several months are returned to full accrual status subject to management's assessment of the full collectability of the loan.

              Non-covered nonperforming assets are comprised of nonaccrual loans, accruing loans past due 90 days or more, and non-covered other real estate owned, net. Non-covered nonperforming assets as a percentage of total assets were 0.80% and 0.94% at December 31, 2011 and 2010, respectively. Nonaccrual loans totaled $145.6 million and $172.9 million at December 31, 2011 and 2010, respectively. During 2011, we took actions to reduce our exposure to problem assets. In conjunction with these efforts, we sold $83.5 million in problem loans and $27.6 million in non-covered OREO properties during 2011. Net charge-offs for non-covered nonperforming loans were $112.1 million for the year ended December 31, 2011. For non-covered OREO properties, write-downs of $3.0 million were recorded for the year ended December 31, 2011.

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              Approximately $43.8 million, or 52%, of our problem loan sales during 2011 were all-cash transactions. We also partially financed selected loan sales to unrelated third parties. Problem loans are sold on a servicing released basis and the shortfall between the loan balance and any new notes is charged off. A substantial down payment, typically 20% or greater, is generally received from the new borrower purchasing the problem loan. The underlying sales agreements provide for full recourse to the new borrower and require that periodic updated financial information be provided to demonstrate their ability to service the new loan. The Company maintains no effective control over the transferred loans.

              Loans totaling $236.9 million were placed on nonaccrual status during 2011. As part of our loan review process, loans totaling $45.8 million which were not 90 days past due as of December 31, 2011 were included in nonaccrual loans as of December 31, 2011. Additions to nonaccrual loans during 2011 were offset by $124.7 million in gross charge-offs, $73.3 million in payoffs and principal paydowns, $38.1 million in loans that were transferred to other real estate owned, and $28.1 million in loans brought current. Additions to nonaccrual loans during the year ended December 31, 2011 were comprised of $48.6 million in residential loans $155.3 million in commercial real estate loans, $28.2 million in commercial and industrial loans and $4.8 million in consumer loans.

              The Company did not have any loans 90 or more days past due accruing interest at December 31, 2011 and 2010.

              The Company had $99.6 million and $122.1 million in total performing restructured loans as of December 31, 2011 and 2010, respectively. Nonperforming restructured loans were $38.9 million and $42.1 million at December 31, 2011 and 2010, respectively, and are included in nonaccrual loans. Included in the total restructured loans as of December 31, 2011 and 2010 were $22.8 million and $57.3 million in performing A/B notes, respectively. In A/B note restructurings, the original note is bifurcated into two notes where the A note represents the portion of the original loan which allows for acceptable loan-to-value and debt coverage on the collateral and is expected to be collected in full and the B note represents the portion of the original loan where there is a shortfall in value and is fully charged off. The A/B notes balance as of December 31, 2011 is comprised of A note balances only. A notes are not disclosed as TDRs in years after the restructuring if the restructuring agreement specifies an interest rate equal to or greater than the rate that the Bank was willing to accept at the time of the restructuring for a new loan with comparable risk and the loan is performing based on the terms specified by the restructuring agreement. At December 31, 2011, the amount of unfunded commitments for restructured loans was $7.1 million. As of December 31, 2011, restructured loans were comprised of $5.6 million in single-family loans, $16.3 million in multifamily loans, $50.5 million in commercial real estate loans, $7.7 million in CRE construction loans, $36.5 million in CRE land loans and $21.9 million in commercial business loans.

              Non-covered other real estate owned includes properties acquired through foreclosure or through full or partial satisfaction of loans. As of December 31, 2011, the Company had 37 OREO properties with a combined carrying value of $29.3 million. Approximately 62% of the carrying value of OREO properties as of December 31, 2011 were located in California, compared to 75% in 2010. During 2011, the Company foreclosed on 58 properties with an aggregate carrying value of $38.0 million as of the foreclosure date. Additionally, the Company recorded $3.0 million in write-downs. During this period, the Company also sold 51 OREO properties for total proceeds of $26.6 million resulting in a total net loss on sale of $151 thousand and charges against the allowance for loan losses totaling $780 thousand. As of December 31, 2010, the Company had 30 OREO properties with a carrying value of $21.9 million. During 2010, the Company foreclosed on 81 properties with an aggregate carrying value of $57.3 million as of the foreclosure date. Additionally, the Company recorded $7.0 million in write-downs. During this period, the Company also sold 79 OREO properties for total proceeds of $39.5 million resulting in a total net loss on sale of $145 thousand and charges against the allowance for loan losses totaling $2.6 million. During the

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year ended December 31, 2009, the Company sold 153 OREO properties with a combined carrying value of $112.2 million for a net loss of $5.4 million.

              The following table sets forth information regarding nonaccrual loans, loans 90 or more days past due but not on nonaccrual, restructured loans and non-covered other real estate owned as of the dates indicated:

Table 11: Nonperforming Assets

	December 31,
	2011			2010			2009			2008			2007
	(Dollars in thousands)
Nonaccrual loans	$	145,632		$	172,929		$	173,180		$	214,607		$	63,882
Loans 90 or more days past due but not on nonaccrual		—			—			—			—			—
Total nonperforming loans		145,632			172,929			173,180			214,607			63,882
Non-covered other real estate owned, net		29,350			21,865			13,832			38,302			1,500
Total nonperforming assets	$	174,982		$	194,794		$	187,012		$	252,909		$	65,382
Performing restructured loans	$	99,603		$	122,139		$	114,800		$	10,950		$	2,081
Total nonperforming assets to total assets		0.80	%		0.94	%		0.91	%		2.12	%		0.57	%
Allowance for loan losses to nonperforming loans		144.11	%		133.24	%		137.91	%		82.95	%		138.39	%
Nonperforming loans to total gross non-covered loans		1.38	%		1.93	%		2.04	%		2.60	%		0.72	%

              Covered nonperforming assets totaled $258.1 million, representing 1.17% of total assets at December 31, 2011. These covered nonperforming assets are subject to the shared-loss agreements with the FDIC.

              We evaluate loan impairment according to the provisions of ASC 310-10-35, Receivables—Overall—Subsequent Measurement. Under ASC 310-10-35, loans are considered impaired when it is probable that we will be unable to collect all amounts due according to the contractual terms of the loan agreement, including scheduled interest payments. Impaired loans are measured based on the present value of expected future cash flows discounted at the loan's effective interest rate or, as an expedient, at the loan's observable market price or the fair value of the collateral if the loan is collateral dependent, less costs to sell. If the measure of the impaired loan is less than the recorded investment in the loan, the deficiency will be charged off against the allowance for loan losses. Also, in accordance with ASC 310-10-35, loans that are considered impaired are specifically excluded from the quarterly migration analysis when determining the amount of the general valuation allowance for loan losses required for the period.

              At December 31, 2011, the Company's total recorded investment in impaired loans was $219.6 million, compared with $281.0 million at December 31, 2010. The decrease in impaired loans is

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largely due to a decrease in nonperforming loans. All nonaccrual and doubtful loans are included in impaired loans. Impaired loans at December 31, 2011 are comprised of single-family loans totaling $9.1 million, multifamily loans totaling $31.8 million, income producing commercial real estate loans totaling $63.6 million, CRE construction loans totaling $46.5 million, CRE land loans totaling $34.5 million, commercial business loans totaling $31.6 million and other consumer loans totaling $2.5 million. As of December 31, 2011, the allowance for loan losses included $13.0 million for impaired loans with a total recorded balance of $30.4 million. As of December 31, 2010, the allowance for loan losses included $10.0 million for impaired loans with a total recorded balance of $20.6 million.

              Our average recorded investment in impaired loans during 2011 and 2010 totaled $252.4 million and $317.2 million, respectively. During 2011 and 2010, gross interest income that would have been recorded on nonaccrual loans, had they performed in accordance with their original terms, totaled $9.4 million and $12.7 million, respectively. Of this amount, actual interest recognized on impaired loans, on a cash basis, was $3.5 million and $7.2 million, respectively.

Allowance for Loan Losses

              We are committed to maintaining the allowance for loan losses at a level that is commensurate with the estimated inherent loss in the loan portfolio. In addition to regular quarterly reviews of the adequacy of the allowance for loan losses, we perform an ongoing assessment of the risks inherent in the loan portfolio. While we believe that the allowance for loan losses is appropriate at December 31, 2011, future additions to the allowance will be subject to a continuing evaluation of inherent risks in the loan portfolio.

              The allowance for loan losses is increased by the provision for loan losses which is charged against current period operating results, and is increased or decreased by the amount of net recoveries or charge-offs, respectively, during the year. At December 31, 2011, the allowance for loan losses amounted to $216.5 million, which includes $6.6 million allocated to covered loans. In comparison, at December 31, 2010, the allowance for loan losses amounted to $234.6 million, which includes $4.2 million allocated to covered loans. At December 31, 2011, the allowance for loan losses on non-covered loans amounted to $209.9 million, or 2.04% of total non-covered loans receivable, compared with $230.4 million, or 2.64% of total non-covered loans receivable, at December 31, 2010. The $18.1 million decrease in the allowance for loan losses at December 31, 2011, from year-end 2010, reflects lower loan loss provisions, and less net charge-offs recorded during the year. The allowance for unfunded loan commitments, off-balance sheet credit exposures, and recourse provisions is included in accrued expenses and other liabilities and amounted to $11.0 million at December 31, 2011, compared to $10.0 million at December 31, 2010. Net adjustments to the allowance for unfunded loan commitments, off-balance sheet credit exposures and recourse provisions are included in the provision for loan losses.

              We recorded $95.0 million in loan loss provisions during 2011, as compared to $200.2 million in loss provisions recorded during 2010. The decrease in loss provisions recorded during 2011, compared to 2010 was primarily due to credit quality improvement, partially offset by increases in the allowance for loan losses on commercial and residential loans, commensurate with the increases in these portfolios. During 2011, we recorded $112.1 million in net charge-offs representing 1.16% of average loans outstanding during the year. In comparison, we recorded net charge-offs totaling $202.5 million, or 2.35% of average loans outstanding, during 2010. Also during the year, sale proceeds of $49.1 million were received on notes with a carrying value of $83.5 million. $27.1 million in loans were originated to facilitate the sales of loans; the remaining difference between the carrying value and the sale amount was charged against the allowance for loan losses. Given the improvements in credit quality we are seeing in the loan portfolio, it is expected that provision for loan losses and net charge-offs will continue to decrease throughout 2012.

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              The following tables summarize activity in the allowance for loan losses for the periods indicated:

Table 12.1: Allowance for Loan Losses 2011 and 2010

	Year Ended December 31,
	2011			2010
	(Dollars in thousands)
Allowance balance, beginning of year	$	234,633		$	238,833
Allowance for unfunded loan commitments and letters of credit		(1,048	)		(1,833	)
Provision for loan losses		95,006			200,159
Gross chargeoffs:
Residential		13,323			49,685
Commercial real estate		78,803			137,460
Commercial and industrial		30,606			35,479
Consumer		1,959			2,579
Total gross chargeoffs		124,691			225,203
Gross recoveries:
Residential		596			1,626
Commercial real estate		4,691			10,073
Commercial and industrial		7,041			10,116
Consumer		295			862
Total gross recoveries		12,623			22,677
Net chargeoffs		112,068			202,526
Allowance balance, end of year(1)	$	216,523		$	234,633
Average loans outstanding	$	9,668,106		$	8,634,283
Total gross loans outstanding, end of year	$	10,288,426		$	8,717,388
Net chargeoffs to average loans		1.16	%		2.35	%
Allowance for loan losses to total gross loans at end of year		2.10	%		2.69	%

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Includes allowance for loan losses allocated to covered loans subject to general reserves. Allowance for covered loans totaled $6.6 million and $4.2 million as of December 31, 2011 and 2010, respectively.

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              Table 12.2: Allowance for Loan Losses 2009, 2008 and 2007

	Year Ended December 31,
	2009			2008			2007
	(Dollars in thousands)
Allowance balance, beginning of year	$	178,027		$	88,407		$	78,201
Allowance from acquisitions		—			—			4,125
Allowance for unfunded loan commitments and letters of credit		(1,778	)		5,044			841
Provision for loan losses		528,666			226,000			12,000
Impact of desecuritization		9,262			—			—
Gross chargeoffs:
Residential single-family		33,778			3,522			335
Multifamily real estate		20,153			1,966			—
Commercial and industrial real estate		159,969			53,459			—
Construction		206,732			57,629			2,810
Commercial business		53,152			24,639			3,740
Trade finance		6,868			5,707			249
Automobile		85			268			30
Other consumer		4,519			261			42
Total gross chargeoffs		485,256			147,451			7,206
Gross recoveries:
Residential single-family		771			37			—
Residential multifamily		617			—			—
Commercial and industrial real estate		2,213			2,467			7
Construction		3,312			2,654			—
Commercial business		2,684			835			419
Trade finance		237			9			—
Automobile		50			25			20
Other consumer		28			—			—
Total gross recoveries		9,912			6,027			446
Net chargeoffs		475,344			141,424			6,760
Allowance balance, end of year	$	238,833		$	178,027		$	88,407
Average loans outstanding	$	8,355,825		$	8,601,825		$	8,354,989
Total gross loans outstanding, end of year	$	8,501,033		$	8,249,453		$	8,845,109
Net chargeoffs to average loans		5.69	%		1.64	%		0.08	%
Allowance for loan losses to total gross loans at end of year		2.81	%		2.16	%		1.00	%

              Our methodology to determine the overall appropriateness of the allowance is based on a loss migration model and qualitative considerations. The migration analysis looks at pools of loans having similar characteristics and analyzes their loss rates over a historical period. We utilize historical loss factors derived from trends and losses associated with each pool over a specified period of time. Based on this process, we assign loss factors to each loan grade within each pool of loans. Loss rates derived by the migration model are based predominantly on historical loss trends that may not be indicative of the actual or inherent loss potential. As such, we utilize qualitative and environmental factors as adjusting mechanisms to supplement the historical results of the classification migration model. Qualitative considerations include, but are not limited to, prevailing economic or market conditions, relative risk profiles of various loan segments, volume concentrations, growth trends, delinquency and nonaccrual

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status, problem loan trends, and geographic concentrations. Qualitative and environmental factors are reflected as percent adjustments and are added to the historical loss rates derived from the classified asset migration model to determine the appropriate allowance amount for each loan pool.

              The following table reflects the Company's allocation of the allowance for loan losses by loan segment and the ratio of each loan segment to total loans as of the dates indicated.

              Table 13.1: Allowance for Loan Losses by Loan Segment 2011 and 2010

	At December 31,
	2011					2010
	Amount		%			Amount		%
	(Dollars in thousands)
Residential	$	52,180		26.6	%	$	49,491		24.0	%
Commercial Real Estate		66,457		37.2	%		117,752		44.9	%
Commercial and Industrial		87,020		30.5	%		59,737		22.7	%
Consumer		4,219		5.7	%		3,428		8.4	%
Covered loans subject to general reserves		6,647		0.0	%		4,225		0.0	%
Total	$	216,523		100.0	%	$	234,633		100.0	%

              The decrease of $18.1 million in the allowance for loan losses at December 31, 2011, relative to year-end 2010, was primarily due to credit quality improvement, partially offset by increases in the allowance for loan losses on commercial and residential loans, commensurate with the increases in these portfolios.

Deposits

              We offer a wide variety of deposit account products to both consumer and commercial customers. Total deposits increased $1.81 billion to $17.45 billion at December 31, 2011, as compared to $15.64 billion at December 31, 2010. The increase in total deposits was due to increases of $816.3 million, or 30.5%, in noninterest-bearing demand deposits, $380.5 million, or 5.6% in time deposits, $221.0 million, or 5.0%, in money market accounts, $213.7 million, or 28.2% in interest-bearing checking and $180.1 million, or 18.3% in savings deposits. During 2011, we grew deposits from our retail network and commercial customers by $1.74 billion and increased brokered deposits by $70.9 million.

              As of December 31, 2011, time deposits within the Certificate of Deposit Account Registry Service ("CDARS") program decreased to $580.9 million, compared to $713.5 million at December 31, 2010. The CDARS program allows customers with deposits in excess of FDIC-insured limits to obtain full coverage on time deposits through a network of banks within the CDARS program. Additionally, we partner with another financial institution to offer a retail sweep product for non-time deposit accounts to provide added deposit insurance coverage for deposits in excess of FDIC-insured limits. Deposits gathered through these programs are considered brokered deposits under current regulatory reporting guidelines.

              Public deposits increased 58.3% to $928.0 million at December 31, 2011, from $586.2 million at December 31, 2010. A large portion of these public funds are comprised of deposits from the State of California.

              Time deposits greater than $100 thousand were $4.96 billion, representing 28.4% of the deposit portfolio at December 31, 2011. These accounts, consisting primarily of deposits by consumers, had a

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weighted average interest rate of 1.83% at December 31, 2011. The following table provides the remaining maturities at December 31, 2011 of time deposits greater than $100 thousand:

Table 14: Time Deposits $100,000 or Greater

	(In thousands)
3 months or less	$	2,022,492
Over 3 months through 6 months		1,081,147
Over 6 months through 12 months		1,138,193
Over 12 months		717,565
Total	$	4,959,397

Borrowings

              We utilize a combination of short-term and long-term borrowings to manage our liquidity position. At December 31, 2011 we had no federal funds purchased and $22 thousand of federal funds purchased at December 31, 2010, respectively. FHLB advances decreased 63% to $455.3 million as of December 31, 2011, compared to $1.21 billion at December 31, 2010. The decrease in FHLB advances is consistent with our overall strategy to improve our cost of funds. During 2011, a portion of the proceeds from the maturities and sales of investment securities and redemption of our money market mutual funds was used to pay down our borrowings. During 2011, long-term FHLB advances totaling $523.5 million were prepaid, with additional prepayment penalties of $11.8 million. We also paid off $200.0 million in matured overnight FHLB advances during 2011. As of December 31, 2011 and December 31, 2010 we had no overnight FHLB advances and $200.0 million in overnight FHLB advances, respectively.

              In addition to federal funds purchased and FHLB advances, we also utilize securities sold under repurchase agreements ("repurchase agreements") to manage our liquidity position. Repurchase agreements totaled $1.02 billion and $1.08 billion as of December 31, 2011 and 2010, respectively. Included in these balances are $25.2 million and $88.5 million in short-term repurchase agreements as of December 31, 2011 and 2010, respectively. The interest rates on these short-term repurchase agreements were 0.57% and 0.54% at December 31, 2011 and 2010, respectively. The remaining repurchase agreements are long-term with interest rates that are largely fixed primarily ranging from 4.15% to 5.13% as of December 31, 2011. The counterparties have the right to a quarterly call for many of the repurchase agreements. Repurchase agreements are accounted for as collateralized financing transactions and recorded at the amounts at which the securities were sold. The collateral for these agreements consist of U.S. Government agency and U.S. Government sponsored enterprise debt and mortgage-backed securities.

Long-Term Debt

              Long-term debt is comprised of subordinated debt and junior subordinated debt. Long-term debt decreased $23.4 million or 10% to $212.2 million as of December 31, 2011, compared to $235.6 million as of December 31, 2010. The decrease is mainly due to repayment of $21.4 million of junior subordinated debt securities, which were called with a repayment penalty of $526 thousand during 2011. These debt securities were repaid in order to reduce higher interest-bearing debt and in anticipation of the phase out of trust preferred securities as Tier I regulatory capital, beginning in 2013. Subordinated debt, qualifies as Tier II capital for regulatory purposes, and junior subordinated debt, qualifies as Tier I capital for regulatory purposes, both issues in connection with our various pooled trust preferred securities offerings. Under the Dodd-Frank Act, bank holding companies with more than $15 billion in total consolidated

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assets will no longer be able to include trust preferred securities as Tier I regulatory capital beginning in 2013 with phase-out complete by 2016.

Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements and Aggregate Contractual Obligations

              In the course of our business, we may enter into or be a party to transactions that are not recorded on the balance sheet and are considered to be off-balance sheet arrangements. Off-balance sheet arrangements are any contractual arrangements whereby an unconsolidated entity is a party, under which we have: (1) any obligation under a guarantee contract; (2) a retained or contingent interest in assets transferred to an unconsolidated entity or similar arrangement that serves as credit, liquidity or market risk support to that entity for such assets; (3) any obligation under certain derivative instruments; or (4) any obligation under a material variable interest held by us in an unconsolidated entity that provides financing, liquidity, market risk or credit risk support to us, or engages in leasing, hedging or research and development services with us.

Commitments

              As a financial service provider, we routinely enter into commitments to extend credit to customers, such as loan commitments, commercial letters of credit for foreign and domestic trade, standby letters of credit, and financial guarantees. Many of these commitments to extend credit may expire without being drawn upon. The same credit policies are used in extending these commitments as in extending loan facilities to customers. Under some of these contractual agreements, the Company may also have liabilities contingent upon the occurrence of certain events. A schedule of significant commitments to extend credit to customers as of December 31, 2011 is as follows:

Table 15: Significant Commitments

	December 31, 2011
	(In thousands)
Undisbursed loan commitments	$	2,187,562
Standby letters of credit		1,576,867
Commercial letters of credit		61,585

              A discussion of significant contractual arrangements under which the Company may be held contingently liable is included in Note 21 to the Company's consolidated financial statements presented elsewhere in this report. In addition, the Company has commitments and obligations under post-retirement benefit plans as described in Note 23 to the Company's consolidated financial statements presented elsewhere in this report.

Contractual Obligations

              The following table presents, as of December 31, 2011, the Company's significant fixed and determinable contractual obligations, within the categories described below, by payment date. With the exception of operating lease obligations, these contractual obligations are included in the consolidated balance sheets. The payment amounts represent the amounts and interest contractually due to the recipient.

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Table 16: Contractual Obligations

	Payment Due by Period
Contractual Obligations	Less than 1 year			1-3 years			3-5 years			After 5 years		Indeterminate Maturity		Total
	(In thousands)
Deposits	$	6,244,874		$	663,619		$	180,446		$	229,707	$	10,398,589	$	17,717,235
Federal funds purchased		—			—			—			—		—		—
FHLB advances		17,744			155,310			118,420			207,215		—		498,689
Securities sold under repurchase agreements		72,619			94,822			1,016,220			51,546		—		1,235,207
Notes payable		—			—			—			—		85,987		85,987
Long-term debt obligations		4,260			8,519			82,056			196,688		—		291,523
Operating lease obligations		22,149			37,494			23,206			24,900		—		107,749
Unrecognized tax benefits		(1,750	)		(2,086	)		(952	)		—		—		(4,788	)
Postretirement benefit obligations		267			813			929			17,652		—		19,661
Total contractual obligations	$	6,360,163		$	958,491		$	1,420,325		$	727,708	$	10,484,576	$	19,951,263

              The operating lease obligation as of December 31, 2011 includes the leases assumed by the Company as part of the FDIC-assisted transactions of WFIB and UCB.

Capital Resources

              At December 31, 2011, stockholders' equity totaled $2.31 billion, a 9.4% increase from the year-end 2010 balance of $2.11 billion. The increase is comprised of the following: (1) net income of $245.2 million recorded during 2011; (2) stock compensation costs amounting to $13.5 million related to grants of restricted stock and stock options; (3) issuance of common stock totaling $5.7 million, representing 1,052,756 shares, pursuant to various stock plans and agreements; and (4) net tax benefit of $717 thousand from various stock plans. These transactions were offset by: (1) dividends on common stock and preferred stock totaling $30.7 million; (2) unrealized loss on investment securities available-for-sale, net of tax, of $18.0 million; (3) repurchase of common stock warrants amounting to $14.5 million, representing 1,517,555 shares; (4) additional noncredit-related impairment loss on investment securities amounting to $3.0 million; (5) purchase of treasury shares related to vested restricted stock amounting to $649 thousand, representing 29,610 shares; and (6) foreign currency translation adjustments, net of tax, of $605 thousand.

              Historically, our primary source of capital has been the retention of operating earnings. In order to ensure adequate levels of capital, we conduct an ongoing assessment of projected sources, needs and uses of capital in conjunction with projected increases in assets and level of risk. As part of this ongoing assessment, the Board of Directors reviews the various components of capital and the adequacy of capital.

Series A Preferred Stock Offering

              In April 2008, the Company issued 200,000 shares of 8% Non-Cumulative Perpetual Convertible Preferred Stock, Series A ("Series A"), with a liquidation preference of $1,000 per share. The Company received $194.1 million of additional Tier 1 qualifying capital, after deducting stock issuance costs. The proceeds from this offering were used to augment the Company's liquidity and capital positions and reduce its borrowings. See Note 24 of the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements for additional information.

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TARP Repayment

              In October 2008, the U.S. Treasury announced its intention to inject capital into certain eligible financial institutions under the TARP Capital Purchase Program ("TARP CPP"). In December 2008, we participated in the TARP CPP by issuing to the U.S. Treasury 306,546 shares of Fixed Rate Cumulative Perpetual Preferred Stock, Series B, and warrants for an aggregate purchase price of $306.5 million. On December 29, 2010, in accordance with approvals received from the U.S. Treasury and the Federal Reserve Board, the Company repurchased all shares of the TARP CPP preferred stock and the related accrued and unpaid dividends by using $308.4 million of available cash, without raising any capital or debt. As of December 31, 2010, there were 1,517,555 warrants outstanding. On January 26, 2011, the Company repurchased all 1,517,555 outstanding warrants for $14.5 million.

Private Placement

              On March 25, 2010, at a special meeting of the stockholders, our stockholders voted to approve the issuance of 37,103,734 shares of common stock upon conversion of the 335,047 shares of the Series C preferred stock. Subsequently, on March 30, 2010, each share of the Series C preferred stock was automatically converted into 110.74197 shares of our common stock at a per common share conversion price of $9.03, as adjusted in accordance with the terms of the Series C preferred stock. As a result, no shares of the Series C preferred stock remain outstanding.

Risk-Based Capital

              We are committed to maintaining capital at a level sufficient to assure our shareholders, our customers and our regulators that our company and our bank subsidiary are financially sound. We are subject to risk-based capital regulations and capital adequacy guidelines adopted by the federal banking regulators. These guidelines are used to evaluate capital adequacy and are based on an institution's asset risk profile and off-balance sheet exposures. According to these guidelines, institutions whose Tier I and total capital ratios meet or exceed 6.0% and 10.0%, respectively, may be deemed "well-capitalized." At December 31, 2011, the Bank's Tier I and total capital ratios were 14.7% and 16.3%, respectively, compared to 15.7% and 17.4%, respectively, at December 31, 2010.

              The following table compares East West Bancorp, Inc.'s and East West Bank's actual capital ratios at December 31, 2011, to those required by regulatory agencies for capital adequacy and well-capitalized classification purposes:

Table 17: Regulatory Required Ratios

	East West Bancorp			East West Bank			Minimum Regulatory Requirements			Well Capitalized Requirements
Total Capital (to Risk-Weighted Assets)		16.4	%		16.3	%		8.0	%		10.0	%
Tier 1 Capital (to Risk-Weighted Assets)		14.8	%		14.7	%		4.0	%		6.0	%
Tier 1 Capital (to Average Assets)		9.7	%		9.6	%		4.0	%		5.0	%

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ASSET LIABILITY AND MARKET RISK MANAGEMENT

Liquidity

              Liquidity management involves our ability to meet cash flow requirements arising from fluctuations in deposit levels and demands of daily operations, which include funding of securities purchases, providing for customers' credit needs and ongoing repayment of borrowings. Our liquidity is actively managed on a daily basis and reviewed periodically by the Asset/Liability Committee and the Board of Directors. This process is intended to ensure the maintenance of sufficient funds to meet the needs of the Bank, including adequate cash flow for off-balance sheet instruments.

              Our primary sources of liquidity are derived from financing activities which include the acceptance of customer and brokered deposits, federal funds facilities, repurchase agreement facilities, advances from the Federal Home Loan Bank of San Francisco, and issuances of long-term debt. These funding sources are augmented by payments of principal and interest on loans and securities. In addition, government programs, such as the FDIC's Temporary Liquidity Guarantee Program ("TLGP"), may influence deposit behavior. Primary uses of funds include withdrawal of and interest payments on deposits, originations and purchases of loans, purchases of investment securities, and payment of operating expenses.

              During the years ended December 31, 2011, 2010, and 2009, we experienced net cash inflows from operating activities of $255.3 million, $869.2 million, and $155.3 million, respectively. Net cash inflows from operating activities were primarily due to net income earned during the year.

              Net cash (outflows) inflows from investing activities totaled ($1.07) billion, $93.2 million, and $1.45 billion during 2011, 2010, and 2009, respectively. Net cash outflow from investing activities for 2011 was primarily due to purchases of securities purchased under resale agreements and investment securities available-for-sale. Net cash inflows from investment activities for 2010 and 2009 were due primarily to repayment, redemption and sales of investment securities offset by purchases of investment securities.

              We experienced net cash inflows from financing activities of $914.2 million during the year ended December 31, 2011, primarily due to the increase in deposits. During 2010, we had net cash outflows from financing activities of $729.7 million primarily due to repayment of FHLB advances. During 2009, we had net cash outflows from financing activities of $1.38 billion primarily due to repayment of short-term borrowings.

              As a means of augmenting our liquidity, we have available a combination of borrowing sources comprised of the Federal Reserve Bank's discount window, FHLB advances, federal funds lines with various correspondent banks, and several master repurchase agreements with major brokerage companies. We believe our liquidity sources to be stable and adequate to meet our day-to-day cash flow requirements. At December 31, 2011, we are not aware of any trends, events or uncertainties that had or were reasonably likely to have a material effect on our liquidity position. As of December 31, 2011, we are not aware of any material commitments for capital expenditures in the foreseeable future.

              The liquidity of East West Bancorp, Inc. has historically been dependent on the payment of cash dividends by its subsidiary, East West Bank, subject to applicable statutes and regulations. For the years ended December 31, 2011 and 2010, total dividends paid by the Bank to East West Bancorp, Inc. amounted to $72.0 million and $85.0 million, respectively. As of December 31, 2011, approximately $262.7 million of undivided profits of the Bank were available for dividends to the Company. In January 2012, $250.0 million in dividends were upstreamed to East West Bancorp. On January 19, 2012, the Board of Directors declared first quarter dividends on the Company's common stock and Series A preferred

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stock. The Board of Directors authorized common stock dividends of $0.10 per share for the first quarter of 2012.

Interest Rate Sensitivity Management

              Our success is largely dependent upon our ability to manage interest rate risk, which is the impact of adverse fluctuations in interest rates on our net interest income and net portfolio value.

              The fundamental objective of the asset liability management process is to manage our exposure to interest rate fluctuations while maintaining adequate levels of liquidity and capital. Our strategy is formulated by the Asset/Liability Committee, which coordinates with the Board of Directors to monitor our overall asset and liability composition. The Committee meets regularly to evaluate, among other things, the sensitivity of our assets and liabilities to interest rate changes, the book and market values of assets and liabilities, unrealized gains and losses on the available-for-sale portfolio (including those attributable to hedging transactions, if any), purchase and securitization activity, and maturities of investments and borrowings.

              Our overall strategy is to minimize the adverse impact of immediate incremental changes in market interest rates (rate shock) on net interest income and net portfolio value. Net portfolio value is defined as the present value of assets, minus the present value of liabilities and off-balance sheet instruments. The attainment of this goal requires a balance between profitability, liquidity and interest rate risk exposure. To minimize the adverse impact of changes in market interest rates, we simulate the effect of instantaneous interest rate changes on net interest income and net portfolio value on a quarterly basis. The table below shows the estimated impact of changes in interest rates on net interest income and market value of equity as of December 31, 2011 and 2010, assuming a non-parallel shift of 100 and 200 basis points in both directions:

Table 18: Rate Shock Table

	Net Interest Income Volatility(1)						Net Portfolio Value Volatility(2)
Change in Interest Rates (Basis Points)	December 31, 2011			December 31, 2010			December 31, 2011			December 31, 2010
+200		6.2	%		(0.4	)%		2.4	%		1.5	%
+100		3.0	%		(1.6	)%		0.5	%		0.4	%
-100		(0.9	)%		6.8	%		(5.9	)%		0.5	%
-200		(1.2	)%		7.1	%		(14.2	)%		(0.9	)%

⁽¹⁾

The percentage change represents net interest income for twelve months in a stable interest rate environment versus net interest income in the various rate scenarios.

⁽²⁾

The percentage change represents net portfolio value of the Bank in a stable rate environment versus net portfolio value in the various rate scenarios.

              All interest-earning assets, interest-bearing liabilities and related derivative contracts are included in the interest rate sensitivity analysis at December 31, 2011 and 2010. In a declining rate environment, the interest rate floors on these loans contribute to the favorable impact on our net interest income. However, in a rising rate environment, these interest rate floors also serve to lessen the full benefit of higher interest rates. At December 31, 2011 and 2010, our estimated changes in net interest income and net portfolio value were within the ranges established by the Board of Directors.

              Our primary analytical tool to gauge interest rate sensitivity is a simulation model used by many major banks and bank regulators, and is based on the actual maturity and repricing characteristics of

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interest-rate sensitive assets and liabilities. The model attempts to predict changes in the yields earned on assets and the rates paid on liabilities in relation to changes in market interest rates. As an enhancement to the primary simulation model, prepayment assumptions and market rates of interest provided by independent broker/dealer quotations, an independent pricing model and other available public sources are incorporated into the model. Adjustments are made to reflect the shift in the Treasury and other appropriate yield curves. The model also factors in projections of anticipated activity levels by product line and takes into account our increased ability to control rates offered on deposit products in comparison to our ability to control rates on adjustable-rate loans tied to the published indices.

              The following table provides the outstanding principal balances and the weighted average interest rates of our financial instruments as of December 31, 2011. The information presented below is based on the repricing date for variable rate instruments and the expected maturity date for fixed rate instruments.

Table 19: Expected Maturity for Financial Instruments

	Expected Maturity or Repricing Date by Year
																						Fair Value at December 31, 2011
	Year 1			Year 2			Year 3			Year 4			Year 5			Thereafter			Total
	(Dollars in thousands)
Assets:
CD investments	$	526,374		$	—		$	250		$	—		$	—		$	—		$	526,624		$	528,885
Average yield (fixed rate)		4.36	%		0.00	%		4.00	%		0.00	%		0.00	%		0.00	%		4.36	%
Short-term investments	$	488,098		$	—		$	—		$	—		$	—		$	—		$	488,098		$	488,098
Weighted average rate		0.41	%		0.00	%		0.00	%		0.00	%		0.00	%		0.00	%		0.41	%
Securities purchased under resale agreements	$	765,316		$	—		$	—		$	—		$	—		$	225,000		$	990,316		$	995,627
Weighted average rate		1.71	%		0.00	%		0.00	%		0.00	%		0.00	%		4.06	%		2.24	%
Investment securities	$	1,643,664		$	197,929		$	134,292		$	177,720		$	111,417		$	807,556		$	3,072,578		$	3,072,578
Weighted average rate		2.99	%		4.39	%		3.83	%		3.93	%		3.88	%		4.19	%		3.52	%
Total covered gross loans	$	3,859,795		$	431,548		$	190,681		$	106,100		$	63,217		$	127,841		$	4,779,182		$	4,616,986
Weighted average rate		4.77	%		6.18	%		6.28	%		6.19	%		6.06	%		6.28	%		5.05	%
Total non-covered gross loans	$	8,233,200		$	808,427		$	480,573		$	308,077		$	225,923		$	454,188		$	10,510,388		$	10,208,365
Weighted average rate		4.75	%		5.49	%		5.75	%		5.78	%		5.86	%		5.40	%		4.93	%
Liabilities:
Checking accounts	$	971,179		$	—		$	—		$	—		$	—		$	—		$	971,179		$	971,179
Weighted average rate		0.28	%		0.00	%		0.00	%		0.00	%		0.00	%		0.00	%		0.28	%
Money market accounts	$	4,678,409		$	—		$	—		$	—		$	—		$	—		$	4,678,409		$	4,678,409
Weighted average rate		0.35	%		0.00	%		0.00	%		0.00	%		0.00	%		0.00	%		0.35	%
Savings deposits	$	1,164,618		$	—		$	—		$	—		$	—		$	—		$	1,164,618		$	1,164,618
Weighted average rate		0.19	%		0.00	%		0.00	%		0.00	%		0.00	%		0.00	%		0.19	%
Time deposits	$	6,182,939		$	511,332		$	133,462		$	88,858		$	79,428		$	149,982		$	7,146,001		$	7,194,125
Weighted average rate		0.93	%		1.08	%		1.81	%		1.52	%		1.47	%		3.34	%		1.02	%
Short term borrowings	$	—		$	—		$	—		$	—		$	—		$	—		$	—		$	—
Weighted average rate		0.00	%		0.00	%		0.00	%		0.00	%		0.00	%		0.00	%		0.00	%
FHLB advances	$	—		$	75,000		$	50,000		$	20,000		$	75,000		$	205,000		$	425,000		$	479,029
Weighted average rate		0.00	%		4.43	%		4.43	%		4.46	%		3.96	%		4.07	%		4.17	%
Short term repurchase agreements	$	25,208		$	—		$	—		$	—		$	—		$	—		$	25,208		$	25,207
Weighted average rate		0.57	%		0.00	%		0.00	%		0.00	%		0.00	%		0.00	%		0.57	%
Securities sold under repurchase agreements (fixed rate)	$	—		$	—		$	—		$	245,000		$	700,000		$	—		$	945,000		$	1,094,789
Weighted average rate		0.00	%		0.00	%		0.00	%		4.50	%		4.92	%		0.00	%		4.81	%
Securities sold under repurchase agreements (variable rate)	$	50,000		$	—		$	—		$	—		$	—		$	—		$	50,000		$	57,334
Weighted average rate		4.15	%		0.00	%		0.00	%		0.00	%		0.00	%		0.00	%		4.15	%
Subordinated notes (variable rate)	$	75,000		$	—		$	—		$	—		$	—		$	—		$	75,000		$	68,622
Weighted average rate		1.54	%		0.00	%		0.00	%		0.00	%		0.00	%		0.00	%		1.54	%
Junior subordinated debt (variable rate)	$	137,178		$	—		$	—		$	—		$	—		$	—		$	137,178		$	75,770
Weighted average rate		2.26	%		0.00	%		0.00	%		0.00	%		0.00	%		0.00	%		2.26	%

              Expected maturities of assets are contractual maturities adjusted for projected payment based on contractual amortization and unscheduled prepayments of principal as well as repricing frequency. Expected maturities for deposits are based on contractual maturities adjusted for projected rollover rates for deposits with no stated maturity dates. We utilize assumptions supported by documented analyses for the expected maturities of our loans and repricing of our deposits. We also use prepayment projections for amortizing securities. The actual maturities of these instruments could vary significantly if future prepayments and repricing frequencies differ from our expectations based on historical experience.

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              The fair values of interest-bearing deposits in other banks are based on the discounted cash flow approach. The discount rate is derived from the Bank's time deposit rate curve. The fair values of short-term investments generally approximate their book values due to their short maturities. For securities purchased under resale agreements, fair values are calculated by discounting future cash flows based on expected maturities or repricing dates utilizing estimated market discount rates and taking into consideration the call features of each instrument. The fair values of the investment securities are generally determined by reference to the average of at least two quoted market prices obtained from independent external brokers or prices obtained from independent external pricing service providers who have experience in valuing these securities. In obtaining such valuation information from third parties, the Company has reviewed the methodologies used to develop the resulting fair values. For the private-label mortgage-backed security, the fair value was derived based on weighted average of broker prices based on market approach and income approach (discounted cash flow). For the pooled trust preferred securities, the fair value was derived based on discounted cash flow analyses. The discount rate is derived from assumptions using an exit pricing approach related to the implied rate of return which have been adjusted for general changes in market rates, estimated changes in credit quality and liquidity risk premiums, and specific nonperformance and default experience in the collateral underlying the securities.

              The fair value of deposits is determined based on the discounted cash flow approach. The discount rate is derived from the associated yield curve, plus spread, if any. For core deposits, the cash outflows are projected by the decay rate based on the Bank's core deposit premium study. Cash flows for all non-time deposits are discounted using the LIBOR yield curve. For time deposits, the cash flows are based on the contractual runoff and are discounted by the Bank's current offering rates, plus spread. For federal funds purchased, fair value approximates book value due to their short maturities. The fair value of FHLB term advances is estimated by discounting the cash flows through maturity or the next repricing date based on current rates offered by the FHLB for borrowings with similar maturities. Customer repurchase agreements, which have maturities ranging from one to three days, are presumed to have equal book and fair values because the interests rates paid on these instruments are based on prevailing market rates. The fair values of securities sold under repurchase agreements are calculated by discounting future cash flows based on expected maturities or repricing dates, utilizing estimated market discount rates and taking into consideration the call features of each instrument. For both subordinated and junior subordinated debt instruments, fair values are estimated by discounting cash flows through maturity based on current market rates the Bank would pay for new issuances.

              The Asset/Liability Committee is authorized to utilize a wide variety of off-balance sheet financial techniques to assist in the management of interest rate risk. We may elect to use derivative financial instruments as part of our asset and liability management strategy, with the overall goal of minimizing the impact of interest rate fluctuations on our net interest margin and stockholders' equity. Currently, derivative instruments do not have a material effect on our operating results or financial position.

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ITEM 7A.    QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK

              For quantitative and qualitative disclosures regarding market risk in our portfolio, see "Management's Discussion and Analysis of Consolidated Financial Condition and Results of Operations—Asset Liability and Market Risk Management" presented elsewhere in this report.

ITEM 8.    FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND SUPPLEMENTARY DATA

              The financial statements of the Company, including the "Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm," are included in this report immediately following Part IV.

ITEM 9.    CHANGES IN AND DISAGREEMENTS WITH ACCOUNTANTS ON ACCOUNTING AND FINANCIAL DISCLOSURE

              None.

ITEM 9A.    CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES

Disclosure Controls and Procedures

              As of December 31, 2011, we carried out an evaluation, under the supervision and with the participation of our management, including our Chief Executive Officer and our Chief Financial Officer, of the effectiveness of the design and operation of our disclosure controls and procedures pursuant to Exchange Act Rule 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e). Based upon that evaluation, our Chief Executive Officer and our Chief Financial Officer concluded that our disclosure controls and procedures are effective as of December 31, 2011.

              Our disclosure controls and procedures are designed to ensure that information required to be disclosed by us in the reports that we file or submit under the Exchange Act is recorded, processed, summarized and reported within the time periods specified in the SEC's rules and forms. Our disclosure controls and procedures include, without limitation, controls and procedures designed to ensure that information required to be disclosed by us in the reports that we file under the Exchange Act is accumulated and communicated to our management, including our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, as appropriate, to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosure.

Management's Annual Report on Internal Control over Financial Reporting

              Management of the Company is responsible for establishing and maintaining effective internal control over financial reporting as defined in Rules 13a-15(f) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. The Company's internal control over financial reporting is designed to provide reasonable assurance to the Company's management and Board of Directors regarding the preparation and fair presentation of published financial statements.

              Because of its inherent limitations, internal control over financial reporting may not prevent or detect misstatements. Therefore, even those systems determined to be effective can provide only reasonable assurance with respect to financial statement preparation and presentation.

              Management assessed the effectiveness of the Company's internal control over financial reporting as of December 31, 2011. In making this assessment, management used the criteria set forth in Internal Control—Integrated Framework issued by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway

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Commission (COSO). Based on our assessment, we concluded, as of December 31, 2011, the Company's internal control over financial reporting is effective based on those criteria.

Changes in Internal Control over Financial Reporting

              There have been no changes in our internal control over financial reporting during the quarter ended December 31, 2011, that have materially affected or are reasonably likely to materially affect our internal control over financial reporting.

Audit Report of the Company's Registered Public Accounting Firm

              The independent registered public accounting firm of KPMG LLP, as auditors of East West Bancorp's consolidated financial statements, has issued an audit report on the effectiveness of internal control over financial reporting based on criteria established in Internal Control—Integrated Framework, issued by COSO, which is presented on the following page.

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REPORT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM

The Board of Directors and Stockholders
East West Bancorp, Inc.:

We have audited East West Bancorp, Inc. and subsidiaries' (the Company) internal control over financial reporting as of December 31, 2011, based on criteria established in the Internal Control—Integrated Framework issued by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission (COSO). The Company's management is responsible for maintaining effective internal control over financial reporting and for its assessment of the effectiveness of internal control over financial reporting, included in the accompanying Management's Annual Report on Internal Control over Financial Reporting. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on the Company's internal control over financial reporting based on our audit.

We conducted our audit in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States). Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether effective internal control over financial reporting was maintained in all material respects. Our audit included obtaining an understanding of internal control over financial reporting, assessing the risk that a material weakness exists, and testing and evaluating the design and operating effectiveness of internal control based on the assessed risk. Our audit also included performing such other procedures as we considered necessary in the circumstances. We believe that our audit provides a reasonable basis for our opinion.

A company's internal control over financial reporting is a process designed to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles. A company's internal control over financial reporting includes those policies and procedures that (1) pertain to the maintenance of records that, in reasonable detail, accurately and fairly reflect the transactions and dispositions of the assets of the company; (2) provide reasonable assurance that transactions are recorded as necessary to permit preparation of financial statements in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles, and that receipts and expenditures of the company are being made only in accordance with authorizations of management and directors of the company; and (3) provide reasonable assurance regarding prevention or timely detection of unauthorized acquisition, use, or disposition of the company's assets that could have a material effect on the financial statements.

Because of its inherent limitations, internal control over financial reporting may not prevent or detect misstatements. Also, projections of any evaluation of effectiveness to future periods are subject to the risk that controls may become inadequate because of changes in conditions, or that the degree of compliance with the policies or procedures may deteriorate.

In our opinion, the Company, maintained, in all material respects, effective internal control over financial reporting as of December 31, 2011, based on criteria established in the Internal Control—Integrated Framework issued by COSO.

We also have audited, in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States), the consolidated balance sheets of the Company as of December 31, 2011 and 2010, and the related consolidated statements of income, changes in stockholders' equity and comprehensive income, and cash flows for each of the years in the three-year period ended December 31, 2011, and our report dated February 28, 2012 expressed an unqualified opinion on those consolidated financial statements.

/s/KPMG LLP

Los Angeles, California
February 28, 2012

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ITEM 9B.    OTHER INFORMATION

              None.

PART III

ITEM 10.    DIRECTORS, EXECUTIVE OFFICERS AND CORPORATE GOVERNANCE

              Information concerning directors and executive officers of the Company, to the extent not included under Item 1 under the heading "Executive Officers of the Registrant" appearing at the end of Part I of this report, will appear in the Company's definitive proxy statement for the 2012 Annual Meeting of Shareholders (the "2012 Proxy Statement"), and such information either shall be (i) deemed to be incorporated herein by reference from the section entitled "ELECTION OF DIRECTORS," if filed with the SEC pursuant to Regulation 14A not later than 120 days after the end of the Company's most recently completed fiscal year, or (ii) included in an amendment to this report filed with the SEC on Form 10-K/A not later than the end of such 120 day period. Additionally, information on compensation arrangements for the Board of Directors of the Company is set forth as Exhibit 10.12 "Director Compensation."

Code of Ethics

              The Company has adopted a code of ethics that applies to its principal executive officer, principal financial and accounting officer, controller, and persons performing similar functions. The code of ethics is posted on our internet website at www.eastwestbank.com.

Audit Committee Financial Experts

              The Company has determined that all members of the Audit Committee, namely Directors Andrew Kane, John Lee, Paul Irving and Keith Renken are "Audit Committee Financial Experts" as defined under Section 407 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 and the rules promulgated by the SEC in furtherance of Section 407. All members of the Audit Committee are independent of management.

ITEM 11.    EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION

              Information concerning executive compensation of the Company's named executives will appear in the 2012 Proxy Statement, and such information either shall be (i) deemed to be incorporated herein by reference from the sections entitled "DIRECTOR COMPENSATION," "COMPENSATION OF EXECUTIVE OFFICERS," "COMPENSATION DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS," and "REPORT BY THE COMPENSATION COMMITTEE," if filed with the SEC pursuant to Regulation 14A not later than 120 days after the end of the Company's most recently completed fiscal year, or (ii) included in an amendment to this report filed with the SEC on Form 10-K/A not later than the end of such 120 day period.

ITEM 12.    SECURITY OWNERSHIP OF CERTAIN BENEFICIAL OWNERS AND MANAGEMENT AND RELATED STOCKHOLDER MATTERS

              Information concerning security ownership of certain beneficial owners and management will appear in the 2012 Proxy Statement, and such information either shall be (i) deemed to be incorporated herein by reference from the sections entitled "BENEFICIAL STOCK OWNERSHIP OF PRINCIPAL STOCKHOLDERS AND MANAGEMENT" if filed with the SEC pursuant to Regulation 14A not later than 120 days after the end of the Company's most recently completed fiscal year, or (ii) included in an

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amendment to this report filed with the SEC on Form 10-K/A not later than the end of such 120 day period.

Securities Authorized for Issuance Under Equity Compensation Plans

              The following table provides information as of December 31, 2011 regarding equity compensation plans under which equity securities of the Company were authorized for issuance.

Plan Category	Number of securities to be issued upon exercise of outstanding options, warrants and rights (a)		Weighted average exercise price of outstanding options, warrants and rights (b)		Number of securities remaining available for future issuance under equity compensation plans excluding securities reflected in Column (a) (c)
Equity compensation plans approved by security holders		945,080	$	27.19		4,648,828
Equity compensation plans not approved by security holders		—		—		—
Total		945,080	$	27.19		4,648,828

ITEM 13.   CERTAIN RELATIONSHIPS AND RELATED TRANSACTIONS AND DIRECTOR INDEPENDENCE

              Information concerning certain relationships and related transactions will appear in the 2012 Proxy Statement, and such information either shall be (i) deemed to be incorporated herein by reference from the section entitled "CERTAIN RELATIONSHIPS AND RELATED TRANSACTIONS," if filed with the SEC pursuant to Regulation 14A not later than 120 days after the end of the Company's most recently completed fiscal year, or (ii) included in an amendment to this report filed with the SEC on Form 10-K/A not later than the end of such 120 day period.

ITEM 14.    PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTANT FEES AND SERVICES

              Information concerning principal accountant fees and services will appear in the 2012 Proxy Statement, and such information either shall be (i) deemed to be incorporated herein by reference from the section entitled "INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM," if filed with the SEC pursuant to Regulation 14A not later than 120 days after the end of the Company's most recently completed fiscal year, or (ii) included in an amendment to this report filed with the SEC on Form 10-K/A not later than the end of such 120 day period.

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PART IV

ITEM 15.    EXHIBITS AND FINANCIAL STATEMENT SCHEDULES

(a)(1) Financial Statements

              The following financial statements included in the registrant's 2011 Annual Report to Shareholders are included. Page number references are to the 2011 Annual Report to Shareholders.

	Page
East West Bancorp, Inc. and Subsidiaries:
Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm	85
Consolidated Balance Sheets at December 31, 2011 and 2010	86
Consolidated Statements of Income for the Years Ended December 31, 2011, 2010 and 2009	87
Consolidated Statements of Changes in Stockholders' Equity and Comprehensive Income for the Years Ended December 31, 2011, 2010 and 2009	88
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for the Years Ended December 31, 2011, 2010 and 2009	89
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements	90

(a)(2) Financial Statement Schedules

              Schedules have been omitted because they are not applicable, not material or because the information is included in the consolidated financial statements or the notes thereto.

(a)(3) Exhibits

Exhibit No.		Exhibit Description
	3.1	Certificate of Incorporation of the Registrant [Incorporated by reference from Registrant's Registration Statement on Form S-4 filed with the Commission on September 17, 1998 (File No. 333-63605).]
	3.2	Certificate of Amendment to Certificate of Incorporation of the Registrant [Incorporated by reference from Registrant's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2002 filed with the Commission on March 28, 2003.]
	3.3	Amendment to the Certification of Incorporation of the Registrant [Incorporated by reference from Registrant's Definitive Proxy Statement on Schedule 14A filed with the Commission on April 15, 2005.]
	3.4	Certificate of Amendment to Certificate of Incorporation of the Registrant [Incorporated by reference from Registrant's Exhibit A of the Registrant's Definitive Proxy Statement on Schedule 14A filed with the Commission on April 24, 2008.]
	3.5	Bylaws of the Registrant [Incorporated by reference from Registrant's Registration Statement on Form S-4 filed with the Commission on September 17, 1998 (File No. 333-63605).]
	3.6	Amended and Restated Bylaws of the Registrant dated May 29, 2008 [Incorporated by reference from Registrant's Current Report on Form 8-K, filed with the Commission on June 3, 2008.]
	3.7	Certificate of Designations of 8.00% Non-Cumulative Perpetual Convertible Preferred Stock, Series A, including Form of Series A Preferred Stock Certificate [Incorporated by reference from Registrant's Current Report on Form 8-K, filed with the Commission on April 30, 2008.]

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Exhibit No.		Exhibit Description
	3.8	Certificate of Designations of Fixed Rate Cumulative Perpetual Preferred Stock, Series B [Incorporated by reference from Registrant's Current Report on Form 8-K, filed with the Commission on December 9, 2008.] (Repurchased in December 2010)
	3.9	Certificate of Designations of Mandatory Convertible Cumulative Non-Voting Perpetual Preferred Stock, Series C [Incorporated by reference from Registrant's Current Report on Form 8-K, filed with the Commission on November 12, 2009.] (Converted in March 2010)
	4.1	Specimen Common Stock Certificate of Registrant [Incorporated by reference from Registrant's Registration Statement on Form S-4 filed with the Commission on September 17, 1998 (File No. 333-63605).]
	4.2	Form of Certificate of the Registrant's 8.00% Non-Cumulative Perpetual Convertible Preferred Stock, Series A [Incorporated by reference from Registrant's Current report on Form 8-K, filed with the Commission on April 30, 2008.]
	4.3	Form of Preferred Share Certificate for Fixed Rate Cumulative Perpetual Preferred Stock, Series B. [Incorporated by reference from Registrant's Current report on Form 8-K, filed with the Commission on December 9, 2008.] (Repurchased in December 2010)
	4.4	Warrant to purchase up to 3,035,109 shares of Common Stock [Incorporated by reference from Registrant's Current Report on Form 8-K, filed with the Commission on December 9, 2008.] (Repurchased in January 2011)
	10.1	Employment Agreement with Dominic Ng+ [Incorporated by reference from Registrant's Registration Statement on Form S-4 filed with the Commission on November 13, 1998 (File No. 333-63605).]
	10.2	Employment Agreement with Julia Gouw+ [Incorporated by reference from Registrant's Registration Statement on Form S-4 filed with the Commission on November 13, 1998 (File No. 333-63605).]
	10.5	Employment Agreement with Douglas P. Krause+ [Incorporated by reference from Registrant's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2005 filed with the Commission on March 11, 2005.]
	10.6.1	East West Bancorp, Inc. 1998 Stock Incentive Plan and Forms of Agreements+ [Incorporated by reference from Registrant's Registration Statement on Form S-4 filed with the Commission on November 13, 1998 (File No. 333-63605).]
	10.6.2	Amended East West Bancorp, Inc. 1998 Stock Incentive Plan+ [Incorporated by reference from Registrant's Definitive Proxy Statement—Exhibit A filed with the Commission on April 14, 2011.]
	10.6.3	1998 NonQualified Stock Option Program for Employees and Independent Contractors+ [Incorporated by reference from Registrant's Current Report on Form 8-K filed with the Commission on March 9, 2005.]
	10.6.4	Performance-Based Bonus Plan+ [Incorporated by reference from Registrant's Current Report on Form 8-K filed with the Commission on March 9, 2005.]
	10.6.5	1999 Spirit of Ownership Restricted Stock Program+ [Incorporated by reference from Registrant's Current Report on Form 8-K filed with the Commission on March 9, 2005.]
	10.6.6	2003 Directors' Restricted Stock Program+ [Incorporated by reference from Registrant's Current Report on Form 8-K filed with the Commission on March 9, 2005.]
	10.7	East West Bancorp, Inc. 1998 Employee Stock Purchase Plan+ [Incorporated by reference from Registrant's Registration Statement on Form S-4 filed with the Commission on November 13, 1998 (File No. 333-63605).]
	10.9.1	Employment Agreement with James T. Schuler%+
	10.10	Supplemental Executive Retirement Plans+ [Incorporated by reference from Registrant's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2005 filed with the Commission on March 11, 2005.]
	10.12	Director Compensation%+

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Exhibit No.		Exhibit Description
	10.14	Letter Agreement, dated December 5, 2008, including Securities Purchase Agreement—Standard Terms incorporated by reference therein, by and between the Registrant and the United States Department of Treasury [Incorporated by reference from Registrant's Current report on Form 8-K, filed with the Commission on December 9, 2008.]
	10.15	Form of Investment Agreement by and between the Company and the respective Purchaser thereto [Incorporated by reference from Registrant's Current Report on Form 8-K, filed with the Commission on November 12, 2009.]
	10.16	Purchase and Assumption Agreement—Whole Bank—All Deposits, among the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation, Receiver of United Commercial Bank, San Francisco, California, the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation and East West Bank, dated as of November 6, 2009 [Incorporated by reference from Registrant's Current Report on Form 8-K, filed with the Commission on November 12, 2009.]
	10.17	Purchase and Assumption Agreement—Whole Bank—All Deposits, among the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation, Receiver of Washington First International Bank, Seattle, Washington, the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation and East West Bank, dated as of June 11, 2010 [Incorporated by reference from Registrant's Current Report on Form 8-K/A, filed with the Commission on August 27, 2010.]
	12.1	Computation of Ratio of Earnings to Fixed Charges%
	21.1	Subsidiaries of the Registrant%
	23.1	Consent of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm KPMG LLP%
	31.1	Chief Executive Officer Certification Pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002%
	31.2	Chief Financial Officer Certification Pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002%
	32.1	Chief Executive Officer Certification Pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, As Adopted Pursuant To Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002%
	32.2	Chief Financial Officer Certification Pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, As Adopted Pursuant To Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002%
	101.INS	XBRL Instance Document
	101.SCH	XBRL Taxonomy Extension Schema
	101.CAL	XBRL Taxonomy Extension Calculation Linkbase
	101.LAB	XBRL Taxonomy Extension Label Linkbase
	101.PRE	XBRL Extension Presentation Linkbase
	101.DEF	XBRL Extension Definition Linkbase

Forms 8-K, 10-Q and 10-K identified in the exhibit index have SEC file number 000-24939.

+

Denotes management contract or compensatory plan or arrangement.

%

A copy of this exhibit is being filed with this Annual Report on Form 10-K.

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REPORT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM

The Board of Directors and Stockholders
East West Bancorp, Inc.:

We have audited the accompanying consolidated balance sheet of East West Bancorp, Inc. and subsidiaries (the Company) as of December 31, 2011 and 2010 and the related consolidated statements of income, changes in stockholders' equity and comprehensive income, and cash flows for each of the years in the three-year period ended December 31, 2011. These consolidated financial statements are the responsibility of the Company's management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on these consolidated financial statements based on our audits.

We conducted our audit in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States). Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements are free of material misstatement. An audit includes examining, on a test basis, evidence supporting the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements. An audit also includes assessing the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the overall financial statement presentation. We believe that our audits provide a reasonable basis for our opinion.

In our opinion, the consolidated financial statements referred to above present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of the Company as of December 31, 2011 and 2010 and the results of their operations and their cash flows for each of the years in the three-year period ended December 31, 2011, in conformity with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles.

We also have audited, in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States), the Company's internal control over financial reporting as of December 31, 2011, based on criteria established in the Internal Control-Integrated Framework issued by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission (COSO), and our report dated February 28, 2012 expressed an unqualified opinion on the effectiveness of the Company's internal control over financial reporting.

/s/ KPMG LLP

Los Angeles, California
February 28, 2012

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EAST WEST BANCORP, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
(In thousands, except share data)

	December 31,
	2011			2010
ASSETS
Cash and cash equivalents	$	1,431,185		$	1,333,949
Short-term investments		61,834			143,560
Securities purchased under resale agreements		786,434			500,000
Investment securities available-for-sale, at fair value (with amortized cost of $3,132,968 at December 31, 2011 and $2,900,410 at December 31, 2010)		3,072,578			2,875,941
Loans held for sale		278,603			220,055
Loans receivable, excluding covered loans (net of allowance for loan losses of $209,876 at December 31, 2011 and $230,408 at December 31, 2010)		10,061,788			8,430,199
Covered loans (net of allowance for loan losses of $6,647 at December 31, 2011 and $4,225 at December 31, 2010)		3,923,142			4,800,876
Total loans receivable, net		13,984,930			13,231,075
FDIC indemnification asset		511,135			785,035
Other real estate owned, net		29,350			21,865
Other real estate owned covered, net		63,624			123,902
Total other real estate owned		92,974			145,767
Investment in Federal Home Loan Bank stock, at cost		136,897			162,805
Investment in Federal Reserve Bank stock, at cost		47,512			47,285
Investment in affordable housing partnerships		144,445			155,074
Premises and equipment, net		118,926			135,919
Accrued interest receivable		89,686			82,090
Due from customers on acceptances		198,774			73,796
Premiums on deposits acquired, net		67,190			79,518
Goodwill		337,438			337,438
Cash surrender value of life insurance policies		107,486			103,048
Other assets		500,640			288,182
TOTAL	$	21,968,667		$	20,700,537
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
Customer deposit accounts:
Noninterest-bearing	$	3,492,795		$	2,676,466
Interest-bearing		13,960,207			12,964,793
Total deposits		17,453,002			15,641,259
Federal Home Loan Bank advances		455,251			1,214,148
Securities sold under repurchase agreements		1,020,208			1,083,545
Notes payable and other borrowings		85,987			60,686
Bank acceptances outstanding		198,774			73,796
Long-term debt		212,178			235,570
Accrued expenses and other liabilities		231,524			277,602
Total liabilities		19,656,924			18,586,606
COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES (Note 21)
STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
Preferred stock, $0.001 par value, 5,000,000 shares authorized; Series A, non-cumulative convertible, 200,000 shares issued and 85,710 and 85,741 shares outstanding in 2011 and 2010, respectively.		83,027			83,058
Common stock, $0.001 par value, 200,000,000 shares authorized; 156,798,011 and 155,743,241 shares issued in 2011 and 2010, respectively; 149,327,907 and 148,542,940 shares outstanding in 2011 and 2010, respectively.		157			156
Additional paid in capital		1,443,883			1,434,277
Retained earnings		934,617			720,116
Treasury stock, at cost—7,470,104 shares in 2011 and 7,200,301 shares in 2010.		(116,001	)		(111,262	)
Accumulated other comprehensive loss, net of tax		(33,940	)		(12,414	)
Total stockholders' equity		2,311,743			2,113,931
TOTAL	$	21,968,667		$	20,700,537

See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.

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EAST WEST BANCORP, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME
(In thousands, except per share data)

	Year Ended December 31,
	2011			2010			2009
INTEREST AND DIVIDEND INCOME
Loans receivable, including fees	$	945,798		$	998,589		$	587,163
Investment securities		89,469			70,052			116,286
Securities purchased under resale agreements		19,216			14,208			7,985
Investment in Federal Home Loan Bank stock		550			597			—
Investment in Federal Reserve Bank stock		2,840			2,751			2,337
Short-term investments		22,575			9,634			9,047
Total interest and dividend income		1,080,448			1,095,831			722,818
INTEREST EXPENSE
Customer deposit accounts		107,110			116,737			129,477
Federal Home Loan Bank advances		15,461			26,641			49,940
Securities sold under repurchase agreements		48,561			48,993			49,725
Long-term debt		5,832			6,420			7,816
Other borrowings		458			2,326			171
Total interest expense		177,422			201,117			237,129
Net interest income before provision for loan losses		903,026			894,714			485,689
Provision for loan losses		95,006			200,159			528,666
Net interest income (loss) after provision for loan losses		808,020			694,555			(42,977	)
NONINTEREST INCOME
Gain on acquisition		—			22,874			471,009
Impairment loss on investment securities		(5,736	)		(32,127	)		(121,802	)
Less: Noncredit-related impairment loss recorded in other comprehensive income		5,103			15,458			14,131
Net impairment loss on investment securities recognized in earnings		(633	)		(16,669	)		(107,671	)
Decrease in FDIC indemnification asset and receivable		(100,141	)		(83,213	)		(23,338	)
Branch fees		33,776			32,634			22,326
Net gain on sales of investment securities		9,703			31,237			11,923
Letters of credit fees and commissions		13,997			11,816			8,338
Foreign exchange income		9,143			3,171			1,201
Ancillary loan fees		8,350			8,526			6,286
Income from life insurance policies		4,031			4,083			4,368
Net gain on sales of loans		20,185			18,515			—
Net gain (loss) on sale of fixed assets		2,274			(189	)		93
Other operating income (loss)		10,239			6,485			(3,582	)
Total noninterest income		10,924			39,270			390,953
NONINTEREST EXPENSE
Compensation and employee benefits		160,093			170,052			79,475
Occupancy and equipment expense		50,082			52,073			30,218
Amortization of investments in affordable housing partnerships and other investments		17,324			10,032			7,450
Amortization of premiums on deposits acquired		12,327			13,283			5,895
Deposit insurance premiums and regulatory assessments		20,531			25,201			28,073
Loan related expenses		19,379			21,070			7,580
Other real estate owned expense		40,435			61,568			19,104
Legal expense		21,327			19,577			8,024
Prepayment penalty for FHLB advances and other borrowings		12,281			13,832			2,370
Data processing		8,598			10,615			5,641
Deposit-related expenses		5,699			4,750			3,909
Consulting expense		7,151			7,984			8,135
Other operating expenses		60,383			67,879			37,380
Total noninterest expense		435,610			477,916			243,254
INCOME BEFORE PROVISION FOR INCOME TAXES		383,334			255,909			104,722
PROVISION FOR INCOME TAXES		138,100			91,345			22,714
NET INCOME BEFORE EXTRAORDINARY ITEMS		245,234			164,564			82,008
Extraordinary item, net of tax		—			—			(5,366	)
NET INCOME AFTER EXTRAORDINARY ITEMS		245,234			164,564			76,642
PREFERRED STOCK DIVIDENDS AMORTIZATION OF PREFERRED STOCK DISCOUNT, AND INDUCEMENT OF PREFERRED STOCK CONVERSION		6,857			43,126			49,115
NET INCOME AVAILABLE TO COMMON STOCKHOLDERS	$	238,377		$	121,438		$	27,527
EARNINGS PER SHARE AVAILABLE TO COMMON STOCKHOLDERS
BASIC	$	1.62		$	0.88		$	0.35
DILUTED	$	1.60		$	0.83		$	0.33
WEIGHTED AVERAGE NUMBER OF SHARES OUTSTANDING
BASIC		147,093			137,478			78,770
DILUTED		153,467			147,102			84,523
DIVIDENDS DECLARED PER COMMON SHARE	$	0.16		$	0.04		$	0.05

See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.

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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY AND COMPREHENSIVE INCOME
(In thousands, except share data)

	Preferred Stock		Additional Paid In Capital Preferred Stock			Common Stock		Additional Paid In Capital Common Stock			Retained Earnings			Treasury Stock			Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax			Comprehensive Income			Total Stockholders' Equity
BALANCE, JANUARY 1, 2009	$	—	$	472,311		$	70	$	695,521		$	580,282		$	(102,817	)	$	(94,601	)				$	1,550,766
Comprehensive income:
Net income												76,642								$	76,642			76,642
Net unrealized gain on investment securities available-for-sale, net of taxes of $52,749 and reclassification of $63,730 net loss included in net income																		72,844			72,844			72,844
Net unrealized gain as a result of desecuritization, net of taxes of $22,124																		30,552			30,552			30,552
Noncredit-related impairment loss on securities, net of tax benefits of $5,935																		(8,196	)		(8,196	)		(8,196	)
Total comprehensive income																				$	171,842
Stock compensation costs									5,330															5,330
Tax provision from stock compensation plans, net									(1,012	)														(1,012	)
Preferred stock issuance and conversion costs				(9,928	)																			(9,928	)
Common stock issuance costs									(10,392	)														(10,392	)
Induced conversion of 110,764 shares of Series A preferred stock				(107,474	)																			(107,474	)
Issuance of 9,968,760 shares of common stock from converted 110,764 shares of Series A preferred stock							10		125,804			(18,340	)											107,474
Issuance of 23,247,012 shares common stock from various private placements							24		192,430															192,454
Issuance of 12,650,000 shares common stock from public offering							12		80,316															80,328
Issuance of 488,256 shares pursuant to various stock compensation plans and agreements							1		948															949
Issuance of 22,386 shares pursuant to Director retainer fee									219															219
Issuance of 335,047 shares Series C preferred stock, net of stock issuance costs				335,047																				335,047
Cancellation of 76,962 shares due to forfeitures of issued restricted stock									1,883						(1,883	)								—
Purchase of 37,020 shares of treasury stock due to the vesting of restricted stock															(430	)								(430	)
Amortization of Series B preferred stock discount				3,847								(3,847	)											—
Preferred stock dividends												(26,928	)											(26,928	)
Common stock dividends												(3,586	)											(3,586	)
BALANCE, DECEMBER 31, 2009	$	—	$	693,803		$	117	$	1,091,047		$	604,223		$	(105,130	)	$	599					$	2,284,659
Comprehensive income:
Net income												164,564								$	164,564			164,564
Net unrealized loss on investment securities available-for-sale, net of tax benefits of $4,028 and reclassification of $5,714 net gain included in net income																		(5,563	)		(5,563	)		(5,563	)
Noncredit-related impairment loss on securities, net of taxes of $6,492																		(8,966	)		(8,966	)		(8,966	)
Foreign currency translation adjustments, net of taxes of $1,098																		1,516			1,516			1,516
Total comprehensive income																				$	151,551
Stock compensation costs									8,480															8,480
Tax provision from stock compensation plans, net									(170	)														(170	)
Issuance of 1,867,194 shares of common stock pursuant to various stock compensation plans and agreements							2		4,452															4,454
Conversion of 335,047 shares of Series C preferred stock into 37,103,734 shares of common stock				(325,299	)		37		325,262															—
Issuance of 17,910 shares pursuant to Director retainer fee									281															281
Cancellation of 343,029 shares of common stock due to forfeitures of issued restricted stock									4,925						(4,925	)								—
Purchase of 65,834 shares of treasury stock due to the vesting of restricted stock															(1,207	)								(1,207	)
Amortization of Series B preferred stock discount				21,042								(21,042	)											—
Preferred stock dividends												(22,084	)											(22,084	)
Common stock dividends												(5,545	)											(5,545	)
Repurchase of 306,546 shares of Series B preferred stock				(306,488	)																			(306,488	)
BALANCE, DECEMBER 31, 2010	$	—	$	83,058		$	156	$	1,434,277		$	720,116		$	(111,262	)	$	(12,414	)				$	2,113,931
Comprehensive income:
Net income												245,234								$	245,234			245,234
Net unrealized loss on investment securities available-for-sale, net of tax benefits of $13,007 and reclassification of $12,084 net loss included in net income																		(17,961	)		(17,961	)		(17,961	)
Noncredit-related impairment loss on securities, net of taxes of $2,143																		(2,960	)		(2,960	)		(2,960	)
Foreign currency translation adjustments, net of tax benefits of $438																		(605	)		(605	)		(605	)
Total comprehensive income																				$	223,708
Stock compensation costs									13,543															13,543
Tax benefit from stock compensation plans, net									717															717
Issuance of 1,024,925 shares of common stock pursuant to various stock compensation plans and agreements							1		5,205															5,206
Conversion of 31 shares of Series A preferred stock into 2,014 shares of common stock				(31	)				31															—
Issuance of 27,831 shares pursuant to Director retainer fee									520															520
Cancellation of 240,193 shares of common stock due to forfeitures of issued restricted stock									4,090						(4,090	)								—
Purchase of 29,610 shares of treasury stock due to the vesting of restricted stock															(649	)								(649	)
Preferred stock dividends												(6,857	)											(6,857	)
Common stock dividends												(23,876	)											(23,876	)
Repurchase of 1,517,555 common stock warrants									(14,500	)														(14,500	)
BALANCE, DECEMBER 31, 2011	$	—	$	83,027		$	157	$	1,443,883		$	934,617		$	(116,001	)	$	(33,940	)				$	2,311,743

See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.

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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
(In thousands)

	Year Ended December 31,
	2011			2010			2009
CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES
Net income after extraordinary items	$	245,234		$	164,564		$	76,642
Adjustments to reconcile net income after extraordinary items to net cash provided by operating activities:
Depreciation and amortization		67,460			57,593			81,901
(Accretion) of discount and amortization of premiums, net		(210,868	)		(235,988	)		(116,770	)
Decrease in FDIC indemnification asset and receivable		100,141			83,213			23,338
Gain on acquisition		—			(22,874	)		(471,009	)
Net impairment loss on investment securities available-for-sale recognized in earnings		633			16,669			107,671
Stock compensation costs		13,543			8,761			5,549
Deferred tax expenses		189,497			12,377			127,132
Provision for loan losses		95,006			200,159			528,666
Impairment on other real estate owned		29,266			49,669			7,759
Net gain on sales of investment securities, loans and other assets		(30,998	)		(51,776	)		(6,340	)
Originations and purchases of loans held for sale		(72,761	)		(42,985	)		(65,047	)
Proceeds from sales of loans held for sale		41,388			42,059			37,127
Prepayment penalty for Federal Home Loan Bank advances and other borrowings		12,281			13,832			2,370
Net proceeds from FDIC shared-loss agreements		159,983			331,500			—
Net change in accrued interest receivable and other assets		(146,911	)		87,009			(143,966	)
Net change in accrued expenses and other liabilities		(233,868	)		157,275			(39,498	)
Other net operating activities		(3,709	)		(1,861	)		(250	)
Total adjustments		10,083			704,632			78,633
Net cash provided by operating activities		255,317			869,196			155,275
CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES
Net cash acquired in acquisitions		—			67,186			599,036
Net (increase) decrease in loans		(934,773	)		498,187			467,149
Net decrease (increase) in short-term investments		81,726			103,285			(18,404	)
Purchases of:
Securities purchased under resale agreements		(1,292,066	)		(950,000	)		(30,044	)
Investment securities held-to-maturity		—			—			(551,608	)
Investment securities available-for-sale		(2,713,546	)		(4,207,000	)		(1,976,701	)
Loans receivable		(675,298	)		(861,490	)		(530,345	)
Federal Reserve Bank stock		(227	)		(10,500	)		(9,196	)
Premises and equipment		(10,507	)		(90,931	)		(179	)
Investments in affordable housing partnerships		(36,642	)		(42,833	)		(10,989	)
Proceeds from sale of:
Investment securities available-for-sale		702,616			1,338,910			1,650,680
Loans receivable		188,407			473,961			299,322
Loans held for sale originated for investment		611,291			367,404			—
Other real estate owned		177,015			140,710			81,825
Premises and equipment		9,227			112			18
Investments in affordable housing partnerships		7,100			2,000			—
Other investments		2,454			—			—
Repayments, maturities and redemptions of investment securities available-for-sale		1,780,457			2,564,157			1,477,470
Paydowns, maturities and termination of securities purchased under resale agreements		1,005,632			680,000			—
Redemption of Federal Home Loan Bank stock		25,908			20,075			—
Net cash (used in) provided by investing activities		(1,071,226	)		93,233			1,448,034
CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES
Net increase (decrease) in:
Deposits		1,812,375			254,985			325,211
Short-term borrowings		(63,337	)		40,095			(2,215,097	)
Proceeds from:
FHLB advances		—			550,000			—
Issuance of common stock pursuant to various stock plans and agreements		5,726			4,454			949
Issuance of preferred stock, net of stock issuance costs, and common stock warrants		—			—			335,047
Issuance of common stock from public offering		—			—			80,328
Issuance of common stock from private placement		—			—			192,454
Payment for:
Repayment of FHLB advances		(760,274	)		(1,198,312	)		—
Repayment of long-term debt		(23,918	)		—			—
Repayment of notes payable and other borrowings		(11,250	)		(43,365	)		(51,558	)
Repurchase of Series B preferred stock		—			(306,546	)		—
Issuance and conversion costs of preferred stock and common stock		—			—			(20,320	)
Repurchase of common stock warrants		(14,500	)		—			—
Cash dividends		(30,679	)		(29,605	)		(29,662	)
Other net financing activities		68			(1,377	)		(430	)
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities		914,211			(729,671	)		(1,383,078	)
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents		(1,066	)		2,107			—
NET INCREASE IN CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS		97,236			234,865			220,231
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS, BEGINNING OF YEAR		1,333,949			1,099,084			878,853
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS, END OF YEAR	$	1,431,185		$	1,333,949		$	1,099,084
SUPPLEMENTAL CASH FLOW INFORMATION:
Cash paid during the year for:
Interest	$	175,772		$	206,706		$	230,667
Income tax payments, net of refunds		326,725			(60,621	)		(21,180	)
Noncash investing and financing activities:
Transfers to other real estate owned/affordable housing partnership		175,551			270,995			135,844
Conversion of preferred stock to common stock		31			325,299			—
Loans to facilitate sales of other real estate owned		8,882			15,888			40,687
Loans to facilitate sales of loans		27,149			45,522			—
Loans to facilitate sale of premises and equipment		11,100			—			—
Loans transferred to loans held for sale		644,915			563,974			—
Issuance of common stock in lieu of Board of Directors retainer fees		520			281			219
Transfers from investment securities held-to-maturity to available-for-sale		—			—			681,404
Desecuritization of loans receivable		—			—			635,614
Transfers from other real estate owned/affordable housing partnership		—			—			13,982
Accrued preferred stock dividend		—			—			852
Amortization of preferred stock discount		—			21,042			3,847

See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.

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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

1.           SUMMARY OF OPERATIONS AND SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES

OPERATIONS SUMMARY

              East West Bancorp, Inc. (referred to herein on an unconsolidated basis as "East West" and on a consolidated basis as the "Company" or "we") is a registered bank holding company that offers a full range of banking services to individuals and small to mid-size businesses through its subsidiary bank, East West Bank and its subsidiaries ("East West Bank" or the "Bank"). The Bank is the Company's principal asset. The Bank operates 103 banking locations throughout California, eight branches in New York, five branches in Georgia, three branches in Massachusetts, two branches in Texas, and four branches in Washington. In Greater China, the Bank's presence includes three full-service branches in Hong Kong, in Shanghai, and in Shantou. The Bank also has representative offices in Beijing, Guangzhou, Shanghai and Shenzhen, China and Taipei, Taiwan.

              The Bank focuses on commercial lending, including commercial real estate loans, commercial business loans and trade finance loans. The Bank also provides financing for residential loans including single-family and multifamily loans. To a lesser extent, the Bank also makes construction development and consumer loans. Included in the Bank's locations are eleven in-store branches located in 99 Ranch Market stores in Southern and Northern California. The Bank's revenues are derived from providing financing for residential and commercial real estate and business customers, as well as investing activities. Funding for lending and investing activities is obtained through acceptance of customer deposits, Federal Home Loan Bank advances and other borrowing activities.

SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES

              Basis of Presentation—The consolidated financial statements are prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America and general practices within the banking industry. The following is a summary of significant principles used in the preparation of the accompanying financial statements. In preparing the financial statements, management of the Company has made a number of estimates and assumptions pertaining to the reporting of assets and liabilities, including the fair value of assets acquired and liabilities assumed, the FDIC indemnification asset, valuation of OREO, the allowance for loan losses, the disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities and the disclosure of income and expenses for the periods presented in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America. Actual results could differ from those estimates.

              Principles of Consolidation—The consolidated financial statements include the accounts of East West Bancorp,  Inc., and its wholly owned subsidiaries, East West Bank and East West Insurance Services, Inc. Intercompany transactions and accounts have been eliminated in consolidation. East West also has seven wholly owned subsidiaries that are statutory business trusts (the "Trusts"). In accordance with Financial Accounting Standards Board ("FASB") Accounting Standards Codification ("ASC") 810, the Trusts are not consolidated into the accounts of East West Bancorp, Inc.

              Fair Value—Fair value is defined as the price that would be received to sell an asset or paid to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants at the measurement date and, in many cases, may require us to make a number of significant judgments. Based on the observability of the inputs used in the valuation techniques, we classify our assets and liabilities measured and disclosed at fair value in accordance with a three-level hierarchy (e.g., Level 1, Level 2 and Level 3) established under ASC

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820. In determining the fair value of financial instruments, we use market prices of the same or similar instruments whenever such prices are available. We do not use prices involving distressed sellers in determining fair value. If observable market prices are unavailable or impracticable to obtain, then fair value is estimated using modeling techniques such as discounted cash flow analyses. These modeling techniques incorporate our assessments regarding assumptions that market participants would use in pricing the asset or the liability, including assumptions about the risks inherent in a particular valuation technique and the risk of nonperformance.

              Securities Purchased Under Resale Agreements ("Resale Agreements")—The Company purchases securities under resale agreements with terms that range from one day to several years. These agreements are collateralized by mortgage-backed securities and mortgage or commercial loans that are generally held by a third party custodian. The purchases are over-collateralized to ensure against unfavorable market price movements. In the event that the fair value of the securities decreases below the carrying amount of the related repurchase agreement, the counterparty is required to deliver an equivalent value of additional securities. The counterparties to these agreements are nationally recognized investment banking firms that meet credit eligibility criteria and with whom a master repurchase agreement has been duly executed. Resale agreements which are short-term in nature, or have terms of up to 90 days, are included in cash and cash equivalents. Resale agreements with terms greater than 90 days are separately categorized. The Company had no short-term resale agreements as of December 31, 2011 and 2010.

              Investment Securities—The Company classifies its investment securities according to their purpose and holding period. Trading account securities are typically investment grade securities which are generally held by the Bank for a period of seven days or less. Trading account securities are carried at fair value. Realized and unrealized gains or losses on trading account securities are included in noninterest income. As of December 31, 2011 and 2010, there were no trading account securities in the investment portfolio. Held-to-maturity debt securities are recorded at amortized cost. As of December 31, 2011 and 2010 there were no held-to-maturity debt securities in the investment portfolio. Investment securities available-for-sale are reported at estimated fair value, with unrealized gains and losses excluded from operations and reported as a separate component of accumulated other comprehensive income or loss, net of tax, in stockholders' equity.

              The fair values of the investment securities are generally determined by independent external pricing service providers who have experience in valuing these securities and by comparison to and/or average of quoted market prices obtained from independent external brokers. In obtaining such valuation information from third parties, the Company has evaluated the methodologies used to develop the resulting fair values. The Company performs a monthly analysis on the broker quotes and the third party pricing service quotes to ensure that the prices represent a reasonable estimate of the fair value. The procedures include, but are not limited to, initial and ongoing review of third party pricing methodologies, review of pricing trends, and monitoring of trading volumes. The Company considers whether prices received from independent brokers represent a reasonable estimate of fair value through the use of internal and external cash flow models developed based on spreads, and when available, market indices. As a result of this analysis, if the Company determines there is a more appropriate fair value based upon the available market data, the price received from the third party is adjusted accordingly. Prices from third party pricing services are often unavailable for securities that are rarely traded or are traded only in privately negotiated transactions. As a result, certain securities are priced via independent broker quotations which utilize proprietary models that include observable market based inputs. Additionally, the majority of these independent broker quotations are non-binding.

              The Company applies a modified valuation approach to certain investment securities for which it believes the current broker prices obtained are based on forced liquidation or distressed sale values in inactive markets. The fair value of each of these securities is individually determined based on a

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combination of the market approach, reflecting current broker prices, and the income approach, which is a discounted cash flow approach. In calculating the fair value derived from the income approach, the Company makes assumptions related to the implied rate of return, general change in market rates, estimated changes in credit quality and liquidity risk premium, specific non-performance and default experience in the collateral underlying the security; additionally, broker discount rates are taken into consideration in determining the discount rate. The values resulting from each approach (i.e. market and income approaches) are weighted to derive the final fair value of each security trading in an inactive market.

              Amortization of premiums and accretion of discounts on securities are recorded as yield adjustments on such securities using the effective interest method. The specific identification method is used for purposes of determining cost in computing realized gains and losses on investment securities sold.

              At each reporting date, the Company assesses whether there is an "other-than-temporary" impairment ("OTTI") in its portfolio of investment securities. If we determine that a decline in fair value is other-than-temporary, an impairment loss is recognized in current earnings. When we have the intent and ability to hold debt securities with OTTI for a period necessary to recover the noncredit-related impairment losses, only the credit-related impairment losses are recognized in current earnings. In these instances, the noncredit-related impairment losses are charged to other comprehensive income. The Company examines all individual securities that are in an unrealized loss position at each reporting date for other-than-temporary impairment. Specific investment level factors that are examined to assess impairment include the nature of the investments, the severity and duration of the loss, the probability that the Company will be unable to collect all amounts due, an analysis of the issuers of the securities and whether there has been any cause for default on the securities, and any change in the rating of the securities by the various rating agencies. Additionally, management takes into consideration the Company's financial resources as well as the Company's overall ability and intent to hold the securities until their fair values recover.

              The Company considers all available information relevant to the collectability of the security, including information about past events, current conditions, and reasonable and supportable forecasts, when developing the estimate of future cash flows and making its other-than-temporary impairment assessment for its portfolio of trust preferred securities. The Company considers factors such as remaining payment terms of the security, prepayment speeds, expected defaults, the financial condition of the issuer(s), and the value of any underlying collateral.

              Loans Receivable—Loans receivable that the Company has the intent and ability to hold for the foreseeable future, or until maturity, are stated at their outstanding principal, reduced by an allowance for loan losses and net deferred loan fees or costs on originated loans and unamortized premiums or discounts on purchased loans. Nonrefundable fees and direct costs associated with the origination or purchase of loans are deferred and netted against outstanding loan balances. The deferred net loan fees and costs are recognized in interest income as an adjustment to yield over the loan term using the effective interest method. Discounts or premiums on purchased loans are accreted or amortized to interest income using the effective interest method over the remaining period to contractual maturity adjusted for anticipated prepayments. Interest on loans is calculated using the simple-interest method on daily balances of the principal amounts outstanding. Accrual of interest is discontinued on a loan when management believes, after considering economic and business conditions and collection efforts, that the borrower's financial condition is such that full collection of principal or interest becomes uncertain, regardless of the length of past due status. Generally, loans are placed on nonaccrual status when they become 90 days past due. When interest accrual is discontinued, all unpaid accrued interest is reversed against interest income. In general, subsequent payments received are applied to the outstanding principal balance of the loan. A loan

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is returned to accrual status when the borrower has demonstrated a satisfactory payment trend subject to management's assessment of the borrower's ability to repay the loan.

              Loans held for sale are carried at the lower of aggregate cost or fair value using the aggregate method. Origination fees on loans held for sale, net of certain costs of processing and closing the loans, are deferred until the time of sale and are included in the computation of the gain or loss from the sale of the related loans. A valuation allowance is established if the fair value of such loans is lower than their cost, with a corresponding charge to noninterest income.

              Troubled Debt Restructurings ("TDR")—A loan is identified as a troubled debt restructure when a borrower is experiencing financial difficulties and for economic or legal reasons related to these difficulties the Company grants a concession to the borrower in the restructuring that it would not otherwise consider. The Company has granted a concession when, as a result of the restructuring, it does not expect to collect all amounts due, including principal and/or interest accrued at the original terms of the loan. The concessions may be granted in various forms, including a below-market change in the stated interest rate, a reduction in the loan balance or accrued interest, an extension of the maturity date, or a note split with principal forgiveness. A restructuring executed at an interest rate that is at or near market interest rates for nontroubled debt is not a TDR. All troubled debt restructurings are reviewed for potential impairment. For modifications where we forgive principal, the entire amount of such principal forgiveness is immediately charged off. Generally, a nonaccrual loan that is restructured remains on nonaccrual status for a period of six months to demonstrate that the borrower can perform under the restructured terms. However, the borrower's performance prior to the restructuring, or other significant events at the time of restructuring may be considered in assessing whether the borrower can meet the new terms and may result in the loan remaining on accrual status or being returned to accrual status after a shorter performance period. If the borrower's performance under the new terms is not reasonably assured, the loan remains classified as a nonaccrual loan. Loans classified as TDRs are reported as impaired loans.

              Allowance for Loan Losses—The allowance for loan losses is established as management's estimate of probable losses inherent in the loan portfolio. The allowance is increased by the provision for loan losses and decreased by charge-offs when management believes the uncollectability of a loan is confirmed. Subsequent recoveries, if any, are credited to the allowance. The allowance for loan losses is evaluated on a regular basis by management and is based on management's periodic review of the collectability of the loans in light of historical experience, the nature and volume of the loan portfolio, adverse situations that may affect the borrower's ability to repay, the estimated value of any underlying collateral and prevailing economic conditions. This evaluation is inherently subjective as it requires estimates that are susceptible to revision as more information becomes available. Additionally, non-classified loans are also considered in the allowance for loan losses calculation and are factored in based on the historical loss experience adjusted for various qualitative factors.

              A loan is considered impaired when, based on current information and events, it is probable that the Company will be unable to collect all scheduled payments of principal or interest due according to the contractual terms of the loan agreement. Factors considered by management in determining and measuring loan impairment include payment status, collateral value, and the probability of collecting scheduled principal and interest payments when due. Loans that experience insignificant payment delays and payment shortfalls generally are not classified as impaired. Management determines the significance of payment delays and payment shortfalls on a case-by-case basis, taking into consideration all of the circumstances surrounding the loan and the borrower, including the length of delay, the reasons for the delay, the borrower's prior payment record, and the amount of the shortfall in relation to the principal and interest owed. Impairment is measured on a loan-by-loan basis for residential, commercial real estate, and commercial and industrial loans based on the present value of expected future cash flows discounted at the loan's effective interest rate or, as an expedient, at the loan's observable market price or the fair value of

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the collateral, less costs to sell, if the loan is collateral dependent. If the measure of the impaired loan is less than the recorded investment in the loan, the deficiency is charged off against the allowance for loan losses. Consumer loans consist of homogeneous smaller balance loans and are reviewed on a collective basis for impairment.

              Acquired Loans—Acquired loans are valued as of acquisition date in accordance with ASC 805. Loans purchased with evidence of credit deterioration since origination for which it is probable that all contractually required payments will not be collected are accounted for under ASC 310-30. Further, the Company has elected to account for all other acquired loans within the scope of ASC 310-30 using the same methodology.

              Under ASC 805 and ASC 310-30, loans are recorded at fair value at acquisition date, factoring in credit losses expected to be incurred over the life of the loan. Accordingly, an allowance for loan losses is not carried over or recorded as of the acquisition date. In situations where loans have similar risk characteristics, loans are aggregated into pools to estimate cash flows under ASC 310-30. A pool is accounted for as a single asset with a single interest rate, cumulative loss rate and cash flow expectation.

              The cash flows expected over the life of the loan or pool are estimated using an internal cash flow model that projects cash flows and calculates the carrying value of the loan or pool, book yield, effective interest income and impairment, if any, based on loan or pool level events, respectively. Assumptions as to default rates, loss severity, loss curves and prepayment speeds are utilized to calculate the expected cash flows.

              At acquisition, the excess of the cash flows expected to be collected over the recorded investment is considered to be the accretable yield and is recognized as interest income over the life of the loan or pool. The excess of the contractual cash flows over the cash flows expected to be collected is considered to be the nonaccretable difference. Subsequent to the acquisition date, any increases in expected cash flows over those expected at purchase date in excess of fair that are significant and probable value are adjusted through the accretable difference on a prospective basis. Any subsequent decreases in expected cash flows over those expected at purchase date that are significant and probable are recognized by recording an allowance for loan losses. Any disposals of loans, including sales of loans, payments in full or foreclosures result in the removal of the loan from the ASC 310-30 portfolio at the carrying amount.

              Covered Loans—Loans acquired in an FDIC-assisted acquisition that are subject to an FDIC shared-loss agreement are referred to as covered loans. Covered loans are reported exclusive of the expected cash flow reimbursements we expect to collect from the FDIC. All covered loans are accounted for under ASC 805 and ASC 310-30.

              FDIC Indemnification Asset—In conjunction with the FDIC-assisted acquisitions of Washington First International Bank and United Commercial Bank, the Bank entered into shared-loss agreements with the FDIC related to covered loans and covered other real estate owned (see "Covered Other Real Estate Owned" below). The FDIC indemnification asset is initially recorded at fair value, based on the discounted value of expected future cash flows under the shared-loss agreement. The Company has elected to account for amounts receivable under the shared-loss agreements as an indemnification asset in accordance with ASC 805. The difference between the present value and the undiscounted cash flows the Company expects to collect from the FDIC is accreted into noninterest income over the life of the FDIC indemnification asset. The FDIC indemnification asset is reviewed quarterly and adjusted for any changes in expected cash flows based on recent performance and expectations for future performance of the covered portfolio. These adjustments are measured on the same basis as the related covered loans and covered other real estate owned. Any increases in cash flow of the covered loans over those expected will reduce the FDIC indemnification asset and any decreases in cash flow of the covered loans over those expected will increase

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the FDIC indemnification asset. Over the life of the FDIC indemnification asset, increases and decreases to the are recorded as adjustments to noninterest income. In December 2010, the bank lowered the credit discount on the UCB covered loan portfolio as the credit quality is performing better than originally estimated. By lowering the credit discount, interest income will increase over the life of the loans. Correspondingly, with the lowered credit discount, the expected reimbursement from the FDIC under the loss sharing agreement will also decrease, resulting in amortization on the FDIC indemnification asset which is recorded as a charge to noninterest income.

              Other Real Estate Owned—Other real estate owned ("OREO") represents properties acquired through foreclosure or through full or partial satisfaction of loans, is considered held for sale, and is recorded at the lower of cost or estimated fair value at the time of foreclosure. Loan balances in excess of the fair value of the real estate acquired at the date of foreclosure are charged against the allowance for loan losses. After foreclosure, the real estate is carried at the lower of carrying value or fair value less costs to sell. Subsequent declines in the fair value of OREO below the carrying value are recorded through the use of a valuation allowance by charges to noninterest expense. Any subsequent operating expenses or income of such properties are also charged to noninterest expense. If the OREO is sold within three months of foreclosure, the Company substitutes the value received in the sale (net of costs to sell) for the fair value (less costs to sell). Any adjustment made to the loss originally recognized at the time of foreclosure is then charged against or credited to the allowance for loan losses, if deemed material. Otherwise, any declines in value, after foreclosure, are recorded in non-interest expense as gains or losses from the sale or disposition of the real estate. Gain recognition upon disposition of a property is dependent on the sale having met certain criteria relating to the buyer's initial investment in the property sold.

              Covered Other Real Estate Owned—All other real estate owned acquired in an FDIC-assisted acquisition that are subject to an FDIC shared-loss agreement are referred to as covered other real estate owned. Covered other real estate owned is reported exclusive of the expected cash flow reimbursements we expect to collect from the FDIC. Upon transferring covered loan collateral to covered other real estate owned status, acquisition date fair value discounts on the related loan are also transferred to covered other real estate owned. Fair value adjustments on covered other real estate owned result in a reduction of the covered other real estate carrying amount and a corresponding increase in the FDIC reimbursement. the non-reimbursed portion of the estimated loss to the Bank is charged against earnings.

              Investment in Affordable Housing Partnerships—The Company owns limited partnership interests in projects of affordable housing for lower income tenants. The investments in which the Company has a limited partnership interest that exceeds 5% are recorded using the equity method of accounting. The remaining investments are recorded using the cost method and are being amortized over the life of the related tax credits. The tax credits are being recognized in the consolidated financial statements to the extent they are utilized on the Company's income tax returns. The investments are reviewed for impairment on an annual basis on or on an interim basis if an event occurs that would trigger potential impairment.

              Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets—The Company has goodwill, which represents the excess of the purchase price over the fair value of net assets acquired, as a result of various past acquisitions. Goodwill is not amortized and is reviewed for impairment on an annual basis or on an interim basis if an event occurs or circumstances change that would reduce the fair value of a reporting unit below its carrying value. Premiums on deposits, which represent the intangible value of depositor relationships resulting from deposit liabilities assumed in acquisitions, are amortized over the projected useful lives of the deposits, which is typically 7 to 15 years. Core deposit intangibles are reviewed for impairment whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying value may not be recoverable. Impairment on goodwill

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and premiums on deposits is recognized by writing down the asset to the extent that the carrying value exceeds the estimated fair value.

              Investment in Federal Home Loan Bank Stock—As a member of the Federal Home Loan Bank ("FHLB") of San Francisco, the Bank is required to own common stock in the FHLB of San Francisco based upon our balance of residential mortgage loans and outstanding FHLB advances. As a result of the acquisition of WFIB, the Bank also owns common stock in the FHLB of Seattle. FHLB stock is carried at cost and may be sold back to the FHLB at its carrying value. Both cash and stock dividends received are reported as dividend income.

              Investment in Federal Reserve Bank Stock—As a member of the Federal Reserve Bank ("FRB") of San Francisco, the Bank is required to maintain stock in the FRB of San Francisco based on a specified ratio relative to our capital. FRB stock is carried at cost and may be sold back to the FRB at its carrying value. Cash dividends are accrued and are reported as dividend income.

              Premises and Equipment—The Company's premises and equipment are stated at cost, less accumulated depreciation and amortization. Depreciation and amortization are computed based on the straight-line method over the estimated useful lives of the various classes of assets. The ranges of useful lives for the principal classes of assets are as follows:

Buildings and building improvements	25 years
Furniture, fixtures and equipment	3 to 7 years
Leasehold improvements	Term of lease or useful life, whichever is shorter

              The Company reviews its long-lived assets for impairment annually or when events or circumstances indicate that the carrying amount of these assets may not be recoverable. An asset is considered impaired when the expected undiscounted cash flows over the remaining useful life is less than the net book value. When impairment is indicated for an asset, the amount of impairment loss is the excess of the net book value over its fair value.

              Mortgage Servicing Assets—Mortgage servicing assets are initially recorded at fair value. Servicing assets are amortized in proportion to, and over the period of, estimated net servicing income. The fair value of servicing assets is determined based on the present value of estimated net future cash flows related to contractually-specified servicing fees. The primary determinants of the fair value of mortgage servicing assets are prepayment speeds and discount rates. Evaluation of impairment is performed on a quarterly basis using discounted cash flow analysis in combination with mortgage dealer consensus prepayment forecasts. Variations in either or a combination of these factors could materially affect the estimated values of mortgage servicing assets. In conjunction with the valuation process, each class of servicing assets is stratified to evaluate and measure impairment, which is measured as the excess of cost over fair value. Determination of each stratum is based on one or more predominant risk characteristics of the underlying financial assets, including loan type, maturity and interest rates. Impairment, if it occurs, is recognized through a valuation allowance for each stratum.

              Securities Sold Under Repurchase Agreements ("Repurchase Agreements")—The Company sells securities under repurchase agreements. These transactions are accounted for as collateralized financing transactions and recorded at the amounts at which the securities were sold. The Company may have to provide additional collateral to the counterparty, as necessary.

              Long-Term Debt—Long-term debt consists of both junior subordinated debt and subordinated debt. The Company has established nine statutory business trusts whereby the Company is the owner of all the

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beneficial interests represented by the common securities of the Trusts, and third parties hold the fixed and variable rate capital securities of the Trusts. The purpose of issuing the capital securities was to provide the Company with a cost-effective means of obtaining Tier I capital for regulatory reporting purposes.

              The Trusts are not consolidated by the Company. Two of the nine trusts were dissolved during 2011. Junior subordinated debt represents liabilities of the Company to the Trusts and is included in long-term debt on the accompanying consolidated balance sheets.

              Federal Funds Purchased—The Company utilizes federal funds purchased as part of its short-term financing strategy. Federal funds purchased are generally overnight borrowings and mature within one business day to six months from the transaction date.

              Income Taxes—Deferred income taxes are recognized for the tax consequences in future years of differences between the tax bases of assets and liabilities and their financial reporting amounts at each year-end, based on enacted tax laws and statutory tax rates applicable to the periods in which the differences are expected to affect taxable income.

              The Company examines its financial statements, its income tax provision, and its federal and state income tax returns and analyzes its tax positions, including permanent and temporary differences, as well as the major components of income and expense to determine whether a tax benefit is more likely than not to be sustained upon examination by tax authorities. In the event a tax position is not more likely than not to be sustained by the tax authorities, a reserve is established by management. The Company recognizes interest and penalties related to tax positions as part of its provision for income taxes.

              Stock-Based Compensation—The Company issues stock-based compensation to certain employees, officers, and directors and accounts for stock options using the fair value method, which generally results in compensation expense recognition. Prior to December 31, 2005, the Company accounted for its fixed stock options using the intrinsic-value method, as prescribed in Accounting Principles Board ("APB") Opinion No. 25. Accordingly, no stock option expense was recorded in periods prior to December 31, 2005.

              In adopting the fair value method discussed above, the Company elected to follow the modified prospective method, which required application of the new standard to new awards and to awards modified, repurchased or cancelled after the required effective date. Accordingly, prior period amounts have not been restated. Additionally, compensation costs for the portion of awards for which the requisite service has not been rendered that are outstanding as of January 1, 2006 are being recognized as the requisite services are rendered on or after January 1, 2006. The compensation cost of that portion of awards is based on the grant-date fair value of those awards as calculated for pro forma disclosures under the original SFAS No. 123.

              Transfers and Servicing of Financial Assets and Extinguishments of Liabilities—Transfers of financial assets are accounted for as sales, when control over the assets has been surrendered. Control over transferred assets is deemed to be surrendered when (1) the assets have been isolated from the Company; (2) the transferee has the right (free of conditions that constrain it from taking advantage of that right) to pledge or exchange the transferred assets; and (3) the Company does not maintain effective control over the transferred assets through either (a) an agreement that entitles and obligates the Company to repurchase or redeem them before their maturity or (b) an agreement that provides the Company with both the unilateral ability to cause the holder to return specific assets and a more than trivial benefit attributable to that ability. The difference between the net proceeds received and the carrying amount of the financial assets being sold is recognized as a gain or loss on sale.

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              Earnings Per Share ("EPS")—Basic EPS excludes dilution and is computed by dividing income or loss available to common stockholders by the weighted-average number of shares outstanding during the period. Diluted EPS is calculated on the basis of the weighted average number of shares outstanding during the period plus restricted stock and shares issuable upon the assumed exercise of outstanding convertible preferred stock, common stock options and warrants, unless they have an antidilutive effect.

              Comprehensive Income—The term "comprehensive income" describes the total of all components of comprehensive income, including net income and other comprehensive income. "Other comprehensive income" refers to revenues, expenses, and gains and losses that are included in comprehensive income but are excluded from net income because they have been recorded directly in equity under the provisions of other Financial Accounting Standards Board statements. The Company presents the comprehensive income disclosure as a part of the statements of changes in stockholders' equity by identifying each element of comprehensive income, including net income.

              Derivative Financial Instruments—As part of its asset and liability management strategy, the Company uses derivative financial instruments to mitigate exposure to interest rate and foreign currency risks. All derivative instruments, including certain derivative instruments embedded in other contracts, are recognized on the condensed consolidated balance sheet at fair value with the change in fair value reported in earnings. When master netting agreements exist, the Company nets counterparty positions with any cash collateral received or delivered.

              The Company's interest rate swaps on certain certificates of deposit qualify for hedge accounting treatment under ASC 815, Derivatives and Hedging. The Company documents its hedge relationships, including identification of the hedging instruments and the hedged items, as well as its risk management objectives and strategies for undertaking the hedge transaction at the time the derivative contract is executed. This includes designating the derivative contract as a "fair value hedge" which is a hedge of a recognized asset or liability. All derivatives designated as fair value hedges are linked to specific hedged items or to groups of specific assets and liabilities on the balance sheet. Both at inception and quarterly thereafter, the Company assesses whether the derivatives used in hedging transactions are highly effective (as defined in the guidance) in offsetting changes in the fair value of the hedged item. Retroactive effectiveness is also assessed as well as the continued expectation that the hedge will remain effective prospectively. Any ineffective portion of the changes of fair value hedges is recognized immediately in interest expense in the condensed consolidated statements of income.

              The Company discontinues hedge accounting prospectively when (i) a derivative is no longer highly effective in offsetting changes in the fair value, (ii) a derivative expires or is sold, terminated, or exercised, or (iii) the Company determines that designation of a derivative as a hedge is no longer appropriate. If a fair value hedge derivative instrument is terminated or the hedge designation removed, the previous adjustments to the carrying amount of the hedged liability would be subsequently accounted for in the same manner as other components of the carrying amount of that liability. For interest-bearing liabilities, such adjustments would be amortized into earnings over the remaining life of the respective liability.

              Reclassifications—Certain items in the consolidated balance sheet and the consolidated statements of income for the years ended December 31, 2010 and 2009 were reclassified to conform to the 2011 and 2010 presentation, respectively. These reclassifications did not affect previously reported net income.

RECENT ACCOUNTING STANDARDS

              In January 2010, the FASB issued Accounting Standards Update ("ASU") 2010-06, Improving Disclosures About Fair Value Measurements. ASU 2010-06 requires separate disclosure of the amounts of

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significant transfers in and out of Level 1 and Level 2 fair value measurements and reasons for the transfers and separate presentation of information about purchases, sales, issuances, and settlements in the reconciliation for Level 3 fair value measurements. Additionally, ASU 2010-06 clarifies existing disclosures regarding level of disaggregation and inputs and valuation techniques. The new disclosures and clarifications of existing disclosures under ASU 2010-06 are effective for interim and annual reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2009, except for the disclosures about purchases, sales, issuances, and settlements in the roll forward of activity in Level 3 fair value measurements which are effective for fiscal years ending after December 15, 2010 and for interim periods within those fiscal years. The adoption of the disclosure requirements did not have a material effect on the Company's condensed consolidated financial statements.

              In December 2010, the FASB issued ASU 2010-28, Intangibles—Goodwill and Other (Topic 350): When to Perform Step 2 of the Goodwill Impairment Test for Reporting Units with Zero or Negative Carrying Amounts, which modifies Step 1 of the goodwill impairment test for reporting units with zero or negative carrying amounts. For those reporting units, an entity is required to perform Step 2 of the goodwill impairment test if it is more likely than not that a goodwill impairment exists. In determining whether it is more likely than not that a goodwill impairment exists, an entity should also consider whether there are any adverse qualitative factors indicating that an impairment may exist. The amendments in ASU 2010-28 are effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2010 and for interim periods within those fiscal years. Upon adoption of the amendments, any resulting goodwill impairment should be recorded as a cumulative-effect adjustment to beginning retained earnings in the period of adoption. Any goodwill impairments occurring after the initial adoption of the amendments should be included in earnings. The adoption of this guidance did not have a material effect on the Company's condensed consolidated financial statements.

              In December 2010, the FASB issued ASU 2010-29, Business Combinations (Topic 805): Disclosure of Supplementary Pro Forma Information for Business Combinations, which specifies that if a public entity presents comparative financials, the entity should disclose revenue and earnings of the combined entity as though the business combination(s) that occurred during the current year had occurred as of the beginning of the comparable prior annual reporting period only. ASU 2010-29 also expands the supplemental pro forma disclosures to include a description of the nature and amount of material, nonrecurring pro forma adjustments directly attributable to the business combination included in the reported pro forma revenue and earnings. The amendments in ASU 2010-29 are effective prospectively for business combinations for which the acquisition date is on or after the beginning of the first annual reporting period beginning on or after December 15, 2010. Early adoption is permitted. The adoption of the disclosure requirements did not have a material effect on the Company's condensed consolidated financial statements.

              In April 2011, the FASB issued ASU 2011-02, Receivables (Topic 310) A Creditor's Determination of Whether a Restructuring Is a Troubled Debt Restructuring. ASU 2011-02 clarifies the guidance on the two conditions that must exist in evaluating whether a restructuring constitutes a troubled debt restructuring: that the restructuring constitutes a concession and that the debtor is experiencing financial difficulties. In addition, ASU 2011-02 clarifies that a creditor is precluded from using the effective interest rate test in the debtor's guidance on restructuring of payables (paragraph 470-60-55-10) when evaluating whether a restructuring constitutes a troubled debt restructuring. The amendments in ASU 2011-02 are effective for the first interim or annual period beginning on or after June 15, 2011, and should be applied retrospectively to the beginning of the annual period of adoption. Additionally, ASU 2011-02 finalizes the effective date for the disclosures required by paragraphs 310-10-50-33 through 50-34, which were deferred by ASU 2011-01, for interim and annual periods beginning on or after June 15, 2011. The adoption of this guidance did not have a material effect on the Company's condensed consolidated financial statements.

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              In April 2011, the FASB issued ASU 2011-03, Transfers and Servicing (Topic 860): Reconsideration of Effective Control for Repurchase Agreements. ASU 2011-03 removes the transferor's ability criterion from the consideration of effective control for repos and other agreements that both entitle and obligate the transferor to repurchase or redeem financial assets before their maturity. The amendments in ASU 2011-03 remove from the assessment of effective control (1) the criterion requiring the transferor to have the ability to repurchase or redeem the financial assets on substantially the agreed terms, even in the event of default by the transferee, and (2) the collateral maintenance implementation guidance related to that criterion. The FASB indicates that eliminating the transferor's ability criterion and related implementation guidance from an entity's assessment of effective control should improve the accounting for repos and other similar transactions. The amendments in ASU 2011-03 are effective for the first interim or annual period beginning on or after December 15, 2011 and are to be applied prospectively to transactions or modifications of existing transactions that occur on or after the effective date. Early adoption is not permitted. The Company does not expect the adoption of this guidance to have a material effect on its condensed consolidated financial statements.

              In May 2011, the FASB issued ASU 2011-04, Fair Value Measurement (Topic 820): Amendments to Achieve Common Fair Value Measurement and Disclosure Requirements in U.S. GAAP and IFRSs. ASU 2011-04 addresses convergence between GAAP and International Financial Reporting Standards ("IFRS") requirements for measurement of and disclosures about fair value. The amendments are not expected to have a significant impact on companies applying GAAP. Key provisions of the amendment include: a prohibition on grouping financial instruments for purposes of determining fair value, except when an entity manages market and credit risks on the basis of the entity's net exposure to the group; an extension of the prohibition against the use of a blockage factor to all fair value measurements (that prohibition currently applies only to financial instruments with quoted prices in active markets); and a requirement that for recurring Level 3 fair value measurements, entities disclose quantitative information about unobservable inputs, a description of the valuation process used and qualitative details about the sensitivity of the measurements. In addition, for items not carried at fair value but for which fair value is disclosed, entities will be required to disclose the level within the fair value hierarchy that applies to the fair value measurement disclosed. The amendments in ASU 2011-04 are effective during interim and annual periods beginning after December 15, 2011. Early adoption is not permitted. The Company does not expect the adoption of this guidance to have a material effect on its condensed consolidated financial statements.

              In June 2011, the FASB issued ASU 2011-05, Comprehensive Income (Topic 220): Presentation of Comprehensive Income. ASU 2011-05 will require companies to present the components of net income and other comprehensive income either as one continuous statement or as two consecutive statements. It eliminates the option to present components of other comprehensive income as part of the statement of changes in stockholders' equity. The standard does not change the items which must be reported in other comprehensive income, how such items are measured, or when they must be reclassified to net income. The FASB amended ASU 2011-05 in December 2011, with the issuance of ASU 2011-12, Comprehensive Income (Topic 220): Deferral of the Effective Date for Amendments to the Presentation of Reclassifications of Items Out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income in Accounting Standards Update No. 2011-05. ASU 2011-12 defers only changes in ASU 2011-05 that relate to the presentation of reclassification adjustments. Both standards are effective for interim and annual periods beginning after December 15, 2011. The Company does not expect the adoption of either guidance to have a material effect on its condensed consolidated financial statements.

              In September 2011, the FASB issued ASU 2011-08, Intangibles—Goodwill and Other (Topic 350): Testing Goodwill for Impairment. ASU 2011-08 gives both public and nonpublic companies the option to qualitatively determine whether they can bypass the two-step goodwill impairment test under ASC 350-20, Intangibles—Goodwill and Other: Goodwill. Under ASU 2011-08, if a company chooses to perform a qualitative assessment and determines that it is more likely than not (a more than 50 percent likelihood)

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that the fair value of a reporting unit is less than its carrying amount, it would then perform Step 1 of the annual goodwill impairment test in ASC 350-20 and, if necessary, proceed to Step 2. Otherwise, no further evaluation would be necessary. The amended guidance is effective for interim and annual periods beginning after December 15, 2011. Early adoption is permitted. The Company does not expect the adoption of this guidance to have a material effect on its condensed consolidated financial statements.

              In December 2011, the FASB issued ASU 2011-11, Balance Sheet (Topic 210): Disclosures about Offsetting Assets and Liabilities. ASU 2011-11 affects all entities that have financial instruments and derivative instruments that are either (1) offset in accordance with either Section 210-20-45 or Section 815-10-45 or (2) subject to an enforceable master netting arrangement or similar agreement. The requirements amend the disclosure requirements on offsetting in Section 210-20-50. This information is intended to enable users of an entity's financial statements to evaluate the effect or potential effect of netting arrangements on an entity's financial position, including the effect or potential effect of rights of setoff associated with certain financial instruments and derivative instruments in the scope of this ASU. The amended guidance is effective for interim and annual periods beginning after January 1, 2013 and should be applied retrospectively to all periods presented. The Company does not expect the adoption of the disclosure requirements to have a material effect on its condensed consolidated financial statements.

2.           BUSINESS COMBINATIONS

Washington First International Bank

              On June 11, 2010 the Bank acquired certain assets and assumed certain liabilities of Washington First International Bank ("WFIB") from the FDIC in an FDIC-assisted transaction. As part of the Purchase and Assumption Agreement, the Bank and the FDIC entered into shared-loss agreements, whereby the FDIC will reimburse a substantial portion of any future losses on loans (and related unfunded loan commitments), OREO and accrued interest on loans for up to 90 days. Under the terms of the shared-loss agreements, the FDIC will absorb 80% of losses and share in 80% of loss recoveries. The shared-loss agreements for commercial and single-family residential mortgage loans are in effect for 5 years and 10 years, respectively, from the June 11, 2010 acquisition date and the loss recovery provisions are in effect for 8 years and 10 years, respectively, from the acquisition date.

              The net gain represents the excess of the estimated fair value of the assets acquired over the estimated fair value of the liabilities assumed and is influenced significantly by the FDIC-assisted transaction process. Under the FDIC-assisted transaction process, only certain assets and liabilities are transferred to the acquirer and, depending on the nature and amount of the acquirer's bid, the FDIC may be required to make a cash payment to the acquirer. The Bank received a cash payment from the FDIC for $51.7 million. In the WFIB acquisition, the fair value of the assets acquired was $492.6 million and the book value of net assets transferred to the Bank was $486.3 million. The pre-tax gain of $19.5 million or the after-tax gain of $11.3 million recognized by the Company is considered a bargain purchase transaction under ASC 805 since the total acquisition-date fair value of the identifiable net assets acquired exceeded the fair value of the consideration transferred. The gain was recognized as noninterest income in the Company's consolidated statements of income.

              During 2010, post acquisition date, the Company recorded an additional $1.6 million purchase price adjustment related to investment securities obtained in the acquisition of WFIB with a corresponding decrease to the gain on acquisition. The adjustment is included in noninterest income in the consolidated statements of income. Under ASC 805, the Company is allowed to recognize additional assets and liabilities related to the acquisition of WFIB if new information is obtained about facts and circumstances that existed as of the acquisition date that, if known, would have resulted in the recognition of those assets and those liabilities as of that date. The measurement period ends as soon as the Company receives the

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information it was seeking about facts and circumstances that existed as of the acquisition date or learns that more information is not obtainable. However, the measurement period shall not exceed one year from the acquisition date.

United Commercial Bank

              On November 6, 2009 the Bank acquired certain assets and assumed certain liabilities of United Commercial Bank ("UCB") from the FDIC in an FDIC-assisted transaction. As part of the Purchase and Assumption Agreement, the Bank and the FDIC entered into a shared-loss agreement, whereby the FDIC will reimburse a substantial portion of any future losses on loans (and related unfunded loan commitments), OREO and accrued interest on loans for up to 90 days. Under the terms of the shared-loss agreement, the FDIC will absorb 80% of losses and share in 80% of loss recoveries on the first $2.05 billion and absorb 95% of losses and share in 95% of loss recoveries exceeding $2.05 billion. The shared-loss agreement for commercial and single family residential mortgage loans is in effect for 5 years and 10 years, respectively, from the November 6, 2009 acquisition date and the loss recovery provisions are in effect for 8 years and 10 years, respectively, from the acquisition date.

              In the UCB acquisition, the fair value of assets acquired was $9.86 billion. The Company recorded a pre-tax bargain purchase gain of $471.0 million in noninterest income in the Company's 2009 consolidated statements of income. During 2010, the Company recorded an additional net pre-tax gain of $5.0 million related to the fair value of investments obtained in the acquisition of UCB. The adjustment is included in noninterest income in the 2010 consolidated statements of income.

3.           FAIR VALUE

              Fair value is defined as the price that would be received to sell an asset or paid to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants at the measurement date. In determining fair value, the Company uses various methods including market and income approaches. Based on these approaches, the Company utilizes certain assumptions that market participants would use in pricing the asset or liability. These inputs can be readily observable, market corroborated, or generally unobservable inputs. The Company utilizes valuation techniques that maximize the use of observable inputs and minimize the use of unobservable inputs. Based on the observability of the inputs used in the valuation techniques, the Company is required to provide the following information according to the fair value hierarchy noted below. The hierarchy is based on the quality and reliability of the information used to determine fair values. The hierarchy gives the highest priority to quoted prices available in active markets and the lowest priority to data lacking transparency. Financial assets and liabilities carried at fair value will be classified and disclosed in one of the following three categories:

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Level 1—Quoted prices for identical instruments that are highly liquid, observable and actively traded in over-the-counter markets. Level 1 financial instruments typically include U.S. Treasury securities.

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Level 2—Quoted prices for similar instruments in active markets; quoted prices for identical or similar instruments in markets that are not active; and model-derived valuations whose inputs are observable and can be corroborated by market data. Level 2 financial instruments typically include U.S. Government debt and agency mortgage-backed securities, corporate debt securities, municipal securities, single issue trust preferred securities, equity swap agreements, foreign exchange options, interest rate swaps and OREO.

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Level 3—Unobservable inputs that are supported by little or no market activity and that are significant to the fair value of the assets or liabilities. Level 3 assets and liabilities include

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financial instruments whose value is determined using pricing models, discounted cash flow methodologies, or similar techniques, as well as instruments for which the determination of fair value requires significant management judgment or estimation. This category typically includes mortgage servicing assets, impaired loans, private-label mortgage-backed securities, pooled trust preferred securities and derivatives payable.

              The Company records investment securities available-for-sale, equity swap agreements, derivatives payable, foreign exchange options and interest rate swaps at fair value on a recurring basis. Certain other assets such as mortgage servicing assets, impaired loans, other real estate owned, goodwill, premiums on acquired deposits and private equity investments are recorded at fair value on a nonrecurring basis. Nonrecurring fair value measurements typically involve assets that are periodically evaluated for impairment and for which any impairment is recorded in the period in which the remeasurement is performed.

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              In determining the appropriate hierarchy levels, the Company performs a detailed analysis of assets and liabilities that are subject to fair value disclosure. The following tables present both financial and nonfinancial assets and liabilities that are measured at fair value on a recurring and nonrecurring basis. These assets and liabilities are reported on the consolidated balance sheets at their fair values as of December 31, 2011 and December 31, 2010. Financial assets and liabilities are classified in their entirety based on the lowest level of input that is significant to their fair value measurement. There were no transfers in an out of Levels 1 and 2 during 2011. There were also no transfers in and out of Level 1 and 3 or Levels 2 and 3.

	Assets (Liabilities) Measured at Fair Value on a Recurring Basis as of December 31, 2011
	Fair Value Measurements December 31, 2011			Quoted Prices in Active Markets for Identical Assets (Level 1)		Significant Other Observable Inputs (Level 2)			Significant Unobservable Inputs (Level 3)
	(In thousands)
Investment securities available-for-sale:
U.S. Treasury securities	$	20,725		$	20,725	$	—		$	—
U.S. Government agency and U.S. Government sponsored enterprise debt securities		576,578			—		576,578			—
U.S. Government agency and U.S. Government sponsored enterprise mortgage-backed securities:
Commercial mortgage-backed securities		49,315			—		49,315			—
Residential mortgage-backed securities		993,770			—		993,770			—
Municipal securities		79,946			—		79,946			—
Other residential mortgage-backed securities:
Investment grade		—			—		—			—
Non-investment grade		—			—		—			—
Corporate debt securities:
Investment grade		1,322,561			—		1,322,561			—
Non-investment grade		19,615			—		17,380			2,235
Other securities		10,068			—		10,068			—
Total investment securities available-for-sale	$	3,072,578		$	20,725	$	3,049,618		$	2,235
Equity swap agreements	$	202		$	—	$	202		$	—
Foreign exchange options		3,899			—		3,899			—
Interest rate swaps		20,474			—		20,474			—
Short-term foreign exchange contracts		1,403			—		1,403			—
Derivatives liabilities		(24,164	)		—		(21,530	)		(2,634	)

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	Assets (Liabilities) Measured at Fair Value on a Recurring Basis as of December 31, 2010
	Fair Value Measurements December 31, 2010			Quoted Prices in Active Markets for Identical Assets (Level 1)		Significant Other Observable Inputs (Level 2)			Significant Unobservable Inputs (Level 3)
	(In thousands)
Investment securities available-for-sale:
U.S. Treasury securities	$	20,454		$	20,454	$	—		$	—
U.S. Government agency and U.S. Government sponsored enterprise debt securities		1,333,465			—		1,333,465			—
U.S. Government agency and U.S. Government sponsored enterprise mortgage-backed securities:
Commercial mortgage-backed securities		19,132			—		19,132			—
Residential mortgage-backed securities		306,714			—		306,714			—
Municipal securities		—			—		—			—
Other residential mortgage-backed securities:
Investment grade		—			—		—			—
Non-investment grade		6,254			—		—			6,254
Corporate debt securities:
Investment grade		1,056,867			—		1,056,867			—
Non-investment grade		38,730			—		35,957			2,773
Other securities		94,325			—		94,325			—
Total investment securities available-for-sale	$	2,875,941		$	20,454	$	2,846,460		$	9,027
Equity swap agreements	$	206		$	—	$	206		$	—
Foreign exchange options		5,084			—		5,084			—
Interest rate swaps		13			—		13			—
Short-term foreign exchange contracts		1,220			—		1,220			—
Derivatives liabilities		(4,498	)		—		(1,049	)		(3,449	)

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	Assets Measured at Fair Value on a Non-Recurring Basis for the Twelve Months Ended December 31, 2011
	Fair Value Measurements December 31, 2011		Quoted Prices in Active Markets for Identical Assets (Level 1)		Significant Other Observable Inputs (Level 2)		Significant Unobservable Inputs (Level 3)		Total Gains (Losses) for the Twelve Months Ended December 31, 2011
	(In thousands)
Non-covered impaired loans:
Total residential	$	16,626	$	—	$	16,626	$	—	$	(7,380	)
Total commercial real estate		45,679		—		45,679		—		(39,839	)
Total commercial and industrial		12,516		—		—		12,516		(14,330	)
Total consumer		—		—		—		—		—
Total non-covered impaired loans	$	74,821	$	—	$	62,305	$	12,516	$	(61,549	)
Mortgage servicing assets
(single-family, multifamily and commercial)	$	11,252	$	—	$	—	$	11,252	$	(927	)
Non-covered OREO	$	8,491	$	—	$	8,491	$	—	$	(3,015	)
Covered OREO(1)	$	35,926	$	—	$	35,926	$	—	$	(26,251	)
Loans held for sale	$	14,527	$	—	$	—	$	14,527	$	(12,867	)
Investment in affordable housing partnerships	$	7,726	$	—	$	—	$	7,726	$	(1,296	)

	Assets Measured at Fair Value on a Non-Recurring Basis for the Twelve Months Ended December 31, 2010
	Fair Value Measurements December 31, 2010		Quoted Prices in Active Markets for Identical Assets (Level 1)		Significant Other Observable Inputs (Level 2)		Significant Unobservable Inputs (Level 3)		Total Gains (Losses) for the Twelve Months Ended December 31, 2010
	(In thousands)
Non-covered impaired loans:
Total residential	$	7,486	$	—	$	7,486	$	—	$	(2,955	)
Total commercial real estate		39,325		—		39,325		—		(25,229	)
Total commercial and industrial		6,405		—		—		6,405		(6,427	)
Total consumer		538		—		538		—		(641	)
Total non-covered impaired loans	$	53,754	$	—	$	47,349	$	6,405	$	(35,252	)
Mortgage servicing assets
(single-family, multifamily and commercial)	$	14,509	$	—	$	—	$	14,509	$	(808	)
Non-covered OREO	$	12,940	$	—	$	12,940	$	—	$	(7,054	)
Covered OREO(1)	$	54,919	$	—	$	54,919	$	—	$	(44,002	)
Loans held for sale	$	14,559	$	—	$	—	$	14,559	$	(4,104	)
Investment in affordable housing partnerships	$	—	$	—	$	—	$	—	$	—

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Covered OREO results from the WFIB and UCB FDIC-assisted acquisitions for which the Company entered into shared-loss agreements with the FDIC whereby the FDIC will reimburse the Company for 80% of eligible losses. As such, the Company's liability for losses is 20% of the $26.3 million in losses, or $5.3 million, and 20% of the $44.0 million in losses, or $8.8 million, for the year ended December 31, 2011 and 2010, respectively.

              At each reporting period, all assets and liabilities for which the fair value measurement is based on significant unobservable inputs are classified as Level 3. The following tables provide a reconciliation of the beginning and ending balances for major asset and liability categories measured at fair value on a

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recurring basis using significant unobservable inputs (Level 3) for the years ended December 31, 2011 and December 31, 2010:

	Investment Securities Available-for-Sale
				Other Residential Mortgage-Backed Securities			Corporate Debt Securities
	Total			Non-Investment Grade			Investment Grade		Non-Investment Grade			Derivatives Payable
	(In thousands)
Beginning balance, January 1, 2011	$	9,027		$	6,254		$	—	$	2,773		$	(3,449	)
Total gains or (losses):(1)
Included in earnings		(6,293	)		(5,660	)		—		(633	)		815
Included in other comprehensive loss (unrealized)(2)		8,567			8,763			—		(196	)		—
Purchases, issuances, sales, settlements(3)
Purchases		—			—			—		—			—
Issuances		—			—			—		—			—
Sales		(9,357	)		(9,357	)		—		—			—
Settlements		291			—			—		291			—
Transfer from investment grade to non-investment grade		—			—			—		—			—
Transfers in and/or out of Level 3(4)		—			—			—		—			—
Ending balance, December 31, 2011	$	2,235		$	—		$	—	$	2,235		$	(2,634	)
Changes in unrealized losses included in earnings relating to assets and liabilities still held at December 31, 2011	$	633		$	—		$	—	$	633		$	(815	)

	Investment Securities Available-for-Sale
				Other Residential Mortgage-Backed Securities			Corporate Debt Securities
	Total			Non-Investment Grade			Investment Grade			Non-Investment Grade			Derivatives Payable
	(In thousands)
Beginning balance, January 1, 2010	$	15,671		$	12,738		$	978		$	1,955		$	(14,185	)
Total gains or (losses):(1)
Included in earnings		(13,996	)		(5,903	)		5			(8,098	)		152
Included in other comprehensive loss (unrealized)(2)		7,363			(152	)		308			7,207			—
Purchases, issuances, sales, settlements(3)		(11	)		(429	)		(9	)		427			10,584
Transfer from investment grade to non-investment grade		—			—			(1,282	)		1,282			—
Transfers in and/or out of Level 3(4)		—			—			—			—			—
Ending balance, December 31, 2010	$	9,027		$	6,254		$	—		$	2,773		$	(3,449	)
Changes in unrealized losses included in earnings relating to assets and liabilities still held at December 31, 2010	$	(14,447	)	$	(6,340	)	$	—		$	(8,107	)	$	(152	)

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Total gains or losses represent the total realized and unrealized gains and losses recorded for Level 3 assets and liabilities. Realized gains or losses are reported in the consolidated statements of income.

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Unrealized gains or losses on investment securities are reported in accumulated other comprehensive loss, net of tax in the consolidated statements of changes in stockholders' equity and comprehensive income.

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Purchases, issuances, sales and settlements represent Level 3 assets and liabilities that were either purchased, issued, sold, or settled during the period. The amounts are recorded at their end of period fair values.

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Transfers in and/or out represent existing assets and liabilities that were either previously categorized as a higher level and the inputs to the model became unobservable or assets and liabilities that were previously classified as Level 3 and the lowest significant input became observable during the period. These assets and liabilities are recorded at their end of period fair values.

Valuation Methodologies

              Investment Securities Available-for-Sale—The fair values of available-for-sale investment securities are generally determined by prices obtained from independent external pricing service providers who have experience in valuing these securities or by comparison to and/or average of at least two quoted market prices obtained from independent external brokers. In obtaining such valuation information from third parties, the Company has reviewed the methodologies used to develop the resulting fair values.

              The Company's Level 3 available-for-sale securities include four pooled trust preferred securities. The fair values of these investment securities represent less than 1% of the total available-for-sale investment securities. The fair values of the pooled trust preferred securities have traditionally been based on the average of at least two quoted market prices obtained from independent external brokers since broker quotes in an active market are given the highest priority. However, as a result of the continued illiquidity in the pool trust preferred securities market, the market for these securities has been inactive since mid-2007. It is the Company's view that current broker prices (which are typically non-binding) on certain pooled trust preferred securities are based on forced liquidation or distressed sale values in very inactive markets that are not representative of the fair value of these securities. As such, the Company considered what weight, if any, to place on transactions that are not orderly when estimating fair value.

              For the pooled trust preferred securities, the fair value was derived based on discounted cash flow analyses (the income method) prepared by management. In order to determine the appropriate discount rate used in calculating fair values derived from the income method for the pooled trust preferred securities, the Company has made assumptions using an exit price approach related to the implied rate of return which have been adjusted for general changes in market rates, estimated changes in credit quality and liquidity risk premium, specific nonperformance, and default experience in the collateral underlying the securities. The losses recorded in the period are recognized in noninterest income.

              Equity Swap Agreements—The Company has entered into equity swap agreements to hedge against market fluctuations in a promotional equity index certificate of deposit product offered to bank customers. This deposit product, which has a term of 5 years, pays interest based on the performance of the Hang Seng China Enterprises Index ("HSCEI"). The fair value of these equity swap agreements is based on the income approach. The fair value is based on the change in the value of the HSCEI and the volatility of the call option over the life of the individual swap agreement. The option value is derived based on the volatility, the interest rate and the time remaining to maturity of the call option. The Company's consideration of its counterparty's credit risk resulted in a nominal adjustment to the valuation of the equity swap agreements for the year ended December 31, 2011. The valuation of equity swap agreements falls within Level 2 of the fair value hierarchy due to the observable nature of the inputs used in deriving the fair value of these derivative contracts. The fair value of the derivative contracts is provided by a third party that the Company places reliance on.

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              Derivatives Liabilities—The Company's derivatives liabilities include derivatives payable that falls within Level 3 and all other derivative liabilities which fall within Level 2. The derivatives payable are recorded in conjunction with certain certificates of deposit ("host instrument"). These CD's pay interest based on changes in either the HSCEI or based on changes in the Chinese currency Renminbi ("RMB"), as designated, and are included in interest-bearing deposits on the condensed consolidated balance sheets. The fair value of these embedded derivatives is based on the income approach. The Company's consideration of its own credit risk resulted in a nominal adjustment to the valuation of the derivative liabilities for the year ended December 31, 2011. The valuation of the derivatives payable falls within Level 3 of the fair value hierarchy since the significant inputs used in deriving the fair value of these derivative contracts are not directly observable. The Level 2 derivative liabilities are mostly comprised of the off-setting interest rate swaps. Refer to "Interest Rate Swaps" within this footnote for complete discussion.

              Foreign Exchange Options—The Company has entered into foreign exchange option contracts with major investment firms. The settlement amount is determined based upon the performance of the Chinese currency RMB relative to the U.S. Dollar ("USD") over the 5-year term of the contract. The performance amount is computed based on the average quarterly value of the RMB per the USD as compared to the initial value. The fair value of the derivative contract is provided by third parties and is determined based on the change in the RMB and the volatility of the option over the life of the agreement. The option value is derived based on the volatility of the option, interest rate, currency rate and time remaining to maturity. The Company's consideration of the counterparty's credit risk resulted in a $0.3 million adjustment to the valuation of the foreign exchange options for the year ended December 31, 2011. The valuation of the option contract falls within Level 2 of the fair value hierarchy due to the observable nature of the inputs used in deriving the fair value of this derivative contract.

              Interest Rate Swaps—The Company has entered into a pay-fixed, receive-variable swap contracts with institutional counterparties to hedge against interest rate swap products offered to bank customers. This product allows borrowers to lock in attractive intermediate and long-term interest rates by entering into a pay-fixed, receive-variable swap contract with the Company, resulting in the customer obtaining a synthetic fixed rate loan. The Company has also entered into pay-variable, receive-fixed swap contracts with institutional counterparties to hedge against certificates of deposit issued. This product allows the Company to lock in attractive floating rate funding. The fair value of the interest rate swap contracts is based on a discounted cash flow approach. The Company's consideration of the counterparty's credit resulted in a $0.5 million adjustment as of December 31, 2011. The valuation of the interest rate swap falls within Level 2 of the fair value hierarchy due to the observable nature of the inputs used in deriving the fair value of this derivative contract.

              Short-term Foreign Exchange Contracts—The Company entered into short-term foreign exchange contracts to purchase/sell foreign currencies at set rates in the future. These contracts economically hedge against foreign exchange rate fluctuations. The Company enters into contracts with institutional counterparties to hedge against foreign exchange products offered to bank customers. These products allow customers to hedge the foreign exchange risk of their deposits and loans denominated in foreign currencies. The Company does not assume any foreign exchange rate risk as the contract with the customer and the contract with the institutional party mirror each other. The value is mark to market at each reporting period based on the change in the foreign exchange rate. Given the short term nature of the contracts, the counterparties' credit risks are considered nominal and resulted in no adjustments to the valuation of the short-term foreign exchange contracts for the year ended December 31, 2011. The valuation of the contract falls within Level 2 of the fair value hierarchy due to the observable nature of the inputs used in deriving the fair value of this derivative contract.

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              Mortgage Servicing Assets ("MSAs")—The Company records MSAs in conjunction with its loan sale and securitization activities since the servicing of the underlying loans is retained by the Bank. MSAs are initially measured at fair value using an income approach. The initial fair value of MSAs is determined based on the present value of estimated net future cash flows related to contractually-specified servicing fees. The valuation for MSAs falls within Level 3 of the fair value hierarchy since there are no quoted prices for MSAs and the significant inputs used to determine fair value are not directly observable. The valuation of MSAs is determined using a discounted cash flow approach utilizing the appropriate yield curve and several market-derived assumptions including prepayment speeds, servicing cost, delinquency and foreclosure costs and behavior, and float earnings rate. Net cash flows are present valued using a market-derived discount rate. The resulting fair value is then compared to recently observed bulk market transactions with similar characteristics.

              Impaired Loans—The Company's impaired loans are generally measured using the fair value of the underlying collateral, which is determined based on the most recent valuation information received. The fair values may be adjusted as needed based on factors such as the Company's historical knowledge and changes in market conditions from the time of valuation. Impaired loans fall within Level 2 or Level 3 of the fair value hierarchy as appropriate. Level 2 values are measured at fair value based on the most recent valuation information received on the underlying collateral. Level 3 values, additionally include adjustments by the Company for historical knowledge and for changes in market conditions.

              Other Real Estate Owned—The Company's OREO represents properties acquired through foreclosure or through full or partial satisfaction of loans and are recorded at estimated fair value less cost to sell at the time of foreclosure and at the lower of cost or estimated fair value less cost to sell subsequent to acquisition. The fair values of OREO properties are based on third party appraisals, broker price opinions or accepted written offers. These valuations are reviewed and approved by the Company's appraisal department, credit review department, or OREO department. OREO properties are classified as Level 2 assets in the fair value hierarchy. The non-covered OREO balance of $29.3 million and the covered OREO balance of $63.6 million are included in the consolidated balance sheets as of December 31, 2011.

              Loans Held for Sale—The Company's loans held for sale are carried at the lower of cost or market value. These loans are currently comprised of mostly student loans. For those loans, the fair value of loans held for sale is derived from current market prices and comparative current sales. For the remainder of the loans held for sale, which fall within Level 3, the fair value is derived from third party sale analysis, existing sale agreements, or appraisal reports on the loans' underlying collateral. As such, the Company records any fair value adjustments on a nonrecurring basis.

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Fair Value of Financial Instruments

              The carrying amounts and fair values of the Company's financial instruments at December 31, 2011 and 2010 were as follows:

	December 31,
	2011				2010
	Carrying Amount or Notional Amount		Estimated Fair Value		Carrying Amount or Notional Amount		Estimated Fair Value
	(In thousands)
Financial Assets:
Cash and cash equivalents	$	1,431,185	$	1,431,185	$	1,333,949	$	1,333,949
Short-term investments		61,834		61,834		143,560		143,560
Securities purchased under resale agreements		786,434		791,745		500,000		505,826
Investment securities available-for-sale		3,072,578		3,072,578		2,875,941		2,875,941
Loans held for sale		278,603		285,181		220,055		225,221
Loans receivable, net		13,984,930		13,520,712		13,231,075		13,043,932
Investment in Federal Home Loan Bank stock		136,897		136,897		162,805		162,805
Investment in Federal Reserve Bank stock		47,512		47,512		47,285		47,285
Accrued interest receivable		89,686		89,686		82,090		82,090
Equity swap agreements		22,709		202		22,884		206
Foreign exchange options		85,614		3,899		85,614		5,084
Interest rate swaps		585,196		20,474		4,098		13
Short-term foreign exchange contracts		210,295		1,403		92,625		1,220
Financial Liabilities:
Customer deposit accounts:
Demand, savings and money market deposits		10,307,001		10,307,001		8,875,806		8,875,806
Time deposits		7,146,001		7,194,125		6,765,453		6,762,892
Federal funds purchased		—		—		22		22
Federal Home Loan Bank advances		455,251		479,029		1,214,148		1,199,151
Securities sold under repurchase agreements		1,020,208		1,177,331		1,083,545		1,296,522
Notes payable		85,987		85,987		49,690		49,690
Accrued interest payable		15,447		15,447		13,797		13,797
Long-term debt		212,178		144,392		235,570		125,633
Derivatives liabilities		835,913		24,164		130,752		4,498

              The methods and assumptions used to estimate the fair value of each class of financial instruments for which it is practicable to estimate that value are explained below:

              Cash and Cash Equivalents—The carrying amounts approximate fair values due to the short-term nature of these instruments.

              Short-Term Investments—The fair values of short-term investments generally approximate their book values due to their short maturities.

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              Securities Purchased Under Resale Agreements—Securities purchased under resale agreements with original maturities of 90 days or less are included in cash and cash equivalents. The fair value of securities purchased under resale agreements with original maturities of more than 90 days is estimated by discounting the cash flows based on expected maturities or repricing dates utilizing estimated market discount rates.

              Investment Securities Available-For-Sale—The fair values of the investment securities available-for-sale are generally determined by reference to the average of at least two quoted market prices obtained from independent external brokers or independent external pricing service providers who have experience in valuing these securities. In obtaining such valuation information from third parties, the Company has reviewed the methodologies used to develop the resulting fair values. For pooled trust preferred securities, fair values are based on discounted cash flow analyses.

              Loans Held for Sale—The fair value of loans held for sale is derived from current market prices and comparative current sales. For loans held for sale, which fall within Level 3, the fair value is derived from third party sale analysis, existing sale agreements, or appraisal reports.

Loans Receivable, net (includes covered and non-covered loans)—The fair value of loans is determined based on the discounted cash flow approach. The discount rate is derived from the associated yield curve plus spreads, and reflects the offering rates in the market for loans with similar financial characteristics. No adjustments have been made for changes in credit within the loan portfolio. It is management's opinion that the allowance for loan losses pertaining to performing and nonperforming loans results in a fair valuation of credit for such loans.

              Investment in Federal Home Loan Bank Stock and Federal Reserve Bank Stock—The carrying amount approximates fair value, as the stock may be sold back to the Federal Home Loan Bank and the Federal Reserve Bank at carrying value.

              Accrued Interest Receivable—The carrying amount of accrued interest receivable approximates fair value due to its short-term nature.

              Equity Swap Agreements—The fair value of the derivative contracts is provided by a third party and is determined based on the change in value of the HSCEI and the volatility of the call option over the life of the individual swap agreement. The option value is derived based on the volatility of the option, interest rate and time remaining to maturity. We also considered the counterparty's credit risk in determining the fair value.

              Foreign Exchange Options—The fair value of the derivative contracts is provided by third parties and is determined based on the change in the RMB and the volatility of the option over the life of the agreement. The option value is derived based on the volatility of the option, interest rate and time remaining to the maturity. We also considered the counterparty's credit risk in determining the fair value.

              Interest Rate Swaps—The fair value of the interest rate swap contracts is provided by a third party and is determined based on a discounted cash flow approach. We also considered the counterparty's credit risk in determining the fair value.

              Short-term Foreign Exchange Contracts—The fair value of short-term foreign exchange contracts is determined based on the change in foreign exchange rate. We also considered the counterparty's credit risk in determining the fair value.

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              Customer Deposit Accounts—The carrying amounts approximate fair value for demand and interest checking deposits, savings deposits, and certain money market accounts as the amounts are payable on demand at the reporting date. For time deposits, the cash flows are based on the contractual runoff and are discounted by the Bank's current offering rates, plus spread.

              Federal Funds Purchased—The carrying amounts approximate fair values due to the short-term nature of these instruments.

              Federal Home Loan Bank Advances—The fair value of FHLB advances is estimated based on the discounted value of contractual cash flows, using rates currently offered by the FHLB of San Francisco for fixed-rate credit advances with similar remaining maturities at each reporting date.

              Securities Sold Under Repurchase Agreements—For securities sold under repurchase agreements with original maturities of 90 days or less, the carrying amounts approximate fair values due to the short-term nature of these instruments. At December 31, 2011 and 2010, most of the securities sold under repurchase agreements are long-term in nature and the fair values of securities sold under repurchase agreements are calculated by discounting future cash flows based on expected maturities or repricing dates, utilizing estimated market discount rates and taking into consideration the call features of each instrument.

              Notes Payable—The carrying amount of notes payable approximates fair value as these notes are payable on demand.

              Accrued Interest Payable—The carrying amount of accrued interest payable approximates fair value due to its short-term nature.

              Long-Term Debt—The fair values of long-term debt are estimated by discounting the cash flows through maturity based on current market rates the Bank would pay for new issuances.

              Derivatives Liabilities—The Company's derivatives liabilities include "derivatives payable" and all other derivative liabilities. The Company's derivatives payable are recorded in conjunction with certain certificates of deposit ("host instrument"). These CD's pay interest based on changes in either the HSCEI or based on changes in the RMB, as designated. The fair value of derivatives payable is estimated using the income approach. Additionally, we considered our own credit risk in determining the valuation. The other derivative liabilities are mostly comprised of the off-setting interest rate swaps. The fair value of the interest rate swap contracts is provided by a third party and is determined based on a discounted cash flow approach. The Company also considered the counterparty's credit risk in determining the fair value.

              The fair value estimates presented herein are based on pertinent information available to management as of each reporting date. Although we are not aware of any factors that would significantly affect the estimated fair value amounts, such amounts have not been comprehensively revalued for purposes of these financial statements since that date, and therefore, current estimates of fair value may differ significantly from the amounts presented herein.

4.           CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS AND SHORT-TERM INVESTMENTS

              Cash and cash equivalents include cash, amounts due from banks, money-market funds, and other short-term investments with original maturities of less than 90 days. Short-term investments include short-term bank placements and overnight securities purchased under resale agreements, recorded at cost, which approximates market.

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              The composition of cash and cash equivalents at December 31, 2011 and 2010 is presented as follows:

	December 31,
	2011		2010
	(Dollars in thousands)
Cash and amounts due from banks	$	761,892	$	1,028,929
Cash equivalents:
Money market funds		621		15,008
Other short-term investments		668,672		290,012
Total cash and cash equivalents	$	1,431,185	$	1,333,949

              Short-term investments include interest-bearing deposits in other banks and other short-term investments with original maturities of greater than 90 days and less than one year.

              The following table provides information on short-term investments as of and for the period ended December 31, 2011 and 2010.

	December 31,
	2011			2010
	(Dollars in thousands)
Balance at end of year	$	61,834		$	143,560
Average balance outstanding during the year		107,893			190,923
Maximum balance outstanding at any month-end		141,627			257,399
Weighted average interest rate at end of year		1.34	%		1.45	%

5.           SECURITIES PURCHASED UNDER RESALE AGREEMENTS

              Securities purchased under resale agreements ("resale agreements") increased to $786.4 million as of December 31, 2011, compared with $500.0 million at December 31, 2010. The increase as of December 31, 2011 reflects additions of resale agreements for $1.29 billion entered into during 2011 offset with paydowns and maturities of $1.01 billion.

              Resale agreements are recorded at the amounts at which the securities were acquired. The Company's policy is to obtain possession of securities purchased under resale agreements that are equal to or greater than the principal amount loaned. The market value of the underlying securities, which collateralize the related receivable on resale agreements, is monitored, including accrued interest. Additional collateral may be requested from the counterparty when determined to be appropriate.

              Total interest income on resale agreements amounted to $19.2 million, $14.2 million, and $8.0 million, for the years ended December 31, 2011, 2010, and 2009, respectively.

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6.           INVESTMENT SECURITIES

              An analysis of the investment securities available-for-sale portfolio is presented as follows:

	Amortized Cost		Gross Unrealized Gains		Gross Unrealized Losses			Estimated Fair Value
	(In thousands)
As of December 31, 2011
Investment securities available-for-sale:
U.S. Treasury securities	$	19,892	$	833	$	—		$	20,725
U.S. Government agency and U.S. Government sponsored enterprise debt securities		575,148		1,709		(279	)		576,578
U.S. Government agency and U.S. Government sponsored enterprise mortgage-backed securities:
Commercial mortgage-backed securities		46,008		3,307		—			49,315
Residential mortgage-backed securities		963,688		30,854		(772	)		993,770
Municipal securities		76,255		3,696		(5	)		79,946
Other residential mortgage-backed securities:
Investment grade		—		—		—			—
Non-investment grade		—		—		—			—
Corporate debt securities:
Investment grade		1,411,409		6,762		(95,610	)		1,322,561
Non-investment grade(1)		30,693		—		(11,078	)		19,615
Other securities		9,875		195		(2	)		10,068
Total investment securities available-for-sale	$	3,132,968	$	47,356	$	(107,746	)	$	3,072,578

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	Amortized Cost		Gross Unrealized Gains		Gross Unrealized Losses			Estimated Fair Value
	(In thousands)
As of December 31, 2010
Investment securities available-for-sale:
U.S. Treasury securities	$	19,847	$	607	$	—		$	20,454
U.S. Government agency and U.S. Government sponsored enterprise debt securities		1,349,289		2,297		(18,121	)		1,333,465
U.S. Government agency and U.S. Government sponsored enterprise mortgage-backed securities:
Commercial mortgage-backed securities		18,620		512		—			19,132
Residential mortgage-backed securities		295,140		11,574		—			306,714
Municipal securities		—		—		—			—
Other residential mortgage-backed securities:
Investment grade		—		—		—			—
Non-investment grade		14,996		—		(8,742	)		6,254
Corporate debt securities:
Investment grade		1,056,537		9,095		(8,765	)		1,056,867
Non-investment grade(1)		50,015		31		(11,316	)		38,730
Other securities		95,966		267		(1,908	)		94,325
Total investment securities available-for-sale	$	2,900,410	$	24,383	$	(48,852	)	$	2,875,941

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For 2011, the Company recorded $633 thousand, on a pre-tax basis, of OTTI through earnings and $5.1 million of the non-credit portion of OTTI for pooled trust securities and other mortgage-backed securities in other comprehensive income. For 2010, the Company recorded $16.7 million, on a pre-tax basis, of OTTI through earnings and $15.4 million of the non-credit portion of OTTI for pooled trust securities and other mortgage-backed securities in other comprehensive income.

              The Company did not have any investment securities held-to-maturity as of December 31, 2011 and December 31, 2010.

              The fair values of investment securities are generally determined by reference to the average of at least two quoted market prices obtained from independent external brokers or prices obtained from independent external pricing service providers who have experience in valuing these securities. The Company performs a monthly analysis on the pricing service quotes and the broker quotes received from third parties to ensure that the prices represent a reasonable estimate of fair value. The procedures include, but are not limited to, initial and ongoing review of third party pricing methodologies, review of pricing trends, and monitoring of trading volumes. The Company assesses that prices received from independent brokers represent a reasonable estimate of fair value through the use of internal and external cash flow models developed that are based on spreads and, when available, market indices. As a result of this analysis, if the Company determines there is a more appropriate fair value based upon available market data, the price received from third parties is adjusted accordingly.

              Prices from third party pricing services are often unavailable for securities that are rarely traded or are traded only in privately negotiated transactions. As a result, certain securities are priced via independent broker quotations which utilize proprietary models that include observable market based inputs. Additionally, the majority of these independent broker quotations are non-binding.

              As a result of the ongoing financial crisis in the U.S. and global markets, the market for the private label mortgage-backed security and certain pooled trust preferred securities has been distressed since

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mid-2007. It is the Company's view that current broker prices (which are typically non-binding) on these securities are based on forced liquidation or distressed sale values in very inactive markets that are not representative of the fair value of these securities. As such, the Company considered what weight, if any, to place on transactions that are not orderly when estimating fair value. For the pooled trust preferred securities and the private-label mortgage-backed security, the Company determined their fair values using the methodologies set forth in Note 3 to the Company's consolidated financial statements presented elsewhere in this report.

              The following table shows the Company's rollforward of the amount related to OTTI credit losses for the years ended December 31, 2011 and 2010:

	2011			2010
	(In thousands)
Beginning balance	$	124,340		$	107,671
Addition of other-than-temporary impairment that was not previously recognized		—			6,340
Additional increases to the amount related to the credit loss for which an other-than-temporary impairment was previously recognized		633			10,329
Reduction for securities sold		(9,561	)		—
Ending balance	$	115,412		$	124,340

              The following tables show the Company's investment portfolio's gross unrealized losses and related fair values, aggregated by investment category and length of time that individual securities have been in a continuous unrealized loss position, for the years ended December 31, 2011 and 2010:

	Less Than 12 Months					12 Months or More					Total
	Fair Value		Unrealized Losses			Fair Value		Unrealized Losses			Fair Value		Unrealized Losses
	(In thousands)
As of December 31, 2011
Investment securities available-for-sale:
U.S. Treasury securities	$	—	$	—		$	—	$	—		$	—	$	—
U.S. Government agency and U.S. Government sponsored enterprise debt securities		143,265		(279	)		—		—			143,265		(279	)
U.S. Government agency and U.S. Government sponsored enterprise mortgage-backed securities:
Commercial mortgage-backed securities		—		—			—		—			—		—
Residential mortgage-backed securities		195,393		(772	)		—		—			195,393		(772	)
Municipal securities		1,158		(5	)		—		—			1,158		(5	)
Other residential mortgage-backed securities:
Investment grade		—		—			—		—			—		—
Non-investment grade		—		—			—		—			—		—
Corporate debt securities:
Investment grade		754,055		(61,935	)		350,181		(33,675	)		1,104,236		(95,610	)
Non-investment grade		9,973		(565	)		9,595		(10,513	)		19,568		(11,078	)
Other securities		4,503		(2	)							4,503		(2	)
Total investment securities available-for-sale	$	1,108,347	$	(63,558	)	$	359,776	$	(44,188	)	$	1,468,123	$	(107,746	)

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	Less Than 12 Months					12 Months or More					Total
	Fair Value		Unrealized Losses			Fair Value		Unrealized Losses			Fair Value		Unrealized Losses
	(In thousands)
As of December 31, 2010
Investment securities available-for-sale:
U.S. Treasury securities	$	—	$	—		$	—	$	—		$	—	$	—
U.S. Government agency and U.S. Government sponsored enterprise debt securities		935,654		(18,121	)		—		—			935,654		(18,121	)
U.S. Government agency and U.S. Government sponsored enterprise mortgage-backed securities:
Commercial mortgage-backed securities		—		—			—		—			—		—
Residential mortgage-backed securities		—		—			—		—			—		—
Municipal securities		—		—			—		—			—		—
Other residential mortgage-backed securities:
Investment grade		—		—			—		—			—		—
Non-investment grade		—		—			6,254		(8,742	)		6,254		(8,742	)
Corporate debt securities:
Investment grade		656,434		(8,765	)		—		—			656,434		(8,765	)
Non-investment grade		24,105		(623	)		9,926		(10,693	)		34,031		(11,316	)
Other securities		76,692		(1,908	)		—		—			76,692		(1,908	)
Total investment securities available-for-sale	$	1,692,885	$	(29,417	)	$	16,180	$	(19,435	)	$	1,709,065	$	(48,852	)

Unrealized Losses

              The majority of the unrealized losses related to securities that have been in a continuous loss position for less than twelve months is related to investment grade debt securities. As of December 31, 2011, the Company had $1.32 billion in investment grade corporate debt securities available-for-sale, representing approximately 43% of the total investment securities available-for-sale portfolio.

              As of December 31, 2011, there were 24 individual securities that have been in a continuous unrealized loss position for twelve months or more. These securities are comprised of 5 positions in trust preferred securities with a total fair value of $9.6 million and 19 investment grade debt securities with a fair value of $350.2 million. As of December 31, 2011 there were also 116 securities, not including the 24 securities above, which have been in a continuous unrealized loss position for less than twelve months. The securities in an unrealized loss position include 89 investment grade corporate debt securities, 16 residential mortgage-backed securities, 5 government agency securities, 4 non-investment grade corporate debt securities, 1 municipal security, and 1other security. The unrealized losses on these securities are primarily attributed to the market impact to the sovereign debt crisis in Europe. The bank does not have direct holdings of European sovereign debt. However, the bank is indirectly affected through the overall impact to the market and especially to corporate debt securities pricing. The issuers of these securities have not, to our knowledge, established any cause for default on these securities. These securities have fluctuated in value since their purchase dates as market interest rates have fluctuated. The Company does not intend to sell these securities and it is not more likely than not that the Company will be required to sell the investments before recovery of their current amortized cost basis. As such, the Company does not deem these securities, other than those previously stated, to be other-than-temporarily impaired as of December 31, 2011.

              As of December 31, 2010, there were six individual securities that have been in a continuous unrealized loss position for twelve months or more. These securities are comprised of five positions in

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pooled trust preferred securities with a total fair value of $9.9 million and one mortgage-backed security with a fair value of $6.3 million. As of December 31, 2010 there were also 129 securities, excluding the 6 securities above, which have been in a continuous unrealized loss position for less than twelve months. The securities in an unrealized loss position include 46 investment grade corporate debt securities, 8 non-investment grade debt securities, 33 government agency securities and 42 other securities. The unrealized losses on these securities are primarily attributed to changes in interest rates as well as the liquidity crisis that has impacted all financial industries. The issuers of these securities have not, to our knowledge, established any cause for default on these securities. These securities have fluctuated in value since their purchase dates as market interest rates have fluctuated. The Company does not intend to sell these securities and it is not more likely than not that the Company will be required to sell the investments before recovery of their current amortized cost basis. As such, the Company does not deem these securities, other than those previously stated, to be other-than-temporarily impaired as of December 31, 2010.

Corporate Debt Securities

              The majority of the unrealized losses related to securities that have been in a continuous loss position of twelve months or longer are primarily due to the investment grade debt securities discussed previously as well as five positions in trust preferred debt securities. As of December 31, 2011, these trust preferred securities had an estimated fair value of $9.6 million, representing less than 1% of the total investment securities available-for-sale portfolio. As of December 31, 2011, these non-investment grade debt instruments had gross unrealized losses amounting to $10.5 million, or 52% of the total amortized cost basis of these securities, comprised of $5.4 million in unrealized losses and $5.1 million in noncredit-related impairment losses on securities that are other-than-temporarily impaired as of December 31, 2011 pursuant to the provisions of ASC 320-10-65. As a result of diminishing collateral values, deteriorating cash flows and increasing estimates of future deferrals and defaults, we recorded an impairment loss of $633 thousand on our portfolio of pooled trust preferred securities during 2011 for additional increases to the amount related to the credit loss for which an other-than-temporary impairment was previously recognized.

              During 2010 and 2009, the Company recorded $6.7 million and $14.1 million, respectively, in noncredit-related impairment losses on five and fourteen trust preferred securities, respectively, due to rating downgrades caused by increases in market spreads, concerns regarding the housing market and lack of liquidity in the market. None of these securities have experienced any credit-related losses for which OTTI was previously recorded prior to implementation of ASC 320-10-65. Upon the implementation of ASC 320-10-65, the Company reclassified the combined $14.0 million, or $8.1 million on a net of tax basis, in noncredit-related OTTI impairment losses recognized during 2009 and 2008 from the opening balance of retained earnings to other comprehensive income as of December 31, 2009.

Mortgage-Backed Securities

              In February 2011, the Company sold its one private-label available-for-sale mortgage-backed security. This security had a fair value of $6.3 million and gross unrealized losses of $8.7 million as of December 31, 2010. The Company had other-than-temporary impairment of $6.3 million recognized in earnings on this security for the year ended December 31, 2010. The security was not deemed other-than-temporarily impaired as of December 31, 2009.

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              The scheduled maturities of investment securities at December 31, 2011 are presented as follows:

	Amortized Cost		Estimated Fair Value
	(In thousands)
Due within one year	$	708,317	$	704,059
Due after one year through five years		372,837		357,446
Due after five years through ten years		1,001,425		933,429
Due after ten years		1,050,389		1,077,644
Total investment securities available-for-sale	$	3,132,968	$	3,072,578

              Actual maturities of mortgage-backed securities can differ from contractual maturities because borrowers have the right to prepay obligations. In addition, such factors as prepayments and interest rates may affect the yields on the carrying values of mortgage-backed securities.

              Proceeds from sales of available-for-sale securities during 2011, 2010 and 2009 were $702.6 million, $1.34 billion and $1.65 billion, respectively. Realized gains were $9.7 million, $31.2 million and $11.9 million during 2011, 2010 and 2009, respectively. The tax expense on the sale of investment securities available-for-sale amounted to $4.1 million, $13.1 million and $5.0 million for the years ended December 31, 2011, 2010 and 2009, respectively.

              At December 31, 2011 and 2010, investment securities available-for-sale with a par value of $2.17 billion and $1.88 billion, respectively, were pledged to secure public deposits, FHLB advances, repurchase agreements, Federal Reserve Bank's discount window, or for other purposes required or permitted by law.

              At December 31, 2011 and 2010, we had no held-to-maturity investment securities. During 2009 and subsequent to the UCB Acquisition, we transferred $681.4 million held-to-maturity investment securities to available-for-sale.

7.           DERIVATIVE FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS

              The following table summarizes the fair value and balance sheet classification of derivative instruments as of December 31, 2011 and 2010. The notional amount of the contract is not recorded on the consolidated balance sheets, but is used as the basis for determining the amount of interest payments to be exchanged between the counterparties. If the counterparty fails to perform, the Company's counterparty credit risk is equal to the amount reported as a derivative asset. The valuation methodology of derivative

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instruments is disclosed in Note 3 to the Company's consolidated financial statements presented elsewhere in this report.

	Fair Values of Derivative Instruments
	December 31, 2011						December 31, 2010
	Notional Amount		Derivative Assets(1)		Derivative Liabilities(1)		Notional Amount		Derivative Assets(1)		Derivative Liabilities(1)
	(In thousands)
Derivatives designated as hedging instruments:
Interest rate swaps on certificates of deposit—fair value	$	200,000	$	998	$	639	$	—	$	—	$	—
Total derivatives designated as hedging instruments	$	200,000	$	998	$	639	$	—	$	—	$	—
Derivatives not designated as hedging instruments:
Equity swap agreements	$	22,709	$	202	$	204	$	22,884	$	206	$	210
Foreign exchange options		85,614		3,899		2,430		85,614		5,084		3,239
Interest rate swaps		485,196		19,476		19,924		4,098		13		14
Short-term foreign exchange contracts		210,295		1,403		967		92,625		1,220		1,035
Total derivatives not designated as hedging instruments	$	803,814	$	24,980	$	23,525	$	205,221	$	6,523	$	4,498

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Derivative assets include the estimated gain to settle a derivative contract plus net interest receivable. Derivative liabilities include the estimated loss to settle a derivative contract.

Derivatives Designated as Hedging Instruments

              Interest Rate Swaps on Certificates of Deposit—The Company is exposed to changes in the fair value of certain of its fixed-rate certificates of deposit due to changes in the benchmark interest rate, LIBOR. During 2011, the Company entered into four $50.0 million receive-fixed, pay-variable interest rate swaps with major brokerage firms as fair value hedges of four $50.0 million fixed-rate certificates of deposit with the same maturity dates. Interest rate swaps designated as fair value hedges involve the receipt of fixed-rate amounts from a counterparty in exchange for the Company making variable-rate payments over the life of the agreements without the exchange of the underlying notional amount. As of December 31, 2011 the total notional amount of the interest rate swaps on the certificates of deposit was $200.0 million, respectively. The fair values of the interest rate swaps amounted to a $998 thousand asset and $639 thousand liability as of December 31, 2011. During the year ended December 31, 2011, the Company recognized a net loss of $891 thousand in interest expense related to hedge ineffectiveness. The Company also recognized a net reduction to interest expense of $2.5 million for the year ended December 31, 2011 related to net settlements on the derivatives.

Derivatives Not Designated as Hedging Instruments

              Equity Swap Agreements—In December 2007, the Company entered into two equity swap agreements with a major investment brokerage firm to economically hedge against market fluctuations in an equity index certificate of deposit product offered to bank customers which has a term of 5 years and pays interest based on the performance of the HSCEI. Under ASC 815, a certificate of deposit that pays interest based on changes in an equity index is a hybrid instrument with an embedded derivative (i.e. equity call option) that must be accounted for separately from the host contract (i.e. the certificate of deposit). In accordance with ASC 815, both the embedded equity call options on the certificates of deposit and the freestanding equity swap agreements are marked-to-market each reporting period with resulting changes in fair value recorded in the condensed consolidated statements of income. As of December 31, 2011 and

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December 31, 2010, the notional amounts of the equity swap agreements totaled $22.7 million and $22.9 million, respectively.

              The fair values of the equity swap agreements and embedded derivative liability for these derivative contracts amounted to $202 thousand and $204 thousand, respectively, as of December 31, 2011, compared to $206 thousand and $210 thousand, respectively, as of December 31, 2010.

              Foreign Exchange Options—During 2010, the Company entered into foreign exchange option contracts with major brokerage firms to economically hedge against currency exchange rate fluctuations in a certificate of deposit product available to bank customers beginning in the first quarter of 2010. This product, which has a term of 5 years, pays interest based on the performance of the Chinese currency Renminbi ("RMB") relative to the U.S. Dollar. Under ASC 815, a certificate of deposit that pays interest based on changes in currency exchange rates is a hybrid instrument with an embedded derivative that must be accounted for separately from the host contract (i.e. the certificate of deposit). In accordance with ASC 815, both the embedded derivative instruments and the freestanding foreign exchange option contracts are marked-to-market each reporting period with resulting changes in fair value reported in the consolidated statements of income.

              As of December 31, 2011 and December 31, 2010 the notional amount of the foreign exchange options totaled $85.6 million and $85.6 million, respectively. The fair values of the foreign exchange options and embedded derivative liability for these contracts amounted to a $3.9 million asset and a $2.4 million liability as of December 31, 2011. The fair values of the foreign exchange options and embedded derivative liability for these contracts amounted to a $5.1 million asset and $3.2 million liability as of December 31, 2010.

              Interest Rate Swaps—Since the fourth quarter of 2010, the Company has entered into pay-fixed, receive-variable swap contracts with institutional counterparties to economically hedge against an interest rate swap product offered to bank customers. This product allows borrowers to lock in attractive intermediate and long-term interest rates by entering into a pay-fixed, receive-variable swap contract with the Company, resulting in the customer obtaining a synthetic fixed rate loan. The Company does not assume any interest rate risk since the swap agreements mirror each other. As of December 31, 2011 and December 31, 2010 the notional amount of the interest rate swaps with the institutional counterparties totaled $485.2 million and $4.1 million, respectively. The interest rate swap agreements are marked-to-market each reporting period with resulting changes in fair value reported in the consolidated statements of income.

              The fair values of the interest rate swap contracts with the institutional counterparty and the bank customers amounted to a $19.5 million asset and $19.9 million liability, respectively, as of December 31, 2011. The fair values of the interest rate swap contracts with the institutional counterparty and the bank customers amounted to a $13 thousand asset and $14 thousand liability, respectively, as of December 31, 2010.

              Short-term Foreign Exchange Contracts—The Company also enters into short-term forward foreign exchange contracts on a regular basis to economically hedge against foreign exchange rate fluctuations. As of December 31, 2011 and December 31, 2010, the notional amount of the foreign exchange contracts totaled $210.3 million and $92.6 million, respectively. The fair values of the short-term foreign exchange contracts amounted to a $1.4 million asset and $1.0 million liability, respectively, as of December 31, 2011. The fair values of the foreign exchange contracts amounted to a $1.2 million asset and $1.0 million liability, respectively, as of December 31, 2010.

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              The table below presents the effect of the Company's derivative financial instruments on the consolidated statements of income for the year ended December 31, 2011 and 2010:

		Year Ended December 31,
	Location in Consolidated Statements of Operations
		2011			2010			2009
		(In thousands)
Derivatives designated as hedging instruments
Interest rate swaps on certificates of deposit—fair value	Interest expense	$	2,930		$	—		$	—
	Total net income	$	2,930		$	—		$	—
Derivatives not designated as hedging instruments
Equity swap agreements	Noninterest expense	$	2		$	(138	)	$	312
Foreign exchange options	Noninterest income		(392	)		—			—
Foreign exchange options	Noninterest expense		16			—			—
Interest rate swaps	Noninterest income		(447	)		—			—
Short-term foreign exchange contracts	Noninterest income		251			180			—
	Total net (expense) income	$	(570	)	$	42		$	312

              Credit Risk-Related Contingent Features—The Company has agreements with some of its derivative counterparties that contain a provision where if the Company defaults on any of its indebtedness, including default where repayment of the indebtedness has not been accelerated by the lender, then the Company could also be declared in default on its derivative obligations.

              The Company also has agreements with some of its derivative counterparties that contain a provision where if the Company fails to maintain its status as a well/adequately capitalized institution, then the counterparty could terminate the derivative positions and the Company would be required to settle its obligations under the agreements. Similarly, the Company could be required to settle its obligations under certain of its agreements if the Company was issued a notice of prompt corrective action.

              As of December 31, 2011 the termination value of applicable derivatives in a net liability position, which includes accrued interest but excludes any adjustment for nonperformance risk, related to these agreements was $18.3 million. If the Company had breached any of these provisions at December 31, 2011, it could have been required to settle its obligations under the agreements at the termination value.

8.           COVERED ASSETS AND FDIC INDEMNIFICATION ASSET

Covered Assets

              Covered assets consist of loans receivable and OREO that were acquired in the WFIB Acquisition on June 11, 2010 and in the UCB Acquisition on November 6, 2009 for which the Company entered into shared-loss agreements with the FDIC. The shared-loss agreements covered over 99% of the loans originated by WFIB and all of the loans originated by UCB, excluding the loans originated by UCB in China under its United Commercial Bank China (Limited) subsidiary. The Company will share in the losses, which begins with the first dollar of loss incurred, on covered assets under the shared-loss agreements.

              Pursuant to the terms of the shared-loss agreements, the FDIC is obligated to reimburse the Company 80% of eligible losses for both WFIB and UCB with respect to covered assets. For the UCB

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covered assets, the FDIC will reimburse the Company for 95% of eligible losses in excess of $2.05 billion. The Company has a corresponding obligation to reimburse the FDIC for 80% or 95%, as applicable, of eligible recoveries with respect to covered assets. The commercial loan shared-loss agreement and single-family residential mortgage loan shared-loss agreement are in effect for 5 years and 10 years, respectively, from the acquisition date and the loss recovery provisions are in effect for 8 years and 10 years, respectively, from the acquisition date.

              Forty-five days following the 10th anniversary of the respective acquisition date, the Company will be required to pay to the FDIC a calculated amount, based on the specific thresholds of losses not being reached. The calculation of this potential liability as stated in the shared-loss agreements is 50% of the excess, if any of (i) 20% of the Intrinsic Loss Estimate and (ii) the sum of (A) 25% of the asset discount plus (B) 25% of the Cumulative Shared-Loss Payments plus (C) the Cumulative Servicing Amount if net losses on covered loans subject to the stated threshold is not reached. As of December 31, 2011 and 2010, the Company's estimate for this liability for WFIB and UCB was $10.7 million and $7.1 million, respectively.

              At each date of acquisition, we initially recognized for the loan portfolio acquired from the respective bank at fair value. This represents the discounted value of the expected cash flows from the portfolio. In estimating the nonaccretable difference, we (a) calculated the contractual amount and timing of undiscounted principal and interest payments (the "undiscounted contractual cash flows") and (b) estimated the amount and timing of undiscounted expected principal and interest payments (the "undiscounted expected cash flows"). In the determination of contractual cash flows and cash flows expected to be collected, we assume no prepayment on the ASC 310-30 nonaccrual loan pools as we do not anticipate any significant prepayments on credit impaired loans. For the ASC 310-30 accrual loans for single-family, multifamily and commercial real estate, we used a third party vendor to obtain prepayment speeds, in order to be consistent with the market participant's notion of the accounting standards. The third party vendor is recognized in the mortgage-industry for the delivery of prepayment and default models for the secondary market to identify loan level prepayment, delinquency, default, and loss propensities. The prepayment rates for the construction, land, and commercial and consumer pools have historically been low and so we applied the prepayment assumptions of our current portfolio using our internal modeling. The difference between the undiscounted contractual cash flows and the undiscounted expected cash flows is the nonaccretable difference. The nonaccretable difference represents our estimate of the credit losses expected and was considered in determining the fair value of the loans as of the acquisition date. The amount by which the undiscounted expected cash flows exceed the estimated fair value (the "accretable yield") is accreted into interest income over the life of the loans. The Company has elected to account for all covered loans acquired in the FDIC-assisted acquisitions under ASC 310-30.

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              The carrying amounts and the composition of the covered loans as of December 31, 2011 and 2010 are as follows:

	December 31,
	2011			2010
	(In thousands)
Real estate loans:
Residential single-family	$	442,732		$	553,541
Residential multifamily		918,941			1,093,331
Commercial and industrial real estate		1,773,760			2,085,674
Construction and land		653,045			1,043,717
Total real estate loans		3,788,478			4,776,263
Other loans:
Commercial business		831,762			1,072,020
Other consumer		97,844			107,490
Total other loans		929,606			1,179,510
Total principal balance		4,718,084			5,955,773
Covered discount		(788,295	)		(1,150,672	)
Net valuation of loans		3,929,789			4,805,101
Allowance on covered loans		(6,647	)		(4,225	)
Total covered loans, net	$	3,923,142		$	4,800,876

              Credit Quality Indicators—The covered loans acquired are and will continue to be subject to the Bank's internal and external credit review and monitoring. The same credit quality indicators are reviewed for the covered portfolio as the non-covered portfolio, to enable the monitoring of the borrower's credit and the likelihood of repayment.

              Loans are risk rated based on analysis of the current state of the borrower's credit quality. The analysis of credit quality includes review of all sources of repayment, the borrower's current financial and liquidity status and all other relevant information. The Company utilizes an eight grade risk rating system, where a higher grade represents a higher level of credit risk. The eight grade risk rating system can be generally classified by the following categories: Pass or Watch, Special Mention, Substandard, Doubtful and Loss. The risk ratings reflect the relative strength of the sources of repayment. Refer to Footnote 9 for full discussion of risk ratings.

              In December 2010, after a year of historical performance of the covered loans acquired through the UCB acquisition, the Company reduced the nonaccretable difference, due to the performance of the portfolio and expectation for the inherent losses in the portfolio. This reduction was primarily calculated based on the risk ratings of the loans. If credit deteriorates beyond the respective acquisition date fair value amount of the covered loans under ASC 310-30, such deterioration will be reserved for and a provision for credit losses will be charged to earnings with a partially offsetting noninterest income item reflected in the increase to the FDIC indemnification asset or receivable. As of December 31, 2011, there is no allowance for the covered loans accounted for under ASC 310-30 related to credit deterioration, as the credit has not deteriorated beyond fair value at acquisition date.

              As of the acquisition date, WFIB's and UCB's loan portfolios included unfunded commitments for commercial lines of credit, construction draws and other lending activity. The total commitment outstanding as of the acquisition date is covered under the shared-loss agreements. However, any additional advances on these loans subsequent to acquisition date are not accounted for under ASC

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310-30. Included in the table below are $583.8 million of additional advances, under the shared-loss agreements which are not accounted for under ASC 310-30. The bank has considered these additional advances on commitments covered under the shared-loss agreements in the allowance for loan losses calculation. These additional advances are within our loan segments as follows: $390.3 million of commercial and industrial loans, $149.1 million of commercial real estate loans, $31.6 million of consumer loans and $12.7 million of residential loans. As of December 31, 2011, $6.6 million, or 3.1%, of the total allowance is allocated to these additional advances on loans covered under the shared-loss agreements. This $6.6 million in allowance is allocated within our loan segments as follows: $4.0 million for commercial real estate loans, $2.4 million for commercial and industrial loans, and $174 thousand for consumer loans and $70 thousand for residential loans.

	Pass/Watch		Special Mention		Substandard		Doubtful		Total
	(In thousands)
December 31, 2011
Real estate loans:
Residential single-family	$	427,918	$	1,085	$	13,729	$	—	$	442,732
Residential multifamily		779,694		26,124		113,123		—		918,941
Commercial and industrial real estate		1,249,781		43,810		472,003		8,166		1,773,760
Construction and land		242,996		40,859		362,958		6,232		653,045
Total real estate loans		2,700,389		111,878		961,813		14,398		3,788,478
Other loans:
Commercial business		643,117		34,707		149,253		4,685		831,762
Other consumer		96,342		—		1,502		—		97,844
Total other loans		739,459		34,707		150,755		4,685		929,606
Total principal balance	$	3,439,848	$	146,585	$	1,112,568	$	19,083	$	4,718,084

	Pass/Watch		Special Mention		Substandard		Doubtful		Total
	(In thousands)
December 31, 2010
Real estate loans:
Residential single-family	$	525,979	$	2,153	$	25,157	$	252	$	553,541
Residential multifamily		1,008,274		15,114		67,366		2,577		1,093,331
Commercial and industrial real estate		1,520,135		89,870		466,588		9,081		2,085,674
Construction and land		328,214		125,688		556,070		33,745		1,043,717
Total real estate loans		3,382,602		232,825		1,115,181		45,655		4,776,263
Other loans:
Commercial business		834,252		64,702		161,401		11,665		1,072,020
Other consumer		106,232		336		922		—		107,490
Total other loans		940,484		65,038		162,323		11,665		1,179,510
Total principal balance	$	4,323,086	$	297,863	$	1,277,504	$	57,320	$	5,955,773

              Credit Risk and Concentrations—At each respective acquisition date the covered loans were grouped into pools of loans with similar characteristics and risk factors per ASC 310-30. The pools were first developed based on loan categories and performance status. As of December 31, 2011 UCB covered loans represent approximately 94% of total covered loans. For the UCB acquisition, the loans were further segregated among the former UCB domestic, Hong Kong, and China portfolios, representing the three general geographic regions. In addition, the Company evaluated the make-up of geographic regions within the construction, land, and multi-family loan portfolios and further segregated these pools into distressed and non-distressed regions based on our historical experience of real estate loans within the non-covered portfolio. As of the date of acquisition 64% of the UCB portfolio was located in California, 10% was

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located in Hong Kong and 11% was located in New York. This assessment was factored into the day one valuation and discount applied to the loans. As such, geographic concentration risk is considered in the covered loan discount. As of December 31, 2011, credit related to the covered loans has not deteriorated beyond the fair value at acquisition date.

              At December 31, 2011 and 2010, $194.5 million and $379.8 million, respectively, of the ASC 310-30 credit impaired loans were considered to be nonaccrual loans.

              The following table sets forth information regarding covered nonperforming assets as of the dates indicated:

	December 31, 2011		December 31, 2010
	(In thousands)
Covered nonaccrual loans(1)(2)	$	194,506	$	379,797
Covered loans past due 90 days or more but not on nonaccrual		—		—
Total nonperforming loans		194,506		379,797
Other real estate owned covered, net		63,624		123,902
Total covered nonperforming assets	$	258,130	$	503,699

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Covered nonaccrual loans meet the criteria for nonaccrual but have a yield accreted through interest income under ASC 310-30.

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Represents principal balance net of the associated discount.

              As of December 31, 2011, we had 82 covered OREO properties with a combined aggregate carrying value of $63.6 million. Approximately 57% and 28% of covered OREO properties as of December 31, 2011 were located in California and Washington, respectively. As of December 31, 2010, we had 114 covered OREO properties with an aggregate carrying value of $123.9 million. During 2011, 131 properties with an aggregate carrying value of $122.2 million were added through foreclosure. The aggregate carrying value at December 31, 2011 includes $26.3 million in net write-downs on covered OREO. During 2011, we sold 163 covered OREO properties for total proceeds of $159.2 million resulting in a total combined net gain on sale of $3.0 million.

              Changes in the accretable yield for the covered loans for the years ended December 31, 2011 and 2010 is as follows:

	2011			2010
	(In thousands)
Balance at beginning of period	$	1,153,272		$	983,107
Additions(1)		—			82,997
Accretion		(208,887	)		(183,835	)
Changes in expected cash flows		(159,220	)		271,003
Balance at end of period	$	785,165		$	1,153,272

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The additions included above for the twelve months ended December 31, 2010, resulted from the June 11, 2010 acquisition of WFIB.

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              The excess of cash flows expected to be collected over the recorded investment of acquired loans is referred to as the accretable yield and is accreted into interest income over the estimated life of the acquired loans using the effective yield method. The accretable yield will change due to:

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estimate of the remaining life of acquired loans which may change the amount of future interest income

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estimate of the amount of contractually required principal and interest payments over the estimated life that will not be collected (the nonaccretable difference); and

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indices for acquired loans with variable rates of interest.

              In December 2010, after over a year of historical performance of the UCB portfolio, the bank concluded that the credit quality is performing better than originally estimated. As such, the bank reduced the nonaccretable discount on the UCB covered loan portfolio in December 2010. By lowering the nonaccretable discount, the overall accretable yield will increase thus increasing the interest income recognized over the remaining life of the loans.

              From December 31, 2010 to December 31, 2011, excluding scheduled principal payments, a total of $778.7 million of loans were removed from the covered loans accounted under ASC 310-30 due to loans being paid in full, sold, or transferred to covered OREO. The loan discount of $102.1 million related to these payoffs and removals was recorded as an adjustment to interest income in 2011.

              From December 31, 2009 to December 31, 2010, excluding scheduled principal payments, a total of $1.05 billion of loans were removed from the covered loans accounted under ASC 310-30 due to loans being paid in full, sold, or transferred to covered OREO. The loan discount of $136.5 million related to these payoffs and removals was recorded as an adjustment to interest income in 2010.

              From the acquisition date of November 6, 2009 to December 31, 2009, excluding scheduled principal payments, a total of $333.8 million of loans were removed from the covered loans accounted under ASC 310-30 due to loans being paid in full, sold, or transferred to covered OREO. The loan discount of $74.4 million related to these payoffs and removals was recorded as an adjustment to interest income in 2009.

FDIC Indemnification Asset

              Due to the fourth quarter 2010 reduction of the nonaccretable difference on the UCB covered loan portfolio, the expected reimbursement from the FDIC under the loss-sharing agreement decreased. The Company is amortizing the difference between the recorded amount of the FDIC indemnification asset and the expected reimbursement from the FDIC over the life of the indemnification asset. The amortization is in line with the improved accretable yield as discussed above. As such, the Company now has net amortization of the FDIC indemnification asset against income. For the year ended December 31, 2011, the Company recorded $59.9 million of amortization against income, compared to $14.7 million of accretion for the year ended December 31, 2010. For the years ended December 31, 2011 and 2010, the Company also recorded $210.4 million and $355.5 million, respectively, reduction to the FDIC indemnification asset resulting from paydowns, payoffs, loan sales, and charge-offs. Additionally, during 2011 and 2010, respectively, $3.6 million and $7.1 million were recorded as the increase in the estimate of liability owed to the FDIC at the completion of the FDIC loss share agreements.

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              The table below shows FDIC indemnification asset activity for 2011 and 2010:

	2011			2010
	(In thousands)
Balance at beginning of period	$	785,035		$	1,091,814
Addition due to WFIB acquisition		—			41,131
(Amortization) Accretion		(59,929	)		14,678
Reductions(1)(2)		(210,365	)		(355,490	)
Estimate of FDIC repayment(3)		(3,606	)		(7,098	)
Balance at end of period	$	511,135		$	785,035

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Reductions relate to higher cash flows received from principal amortization, partial prepayments, loan payoffs and loan sales.

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For the twelve months ended December 31, 2011, the reduction amount of $210.4 million also includes charge-offs, of which $126.4 million of these charge-offs are recoverable from the FDIC and recorded in other assets until reimbursement is received. For the twelve months ended December 31, 2010, the reduction amount of $355.5 million also includes charge-offs, of which $227.6 million are recoverable from the FDIC and recorded in other assets. Reductions relate to higher cash flows received from principal amortization, partial prepayments, loan payoffs and loan sales and the reduction of the credit discount.

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This represents the change in the calculated estimate the Company will be required to pay the FDIC at the end of the FDIC loss share agreements, due to lower thresholds of losses.

FDIC Receivable

              As of December 31, 2011, the FDIC loss sharing receivable was $76.6 million as compared to $62.6 million as of December 31, 2010. This receivable represents 80% of reimbursable amounts from the FDIC that have not yet been received. These reimbursable amounts include net charge-offs, loan-related expenses and OREO-related expenses. 100% of the loan-related and OREO expenses are recorded as noninterest expense, 80% of any reimbursable expense is recorded as noninterest income, netting to the 20% of actual expense paid by the Company. The FDIC shares in 80% of recoveries received. Thus, the FDIC receivable is reduced when we receive payment from the FDIC as well as when recoveries occur. The FDIC loss-sharing receivable is included in other assets on the Consolidated Balance Sheet.

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9.           NON-COVERED LOANS AND ALLOWANCE FOR LOAN LOSSES

              The following is a summary of year-end loans receivable, excluding covered loans ("non-covered loans"):

	December 31,
	2011			2010
	(In thousands)
Residential:
Single-family	$	1,796,635		$	1,119,024
Multifamily		933,168			974,745
Total residential		2,729,803			2,093,769
Commercial Real Estate ("CRE"):
Income producing		3,487,866			3,392,984
Construction		171,410			278,047
Land		173,089			235,707
Total CRE		3,832,365			3,906,738
Commercial and Industrial ("C&I"):
Commercial business		2,655,917			1,674,698
Trade finance		486,555			308,657
Total C&I		3,142,472			1,983,355
Consumer:
Student loans		306,325			490,314
Other consumer		277,461			243,212
Total consumer		583,786			733,526
Total gross loans receivable, excluding covered loans		10,288,426			8,717,388
Unearned fees, premiums, and discounts, net		(16,762	)		(56,781	)
Allowance for loan losses, excluding covered loans		(209,876	)		(230,408	)
Loans receivable, excluding covered loans, net	$	10,061,788		$	8,430,199

              Accrued interest on covered and non-covered loans receivable amounted to $68.5 million and $65.6 million at December 31, 2011 and 2010, respectively.

              At December 31, 2011 and 2010, covered and non-covered loans receivable totaling $8.65 billion and $8.14 billion, respectively, were pledged to secure borrowings from the FHLB and the Federal Reserve Bank.

              The Bank offers both fixed and adjustable rate ("ARM") first mortgage loans secured by one-to-four unit residential properties located in its primary lending areas. The Bank originated $924.3 million and $430.8 million in new residential single-family loans during 2011 and 2010, respectively.

              The Bank also offers both fixed and ARM residential multifamily loan programs. For the years ended December 31, 2011 and 2010, the Bank originated $47.6 million and $26.4 million, respectively, in multifamily residential loans. The Bank primarily offers ARM multifamily loan programs that have six-month, three-year, or five-year initial fixed periods. The Bank considers all of the single-family and multifamily loans originated to be prime loans and underwriting criteria include minimum FICO scores,

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maximum loan-to-value ratios and minimum debt coverage ratios, as applicable. The Bank does have some single-family loans with interest-only features. Single-family loans with interest-only features totaled $5.6 million or 1% and $7.8 million or 1% of total single-family loans at December 31, 2011 and 2010, respectively. Additionally, the Bank owns residential loans that permit different repayment options that were purchased several years ago. For these loans, there is the potential for negative amortization if the borrower chooses so. These residential loans that permit different repayment options totaled $14.0 million, or 1%, and $16.9 million, or 1%, of total residential loans at December 31, 2011 and 2010, respectively. None of these loans were negatively amortizing as of December 31, 2011 and 2010.

              In addition to residential lending, the Bank's lending activities also include commercial real estate, commercial and industrial, and consumer lending. Our CRE lending activities include loans to finance income-producing properties and also construction and land loans. Our C&I lending activities include commercial business financing for small and middle-market businesses in a wide spectrum of industries. Included in commercial business loans are loans for working capital, accounts receivable lines, inventory lines, small business administration loans and lease financing. We also offer a variety of international trade finance services and products, including letters of credit, revolving lines of credit, import loans, bankers' acceptances, working capital lines, domestic purchase financing and pre-export financing. Consumer loans are primarily comprised of fully guaranteed student loans, home equity lines of credit and auto loans.

              All of the loans that the Bank originates are subject to its underwriting guidelines and loan origination standards. Management believes that the Bank's underwriting criteria and procedures adequately consider the unique risks which may come from these products. The Bank conducts a variety of quality control procedures and periodic audits to ensure compliance with its origination standards, including criteria for lending and legal requirements.

              Credit Risk and Concentrations—The real estate market in California, including the areas of Los Angeles, Riverside, San Bernardino and Orange counties, where a majority of the Company's loan customers are based, has been negatively impacted over the past few years. As of December 31, 2011, the Company had $3.83 billion in non-covered commercial real estate loans and $2.73 billion in non-covered residential loans, of which approximately 92% are secured by real properties located in California. Potential further deterioration in the real estate market generally and residential homes in particular could result in additional loan charge-offs and provisions for loan losses in the future, which could have a material adverse effect on the Company's financial condition, net income and capital. In addition, although most of the Company's trade finance activities are related to trade with Asian countries, the majority of our loans are made to companies domiciled in the United States. A substantial portion of this business involves California based customers engaged in import activities. We also offer export-import financing to various domestic and foreign customers; the export loans are guaranteed by the Export-Import Bank of the United States.

              Purchased Loans—During 2011, the Company purchased loans with an unpaid principal balance of $782.8 million and a carrying amount of $740.8 million. 89% of these loans are student loans which are guaranteed by the U.S. Department of Education and pose limited credit risk.

              Loans Held for Sale—Loans held for sale totaled $278.6 million and $220.1 million as of December 31, 2011 and 2010, respectively. Loans held for sale are recorded at the lower of cost or fair market value. Fair market value, if lower than cost is determined based on valuations obtained from market participants or the value of the underlying collateral. As of December 31, 2011, approximately 90% of these loans were student loans reclassified to loans held for sale. During 2011, in total, loans receivable of $644.9 million were reclassified to loans held for sale. Some of these loans were purchased by the Company with the intent to be held for investment; however, subsequent to their purchase, the Company's intent for these loans changed and they were consequently reclassified to loans held for sale. The

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remainder of loans was immediately classified as loans held for sale. Proceeds from sales of loans held for sale were $652.7 million in 2011, resulting in net gains on sale of $14.5 million. Proceeds from sales of loans held for sale were $409.5 million in 2010, resulting in net gains on sale of $18.5 million. During 2009, proceeds from sales of loans held for sale were $37.1 million with insignificant net gains on sales.

              Credit Quality Indicators—Loans are risk rated based on analysis of the current state of the borrower's credit quality. The analysis of credit quality includes review of all sources of repayment, the borrower's current payment performance/delinquency, the borrower's current financial and liquidity status, and all other relevant information. For single family residential loans payment performance/delinquency is the driving indicator for the risk ratings. However, the risk ratings remain the overall credit quality indicator for the Company as well as the credit quality indicator utilized for estimating the appropriate allowance for loan losses. The Company utilizes an eight grade risk rating system, where a higher grade represents a higher level of credit risk. The eight grade risk rating system can be generally classified by the following categories: Pass or Watch, Special Mention, Substandard, Doubtful and Loss. The risk ratings reflect the relative strength of the sources of repayment.

              Pass or Watch loans are generally considered to have sufficient sources of repayment in order to repay the loan in full in accordance with all terms and conditions. These borrowers may have some credit risk that requires monitoring, but full repayment is expected. Special Mention loans are considered to have potential weaknesses that warrant closer attention by management. Special Mention is considered a transitory grade and generally, the Company does not grade a loan as Special Mention for longer than six months. If any potential weaknesses are resolved, the loan is upgraded to a Pass or Watch grade. If negative trends in the borrower's financial status or other information is presented that indicates the repayment sources may become inadequate, the loan is downgraded to a Substandard grade. Substandard loans are considered to have well-defined weaknesses that jeopardize the full and timely repayment of the loan. Substandard loans have a distinct possibility of loss if the deficiencies are not corrected. Additionally, when management has assessed a potential for loss but a distinct possibility of loss is not recognizable, the loan is still classified as Substandard. Doubtful loans have insufficient sources of repayment and a high probability of loss. Loss loans are considered to be uncollectible and of such little value that they are no longer considered bankable assets. These internal risk ratings are reviewed continuously and adjusted due to changes in borrower status and likelihood of loan repayment. The tables below present the non-covered loan portfolio by credit quality indicator as of December 31, 2011 and 2010. As of December 31, 2011,

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non-covered loans graded Substandard and Doubtful have decreased by $143.0 million, or 21% from December 31, 2010. There were no Loss grade loans as of December 31, 2011 and 2010.

	Pass/Watch		Special Mention		Substandard		Doubtful		Total
	(In thousands)
December 31, 2011
Residential:
Single-family	$	1,768,149	$	11,239	$	17,247	$	—	$	1,796,635
Multifamily		810,458		25,531		97,179		—		933,168
CRE:
Income producing		3,211,386		63,066		213,414		—		3,487,866
Construction		109,184		—		62,226		—		171,410
Land		125,534		7,954		39,601		—		173,089
C&I:
Commercial business		2,492,904		62,409		100,357		247		2,655,917
Trade finance		467,822		7,161		11,572		—		486,555
Consumer:
Student loans		305,880		188		257		—		306,325
Other consumer		273,692		—		3,769		—		277,461
Total	$	9,565,009	$	177,548	$	545,622	$	247	$	10,288,426

	Pass/Watch		Special Mention		Substandard		Doubtful		Total
	(In thousands)
December 31, 2010
Residential:
Single-family	$	1,076,281	$	12,376	$	30,367	$	—	$	1,119,024
Multifamily		789,631		42,887		142,227		—		974,745
CRE:
Income producing		3,054,197		80,714		258,073		—		3,392,984
Construction		202,385		—		75,662		—		278,047
Land		146,499		4,656		84,552		—		235,707
C&I:
Commercial business		1,553,218		34,449		81,185		5,846		1,674,698
Trade finance		296,430		4,069		8,158		—		308,657
Consumer:
Student loans		490,314		—		—		—		490,314
Other consumer		238,964		1,486		2,762		—		243,212
Total	$	7,847,919	$	180,637	$	682,986	$	5,846	$	8,717,388

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              Nonaccrual and Past Due Loans—Loans are tracked by the number of days borrower payments are past due. The table below presents an age analysis of nonaccrual and past due non-covered loans and loans held for sale, segregated by class of loans, as of December 31, 2011 and 2010:

	Accruing Loans 30-59 Days Past Due		Accruing Loans 60-89 Days Past Due		Total Accruing Past Due Loans		Nonaccrual Loans Less Than 90 Days Past Due		Nonaccrual Loans 90 or More Days Past Due		Total Nonaccrual Past Due Loans		Current Loans		Total
	(In thousands)
December 31, 2011
Residential:
Single-family	$	6,991	$	1,198	$	8,189	$	—	$	3,569	$	3,569	$	1,784,877	$	1,796,635
Multifamily		6,366		745		7,111		6,889		11,306		18,195		907,862		933,168
CRE:
Income producing		18,179		1,549		19,728		6,885		25,690		32,575		3,435,563		3,487,866
Construction		—		—		—		26,482		14,688		41,170		130,240		171,410
Land		—		573		573		1,136		9,589		10,725		161,791		173,089
C&I:
Commercial business		342		2,957		3,299		4,394		6,843		11,237		2,641,381		2,655,917
Trade finance		—		—		—		—		—		—		486,555		486,555
Consumer:
Student loans		109		188		297		—		257		257		305,771		306,325
Other consumer		1,130		—		1,130		—		2,249		2,249		274,082		277,461
Loans held for sale		—		—		—		—		25,655		25,655		252,948		278,603
Total	$	33,117	$	7,210	$	40,327	$	45,786	$	99,846	$	145,632	$	10,381,070		10,567,029
Unearned fees, premiums and discounts, net																(16,762	)
Total recorded investment in non-covered loans and loans held for sale															$	10,550,267

	Accruing Loans 30-59 Days Past Due		Accruing Loans 60-89 Days Past Due		Total Accruing Past Due Loans		Nonaccrual Loans Less Than 90 Days Past Due		Nonaccrual Loans 90 or More Days Past Due		Total Nonaccrual Past Due Loans		Current Loans		Total
	(In thousands)
December 31, 2010
Residential:
Single-family	$	5,449	$	5,432	$	10,881	$	355	$	7,058	$	7,413	$	1,100,730	$	1,119,024
Multifamily		18,894		4,368		23,262		7,694		9,687		17,381		934,102		974,745
CRE:
Income producing		27,002		6,034		33,036		7,962		38,454		46,416		3,313,532		3,392,984
Construction		—		1,486		1,486		25,688		9,778		35,466		241,095		278,047
Land		479		—		479		20,761		8,138		28,899		206,329		235,707
C&I:
Commercial business		3,216		1,086		4,302		14,437		8,235		22,672		1,647,724		1,674,698
Trade finance		—		—		—		—		—		—		308,657		308,657
Consumer:
Student loans		—		—		—		—		—		—		490,314		490,314
Other consumer		781		1,485		2,266		—		620		620		240,326		243,212
Loans held for sale		—		—		—		—		14,062		14,062		205,993		220,055
Total	$	55,821	$	19,891	$	75,712	$	76,897	$	96,032	$	172,929	$	8,688,802		8,937,443
Unearned fees, premiums and discounts, net																(56,781	)
Total recorded investment in non-covered loans and loans held for sale															$	8,880,662

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              Generally, loans 90 or more days past due are placed on nonaccrual status, at which point interest accrual is discontinued and all unpaid accrued interest is reversed against interest income. Additionally, loans that are not 90 or more days past due but have identified deficiencies, including delinquent TDR loans, are also put on nonaccrual status. Nonaccrual loans totaled $145.6 million and $172.9 million at December 31, 2011 and 2010, respectively. Loans not 90 or more days past due totaled $45.8 million and $76.9 million as of December 31, 2011 and 2010, respectively, were included in non-covered nonaccrual loans.

              The following is a summary of interest income foregone on nonaccrual loans:

	For the Year Ended December 31,
	2011			2010			2009
	(In thousands)
Interest income that would have been recognized had nonaccrual loans performed in accordance with their original terms	$	9,384		$	12,689		$	13,743
Less: Interest income recognized on nonaccrual loans on a cash basis		(3,519	)		(7,880	)		(10,231	)
Interest income foregone on nonaccrual loans	$	5,865		$	4,809		$	3,512

              Troubled debt restructurings—A troubled debt restructuring ("TDR") is a modification of the terms of a loan when the lender, for economic or legal reasons related to the borrower's financial difficulties, grants a concession to the borrower. The concessions may be granted in various forms, including a below-market change in the stated interest rate, reduction in the loan balance or accrued interest, extension of the maturity date with a stated interest rate lower than the current market rate or note splits referred to as A/B notes. In A/B note restructurings, the original note is bifurcated into two notes where the A note represents the portion of the original loan which allows for acceptable loan-to-value and debt coverage on the collateral and is expected to be collected in full and the B note represents the portion of the original loan where there is a shortfall in value and is fully charged-off. The A/B note balance is comprised of the A note balances only. A notes are not disclosed as TDRs in years after the restructuring if the restructuring agreement specifies an interest rate equal to or greater than the rate that the Bank was willing to accept at the time of the restructuring for a new loan with comparable risk and the loan is not impaired based on the terms specified by the restructuring agreement.

              TDRs may be designated as performing or nonperforming. A TDR may be designated as performing if the loan has demonstrated sustained performance under the modified terms. The period of sustained performance may include the periods prior to modification if prior performance met or exceeded the modified terms. For nonperforming restructured loans, the loan will remain on nonaccrual status until the borrower demonstrates a sustained period of performance, generally six consecutive months of payments. The Company had $99.6 million and $122.1 million in total performing restructured loans as of December 31, 2011 and December 31, 2010, respectively. Nonperforming restructured loans were $38.9 million and $42.1 million at December 31, 2011 and December 31, 2010, respectively. Included as TDRs were $22.8 million and $57.3 million of performing A/B notes as of December 31, 2011 and December 31, 2010, respectively. All TDRs are included in the balance of impaired loans.

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              The following table provides information on loans modified as of December 31, 2011 that were modified as TDRs during the year ended December 31, 2011:

	Loans Modified as TDRs During the Year Ended December 31, 2011
	Number of Contracts		Pre-Modification Outstanding Recorded Investment		Post-Modification Outstanding Recorded Investment(1)		Financial Impact(2)
	(Dollars in thousands)
Residential:
Single-family		13	$	3,102	$	2,972	$	665
Multifamily		15	$	6,442	$	4,903	$	1,279
CRE:
Income producing		11	$	32,404	$	29,933	$	4,983
Construction		3	$	3,740	$	4,221	$	220
Land		11	$	35,554	$	34,381	$	4,279
C&I:
Commercial business		24	$	18,247	$	16,706	$	4,443
Trade finance		1	$	4,127	$	4,127	$	—
Consumer:
Student loans		—	$	—	$	—	$	—
Other consumer		—	$	—	$	—	$	—

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Includes subsequent payments after modification and reflects the balance as of December 31, 2011.

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The financial impact includes chargeoffs at modification date and specific reserves.

              Potential TDRs are individually evaluated and the type of restructuring is selected based on the loan type and the circumstances of the borrower's financial difficulty in order to maximize the bank's recovery. As of December 31, 2011, modifications of residential TDRs, including single and multi-family loans, primarily included non-market interest rate reductions, maturity extensions and A/B note splits. A/B note splits result in a partial chargeoff or loss for the bank at the modification date. For the year ended December 31, 2011 residential TDRs modified using non-market interest rate reductions, maturity extensions and/or A/B note splits totaled $7.9 million, as of December 31, 2011. Commercial real estate TDRs, including income producing, construction and land loans, were primarily modified through A/B note splits, maturity extensions, forbearance payments and/or non-market interest rate changes with an impact of a partial chargeoff or loss for the bank and reduction of interest collected over the life of the loan. Commercial real estate TDRs modified through A/B note splits and/or maturity extensions totaled $40.6 million as of December 31, 2011. Commercial real estate TDRs modified through forbearance payments and/or non-market interest changes totaled $27.9 million as of December 31, 2011. Commercial and industrial TDRs, including commercial business and trade finance loans, were restructured in various ways, including A/B note splits, non-market interest rate changes and/or maturity extensions with an impact of both a reduction of interest collected over the life of the loan and/or an extended time period for collection of principal and interest, for a total of $20.8 million as of December 31, 2011. Performing TDRs at December 31, 2011 were comprised of $19.1 million in residential loans, $60.2 million in commercial real estate loans and $20.3 million in commercial and industrial loans. Nonperforming TDRs at December 31, 2011 were comprised of $2.7 million in residential loans, $34.6 million in commercial real estate loans and $1.6 million in commercial and industrial loans.

              Subsequent to restructuring, a TDR that becomes delinquent, generally beyond 30 days for commercial and industrial, and commercial real estate and consumer loans, and beyond 90 days for residential loans, becomes nonaccrual and is considered to have defaulted. The following table provides

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information on TDRs that subsequently defaulted as of December 31, 2011 for the year ended December 31, 2011.

	Loans Modified as TDRs that Subsequently Defaulted During the Year Ended December 31, 2011
	Number of Contracts		Recorded Investment
	(Dollars in thousands)
Residential:
Single-family		—	$	—
Multifamily		—	$	—
CRE:
Income producing		—	$	—
Construction		1	$	890
Land		1	$	11,695
C&I:
Commercial business		2	$	307
Trade finance		—	$	—
Consumer:
Student loans		—	$	—
Other consumer		—	$	—

              All TDRs are included in the impaired loan quarterly valuation allowance process. See the sections below Impaired Loans and Allowance for Loan Losses for the complete discussion. All portfolio segments of TDRs are reviewed for necessary specific reserves in the same manner as impaired loans of the same portfolio segment which have not been identified as TDRs. The modification of the terms of each TDR is considered in the current impairment analysis of the respective TDR. For all portfolio segments of delinquent TDRs and when the restructured loan is less than the recorded investment in the loan, the deficiency is charged-off against the allowance for loan losses. If the loan is a performing TDR the deficiency is included in the specific allowance, as appropriate. As of December 31, 2011, the allowance for loan losses associated with TDRs was $10.5 million for performing TDRs and $139 thousand for nonperforming TDRs.

              As a result of adopting the amendments in ASU 2011-02, the Company reassessed all restructurings that occurred on or after the beginning of the current fiscal year (January 1, 2011) for identification as TDRs. The Company identified as TDRs certain loan receivables for which the allowance for credit losses had previously been measured under the general allowance for credit losses methodology. Upon identifying those loan receivables as TDRs, the Company identified them as impaired under the guidance in Section 310-10-35. The amendments in ASU 2011-02 require prospective application of the impairment measurement guidance in Section 310-10-35 for those receivables newly identified as impaired. At the end of the first interim period of adoption (September 30, 2011), the recorded investment in receivables for which the allowance for credit losses was previously measured under the general allowance for credit losses methodology and are now impaired under Section 310-10-35 was $17.8 million, and the allowance for credit losses associated with those loan receivables, on the basis of a current evaluation of loss, was $2.2 million.

              Impaired Loans—A loan is considered impaired when, based on current information and events, it is probable that the Company will be unable to collect all scheduled payments of principal or interest due according to the original contractual terms of the loan agreement. Impaired loans include noncovered loans held for investment on nonaccrual status, regardless of the collateral coverage, and loans modified in a TDR.

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              The Bank's loans are grouped into heterogeneous and homogeneous (mostly consumer loans) categories. The Bank considers loans to be impaired if, based on current information and events, it is probable the Bank will not be able to collect all amounts due according to the original contractual terms of the loan agreement. Nonaccrual loans and performing troubled debt restructurings in the heterogeneous category are selected and evaluated for impairment on an individual basis. For loans determined to be impaired, the bank utilizes the most applicable asset valuation method for the loan from the following valuation methods: fair value of collateral less costs to sell, present value of expected future cash flows, or the loan's observable market price. When the value of an impaired loan is less than the recorded investment in the loan and the loan is 90 or more days delinquent, the deficiency between the current value and the recorded investment is charged-off against the allowance for loan losses. Generally, if the loan is less than 90 days past due or in process of modification, the deficiency will be recorded as a specific reserve.

              At December 31, 2011 and December 31, 2010, impaired loans totaled $219.6 million and $281.0 million, respectively. Impaired non-covered loans as of December 31, 2011 and December 31, 2010

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are set forth in the following tables. The interest income recognized on impaired loans, excluding performing TDRs, is recognized on a cash basis when received.

	Unpaid Principal Balance		Recorded Investment With No Allowance		Recorded Investment With Allowance		Total Recorded Investment		Related Allowance		Average Recorded Investment		Interest Income Recognized(1)
	(In thousands)
As of and for the year ended December 31, 2011
Residential:
Single-family	$	10,248		6,578		2,535		9,113		1,131		9,408		65
Multifamily		37,450		28,272		3,520		31,792		1,124		35,855		473
CRE:
Income producing		69,664		55,701		7,941		63,642		1,187		68,087		1,030
Construction		75,714		45,413		1,067		46,480		815		64,398		1,099
Land		40,615		25,806		8,692		34,498		3,949		36,002		341
C&I:
Commercial business		38,857		20,772		6,650		27,422		4,835		32,033		484
Trade finance		4,127		4,127		—		4,127		—		4,127		—
Consumer:
Student loans		257		257		—		257		—		257		—
Other consumer		2,249		2,249		—		2,249		—		2,251		27
Total	$	279,181	$	189,175	$	30,405	$	219,580	$	13,041	$	252,418	$	3,519

	Unpaid Principal Balance		Recorded Investment With No Allowance		Recorded Investment With Allowance		Total Recorded Investment		Related Allowance		Average Recorded Investment		Interest Income Recognized(1)
	(In thousands)
As of and for the year ended December 31, 2010(2)
Residential:
Single-family	$	19,769	$	18,521	$	355	$	18,876	$	219	$	21,212	$	209
Multifamily		34,708		32,012		631		32,643		90		39,350		540
CRE:
Income producing		95,899		82,345		6,354		88,699		1,557		100,004		2,174
Construction		88,586		81,789		2,436		84,225		1,366		95,324		1,728
Land		39,937		22,082		6,920		29,002		4,324		32,820		1,326
C&I:
Commercial business		37,668		23,044		3,897		26,941		2,468		27,378		1,199
Trade finance		—				—		—		—		—		—
Consumer:				—
Student loans		—				—		—		—		—		—
Other consumer		1,261		620		—		620		—		1,072		28
Total	$	317,828	$	260,413	$	20,593	$	281,006	$	10,024	$	317,160	$	7,204

⁽¹⁾

Excludes interest from performing TDRs.

⁽²⁾

The table has been corrected to include performing TDRs in the prior period presentation. Previously, the Company did not include performing TDRs as impaired loans. The amount of performing TDR's as of December 31, 2010 totaled approximately $122 million.

Allowance for Loan Losses

              The allowance consists of specific reserves and a general reserve. The Bank segregates loans into heterogeneous and homogeneous (mostly consumer loans) categories. Impaired loans in the heterogeneous category are subject to specific reserves. Loans in the homogeneous category, as well as non-impaired loans in the heterogeneous category, are evaluated as part of the general reserve. The general reserve is calculated by utilizing both quantitative and qualitative factors. There are different

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qualitative risks for the loans in each portfolio segment. As of December 31, 2011, the Residential and CRE segments' predominant risk characteristic is the collateral and the geographic location of the property collateralizing the loan. The risk is qualitatively assessed based on the change in the real estate market in those geographic areas. The C&I segment's predominant risk characteristics are global cash flows of the guarantors and businesses we lend to and economic and market conditions. Consumer loans, excluding the student loan portfolio guaranteed by the U.S. Department of Education, are largely comprised of home equity lines of credit, for which the predominant risk characteristic is the real estate collateral securing the loan.

              Our methodology to determine the overall appropriateness of the allowance is based on a classification migration model and qualitative considerations. The migration analysis examines pools of loans having similar characteristics and analyzes their loss rates over a historical period. We utilize historical loss factors derived from trends and losses associated with each pool over a specified period of time. Based on this process, we assign loss factors to each loan grade within each pool of loans. Loss rates derived by the migration model are based predominantly on historical loss trends that may not be indicative of the actual or inherent loss potential. As such, we utilize qualitative and environmental factors as adjusting mechanisms to supplement the historical results of the classification migration model. Qualitative considerations include, but are not limited to, prevailing economic or market conditions, relative risk profiles of various loan segments, volume concentrations, growth trends, delinquency and nonaccrual status, problem loan trends, and geographic concentrations. Qualitative and environmental factors are reflected as percentage adjustments and are added to the historical loss rates derived from the classified asset migration model to determine the appropriate allowance amount for each loan pool.

              Covered Loans—As of the respective acquisition dates, WFIB's and UCB's loan portfolios included unfunded commitments for commercial lines of credit, construction draws and other lending activity. The total commitment outstanding as of the respective acquisition dates is covered under the shared-loss agreements. However, any additional advances on these loans subsequent to acquisition date are not accounted for under ASC 310-30. As additional advances on these commitments have occurred, the Bank has considered these amounts in the allowance for loan losses calculation. As of December 31, 2011 and 2010, $6.6 million, or 3.1% and $4.2 million, or 1.8%, of the total allowance is allocated to the allowance for loan losses on covered loans. The covered loans acquired are and will continue to be subject to the Bank's internal and external credit review and monitoring. Credit deterioration, if any, beyond the respective acquisition date fair value amounts of the covered loans under ASC 310-30 will be separately measured and accounted for under ASC 310-30. If required, the establishment of an allowance for covered loans accounted for under ASC 310-30 will result in a charge to earnings with a partially offsetting noninterest income item reflected in the increase to the FDIC indemnification asset or receivable. As of December 31, 2011 and 2010, there is no allowance for the covered loans accounted for under ASC 310-30 due to deterioration of credit quality.

              The Company recorded $95.0 million in loan loss provisions during 2011, as compared to $200.2 million during 2010. It is the Company's policy to promptly charge-off the amount of impairment on a loan which represents the difference between the outstanding loan balance and the fair value of the collateral or discounted cash flow. Recoveries are recorded when payment is received on loans that were previously charged-off through the allowance for loan losses. During 2011, the Company recorded $112.1 million in net charge-offs in comparison to $202.5 million during 2010. The following table details activity in the allowance for loan losses, for both non-covered and covered loans, by portfolio segment for

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the year ended December 31, 2011 and 2010. Allocation of a portion of the allowance to one segment of the loan portfolio does not preclude its availability to absorb losses in other segments.

	Residential			CRE			C&I			Consumer			Covered Loans Subject to Allowance for Loan Losses(1)		Unallocated			Total
	(In thousands)
Year ended December 31, 2011
Beginning balance	$	49,491		$	117,752		$	59,737		$	3,428		$	4,225	$	—		$	234,633
Provision for loan losses		15,416			22,817			50,848			2,455			2,422		1,048			95,006
Allowance for unfunded loan commitments and letters of credit		—			—			—			—			—		(1,048	)		(1,048	)
Charge-offs		(13,323	)		(78,803	)		(30,606	)		(1,959	)		—		—			(124,691	)
Recoveries		596			4,691			7,041			295			—		—			12,623
Net charge-offs		(12,727	)		(74,112	)		(23,565	)		(1,664	)		—		—			(112,068	)
Ending balance	$	52,180		$	66,457		$	87,020		$	4,219		$	6,647	$	—		$	216,523
Ending balance allocated to:
Loans individually evaluated for impairment	$	2,255		$	5,951		$	4,835		$	—		$	—	$	—		$	13,041
Loans collectively evaluated for impairment		49,925			60,506			82,185			4,219			6,647		—			203,482
Loans acquired with deteriorated credit quality(2)		—			—			—			—			—		—			—
Ending balance	$	52,180		$	66,457		$	87,020		$	4,219		$	6,647	$	—		$	216,523

	Residential			CRE			C&I			Consumer			Covered Loans Subject to Allowance for Loan Losses(1)		Unallocated			Total
	(In thousands)
Year ended December 31, 2010
Beginning balance	$	38,025		$	147,591		$	50,487		$	2,730		$	—	$	—		$	238,833
Provision for loan losses		59,525			97,548			34,613			2,415			4,225		1,833			200,159
Allowance for unfunded loan commitments and letters of credit		—			—			—			—			—		(1,833	)		(1,833	)
Charge-offs		(49,685	)		(137,460	)		(35,479	)		(2,579	)		—		—			(225,203	)
Recoveries		1,626			10,073			10,116			862			—		—			22,677
Net charge-offs		(48,059	)		(127,387	)		(25,363	)		(1,717	)		—		—			(202,526	)
Ending balance	$	49,491		$	117,752		$	59,737		$	3,428		$	4,225	$	—		$	234,633
Ending balance allocated to:
Loans individually evaluated for impairment	$	309		$	7,247		$	2,468		$	—		$	—	$	—		$	10,024
Loans collectively evaluated for impairment		49,182			110,505			57,269			3,428			4,225		—			224,609
Loans acquired with deteriorated credit quality(2)		—			—			—			—			—		—			—
Ending balance	$	49,491		$	117,752		$	59,737		$	3,428		$	4,225	$	—		$	234,633

⁽¹⁾

This allowance is related to drawdowns on commitments that were in existence as of the acquisition dates of WFIB and UCB and, therefore, are covered under the shared-loss agreements with the FDIC. Allowance on these subsequent drawdowns is accounted for as part of the allowance for loan losses.

⁽²⁾

The Company has elected to account for all covered loans acquired in the FDIC-assisted acquisitions under ASC 310-30.

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              The Company's recorded investment in total loans receivable as of December 31, 2011and 2010 related to each balance in the allowance for loan losses by portfolio segment and disaggregated on the basis of the Company's impairment methodology is as follows:

	Residential		CRE		C&I		Consumer		Covered Loans Subject to Allowance for Loan Losses		Total
	(In thousands)
December 31, 2011
Loans individually evaluated for impairment	$	43,395	$	143,631	$	31,338	$	2,249	$	—	$	220,613
Loans collectively evaluated for impairment		2,686,408		3,688,734		3,111,135		581,536		583,804		10,651,617
Loans acquired with deteriorated credit quality(1)		1,331,615		2,322,062		413,479		67,124		—		4,134,280
Ending balance	$	4,061,418	$	6,154,427	$	3,555,952	$	650,909	$	583,804	$	15,006,510

	Residential		CRE		C&I		Consumer		Covered Loans Subject to Allowance for Loan Losses		Total
	(In thousands)
December 31, 2010
Loans individually evaluated for impairment	$	51,519	$	201,926	$	26,941	$	620	$	—	$	281,006
Loans collectively evaluated for impairment		2,042,250		3,704,812		1,956,415		732,905		561,725		8,998,107
Loans acquired with deteriorated credit quality(1)		1,614,732		3,059,133		634,560		85,623		—		5,394,048
Ending balance	$	3,708,501	$	6,965,871	$	2,617,916	$	819,148	$	561,725	$	14,673,161

⁽¹⁾

The Company has elected to account for all covered loans acquired in the FDIC-assisted acquisitions under ASC 310-30. The total principal balance is presented and excludes the purchase discount and any additional advances subsequent to acquisition date.

              Allowance for Unfunded Loan Commitments, Off-Balance Sheet Credit Exposures and Recourse Provisions—The allowance for unfunded loan commitments, off-balance sheet credit exposures and recourse provisions is maintained at a level believed by management to be sufficient to absorb estimated probable losses related to these unfunded credit facilities. The determination of the adequacy of the allowance is based on periodic evaluations of the unfunded credit facilities including an assessment of the probability of commitment usage, credit risk factors for loans outstanding to these same customers, and the terms and expiration dates of the unfunded credit facilities. As of December 31, 2011 and 2010, the allowance for unfunded loan commitments, off-balance sheet credit exposures, and recourse provisions amounted to $11.0 million and $10.0 million, respectively. Net adjustments to the allowance for unfunded loan commitments, off-balance sheet credit exposures, and recourse provisions are included in the provision for loan losses.

              Loans serviced for others amounted to $2.10 billion and $1.81 billion at December 31, 2011 and 2010, respectively. These represent loans that have either been sold or securitized for which the Bank continues to provide servicing and has limited recourse. The majority of these loans are residential and CRE at December 31, 2011. Of the total allowance for unfunded loan commitments, off-balance sheet credit exposures and recourse provisions, $4.4 million and $4.7 million pertain to these loans as of December 31, 2011 and 2010, respectively. These loans are maintained off-balance sheet and are not included in the loans receivable balance.

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10.         NON-COVERED OTHER REAL ESTATE OWNED

              As of December 31, 2011, the Company had 37 OREO properties with a combined carrying value of $29.3 million. Approximately 62% of the carrying value of OREO properties as of December 31, 2011 were located in California, compared to 75% in 2010. During 2011, the Company foreclosed on 58 properties with an aggregate carrying value of $38.0 million as of the foreclosure date. Additionally, the Company recorded $3.0 million in write-downs. During this period, the Company also sold 51 OREO properties for total proceeds of $26.6 million resulting in a total net loss on sale of $151 thousand and charges against the allowance for loan losses totaling $780 thousand. As of December 31, 2010, the Company had 30 OREO properties with a carrying value of $21.9 million. During 2010, the Company foreclosed on 81 properties with an aggregate carrying value of $57.3 million as of the foreclosure date. Additionally, the Company recorded $7.0 million in write-downs. During this period, the Company also sold 79 OREO properties for total proceeds of $39.5 million resulting in a total net loss on sale of $145 thousand and charges against the allowance for loan losses totaling $2.6 million. During the year ended December 31, 2009, the Company sold 153 OREO properties with a combined carrying value of $112.2 million for a net loss of $5.4 million.

11.         INVESTMENTS IN AFFORDABLE HOUSING PARTNERSHIPS

              The Company invests in certain limited partnerships that are formed to develop and operate apartment complexes designed as high-quality affordable housing for lower income tenants throughout the United States. The Company's ownership amount in each limited partnership varies. Each of the partnerships must meet the regulatory requirements for affordable housing for a minimum 15-year compliance period to fully utilize the tax credits. Depending on the ownership percentage and the influence the Company has on the limited partnership, the company uses either the equity method or cost method of accounting. The limited partnerships are being amortized over the lives of the related tax credit. If the partnerships cease to qualify during the compliance period, the credits may be denied for any period in which the projects are not in compliance and a portion of the credits previously taken may be subject to recapture with interest.

              The Company finances the purchase of certain real estate tax credits generated by partnerships which own multiple properties currently under construction. These transactions were financed with non-recourse notes which are collateralized by the Company's partnership interests in the real estate investment tax credits. The notes are payable upon demand and, if defaulted, interest will be imposed at the annual respective rate or the maximum rate permitted by applicable law. No interest is due if the notes are paid on demand. The Company has no liabilities in addition to these notes payable or any contingent liabilities to the partnerships.

	December 31,
	2011				2010
	Amount		Count		Amount		Count
	(Dollars in thousands)
Tax credit partnerships:
Equity method	$	94,874		26	$	111,593		29
Cost method		48,587		17		43,481		17
Total tax credit partnerships		143,461		43		155,074		46
Tax exempt bonds		984				—
Grand total	$	144,445			$	155,074
Notes payable	$	52,434			$	49,690
Remaining tax credits	$	183,186			$	168,521

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              The Company's usage of federal tax credits approximated $11.1 million, $12.4 million and $7.1 million during 2011, 2010 and 2009, respectively. Investment amortization amounted to $14.6 million, $9.4 million and $7.0 million for the years ended December 31, 2011, 2010 and 2009, respectively. During 2011 the Company recorded $1.3 million of impairment on certain investments. Also during 2011 the Company sold three investments totaling $25.7 million with a loss of $3.7 million, compared to, one investment sold in 2010 totaling $3.2 million with a loss of $1.2 million. The Company recorded a purchase accounting adjustment in 2010 which reduced the affordable housing investments acquired through the UCB acquisition by $3.0 million.

12.         PREMISES AND EQUIPMENT

              Premises and equipment consists of the following:

	December 31,
	2011			2010
	(In thousands)
Land	$	15,545		$	15,545
Office buildings		92,041			108,131
Leasehold improvements		25,084			24,534
Furniture, fixtures and equipment		45,918			48,430
Total cost		178,588			196,640
Accumulated depreciation and amortization		(59,662	)		(60,721	)
Net book value	$	118,926		$	135,919

              Depreciation expense on premises and equipment was $12.1 million, $13.8 million and $7.5 million for the years ended December 31, 2011, 2010 and 2009, respectively.

              Capitalized assets are depreciated or amortized on a straight-line basis in accordance with the estimated useful life for each fixed asset class. The estimated useful life for furniture and fixtures is seven years, office equipment is for five years, and twenty-five years for buildings and improvements. Leasehold improvements are amortized over the shorter of term of the lease or useful life.

              In May 2011, the Bank completed the sale of a building in an effort to consolidate properties acquired through the UCB acquisition. The property was sold for $18.5 million, a portion of which was mortgaged by the buyer, and resulted in a $4.4 million gain on sale after consideration of $0.8 thousand in selling costs. The gain on sale is accounted for using the installment method which apportions the buyer's cash payments and principal payments on the mortgage between cost recovered and profit. Accordingly, $1.8 million of the gain on sale was recognized as noninterest income in the year ended December 31, 2011, and the remaining $2.6 million of the gain on sale will be recognized as the buyer makes principal payments on the mortgage.

              Also in May 2011, the Bank sold an additional property for $2.6 million which resulted in a gain on sale of $0.4 million.

              During 2011, the Bank purchased new ATM machines with a total net value of $2.5 million.

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13.         GOODWILL AND OTHER INTANGIBLE ASSETS

Goodwill

              The carrying amount of goodwill remained at $337.4 million as of December 31, 2011 and 2010. Goodwill is tested for impairment on an annual basis as of December 31, or more frequently as events occur, or as circumstances and conditions warrant. The Company records impairment write-downs as charges to noninterest expense and adjustments to the carrying value of goodwill. Subsequent reversals of goodwill impairment are prohibited.

              As of December 31, 2011, the Company's market capitalization based on total outstanding common and preferred shares was $2.99 billion and its total stockholders' equity was $2.31 billion. The Company performed its annual impairment test as of December 31, 2011 to determine whether and to what extent, if any, recorded goodwill was impaired. The analysis compared the fair value of each of the reporting units, including goodwill, to the respective carrying amounts. If the carrying amount of the reporting unit, including goodwill exceeds the fair value of that reporting unit, then further testing for goodwill impairment is performed.

              During the first quarter of 2010, the Company re-aligned its management reporting structure and identified three business divisions that meet the criteria of an operating segment in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles. The Company's three operating segments are Retail Banking, Commercial Banking, and Other. The Company determined that there were no additional reporting units below each operating segment and therefore the reporting units are equivalent to the operating segments. For complete discussion and disclosure see Note 26 to the Company's consolidated financial statements presented elsewhere in this report.

              In order to determine the fair value of the reporting units, a combined income and market approach was used. Under the income approach, the Company provided a net income projection for the next 5 years plus a terminal growth rate was used to calculate the discounted cash flows and the present value of the reporting units. Under the market approach, the fair value was calculated using the current fair values of comparable peer banks of similar size, geographic footprint and focus. The market capitalizations and multiples of these peer banks were used to calculate the market price of the Company and each reporting unit. The fair value was also subject to a control premium adjustment, which is the cost savings that a purchaser of the reporting units could achieve by eliminating duplicative costs. Under the combined income and market approaches, the value from each approach was appropriately weighted to determine the fair value. As a result of this analysis, the Company determined that there was no goodwill impairment at December 31, 2011 as the fair values of all reporting units exceeded the current carrying amounts of the goodwill. No assurance can be given that goodwill will not be written down in future periods.

              The changes in the carrying amount of goodwill for the years ended December 31, 2011 and 2010 are summarized in the following table:

	As of December 31,
	2011		2010
Balance, beginning of year	$	337,438	$	337,438
Additions to goodwill		—		—
Impairment write-down		—		—
Purchase accounting adjustments		—		—
Balance, end of year	$	337,438	$	337,438

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Premiums on Acquired Deposits

              The Company also has premiums on acquired deposits which represent the intangible value of depositor relationships resulting from deposit liabilities assumed in various acquisitions. These intangibles are tested for impairment on an annual basis, or more frequently as events occur, or as current circumstances and conditions warrant. As of December 31, 2011 and 2010, the gross carrying amount of premiums on acquired deposits totaled $117.6 million and $117.6 million, respectively, and the related accumulated amortization totaled $50.4 million and $38.1 million, respectively. During 2010, the Company recorded $3.1 million in premiums on deposits acquired in the WFIB Acquisition. During 2009, the Company recorded $74.4 million in premiums on deposits acquired in the UCB Acquisition.

              The Company amortizes premiums on acquired deposits based on the projected useful lives of the related deposits. Amortization expense of premiums on acquired deposits was $12.3 million, $13.3 million and $5.9 million for the years ended December 31, 2011, 2010 and 2009, respectively. The Company did not record any impairment write-downs on deposit premiums during 2011, 2010 and 2009.

              The following table provides the estimated future amortization expense of premiums on acquired deposits for the succeeding five years is as follows:

Estimate For The Year Ending December 31,	Amount
	(In thousands)
2012	$	10,906
2013		9,364
2014		8,454
2015		7,543
2016		6,634
Thereafter		24,289
Total	$	67,190

14.         MORTGAGE SERVICING ASSETS

              Mortgage servicing assets are recorded when loans are sold to third parties and the servicing of those loans is retained by the Bank. The Company has the following classes of mortgage servicing assets, which result from sales and securitizations; single-family loans, multifamily loans and SBA loans. Mortgage servicing assets are subject to interest rate risk and may become impaired when interest rates fall and borrowers refinance or prepay their mortgage loans. Mortgage servicing assets are included in other assets.

              Income from servicing loans is reported as ancillary loan fee income, a component of noninterest income in the Company's consolidated statements of income, and the amortization of mortgage servicing assets is reported as a reduction to ancillary loan fee income. Late fees and charges collected on delinquent loans are recorded as a component of loans receivable interest income in the consolidated statements of income.

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              Information regarding the Company's mortgage servicing assets ("MSAs") for the years ended December 31, 2011 and 2010 is as follows:

	Year ended December 31,
	2011			2010
	(In thousands)
MSAs balance, beginning of year	$	13,574		$	16,001
Additions		50			309
Amortization		(2,431	)		(2,736	)
MSAs before valuation allowance, end of year		11,193			13,574
Valuation allowance		(4,310	)		(3,383	)
MSAs, end of year	$	6,883		$	10,191
Fair value, beginning of year	$	14,509		$	16,284
Fair value, end of year	$	11,252		$	14,509
Valuation allowance, beginning of year	$	(3,383	)	$	(2,575	)
Impairment		(927	)		(808	)
Valuation allowance, end of year	$	(4,310	)	$	(3,383	)
Key Assumptions:
Weighted average discount		12.34	%		12.43	%
Weighted average prepayment speed assumption		11.72	%		8.17	%

              Estimated future amortization of mortgage servicing assets for the succeeding five years and thereafter is as follows:

	Total
	(In thousands)
Estimate for the year ending December 31,
2012	$	1,491
2013		1,158
2014		902
2015		704
2016		551
Thereafter		2,077
Total	$	6,883

              The following table shows the hypothetical effect on the fair value of our mortgage servicing assets using various unfavorable variations of the expected levels of certain key assumptions used in the valuations as of December 31, 2011 and 2010. These sensitivities are hypothetical and are presented for illustration purposes only. As the amounts indicate, changes in fair value based on variations in assumptions generally cannot be extrapolated because the relationship of the change in assumption to the change in fair value may not be linear. Also, in this table, the effect of a variation in a particular assumption on the fair value of the interest that continues to be held by the transferor is calculated without

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changing any of the other assumptions. In reality, changes in one factor may result in changes in another factor which might magnify or counteract the sensitivities.

	December 31,
	2011			2010
	(Dollars in thousands)
Balance sheet net carrying value	$	6,883		$	10,191
CPR assumption		11.72	%		8.17	%
Impact on fair value of 10% adverse change of prepayment speed	$	(131	)	$	(118	)
Impact on fair value of 20% adverse change of prepayment speed	$	(256	)	$	(232	)
Discount rate assumption		12.34	%		12.43	%
Impact on fair value of 10% adverse change of discount rate	$	(165	)	$	(264	)
Impact on fair value of 20% adverse change of discount rate	$	(319	)	$	(511	)

15.         CUSTOMER DEPOSIT ACCOUNTS

              Customer deposit account balances are summarized as follows:

	December 31,
	2011		2010
	(In thousands)
Noninterest-bearing demand	$	3,492,795	$	2,676,466
Interest-bearing checking		971,179		757,446
Money market accounts		4,678,409		4,457,376
Savings deposits		1,164,618		984,518
Total core deposits		10,307,001		8,875,806
Time deposits:
Less than $100,000		2,186,604		2,239,836
$100,000 or greater		4,959,397		4,525,617
Total time deposits		7,146,001		6,765,453
Total deposits	$	17,453,002	$	15,641,259

              The $4.96 billion and $4.53 billion balance of time deposits $100 thousand or greater at December 31, 2011 and 2010, includes $264.6 million and $481.8 million of deposits held by the Company's foreign branch located in Hong Kong.

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              At December 31, 2011, the scheduled maturities of time deposits are as follows:

	$100,000 or Greater		Less Than $100,000		Total
	(In thousands)
2012	$	4,241,832	$	1,962,274	$	6,204,106
2013		345,327		165,990		511,317
2014		101,042		6,648		107,690
2015		43,151		45,776		88,927
2016		73,520		5,908		79,428
Thereafter		154,525		8		154,533
Total	$	4,959,397	$	2,186,604	$	7,146,001

              Accrued interest payable totaled $7.1 million and $2.6 million at December 31, 2011 and 2010, respectively. Interest expense on customer deposits by account type is summarized as follows:

	December 31,
	2011		2010		2009
			(In thousands)
Interest-bearing checking	$	3,009	$	2,349	$	1,507
Money market accounts		20,610		29,514		25,583
Savings deposits		2,988		3,986		3,322
Time deposits:
Less than $100,000		29,329		34,958		32,073
$100,000 or greater		51,174		45,930		66,992
Total	$	107,110	$	116,737	$	129,477

              As of December 31, 2011, time deposits within the Certificate of Deposit Account Registry Service ("CDARS") program decreased to $580.9 million, compared to $713.5 million at December 31, 2010. The CDARS program allows customers with deposits in excess of FDIC-insured limits to obtain full coverage on time deposits through a network of banks within the CDARS program. Additionally, the Company is partnered with another financial institution and offers a retail sweep product for non-time deposit accounts to provide added deposit insurance coverage for deposits in excess of FDIC-insured limits. Deposits gathered through these programs are considered brokered deposits under current regulatory reporting guidelines.

16.         FEDERAL FUNDS PURCHASED

              Federal funds purchased generally mature within one business day to six months from the transaction date. Federal funds purchased are included in notes payable and other borrowings.

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              The following table provides information on Federal funds purchased for the periods indicated:

	As of and for the Year Ended December 31,
	2011			2010			2009
	(Dollars in thousands)
Balance at end of year	$	—		$	22		$	22
Average balance outstanding during the year	$	3,496		$	871		$	2,379
Maximum balance outstanding at any month-end	$	100,000		$	6,023		$	3,022
Weighted average interest rate during the year		0.10	%		0.20	%		0.37	%
Weighted average interest rate at end of year		—	%		0.15	%		0.06	%

              As a means of augmenting its liquidity, the Company has established Federal funds lines with several correspondent banks. The Company's available borrowing capacity from Federal funds line facilities amounted to $563.0 million and $313.0 million as of December 31, 2011 and 2010, respectively.

17.         FEDERAL HOME LOAN BANK ADVANCES

              FHLB advances and their related weighted average interest rates are summarized as follows:

	December 31, 2011					December 31, 2010
Year of Maturity	Amount		Rate			Amount		Rate
	(Dollars in thousands)
2011	$	—		—	%	$	246,046		0.97	%
2012		—		—	%		100,000		1.03	%
2013		78,683		4.43	%		186,546		4.55	%
2014		52,656		4.43	%		53,800		4.43	%
2015		21,557		4.46	%		216,616		4.46	%
After 2015		302,355		4.04	%		411,140		4.16	%
Total	$	455,251		4.17	%	$	1,214,148		3.38	%

              Total outstanding FHLB advances amounted to $455.3 million and $1.21 billion at December 31, 2011 and 2010, respectively. Of these amounts, there were no outstanding overnight borrowings at December 31, 2011, and $200.0 million overnight borrowings at December 31, 2010. All advances as of December 31, 2011 and December 31, 2010 are at fixed interest rates and are secured by real estate loans.

              The Company's available borrowing capacity from unused FHLB advances totaled $3.61 billion and $2.23 billion at December 31, 2011 and 2010, respectively. The Company's available borrowing capacity from FHLB advances is derived from its outstanding FHLB advances and from its portfolio of loans that are pledged to the FHLB. During 2011, long-term FHLB advances totaling $523.5 million were prepaid, with a related $11.8 million in prepayment penalties. In comparison, we prepaid $1.12 billion of FHLB advances, with a related $13.8 million in prepayment penalties during 2010. Additionally, at December 31, 2011 and 2010, the Company had additional available borrowing capacity of $1.02 billion and $588.8 million, respectively, from the Federal Reserve Bank's discount window derived from its portfolio of loans that are pledged to the Federal Reserve Bank.

18.         SECURITIES SOLD UNDER REPURCHASE AGREEMENTS

              Securities sold under repurchase agreements totaled $1.02 billion and $1.08 billion as of December 31, 2011 and 2010, respectively. These balances included $25.2 million and $88.5 million in short-term repurchase agreements as of December 31, 2011 and December 31, 2010, respectively. The

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interest rates on these short-term repurchase agreements were 0.57% and 0.54% as of December 31, 2011 and December 31, 2010, respectively. The remaining repurchase agreements are long-term with interest rates that are largely fixed, ranging from 4.15% to 5.13% as of December 31, 2011. The counterparties have the right to a quarterly call for many of the repurchase agreements.

              Long-term repurchase agreements are accounted for as collateralized financing transactions and recorded at the amounts at which the securities were sold. The collateral for these agreements consist of U.S. Government agency and U.S. Government sponsored enterprise debt and mortgage-backed securities. The Company may have to provide additional collateral for the repurchase agreements, as necessary.

              The following table provides information on securities sold under repurchase agreements as of December 31, 2011 and 2010:

	December 31, 2011					December 31, 2010
Year of Maturity	Amount		Rate			Amount		Rate
	(Dollars in thousands)
2011	$	—		—	%	$	88,545		0.54	%
2012		25,208		0.57	%		—		—	%
2015		245,000		4.49	%		245,000		4.49	%
2016		700,000		4.91	%		700,000		4.91	%
2017		50,000		4.15	%		50,000		4.15	%
Total	$	1,020,208		4.66	%	$	1,083,545		4.42	%

              Total interest expense recorded on repurchase agreements amounted to $48.6 million, $49.0 million and $49.7 million for the years ended December 31, 2011, 2010 and 2009, respectively.

              The Company also has master repurchase agreements with other major brokerage companies. The Company's available borrowing capacity from repurchase agreements totaled $979.8 million and $1.21 billion at December 31, 2011 and 2010, respectively.

19.         CAPITAL RESOURCES

              Junior Subordinated Debt—As of December 31, 2011, the Company has seven statutory business trusts for the purpose of issuing junior subordinated debt to third party investors. Junior subordinated debt is recorded as a component of long-term debt and includes the value of the common stock issued by the Trusts to the Company in conjunction with these transactions. The common stock is recorded in other assets for the amount issued in connection with these junior subordinated debt issuances. Junior subordinated debt outstanding, issued by the Trusts to the Company, was $133.0 million and $155.8 million at December 31, 2011 and 2010, respectively. During 2011, the Company called $21.4 million of junior subordinated debt securities with an associated early repayment penalty of $526 thousand. The related two statutory business trusts were dissolved during 2011 after the repayment of the related debt. The debt securities were repaid in order to reduce higher interest-bearing debt and in anticipation of the phase out of trust preferred securities as Tier I regulatory capital beginning in 2013. The related common stock outstanding, issued by the Trust to the Company was $4.2 million and $4.8 million as of December 31, 2011 and 2010, respectively.

              The proceeds from these issuances represent liabilities of the Company to the Trusts and are reported in the consolidated balance sheets as a component of long-term debt. Interest payments on these securities are made either quarterly or semi-annually and are deductible for tax purposes. These securities

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are not registered with the Securities and Exchange Commission. For regulatory reporting purposes, these securities qualify for Tier I capital treatment. Under Dodd-Frank, depository institution holding companies, such as the Company, with more than $15 billion in total consolidated assets as of December 31, 2009, will no longer be able to include trust preferred securities as Tier I regulatory capital as of the end of a phase-out period in 2016, and will be obligated to replace any outstanding trust preferred securities issued prior to May 19, 2010, with qualifying Tier I regulatory capital during the phase-out period.

              The table below summarizes pertinent information related to outstanding junior subordinated debt issued by each Trust as of December 31, 2011 and 2010:

						Balance at December 31,
		Stated Interest Rate	Rate at December 31, 2011
Trust Name	Maturity Date(1)					2011		2010
						(Dollars in thousands)
East West Capital Trust I	March 2030	10.88%, fixed		—	%	$	—	$	10,750
East West Capital Trust II	July 2030	10.95%, fixed		—	%		—		10,000
East West Capital Statutory Trust III	December 2033	3-month Libor + 2.85%		3.41	%		10,000		10,000
East West Capital Trust IV	July 2034	3-month Libor + 2.55%		2.97	%		10,000		10,000
East West Capital Trust V	November 2034	3-month Libor + 1.80%		2.10	%		15,000		15,000
East West Capital Trust VI	September 2035	3-month Libor + 1.50%		2.05	%		20,000		20,000
East West Capital Trust VII	June 2036	3-month Libor + 1.35%		1.90	%		30,000		30,000
East West Capital Trust VIII	June 2037	3-month Libor + 1.40%		1.93	%		18,000		20,000
East West Capital Trust IX	September 2037	3-month Libor + 1.90%		2.45	%		30,000		30,000
						$	133,000	$	155,750

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All of the above debt instruments are subject to various call options.

              Subordinated Debt—In 2005, the Company issued $75.0 million in subordinated debt in a private placement transaction. For the subordinated debt, the maturity is September 23, 2015 and the interest rate is based on the three-month LIBOR plus 110 basis points, payable on a quarterly basis. At December 31, 2011, the interest rate on this debt instrument was 1.54%. The subordinated debt was issued through the Bank and qualifies as Tier II capital for regulatory reporting purposes and is included as a component of long-term debt in the accompanying consolidated balance sheets.

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20.         INCOME TAXES

              The provision (benefit) for income taxes consists of the following components:

	Year Ended December 31,
	2011			2010			2009
	(Dollars in thousands)
Current income tax expense (benefit):
Federal	$	(86,157	)	$	9,942		$	(109,092	)
State		34,760			69,026			2,916
Foreign		—			—			1,758
Total current income tax expense (benefit)		(51,397	)		78,968			(104,418	)
Deferred income tax expense (benefit):
Federal		193,834			55,083			127,668
State		(7,706	)		(48,273	)		11,571
Foreign		3,369			5,567			(12,107	)
Total deferred income tax expense (benefit)		189,497			12,377			127,132
Provision (benefit) for income taxes	$	138,100		$	91,345		$	22,714

              The difference between the effective tax rate implicit in the consolidated financial statements and the statutory federal income tax rate can be attributed to the following:

	Year Ended December 31,
	2011			2010			2009
Federal income tax provision at statutory rate		35.0	%		35.0	%		35.0	%
State franchise taxes, net of federal tax effect		4.3			5.3			8.1
Tax credits		(2.7	)		(4.8	)		(6.9	)
Foreign subsidiaries acquisition		—			—			(14.4	)
Other, net		(0.6	)		0.2			(0.1	)
Effective income tax rate		36.0	%		35.7	%		21.7	%

              The Company recognizes investment tax credits from low income housing and other investments in the year the credit arises under the flow-through method of accounting.

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              The tax effects of temporary differences that give rise to significant portions of the deferred tax assets (liabilities) are presented below:

	December 31,
	2011												2010
	Federal			State			Foreign			Total			Federal			State			Foreign			Total
	(In thousands)
Deferred tax liabilities:
Core deposit intangibles	$	(19,449	)	$	(5,537	)	$	133		$	(24,853	)	$	(26,574	)	$	(8,723	)	$	133		$	(35,164	)
Affordable housing partnerships		(15,091	)		(3,904	)		—			(18,995	)		(14,889	)		(4,489	)		—			(19,378	)
Fixed assets		(21,640	)		(6,305	)		—			(27,945	)		(27,053	)		(9,504	)		—			(36,557	)
FHLB stock		(24,088	)		(6,874	)		—			(30,962	)		(32,191	)		(10,202	)		—			(42,393	)
Deferred loan fees		(3,041	)		(844	)		—			(3,885	)		(3,854	)		(1,194	)		—			(5,048	)
Purchased loan discounts		(160	)		(44	)		—			(204	)		(199	)		(61	)		—			(260	)
State taxes		(10,749	)		—			—			(10,749	)		—			—			—			—
Mortgage servicing assets		(2,560	)		(711	)		—			(3,271	)		(3,227	)		(999	)		—			(4,226	)
Section 597 gain		(142,934	)		(3,588	)		—			(146,522	)		—			—			—			—
FDIC receivable		(371,049	)		(9,314	)		—			(380,363	)		(420,752	)		31,026			—			(389,726	)
Acquired debt		(10,812	)		(1,012	)		(300	)		(12,124	)		(51,070	)		(922	)		(300	)		(52,292	)
Other, net		(4,155	)		(986	)		—			(5,141	)		(2,531	)		(454	)		(600	)		(3,585	)
Total gross deferred tax (liabilities)		(625,728	)		(39,119	)		(167	)		(665,014	)		(582,340	)		(5,522	)		(767	)		(588,629	)
Deferred tax assets:
Allowance for loan losses and REO reserves		79,269			18,556			(5,220	)		92,605			84,337			21,896			(5,220	)		101,013
Deferred compensation		14,533			4,101			—			18,634			15,407			4,854			—			20,261
State taxes		—			—			—			—			2,734			—			—			2,734
Purchased loan premium		832			231			—			1,063			966			299			—			1,265
Unrealized loss on securities		69,239			20,267			—			89,506			77,760			24,336			—			102,096
Net operating loss carryforwards		1,052			34,395			—			35,447			3,057			34,813			2,041			39,911
Acquired loans and REOs		577,883			30,015			7,957			615,855			303,045			(7,298	)		11,926			307,673
Other, net		10,016			4,277			97			14,390			12,013			3,751			97			15,861
Total gross deferred tax assets		752,824			111,842			2,834			867,500			499,319			82,651			8,844			590,814
Valuation allowance		—			(603	)		—			(603	)		—			(624	)		(2,041	)		(2,665	)
Net deferred tax (liabilities) assets	$	127,096		$	72,120		$	2,667		$	201,883		$	(83,021	)	$	76,505		$	6,036		$	(480	)

              Management believes that it is more likely than not that all of the deferred tax assets recorded at December 31, 2011 will be realized (except to the extent of the recorded valuation allowance) because it expects to have sufficient taxable income in future years to fully realize them. A valuation allowance has been provided for the state net operating losses ("NOLs") (for states other than California, Georgia, Massachusetts and New York) since management believes that these NOLs may not be fully utilized. The valuation allowance for China loss has been fully reversed in 2011. In preparing the 2010 federal income tax return, the Bank made adjustments to the purchase price allocation to various assets related to the UCB acquisition which resulted in Section 597 gain of $666.0 million.

              At December 31, 2011 and 2010, the Bank had federal net operating loss carryforwards of approximately $3.0 million and $3.3 million, respectively. At December 31, 2011 and 2010, the Bank had state net operating loss carryforwards of approximately $312.3 million and $321.1 million, respectively. Of this amount, $3.0 million of the state net operating loss resulted from the acquisition of Desert Community Bank ("DCB") in 2007 and will expire in 2021. The remaining state net operating loss carryforward expires in various years through 2031. Federal and state tax laws related to a change in ownership, such as that resulting from the acquisition of DCB, place limitations on the annual amount of net operating loss

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carryovers that can be utilized to offset post-acquisition taxable income. Under Internal Revenue Code Section 382, which is also applicable for California tax purposes, certain changes in the ownership of a loss company can result in limitations on the utilization of net operating and any built-in losses. This annual limitation is generally based on the value of the loss company at the ownership change date. In 2010, California suspended the utilization of net operating losses for tax years 2010 and 2011 but allowed taxpayers to carryforward net operating losses for 20 years properly increased for any years in which the loss is suspended.

              The following table summarizes the activity related to our unrecognized tax benefits:

	Year Ended December 31,
	2011			2010
	(Dollars in thousands)
Balance, beginning of year	$	4,952		$	5,763
Additions for tax positions of prior years		794			721
Reductions for tax positions of prior years		(3,208	)		(288	)
Additions for tax positions of current year		794			634
Settlements		—			(1,878	)
Balance, end of year	$	3,332		$	4,952

              During 2011, the Company increased the unrecognized tax benefits reserve by $1.6 million for the California enterprise zone net interest deduction. The Company also reduced the unrecognized tax benefits for the California enterprise zone net interest deduction by $3.2 million due to work performed to find additional qualified enterprise zone loans from 2005 to 2008. As of December 31, 2011 and 2010, the liability for uncertain tax positions was $4.8 million and $6.2 million, respectively. Also, as of December 31, 2011 and 2010, the total amount of unrecognized tax benefits that, if recognized, would impact the effective tax rate is $2.2 million and $3.0 million, respectively.

              During 2011, the Company finalized the Internal Revenue Service examination for the tax years 2006 to 2009 and for Florida for the tax years ended 2006 to 2008 with no material changes. The Company is currently under examination by California for tax years ended 2003 through 2008. For federal tax purposes, tax years from 2007 and beyond remain open and for California franchise tax purposes tax years from 2003 and beyond remain open. The Company does not believe that there are any other tax jurisdictions in which the outcome of unresolved issues or claims is likely to be material to the Company's financial position, cash flows or results of operations. The Company further believes that adequate provisions have been made for all income tax uncertainties. The Company does not anticipate that the total amount of unrecognized tax benefits will significantly change during the year ending December 31, 2012.

              The Company recognizes interest and penalties, if applicable, related to the underpayment of income taxes as a component of income tax expense in the consolidated statement of operations. The Company accrued interest and penalties of $287 thousand, $796 thousand and $1.15 million for its unrecognized tax positions as of December 31, 2011, 2010 and 2009, respectively. Total interest and penalties accrued as of December 31, 2011 and 2010 were $1.5 million and $1.2 million, respectively.

21.         COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES

              Credit Extensions—In the normal course of business, the Company has various outstanding commitments to extend credit that are not reflected in the accompanying consolidated financial statements. While the Company does not anticipate losses as a result of these transactions, commitments

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to extend credit are included in determining the appropriate level of the allowance for unfunded commitments and credit exposures.

              Loan commitments are agreements to lend to a customer provided there is no violation of any condition established in the agreement. Commitments generally have fixed expiration dates or other termination clauses. Because many of the commitments are expected to expire without being drawn upon, the total commitment amounts do not necessarily represent future funding requirements. As of December 31, 2011 and 2010, undisbursed loan commitments amounted to $2.19 billion and $1.89 billion, respectively. In addition, the Bank has committed to fund mortgage and commercial loan applications in process amounting to $305.6 million and $349.9 million as of December 31, 2011 and 2010, respectively. Substantially all commitments are for loans to be held for investment.

              Commercial letters of credit are issued to facilitate domestic and foreign trade transactions while standby letters of credit are issued to make payments on behalf of customers when certain specified future events occur. As of December 31, 2011 and 2010, commercial and standby letters of credit totaled $1.64 billion and $768.8 million, respectively. The Bank issues standby letters of credit ("SBLCs") and financial guarantees to support the obligations of its customers to beneficiaries. Based on historical trends, the probability that it will have to make payments under standby letters of credit is low. Additionally, in many cases, the Bank holds collateral in various forms against these standby letters of credit. As part of its risk management activities, the Bank continuously monitors the creditworthiness of the customer as well as its SBLC exposure; however, if the customer fails to perform the specified obligation to the beneficiary, the beneficiary may draw upon the standby letters of credit by presenting documents that are in compliance with the letter of credit terms. In that event, the Bank either repays the money borrowed or advanced, makes payment on account of the indebtedness of the customer or makes payment on account of the default by the customer in the performance of an obligation, to the beneficiary up to the full notional amount of the standby letters of credit. The customer is obligated to reimburse the Bank for any such payment. If the customer fails to pay, the Bank would, as applicable, liquidate collateral and/or set off accounts.

              Credit card lines are unsecured commitments that are not legally binding. Management reviews credit card lines at least annually and, upon evaluation of the customers' creditworthiness, the Bank has the right to terminate or change certain terms of the credit card lines.

              The Bank uses the same credit policies in making commitments and conditional obligations as in extending loan facilities to customers. It evaluates each customer's creditworthiness on a case-by-case basis. The amount of collateral obtained, if deemed necessary by the Bank upon extension of credit, is based on management's credit evaluation of the counterparty. Collateral held varies but may include accounts receivable, inventory, property, plant and equipment, and income-producing commercial properties.

              As of December 31, 2011 and 2010, the allowance for unfunded loan commitments, off-balance sheet credit exposures, and recourse provision amounted to $11.0 million and $10.0 million, respectively. These amounts are included in accrued expenses and other liabilities in the accompanying consolidated balance sheets. The increase in the off-balance sheet allowance amount was due to increases in unfunded loan commitments and off-balance sheet exposures.

              Guarantees—From time to time, the Company sells or securitizes loans with recourse in the ordinary course of business. For loans that have been sold or securitized with recourse, the recourse component is considered a guarantee. When the Company sells or securitizes a loan with recourse, it commits to stand ready to perform if the loan defaults, and to make payments to remedy the default. As of December 31, 2011, total loans sold or securitized with recourse amounted to $589.9 million and were

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comprised of $54.5 million in single-family loans with full recourse and $535.4 million in multifamily loans with limited recourse. In comparison, total loans sold or securitized with recourse amounted to $699.6 million at December 31, 2010, comprised of $60.9 million in single-family loans with full recourse and $638.7 million in multifamily loans with limited recourse. In conjunction with the UCB Purchase and Assumption Agreement, East West Bank assumed all servicing agreements the prior UCB had entered into. The recourse provision on multifamily loans varies by loan sale and is limited to up to 4% of the top loss on the underlying loans. The Company's recourse reserve related to loan sales and securitizations totaled $4.4 million and $4.7 million as of December 31, 2011 and 2010, respectively, and is included in accrued expenses and other liabilities in the accompanying consolidated balance sheets. Despite the challenging conditions in the real estate market, the Company continues to experience minimal losses from single-family and multifamily loan portfolios.

              The Company also sells or securitizes loans without recourse that may have to be subsequently repurchased if a defect that occurred during the loan origination process results in a violation of a representation or warranty made in connection with the securitization or sale of the loan. When a loan sold or securitized to an investor without recourse fails to perform according to its contractual terms, the investor will typically review the loan file to determine whether defects in the origination process occurred and if such defects give rise to a violation of a representation or warranty made to the investor in connection with the sale or securitization. If such a defect is identified, the Company may be required to either repurchase the loan or indemnify the investor for losses sustained. If there are no such defects, the Company has no commitment to repurchase the loan. As of December 31, 2011 and 2010, the amount of loans sold without recourse totaled $1.23 billion and $1.48 billion, respectively. Total loans securitized without recourse amounted to $273.7 million and $325.5 million, respectively, at December 31, 2011 and 2010. The loans sold or securitized without recourse represent the unpaid principal balance of the Company's loans serviced for others portfolio.

              Lease Commitments—The Company conducts a portion of its operations utilizing leased premises and equipment under operating leases. Rental expense amounted to $22.8 million, $23.2 million and $15.0 million for the years ended December 31, 2011, 2010 and 2009, respectively.

              Future minimum rental payments under non-cancelable operating leases are estimated as follows:

Estimate For The Year Ending December 31,	Amount
	(In thousands)
2012	$	22,149
2013		19,801
2014		17,693
2015		13,155
2016		10,051
Thereafter		24,900
Total	$	107,749

              Litigation—Neither the Company nor the Bank is involved in any material legal proceedings at December 31, 2011. The Bank, from time to time, is a party to litigation that arises in the ordinary course of business, such as claims to enforce liens, claims involving the origination and servicing of loans, and other issues related to the business of the Bank. After taking into consideration information furnished by counsel to the Company and the Bank, management believes that the resolution of such issues will not have a material adverse impact on the financial position, results of operations or liquidity of the Company or the Bank.

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22.         STOCK COMPENSATION PLANS

              The Company issues stock options and restricted stock awards to employees under share-based compensation plans. The adoption of ASC 505 and ASC 718 on January 1, 2006 has resulted in incremental stock-based compensation expense. Since the Company has previously recognized compensation expense on restricted stock awards, the incremental stock-based compensation expense recognized pursuant to ASC 505 and ASC 718 relates only to issued and unvested stock option grants. For the years ended December 31, 2011, 2010, and 2009, incremental stock-based compensation expense reduced income before income taxes by $685 thousand, $937 thousand, and $1.4 million, and reduced net income by $397 thousand, $544 thousand, and $841 thousand, respectively. This additional expense reduced both basic and diluted earnings per share by $0.00, $0.00, and $0.01 for the years ended December 31, 2011, 2010, and 2009, respectively.

              During the years ended December 31, 2011, 2010 and 2009, total compensation expense related to stock options and restricted stock awards reduced income before taxes by $13.5 million, $8.5 million, and $5.3 million, respectively, and reduced net income by $7.9 million, $4.9 million and $3.1 million, respectively.

              The Company received $4.2 million and $3.6 million as of December 31, 2011 and 2010, respectively, in cash proceeds from stock option exercises. The net tax benefit recognized in equity for stock compensation plans was $717 thousand for 2011 compared with a net tax expense of $170 thousand for 2010.

              As of December 31, 2011, there are 4,648,828 shares available to be issued, subject to the Company's current 1998 Stock Incentive Plan, as amended.

              Stock Options—The Company issues fixed stock options to certain employees, officers, and directors. Stock options are issued at the current market price on the date of grant with a three-year or four-year vesting period and contractual terms of 7 or 10 years. The Company issues new shares upon the exercise of stock options.

              A summary of activity for the Company's stock options as of and for the year ended December 31, 2011 is presented below:

	Shares			Weighted Average Exercise Price		Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Term	Aggregate Intrinsic Value (In thousands)
Outstanding at beginning of year		1,438,979		$	24.21
Granted		8,654			23.11
Exercised		(330,756	)		12.70
Forfeited		(171,797	)		29.92
Outstanding at end of year		945,080		$	27.19	2.28 years	$	782
Vested or expected to vest at year-end		933,258		$	27.30	2.26 years	$	739
Exercisable at year-end		758,166		$	29.34	1.98 years	$	350

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              A summary of changes in unvested stock options and related information for the year ended December 31, 2011 is presented below:

Unvested Options	Shares			Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value (per share)
Unvested at January 1, 2011		416,851		$	5.04
Granted		8,654			13.21
Vested		(227,813	)		5.59
Forfeited		(10,778	)		4.56
Unvested at December 31, 2011		186,914		$	4.77

              The fair value of each option grant is estimated on the date of grant using the Black-Scholes option-pricing model with the following assumptions:

	Year Ended December 31,
	2011			2010(5)	2009
Expected term(1)		4 years		N/A		4 years
Expected volatility(2)		78.1	%	N/A		60.5	%
Expected dividend yield(3)		0.2	%	N/A		0.6	%
Risk-free interest rate(4)		1.6	%	N/A		1.8	%

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The expected term (estimated period of time outstanding) of stock options granted was estimated using the historical exercise behavior of employees.

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The expected volatility was based on historical volatility for a period equal to the stock option's expected term.

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The expected dividend yield is based on the Company's prevailing dividend rate at the time of grant.

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The risk-free rate is based on the U.S. Treasury strips in effect at the time of grant equal to the stock option's expected term.

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The Company did not issue any stock options during the year ended December 31, 2010.

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              The following table summarizes information about stock options outstanding as of December 31, 2011:

	Options Outstanding					Options Exercisable
Range of Exercise Prices	Number of Outstanding Options		Weighted Average Exercise Price		Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Life	Number of Exercisable Options		Weighted Average Exercise Price
$0.00 to $4.99		15,530	$	4.25	4.25 years		—	$	—
$5.00 to $9.99		7,292		5.43	4.21 years		—		—
$10.00 to $14.99		32,528		13.62	1.42 years		24,115		13.17
$15.00 to $19.99		117,511		17.73	2.47 years		90,117		17.63
$20.00 to $24.99		364,982		21.14	3.21 years		236,697		21.09
$25.00 to $29.99		—		—	—		—		—
$30.00 to $34.99		18,320		33.82	0.57 years		18,320		33.82
$35.00 to $39.99		382,168		37.83	1.38 years		382,168		37.83
$40.00 to $44.99		6,749		40.36	1.66 years		6,749		40.36
$0.00 to $44.99		945,080	$	27.19	2.28 years		758,166	$	29.34

              During the years ended December 31, 2011, 2010 and 2009, information related to stock options are presented as follows:

	Year Ended December 31,
	2011		2010		2009
Weighted average grant date fair value of stock options granted during the year(1)	$	13.21	$	—	$	3.00
Total intrinsic value of options exercised (in thousands)	$	2,650	$	1,772	$	53
Total fair value of options vested (in thousands)	$	1,274	$	2,137	$	1,638

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The Company did not issue any stock options during the year ended December 31, 2010.

              As of December 31, 2011, total unrecognized compensation cost related to stock options amounted to $185 thousand. This cost is expected to be recognized over a weighted average period of 2.8 years.

              Restricted Stock—In addition to stock options, the Company also grants restricted stock awards to directors, officers and employees. The restricted stock awards fully vest after one to five years of continued employment from the date of grant; some of the awards are also subject to achievement of certain established financial goals. The Company becomes entitled to an income tax deduction in an amount equal to the taxable income reported by the holders of the restricted stock when the restrictions are released and the shares are issued. Restricted stock awards are forfeited if officers and employees terminate employment prior to the lapsing of restrictions or if established financial goals are not achieved. The Company records forfeitures of issued restricted stock as treasury share repurchases.

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              A summary of the activity for the Company's time-based and performance-based restricted stock awards as of December 31, 2011, including changes during the year then ended, is presented below:

	2011
	Restricted Stock
	Time-Based					Performance-Based
	Shares			Weighted Average Price		Shares			Weighted Average Price
Outstanding at beginning of year		1,789,498		$	17.09		—		$	—
Granted		502,781			19.17		513,022			22.25
Vested		(242,025	)		23.82		—			—
Forfeited		(240,193	)		17.05		(32,287	)		23.11
Outstanding at end of year		1,810,061		$	16.77		480,735		$	22.19

              During 2011 there were no restricted stock granted to outside directors.

              Restricted stock awards are valued at the closing price of the Company's stock on the date of award. The weighted average fair values of time-based restricted stock awards granted during the years ended December 31, 2011, 2010, and 2009 were $19.17, $17.11, and $7.41, respectively. The weighted average fair value of performance-based restricted stock awards granted during the year ended December 31, 2011, was $22.25. There were no performance-based restricted stock awarded during the years ended December 31, 2010 and 2009. The total fair value of time-based restricted stock awards vested during 2011, 2010 and 2009 was $4.9 million, $4.3 million and $1.0 million, respectively. There were no performance-based restricted stock awards vested during the year ended December 31, 2011, 2010 and 2009.

              As of December 31, 2011, total unrecognized compensation cost related to time-based and performance-based restricted stock awards amounted to $16.5 million and $7.4 million, respectively. This cost is expected to be recognized over a weighted average period of 2.13 years and 1.88 years, respectively.

              Stock Purchase Plan—The Company adopted the 1998 Employee Stock Purchase Plan (the "Purchase Plan") providing eligible employees of the Company and its subsidiaries participation in the ownership of the Company through the right to purchase shares of its common stock at a discount. The Purchase Plan allows employees to purchase shares at 90% of the per share market price at the date of exercise, with an annual common stock value purchase limitation of $25,000. As of December 31, 2011, the Purchase Plan qualifies as a non-compensatory plan under Section 423 of the Internal Revenue Code and, accordingly, no compensation expense is recognized under the Purchase Plan.

              The Purchase Plan covers a total of 2,000,000 shares of the Company's common stock. During 2011 and 2010, 64,032 shares totaling $1.0 million and 56,448 shares totaling $849 thousand, respectively, were sold to employees under the Purchase Plan.

23.         EMPLOYEE BENEFIT PLANS

              The Company sponsors a defined contribution plan for the benefit of its employees. The Company's contributions to the plan are determined annually by the Board of Directors in accordance with plan requirements. For tax purposes, eligible participants may contribute up to a maximum of 15% of their compensation, not to exceed the dollar limit imposed by the Internal Revenue Service. For plan years ended December 31, 2011 and 2010, the Company contributed $3.0 million and $2.0 million, respectively. There were no Company contributions to the plan for the plan year ended December 31, 2009.

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              During 2002, the Company adopted a Supplemental Executive Retirement Plan ("SERP"). The SERP meets the definition of a pension plan per ASC 715-30, Compensation—Retirement Benefits—Defined Benefit Plans—Pension, pursuant to which the Company will pay supplemental pension benefits to certain executive officers designated by the Board of Directors upon retirement based upon the officers' years of service and compensation. For the years ended December 31, 2011, 2010, and 2009, $1.6 million, $2.6 million and $2.3 million, respectively, of benefits were accrued and expensed. The SERP is funded through life insurance contracts on the participating officers, though the plan does not require formal funding. At December 31, 2011, the life insurance contracts related to the SERP had an aggregate cash surrender value of $43.3 million. As of December 31, 2011 and 2010, the vested benefit obligation under the SERP was less than the cash surrender value of the life insurance contracts respectively. In 2011, one executive received the elected lump sum payment of $11.2 million, terminating their SERP benefits.

24.         STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY AND EARNINGS PER SHARE

              Series A Preferred Stock Offering—In April 2008, the Company issued 200,000 shares of 8% Non-Cumulative Perpetual Convertible Preferred Stock, Series A ("Series A"), with a liquidation preference of $1,000 per share. The Company received $194.1 million of additional Tier 1 qualifying capital, after deducting stock issuance costs. The holders of the Series A preferred stock have the right at any time to convert each share of Series A preferred shares into 64.9942 shares of the Company's common stock, plus cash in lieu of fractional shares. This represents an initial conversion price of approximately $15.39 per share of common stock or a 22.5% conversion premium based on the closing price of the Company's common stock on April 23, 2008 of $12.56 per share. On or after May 1, 2013, the Company will have the right, under certain circumstances, to cause the Series A preferred shares to be converted into shares of the Company's common stock. Dividends on the Series A preferred shares, if declared, will accrue and be payable quarterly in arrears at a rate per annum equal to 8% on the liquidation preference of $1,000 per share. The proceeds from this offering were used to augment the Company's liquidity and capital positions and reduce its borrowings. As of December 31, 2011, 85,710 shares were outstanding.

              Series B Preferred Stock Offering—On December 5, 2008, the Company issued 306,546 shares of Fixed Rate Cumulative Perpetual Preferred Stock, Series B ("Series B"), with a liquidation preference of $1,000 per share. The Company received $306.5 million of additional Tier 1 qualifying capital from the U.S. Treasury by participating in the U.S. Treasury's Capital Purchase Program ("TCPP"). On December 29, 2010, in accordance with approvals received from the U.S. Treasury and the Federal Reserve Board, the Company repurchased all shares of the Series B preferred stock and the related accrued and unpaid dividends by using $308.4 million of available cash, without raising any capital or debt. As a result of repurchasing the Series B preferred stock, the Company accelerated the remaining accretion of the issuance discount on the Series B preferred stock of $17.5 million and recorded a corresponding charge to stockholders' equity and income available to common stockholders in the calculation of diluted earnings per share. While participating in the TCPP, we recorded $56.9 million in dividends and accretion, including $31.7 million in cash dividends and $25.2 million of accretion on the Series B preferred stock issuance discount. Repayment will save us approximately $15.3 million in annual dividends.

              Private Sales of Common Stock—On July 14, 2009, in private placement transactions, two customers of the Bank purchased 5,000,000 newly issued shares of the Company's common stock at a price of $5.50 per share. The Company received net proceeds of approximately $26.0 million, net of stock issuance costs, in conjunction with this common stock offering. The Company has registered these shares for resale to the public.

              Public Offering of Common Stock—On July 24, 2009, the Company completed a public offering of 11 million shares of its common stock priced at $6.35. The underwriter also exercised its option to purchase

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an additional 1.65 million shares of the Company's common stock. The Company received net proceeds of approximately $76.7 million, net of stock issuance costs, in conjunction with this common stock offering.

              Private Placement—On November 5, 2009, we entered into investment agreements with various investors, pursuant to which the investors purchased an aggregate of $500.0 million of our common stock and newly-issued shares of our Mandatorily Convertible Non-Voting Perpetual Preferred Stock, Series C ("Series C"), with a liquidation preference of $1,000 per share, in a private placement transaction which closed on November 6, 2009. In the private placement, we issued certain qualified institutional buyers and accredited investors, several of whom were already our largest institutional stockholders, an aggregate of 335,047 shares of our Series C preferred stock and an aggregate of 18,247,012 shares of common stock. On March 25, 2010, at a special meeting of the stockholders, our stockholders voted to approve the issuance of 37,103,734 shares of our common stock upon conversion of the 335,047 shares of the Series C preferred stock. Subsequently, on March 30, 2010, each share of the Series C preferred stock was automatically converted into 110.74197 shares of common stock at a per common share conversion price of $9.03, as adjusted in accordance with the terms of the Series C preferred stock. As a result, no shares of the Series C preferred stock remain outstanding as of December 31, 2011 and 2010.

              Warrants—During 2008, in conjunction with the Series B preferred stock offering, the Company issued to the U.S. Treasury warrants with an initial price of $15.15 per share of common stock for which the warrants may be exercised, with an allocated fair value of $25.2 million. The warrants could be exercised at any time on or before December 5, 2018. As of December 31, 2010, there were 1,517,555 warrants outstanding. On January 26, 2011 the Company repurchased the outstanding warrants for $14.5 million.

              Stock Repurchase Program—On January 19, 2012, it was announced that the Company's Board of Directors authorized a stock repurchase program to buy back up to $200.0 million of the Company's common stock. The Company did not repurchase any shares during the years ended December 31, 2011, 2010 and 2009.

              Quarterly Dividends—The Company's Board of Directors declared and paid quarterly preferred stock cash dividends of $20.00 per share on its Series A preferred stock during 2011 and 2010. The Board of Directors has also authorized the payment of quarterly dividends of $12.50 per share on the Company's Series B preferred stock during 2011 and 2010. Cash dividends totaling $6.9 million and $22.1 million were paid to the Company's Series A and Series B preferred stock shareholders during the years ended December 31, 2011 and 2010, respectively.

              The Company also paid quarterly dividends on its common stock of $0.01 per share for the first quarter of 2011 and $0.05 per share for the remaining quarters of 2011. In comparison, the Company paid quarterly dividends on its common stock of $0.01 per share for all quarters of 2010. Total quarterly dividends amounting to $23.9 million and $5.5 million were paid to the Company's common shareholders during the years ended December 31, 2011 and 2010, respectively.

              Accumulated Other Comprehensive (Loss)/Income—As of December 31, 2011, total accumulated other comprehensive loss was ($33.9) million which includes the following components: net unrealized loss on securities available for sale of ($34.8) million and foreign exchange translation adjustment of $908 thousand. As of December 31, 2010, total accumulated other comprehensive loss was ($12.4) million which includes the following components: net unrealized loss on securities available for sale of ($13.9) million and foreign exchange translation adjustment of $1.5 million.

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              Earnings Per Share ("EPS")—The calculation of basic and diluted earnings (loss) per share for the years ended December 31, 2011, 2010 and 2009 is presented below:

	Net Income Available to Common Stockholders			Number of Shares		Per Share Amounts
	(In thousands, except per share data)
2011
Net income	$	245,234			147,093
Less:
Preferred stock dividends and amortization of preferred stock discount		(6,857	)
Basic EPS—income available to common stockholders	$	238,377			147,093	$	1.62
Effect of dilutive securities:
Stock options		—			62
Restricted stock		115			718
Convertible preferred stock		6,857			5,571
Stock warrants		—			23
Diluted EPS—income available to common stockholders	$	245,349			153,467	$	1.60
2010
Net income	$	164,564			137,478
Less:
Preferred stock dividends and amortization of preferred stock discount		(43,126	)		—
Basic EPS—income available to common stockholders	$	121,438			137,478	$	0.88
Effect of dilutive securities:
Stock options		—			142
Restricted stock		15			370
Convertible preferred stock		—			8,936
Stock warrants		—			176
Diluted EPS—income available to common stockholders	$	121,453			147,102	$	0.83
2009
Net income before extraordinary item	$	82,008			78,770
Less:
Preferred stock dividends, amortization of preferred stock discount and inducement of preferred stock conversion		(49,115	)		—
Income available to common stockholders before extraordinary item		32,893			78,770	$	0.42
Extraordinary item—impact of descuritization		(5,366	)		78,770		(0.07	)
Basic EPS—income available to common stockholders after extraordinary item		27,527			78,770	$	0.35
Effect of dilutive securities:
Stock options		—			15
Restricted stock		—			51
Convertible preferred stock		—			5,687
Stock warrants		—			—
Income available to common stockholders before extraordinary item	$	32,893			84,523	$	0.39
Income impact of assumed conversions		2			—
Extraordinary item—impact of descuritization		(5,366	)		84,523	$	(0.06	)
Diluted EPS—income available to common stockholders after extraordinary item plus assumed conversions	$	27,529			84,523	$	0.33

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              The following outstanding convertible preferred stock, stock options, and restricted stock for years ended December 31, 2011, 2010 and 2009, respectively, were excluded from the computation of diluted EPS because including them would have had an antidilutive effect.

	For the Year Ended
	2011		2010		2009
	(In thousands)
Convertible preferred stock		—		5,573		9,293
Stock options		857		1,043		1,848
Restricted stock		317		326		463

25.         REGULATORY REQUIREMENTS

              Risk-Based Capital—The Bank is a member bank of the Federal Reserve System and the FRB is the Bank's primary regulator. The Company and the Bank are subject to various regulatory capital requirements administered by the federal banking agencies. Failure to meet minimum capital requirements can initiate certain mandatory actions by regulators that, if undertaken, could have a direct material effect on the Company's financial statements. Under capital adequacy guidelines, the Company and the Bank must meet specific capital guidelines that involve quantitative measures of the assets, liabilities and certain off-balance sheet items as calculated under regulatory accounting practices. The capital amounts and classification are also subject to qualitative judgments by the regulators about components, risk weightings and other factors.

              As of December 31, 2011 and 2010, the Bank is categorized as well capitalized under the regulatory framework for prompt corrective action. To be categorized as well capitalized, the Bank must maintain specific total risk-based, Tier I risk-based, and Tier I leverage ratios as set forth in the table below. There are no conditions or events since December 31, 2011 which management believes have changed the category of the Bank.

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              The actual and required capital amounts and ratios at December 31, 2011 and 2010 are presented as follows:

	Actual					For Capital Adequacy Purposes					To Be Well Capitalized Under Prompt Corrective Action Provisions
	Amount		Ratio			Amount		Ratio			Amount		Ratio
	(Dollars in thousands)
As of December 31, 2011:
Total Capital (to Risk-Weighted Assets)
Consolidated Company	$	2,296,274		16.4	%	$	1,123,413		8.0	%		N/A		N/A
East West Bank	$	2,283,178		16.3	%	$	1,123,228		8.0	%	$	1,404,035		10.0	%
Tier I Capital (to Risk-Weighted Assets)
Consolidated Company	$	2,074,963		14.8	%	$	561,706		4.0	%		N/A		N/A
East West Bank	$	2,061,896		14.7	%	$	561,614		4.0	%	$	842,421		6.0	%
Tier I Capital (to Average Assets)
Consolidated Company	$	2,074,963		9.7	%	$	859,098		4.0	%		N/A		N/A
East West Bank	$	2,061,896		9.6	%	$	858,765		4.0	%	$	1,073,457		5.0	%
As of December 31, 2010:
Total Capital (to Risk-Weighted Assets)
Consolidated Company	$	2,075,480		17.5	%	$	950,680		8.0	%		N/A		N/A
East West Bank	$	2,068,922		17.4	%	$	950,301		8.0	%	$	1,187,877		10.0	%
Tier I Capital (to Risk-Weighted Assets)
Consolidated Company	$	1,865,602		15.7	%	$	475,340		4.0	%		N/A		N/A
East West Bank	$	1,859,102		15.7	%	$	475,151		4.0	%	$	712,726		6.0	%
Tier I Capital (to Average Assets)
Consolidated Company	$	1,865,602		9.3	%	$	801,850		4.0	%		N/A		N/A
East West Bank	$	1,859,102		9.3	%	$	800,863		4.0	%	$	1,001,079		5.0	%

              Under the Dodd-Frank Act, bank holding companies with more than $15 billion in total consolidated assets will no longer be able to include trust preferred securities as Tier I regulatory capital as of the end of the phase-out period in 2016. As of December 31, 2011 and 2010, trust preferred securities comprised 6.4% and 8.3%, respectively, of the Company's Tier I capital.

              Reserve Requirement—The Bank is required to maintain a percentage of its deposits as reserves at the Federal Reserve Bank. The daily average reserve requirement was approximately $186.5 million and $80.9 million for December 31, 2011 and 2010, respectively.

26.         SEGMENT INFORMATION

              The Company utilizes an internal reporting system to measure the performance of various operating segments within the Bank and the Company overall. We have identified three operating segments for purposes of management reporting: 1) Retail Banking; 2) Commercial Banking; and 3) Other. These three business divisions meet the criteria of an operating segment: the segment engages in business activities from which it earns revenues and incurs expenses and whose operating results are regularly reviewed by the Company's chief operating decision-maker to make decisions about resources to be allocated to the segment and assess its performance and for which discrete financial information is available.

              The Company identified three business divisions as meeting the criteria of an operating segment: Retail Banking, Commercial Banking, and Other. The residential lending segment was combined with the Retail Banking segment due to the consumer-centric nature of the products and services offered by the two segments as well as the synergistic relationship between the two units in generating consumer mortgage

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loans. The remaining centralized functions, including the former treasury segment, and eliminations on intersegment amounts were aggregated and included in "Other." The objective of combining certain segments under a new reporting structure was to better align the Company's service structure with its customer base, and to provide a platform to more efficiently manage the complexities and challenges impacting the Company's business environment.

              With the acquisition of UCB in November 2009, a fourth segment was added. During the first quarter of 2010, the Company's management made the decision to fully integrate the UCB segment into its two-segment core business structure: Retail Banking and Commercial Banking. With this integration, effective the first quarter of 2010, the Company's business focus reverted back to a three-segment core business structure: Retail Banking, commercial Banking and Other.

              The Retail Banking segment focuses primarily on retail operations through the Bank's branch network. The Commercial Banking segment, which includes commercial real estate, primarily generates commercial loans through the efforts of the commercial lending offices located in the Bank's northern and southern California production offices. Furthermore, the Company's Commercial Banking segment also offers a wide variety of international finance and trade services and products. The remaining centralized functions, including treasury activities and eliminations of inter-segment amounts, have been aggregated and included in the Other segment, which provides broad administrative support to the two core segments.

              The Company's funds transfer pricing assumptions are intended to promote core deposit growth and to reflect the current risk profiles of various loan categories within the credit portfolio. Transfer pricing assumptions and methodologies are reviewed at least annually to ensure that the Company's process is reflective of current market conditions. The transfer pricing process is formulated with the goal of incenting loan and deposit growth that is consistent with the Company's overall growth objectives as well as provide a reasonable and consistent basis for the measurement of the Company's business segments and product net interest margins. Changes to the Company's transfer pricing assumptions and methodologies are approved by the Asset Liability Committee.

              The accounting policies of the segments are the same as those described in the summary of significant accounting policies. Operating segment results are based on the Company's internal management reporting process, which reflects assignments and allocations of capital, certain operating and administrative costs and the provision for loan losses. Net interest income is based on the Company's internal funds transfer pricing system which assigns a cost of funds or a credit for funds to assets or liabilities based on their type, maturity or repricing characteristics. Noninterest income and noninterest expense, including depreciation and amortization, directly attributable to a segment are assigned to that business. Indirect costs, including overhead expense, are allocated to the segments based on several factors, including, but not limited to, full-time equivalent employees, loan volume and deposit volume. The provision for credit losses is allocated based on actual charge-offs for the period as well as average loan balances for each segment during the period. The Company evaluates overall performance based on profit or loss from operations before income taxes excluding nonrecurring gains and losses.

              Changes in our management structure or reporting methodologies may result in changes in the measurement of operating segment results. Results for prior periods are generally restated for comparability for changes in management structure or reporting methodologies unless it is not deemed practicable to do so.

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              The following tables present the operating results and other key financial measures for the individual operating segments for the years ended December 31, 2011, 2010 and 2009.

	Year Ended December 31, 2011
	Retail Banking			Commercial Lending			Other			Total
	(In thousands)
Interest income	$	358,853		$	619,766		$	101,829		$	1,080,448
Charge for funds used		(94,098	)		(142,056	)		3,690			(232,464	)
Interest spread on funds used		264,755			477,710			105,519			847,984
Interest expense		(85,356	)		(31,407	)		(60,659	)		(177,422	)
Credit on funds provided		202,080			13,863			16,521			232,464
Interest spread on funds provided		116,724			(17,544	)		(44,138	)		55,042
Net interest income	$	381,479		$	460,166		$	61,381		$	903,026
Provision for loan losses	$	(27,888	)	$	(67,118	)	$	—		$	(95,006	)
Depreciation, amortization and accretion(1)		(43,899	)		(62,803	)		(21,552	)		(128,254	)
Goodwill		320,566			16,872			—			337,438
Segment pre-tax profit		102,217			227,766			53,351			383,334
Segment assets		6,530,138			10,157,195			5,281,334			21,968,667

	Year Ended December 31, 2010
	Retail Banking			Commercial Lending			Other			Total
	(In thousands)
Interest income	$	355,198		$	659,703		$	80,930		$	1,095,831
Charge for funds used		(113,121	)		(156,303	)		29,514			(239,910	)
Interest spread on funds used		242,077			503,400			110,444			855,921
Interest expense		(112,703	)		(24,756	)		(63,658	)		(201,117	)
Credit on funds provided		209,040			14,346			16,524			239,910
Interest spread on funds provided		96,337			(10,410	)		(47,134	)		38,793
Net interest income	$	338,414		$	492,990		$	63,310		$	894,714
Provision for loan losses	$	(73,021	)	$	(127,138	)	$	—		$	(200,159	)
Depreciation, amortization and accretion(1)		(59,060	)		(100,546	)		(2,810	)		(162,416	)
Goodwill		320,566			16,872			—			337,438
Segment pre-tax profit (loss)		(4,992	)		157,932			102,969			255,909
Segment assets		6,580,118			9,856,661			4,263,758			20,700,537

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	Year Ended December 31, 2009
	Retail Banking			Commercial Lending			Other			Total
	(In thousands)
Interest income	$	263,293		$	343,173		$	116,352		$	722,818
Charge for funds used		(69,260	)		(75,153	)		(186,024	)		(330,437	)
Interest spread on funds used		194,033			268,020			(69,672	)		392,381
Interest expense		(103,778	)		(20,156	)		(113,195	)		(237,129	)
Credit on funds provided		165,258			17,854			147,325			330,437
Interest spread on funds provided		61,480			(2,302	)		34,130			93,308
Net interest income (expense)	$	255,513		$	265,718		$	(35,542	)	$	485,689
Provision for loan losses	$	(175,825	)	$	(352,841	)	$	—		$	(528,666	)
Depreciation, amortization and accretion(1)		(4,949	)		17,084			(6,103	)		6,032
Goodwill		320,566			16,872			—			337,438
Segment pre-tax profit (loss)		(23,196	)		(173,396	)		301,314			104,722
Segment assets		6,697,894			10,404,063			3,457,255			20,559,212

⁽¹⁾

Includes amortization and accretion related to the FDIC indemnification asset.

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27.         PARENT COMPANY FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

              The financial information of East West Bancorp, Inc. as of December 31, 2011 and 2010 and for the years ended December 31, 2011, 2010 and 2009 are as follows:

BALANCE SHEETS

	December 31,
	2011			2010
	(In thousands)
ASSETS
Cash and cash equivalents	$	9,287		$	4,973
Certificates of deposit		—			198
Investment securities available-for-sale		—			—
Investment in subsidiaries		2,436,574			2,268,453
Other investments		538			1,136
Other assets		3,012			5,081
TOTAL	$	2,449,411		$	2,279,841
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
Long-term debt	$	137,178		$	160,570
Other liabilities		490			5,340
Total liabilities		137,668			165,910
STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
Preferred stock (par value $0.001 per share)
Authorized—5,000,000 shares
Issued—200,000 shares in Series A, non-cumulative convertible preferred stock in 2011 and 2010 Outstanding—85,710 and 85,741 shares in 2011 and 2010		83,027			83,058
Common stock (par value $0.001 per share)
Authorized—200,000,000 shares
Issued—156,798,011 shares in 2011 and 155,743,241 shares in 2010 Outstanding—149,327,907 shares in 2011 and 148,542,940 shares in 2010		157			156
Additional paid in capital		1,443,883			1,434,277
Retained earnings		934,617			720,116
Treasury stock, at cost—7,470,104 shares in 2011 and 7,200,301 shares in 2010		(116,001	)		(111,262	)
Accumulated other comprehensive (loss) income, net of tax		(33,940	)		(12,414	)
Total stockholders' equity		2,311,743			2,113,931
TOTAL	$	2,449,411		$	2,279,841

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STATEMENTS OF INCOME

	Year Ended December 31,
	2011		2010		2009
	(In thousands)
Dividends from subsidiaries	$	72,129	$	85,158	$	23,576
Interest income		—		1,095		794
Gain on sales of investment securities available-for-sale		—		556		—
Impairment writedown on investment securities available-for-sale		—		—		(5,863	)
Impairment writedown on other investments		—		—		(581	)
Other income		372		3		—
Total income		72,501		86,812		17,926
Interest expense		4,734		5,302		6,197
Compensation and net occupancy reimbursement to subsidiary		2,537		2,921		2,288
Goodwill impairment		—		—		—
Other expense		2,339		2,132		1,179
Total expense		9,610		10,355		9,664
Income before income taxes and equity in undistributed income of subsidiaries		62,891		76,457		8,262
Income tax benefit		3,830		3,592		6,361
Equity in undistributed income of subsidiaries		178,513		84,515		62,019
Net income	$	245,234	$	164,564	$	76,642

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STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS

	Year Ended December 31,
	2011			2010			2009
	(In thousands)
Cash flows from operating activities:
Net income	$	245,234		$	164,564		$	76,642
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:
Equity in undistributed (income) loss of subsidiaries		(178,513	)		(84,515	)		(62,019	)
Depreciation and amortization		1,034			623			470
Impairment writedown on investment securities available-for-sale		—			—			5,863
Impairment writedown on other investments		—			—			581
Prepayment penalty on other borrowings		526			—			—
Stock compensation costs		1,767			8,761			5,330
Gain on sale of investment securities available-for-sale		—			(556	)		—
Tax provision (benefit) from stock plans		(717	)		170			(1,012	)
Net change in other assets		1,797			(1,605	)		(1,841	)
Net change in other liabilities		(3,709	)		(596	)		4,509
Net cash provided by operating activities		67,419			86,846			28,523
Cash flows from investing activities:
Purchases of:
Investment securities available-for-sale		—			(20,746	)		(31,981	)
Certificates of deposit		—			—			(17,714	)
Proceeds from:
Redemption of certificates of deposit		198			17,516			—
Repayments, maturity and redemption of investment
Sale/call of investment securities available-for-sale		—			48,224			5,000
Capital contributions to subsidiaries, net		—			—			(350,000	)
Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities		198			44,994			(394,695	)
Cash flows from financing activities:
Payment for:
Repayment of long-term debt		(23,918	)		—			—
Purchase of treasury shares		(649	)		(1,207	)		(430	)
Cash dividends on preferred stock		(6,857	)		(24,060	)		(26,076	)
Cash dividends on common stock		(23,822	)		(5,545	)		(3,586	)
Repurchase of Series B preferred stock		—			(306,546	)		—
Repurchase of common stock warrants		(14,500	)		—			—
Proceeds from:
Issuance of common stock pursuant to various stock plans and agreements		5,726			4,454			263,336
Issuance of preferred stock and common stock warrants		—			—			325,120
Tax (provision) benefit from stock plans		717			(170	)		—
Net cash (used in) provided by financing activities		(63,303	)		(333,074	)		558,364
Net (decrease) increase in cash and cash equivalents		4,314			(201,234	)		192,192
Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of year		4,973			206,207			14,015
Cash and cash equivalents, end of year	$	9,287		$	4,973		$	206,207
Supplemental Cash Flow Information:
Cash paid during the year for:
Interest	$	5,167		$	5,306		$	6,373
Noncash financing activities:
Conversion of preferred stock to common stock		31			325,299			—
Amortization of preferred stock discount		—			21,042			3,847
Issuance of common stock in lieu of Board of Director retainer fees		520			281			219

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28.         QUARTERLY FINANCIAL INFORMATION (unaudited)

	Quarters Ended
	December 31,			September 30,			June 30,		March 31,
	(In thousands, except per share data)
2011
Interest and dividend income	$	268,904		$	282,741		$	274,468	$	254,335
Interest expense		39,830			44,959			47,132		45,501
Net interest income		229,074			237,782			227,336		208,834
Provision for loan losses		20,000			22,000			26,500		26,506
Net interest income after provision for loan losses		209,074			215,782			200,836		182,328
Noninterest income (loss)		937			(13,545	)		12,491		11,041
Noninterest expense		106,672			104,552			117,597		106,789
Income before provision for income taxes		103,339			97,685			95,730		86,580
Provision for income taxes		37,133			35,253			35,205		30,509
Net income	$	66,206		$	62,432		$	60,525	$	56,071
Preferred stock dividends and amortization of preferred stock discount		1,714			1,714			1,714		1,715
Net income available to common stockholders	$	64,492		$	60,718		$	58,811	$	54,356
Basic earnings per share	$	0.44		$	0.41		$	0.40	$	0.37
Diluted earnings per share	$	0.43		$	0.41		$	0.39	$	0.37
2010
Interest and dividend income	$	292,195		$	231,400		$	253,533	$	318,703
Interest expense		45,633			48,595			49,910		56,979
Net interest income		246,562			182,805			203,623		261,724
Provision for loan losses		29,834			38,648			55,256		76,421
Net interest income after provision for loan losses		216,728			144,157			148,367		185,303
Noninterest (loss) income		(17,279	)		29,315			35,685		(8,451	)
Noninterest expense		113,743			99,945			125,318		138,910
Income before provision for income taxes		85,706			73,527			58,734		37,942
Provision for income taxes		29,357			26,576			22,386		13,026
Net income	$	56,349		$	46,951		$	36,348	$	24,916
Preferred stock dividends and amortization of preferred stock discount		24,109			6,732			6,147		6,138
Net income available to common stockholders	$	32,240		$	40,219		$	30,201	$	18,778
Basic earnings per share	$	0.22		$	0.27		$	0.21	$	0.17
Diluted earnings per share	$	0.22		$	0.27		$	0.21	$	0.13

29.         SUBSEQUENT EVENTS

              On January 19, 2012, the East West Board of Directors declared first quarter 2012 dividends on the Company's common stock and Series A preferred stock. The common stock dividend of $0.10 per share is payable on or about February 24, 2012 to shareholders of record on February 10, 2012. The dividend on the Series A preferred stock of $20 per share is payable on February 1, 2012 to shareholders on record on January 15, 2012. Additionally, the Board also authorized a new stock repurchase program to buy back up to $200.0 million of the Company's common stock. Subsequent to the authorization from the Board through the filing of this 10-K, the Company has repurchased approximately $100 million worth of common stock. We have evaluated events and transactions occurring through the date of filing this report on Form 10-K. Such evaluation resulted in no adjustments to the accompanying financial statements.

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SIGNATURES

              Pursuant to the requirements of Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.

Dated: February 28, 2012
	EAST WEST BANCORP INC. (Registrant)
	By	/s/ DOMINIC NG Dominic Ng Chairman and Chief Executive Officer

              Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, this report has been signed below by the following persons on behalf of the registrant in the capacities and on the dates indicated.

/s/ DOMINIC NG Dominic Ng	Chairman and Chief Executive Officer (Principal Executive Officer)	February 28, 2012
/s/ JULIA GOUW Julia Gouw	President and Chief Operating Officer	February 28, 2012
/s/ RUDOLPH I. ESTRADA Rudolph I. Estrada	Director	February 28, 2012
/s/ ANDREW S. KANE Andrew S. Kane	Director	February 28, 2012
/s/ JOHN LEE John Lee	Vice-Chairman and Director	February 28, 2012
/s/ HERMAN Y. LI Herman Y. Li	Director	February 28, 2012
/s/ JACK C. LIU Jack C. Liu	Director	February 28, 2012
/s/ IRENE H. OH Irene H. Oh	Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer (Principal Financial and Accounting Officer)	February 28, 2012
/s/ KEITH W. RENKEN Keith W. Renken	Director	February 28, 2012
/s/ PAUL H. IRVING Paul H. Irving	Director	February 28, 2012

174

Exhibit No.		Exhibit Description
	3.1	Certificate of Incorporation of the Registrant [Incorporated by reference from Registrant's Registration Statement on Form S-4 filed with the Commission on September 17, 1998 (File No. 333-63605).]
	3.2	Certificate of Amendment to Certificate of Incorporation of the Registrant [Incorporated by reference from Registrant's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2002 filed with the Commission on March 28, 2003.]
	3.3	Amendment to the Certification of Incorporation of the Registrant [Incorporated by reference from Registrant's Definitive Proxy Statement on Schedule 14A filed with the Commission on April 15, 2005.]
	3.4	Certificate of Amendment to Certificate of Incorporation of the Registrant [Incorporated by reference from Registrant's Exhibit A of the Registrant's Definitive Proxy Statement on Schedule 14A filed with the Commission on April 24, 2008.]
	3.5	Bylaws of the Registrant [Incorporated by reference from Registrant's Registration Statement on Form S-4 filed with the Commission on September 17, 1998 (File No. 333-63605).]
	3.6	Amended and Restated Bylaws of the Registrant dated May 29, 2008 [Incorporated by reference from Registrant's Current Report on Form 8-K, filed with the Commission on June 3, 2008.]
	3.7	Certificate of Designations of 8.00% Non-Cumulative Perpetual Convertible Preferred Stock, Series A, including Form of Series A Preferred Stock Certificate. [Incorporated by reference from Registrant's Current Report on Form 8-K, filed with the Commission on April 30, 2008.]
	3.8	Certificate of Designations of Fixed Rate Cumulative Perpetual Preferred Stock, Series B [Incorporated by reference from Registrant's Current Report on Form 8-K, filed with the Commission on December 9, 2008.]
	3.9	Certificate of Designations of Mandatory Convertible Cumulative Non-Voting Perpetual Preferred Stock, Series C [Incorporated by reference from Registrant's Current Report on Form 8-K, filed with the Commission on November 12, 2009.]
	4.1	Specimen Common Stock Certificate of Registrant [Incorporated by reference from Registrant's Registration Statement on Form S-4 filed with the Commission on September 17, 1998 (File No. 333-63605).]
	4.2	Form of Certificate of the Registrant's 8.00% Non-Cumulative Perpetual Convertible Preferred Stock, Series A [Incorporated by reference from Registrant's Current report on Form 8-K, filed with the Commission on April 30, 2008.]
	4.3	Form of Preferred Share Certificate for Fixed Rate Cumulative Perpetual Preferred Stock, Series B. [Incorporated by reference from Registrant's Current report on Form 8-K, filed with the Commission on December 9, 2008.]
	4.4	Warrant to purchase up to 3,035,109 shares of Common Stock [Incorporated by reference from Registrant's Current Report on Form 8-K, filed with the Commission on December 9, 2008.]
	10.1	Form of July 2011 Executive Compensation Agreement- Dominic Ng+ [Incorporated by reference from Registrant's Current Report on Form 8-K filed with the Commission on July 29, 2011.]
	10.2	Form of July 2011 Executive Compensation Agreement- Julia Gouw+ [Incorporated by reference from Registrant's Current Report on Form 8-K filed with the Commission on July 29, 2011.]
	10.5	Employment Agreement with Douglas P. Krause+ [Incorporated by reference from Registrant's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2005 filed with the Commission on March 11, 2005.]

175

Exhibit No.		Exhibit Description
	10.6.1	East West Bancorp, Inc. 1998 Stock Incentive Plan and Forms of Agreements+ [Incorporated by reference from Registrant's Registration Statement on Form S-4 filed with the Commission on November 13, 1998 (File No. 333-63605).]
	10.6.2	Amended East West Bancorp, Inc. 1998 Stock Incentive Plan+ [Incorporated by reference from Registrant's Current Report on Form 8-K filed with the Commission on March 9, 2005.]
	10.6.3	1998 NonQualified Stock Option Program for Employees and Independent Contractors+ [Incorporated by reference from Registrant's Current Report on Form 8-K filed with the Commission on March 9, 2005.]
	10.6.4	Performance-Based Bonus Plan+ [Incorporated by reference from Registrant's Current Report on Form 8-K filed with the Commission on March 9, 2005.]
	10.6.5	1999 Spirit of Ownership Restricted Stock Program+ [Incorporated by reference from Registrant's Current Report on Form 8-K filed with the Commission on March 9, 2005.]
	10.6.6	2003 Directors' Restricted Stock Program+ [Incorporated by reference from Registrant's Current Report on Form 8-K filed with the Commission on March 9, 2005.]
	10.7	East West Bancorp, Inc. 1998 Employee Stock Purchase Plan+ [Incorporated by reference from Registrant's Registration Statement on Form S-4 filed with the Commission on November 13, 1998 (File No. 333-63605).]
	10.9.1	Employment Agreement with James T. Schuler%+
	10.10	Amended Supplemental Executive Retirement Plans+ [Incorporated by reference from Registrant's Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2005 filed with the Commission on March 11, 2005.]
	10.12	Director Compensation%+
	10.14	Letter Agreement, dated December 5, 2008, including Securities Purchase Agreement—Standard Terms incorporated by reference therein, by and between the Registrant and the United States Department of Treasury [Incorporated by reference from Registrant's Current report on Form 8-K, filed with the Commission on December 9, 2008.]
	10.15	Form of Investment Agreement by and between the Company and the respective Purchaser thereto [Incorporated by reference from Registrant's Current Report on Form 8-K, filed with the Commission on November 12, 2009.]
	10.16	Purchase and Assumption Agreement—Whole Bank—All Deposits, among the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation, Receiver of United Commercial Bank, San Francisco, California, the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation and East West Bank, dated as of November 6, 2009 [Incorporated by reference from Registrant's Current Report on Form 8-K, filed with the Commission on November 12, 2009.]
	10.17	Purchase and Assumption Agreement—Whole Bank—All Deposits, among the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation, Receiver of Washington First International Bank, Seattle, Washington, the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation and East West Bank, dated as of June 11, 2010 [Incorporated by reference from Registrant's Current Report on Form 8-K/A, filed with the Commission on August 27, 2010.]
	12.1	Computation of Ratio of Earnings to Fixed Charges%
	21.1	Subsidiaries of the Registrant%
	23.1	Consent of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm KPMG LLP%
	31.1	Chief Executive Officer Certification Pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002%
	31.2	Chief Financial Officer Certification Pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002%
	32.1	Chief Executive Officer Certification Pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, As Adopted Pursuant To Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002%

176

Exhibit No.		Exhibit Description
	32.2	Chief Financial Officer Certification Pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, As Adopted Pursuant To Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002%
	101.INS	XBRL Instance Document
	101.SCH	XBRL Taxonomy Extension Schema
	101.CAL	XBRL Taxonomy Extension Calculation Linkbase
	101.LAB	XBRL Taxonomy Extension Label Linkbase
	101.PRE	XBRL Extension Presentation Linkbase
	101.DEF	XBRL Extension Definition Linkbase

Forms 8-K, 10-Q and 10-K identified in the exhibit index have SEC file number 000-24939.

+

Denotes management contract or compensatory plan or arrangement.

%

A copy of this exhibit is being filed with this Annual Report on Form 10-K.

177

EX-10.9.1

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Exhibit 10.9.1

EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT

              This Employment Agreement (Severance Agreement) is entered into as of the date set forth below by and between East West Bank (hereinafter referred to as "Company"), and James Terry Schuler (hereinafter referred to as "Executive").

W I T N E S S E T H

              WHEREAS, in order to insure the successful management of its business, Company desires to avail itself of the continued experience, skills, abilities and knowledge of Executive; and

              WHEREAS, both the Company and the Executive desire to embody certain terms and conditions of Executive's employment in this written agreement in order to induce Executive's continued employment with the Company; and

              NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual covenants, terms and conditions, hereinafter set forth, parties hereto covenant and agree as follows:

1.

EMPLOYMENT AT WILL; TERMINATION.

(a)

Pursuant to the provisions of all applicable federal and state statutes and regulations including California Labor Code Section 2922, it is the specific intent of the Company and the Executive that the employment shall be "at will", and any and all other provisions of this Agreement to the contrary notwithstanding, Executive's employment hereunder may be terminated as follows:

Without Cause. In the sole and absolute discretion of the Company for any cause whatsoever; provided, however, that if such termination occurs for any cause other than those causes particularly described below, Executive shall receive a severance payment in the amount equal to one year of the then current annual cash salary in full and complete satisfaction of any and all rights which Executive might enjoy hereunder to severance payments.

With Cause. In the event of Executive's death or willful breach or habitual neglect of his duties and obligations under this Agreement, financial dishonesty, disability whereby Executive is unable to continue his duties hereunder, violation of the obligations of Executive to keep trade secrets confidential, conviction of a felony or the closing of the Company under order of regulatory authorities or any other governmental regulator of competent jurisdiction, Executive or Executive's estate shall not receive any severance payment.

(b)

All severance payments shall be made in a lump sum upon termination, subject to required payroll withholding and IRS Form W-2 reporting.



2.

Entire Agreement. This Agreement sets forth the entire agreement between Executive and the Company pertaining to the subject matter hereof, fully supersedes any and all prior agreements or understandings pertaining to the subject matter hereof and no change in modification of or addition, amendment or supplement to this Agreement shall be valid unless set forth is writing and signed and dated by Executive and the Company.

3.

Applicable Law. The existence, validity, construction and operational effect of this Agreement shall be determined in accordance with California law and applicable Federal and banking laws and regulations.

DATED: July 26, 2011

EAST WEST BANK

By:

EXECUTIVE

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EX-10.12

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Exhibit 10.12

DIRECTOR COMPENSATION

              The following compensation arrangements have been established for the Board of Directors of the Company: All outside directors will receive an annual retainer of $40,000. The chairpersons of the Audit Committee, the Compensation Committee, the Risk Oversight Committee, and the Nominating/Governance Committee will for this service receive retainers of $12,500, of $10,000, of $7,500, and of $7,500 respectively. In addition, the director representing the Board of the Company as the non-executive Chairman of the Board of East West Bank's subsidiary East West Bank (China) Limited in 2011 received a retainer of $125,000 for such duties. Outside directors also receive a meeting fee of $1,500 for each Committee meeting attended. Outside directors also receive an annual grant of $50,000 of stock. No separate compensation is paid to directors who are also employees of the Company.

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DIRECTOR COMPENSATION

EX-12.1

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Exhibit 12.1

EAST WEST BANCORP, INC.
COMPUTATION OF RATIO OF EARNINGS TO FIXED CHARGES

	Year Ending December 31,
	2011		2010		2009		2008			2007
					(Dollars in thousands)
Income (loss) before tax	$	383,334	$	255,909	$	104,722	$	(97,168	)	$	262,259
Fixed charges
Interest expense		70,312		84,380		107,652		131,634			124,578
Estimate of interest within rental expense		7,605		7,744		5,014		3,574			3,545
Preferred dividends		10,719		34,340		24,784		17,928			—
Fixed charges and preferred dividend, excluding interest on deposits	$	88,636	$	126,464	$	137,450	$	153,136		$	128,123
Interest on deposits		107,110		116,737		129,477		178,060			241,035
Fixed charges and preferred dividend, including interest on deposits	$	195,746	$	243,201	$	266,927	$	331,196		$	369,158
Total earnings, fixed charges and preferred dividends, excluding interest on deposits		471,970		382,373		242,172		55,968			390,382
Total earnings, fixed charges and preferred dividends, including interest on deposits		579,080		499,110		371,649		234,028			631,417
Ratio of Earnings to Fixed Charges and Preferred Dividends
Excluding interest on deposits		5.32		3.02		1.76		0.37			3.05
Including interest on deposits		2.96		2.05		1.39		0.71			1.71

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EAST WEST BANCORP, INC. COMPUTATION OF RATIO OF EARNINGS TO FIXED CHARGES

EX-21.1

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Exhibit 21.1

SUBSIDIARIES OF EAST WEST BANCORP, INC.

East West Bank	100	%
East West Capital Statutory Trust III	100	%
East West Capital Trust IV	100	%
East West Capital Trust V	100	%
East West Capital Trust VI	100	%
East West Capital Trust VII	100	%
East West Capital Trust VIII	100	%
East West Capital Trust IX	100	%
East West Insurance Services, Inc.	100	%
East West Leasing(1)	100	%
American International Bancorp, Inc.(1)	100	%
United National Bancorp, Inc.(1)	100	%

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SUBSIDIARIES OF EAST WEST BANCORP, INC.

EX-23.1

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Exhibit 23.1

CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM

The Board of Directors
East West Bancorp, Inc.:

              We consent to the incorporation by reference in the registration statements (No. 333-128828, 333-46718, 333-54538, 333-113478, 333-118677, 333-96193, 333-156567, 333-150353, and 333-161891) on Form S-3 and (No. 333-85330, 333-91554, 333-105292, 333-88527, 333-88529 and 333-56468) on Form S-8 of East West Bancorp, Inc. of our reports dated February 28, 2012, with respect to the consolidated balance sheets of East West Bancorp, Inc. and subsidiaries as of December 31, 2011 and 2010 and the related consolidated statements of income, changes in stockholders' equity and comprehensive income, and cash flows for each of the years in the three-year period ended December 31, 2011, and the effectiveness of internal control over financial reporting as of December 31, 2011, which reports appear in the December 31, 2011 annual report on Form 10-K of East West Bancorp, Inc.

/s/ KPMG LLP

Los Angeles, California
February 28, 2012

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CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM

EX-31.1

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Exhibit 31.1

CERTIFICATION
EAST WEST BANCORP, INC.
CERTIFICATION OF CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER

I, Dominic Ng, certify that:

1.

I have reviewed this annual report on Form 10-K of East West Bancorp, Inc. (the "registrant");

2.

Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such statements were made, not misleading with respect to the period covered by this report;

3.

Based on my knowledge, the financial statements, and other financial information included in this report, fairly present in all material respects the financial condition, results of operations and cash flows of the registrant as of, and for, the period presented in this report;

4.

The registrant's other certifying officer and I are responsible for establishing and maintaining disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e)) and internal control over financial reporting (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(f) and 15d-15(f)) for the registrant and have:

a.

Designed such disclosure controls and procedures, or caused such disclosure controls and procedures to be designed under our supervision, to ensure that material information relating to the registrant, including its consolidated subsidiaries, is made known to us by others within those entities, particularly during the period in which this annual report is being prepared;



b.

Designed such internal control over financial reporting, or caused such internal control over financial reporting to be designed under our supervision, to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles.



c.

Evaluated the effectiveness of the registrant's disclosure controls and procedures, and presented in this report our conclusions about the effectiveness of the disclosure controls and procedures, as of the end of the period covered by this report based on such evaluation; and



d.

Disclosed in this report any change in the registrant's internal control over financial reporting that occurred during the registrant's most recent fiscal quarter (the registrant's fourth fiscal quarter in the case of an annual report) that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, the registrant's internal control over financial reporting; and

5.

The registrant's other certifying officer and I have disclosed, based on our most recent evaluation of internal control over financial reporting, to the registrant's auditors and the audit committee of registrant's Board of Directors (or persons performing the equivalent functions):

a.

All significant deficiencies and material weaknesses in the design or operation of internal control over financial reporting which are reasonably likely to adversely affect the registrant's ability to record, process, summarize and report financial information; and



b.

Any fraud, whether or not material, that involves management or other employees who have a significant role in the registrant's internal controls over financial reporting.

Date: February 28, 2012

/s/ DOMINIC NG
Dominic Ng
Chairman and Chief Executive Officer

              A signed original of this written statement required by Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 has been provided to the Company and will be retained by the Company and furnished to the Securities and Exchange Commission or its staff upon request.

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CERTIFICATION EAST WEST BANCORP, INC. CERTIFICATION OF CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER

EX-31.2

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Exhibit 31.2

CERTIFICATION

EAST WEST BANCORP, INC.
CERTIFICATION OF CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER

I, Irene H. Oh, certify that:

1.

I have reviewed this annual report on Form 10-K of East West Bancorp, Inc. (the "registrant");

2.

Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such statements were made, not misleading with respect to the period covered by this report;

3.

Based on my knowledge, the financial statements, and other financial information included in this report, fairly present in all material respects the financial condition, results of operations and cash flows of the registrant as of, and for, the period presented in this report;

4.

The registrant's other certifying officer and I are responsible for establishing and maintaining disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e)) and internal control over financial reporting (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(f) and 15d-15(f)) for the registrant and have:

a.

Designed such disclosure controls and procedures, or caused such disclosure controls and procedures to be designed under our supervision, to ensure that material information relating to the registrant, including its consolidated subsidiaries, is made known to us by others within those entities, particularly during the period in which this annual report is being prepared;



b.

Designed such internal control over financial reporting, or caused such internal control over financial reporting to be designed under our supervision, to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles.



c.

Evaluated the effectiveness of the registrant's disclosure controls and procedures, and presented in this report our conclusions about the effectiveness of the disclosure controls and procedures, as of the end of the period covered by this report based on such evaluation; and



d.

Disclosed in this report any change in the registrant's internal control over financial reporting that occurred during the registrant's most recent fiscal quarter (the registrant's fourth fiscal quarter in the case of an annual report) that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, the registrant's internal control over financial reporting; and

5.

The registrant's other certifying officer and I have disclosed, based on our most recent evaluation of internal control over financial reporting, to the registrant's auditors and the audit committee of registrant's Board of Directors (or persons performing the equivalent functions):

a.

All significant deficiencies and material weaknesses in the design or operation of internal control over financial reporting which are reasonably likely to adversely affect the registrant's ability to record, process, summarize and report financial information; and



b.

Any fraud, whether or not material, that involves management or other employees who have a significant role in the registrant's internal controls over financial reporting.

Date: February 28, 2012

/s/ IRENE H. OH
Irene H. Oh
Executive Vice President and
Chief Financial Officer

              A signed original of this written statement required by Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 has been provided to the Company and will be retained by the Company and furnished to the Securities and Exchange Commission or its staff upon request.

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CERTIFICATION EAST WEST BANCORP, INC. CERTIFICATION OF CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER

EX-32.1

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Exhibit 32.1

CERTIFICATION

CERTIFICATION PURSUANT TO
18 U.S.C. SECTION 1350,
AS ADOPTED PURSUANT TO
SECTION 906 OF THE SARBANES-OXLEY ACT OF 2002

              In connection with the Annual Report of East West Bancorp, Inc. (the "Company") on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2011, as filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on the date hereof (the "Report"), I, Dominic Ng, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of the Company, certify, pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, to the best of my knowledge that:

(a)

the Report fully complies with the requirements of Section 13(a) or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934; and



(b)

the information contained in the Report fairly presents, in all material respects, the financial condition and results of operations of the Company.

Date: February 28, 2012

/s/ DOMINIC NG
Dominic Ng
Chairman and Chief Executive Officer

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CERTIFICATION CERTIFICATION PURSUANT TO 18 U.S.C. SECTION 1350, AS ADOPTED PURSUANT TO SECTION 906 OF THE SARBANES-OXLEY ACT OF 2002

EX-32.2

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Exhibit 32.2

CERTIFICATION

CERTIFICATION PURSUANT TO
18 U.S.C. SECTION 1350,
AS ADOPTED PURSUANT TO
SECTION 906 OF THE SARBANES-OXLEY ACT OF 2002

              In connection with the Annual Report of East West Bancorp, Inc. (the "Company") on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2011, as filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on the date hereof (the "Report"), I, Irene H. Oh, Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of the Company, certify, pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, to the best of my knowledge that:

(a)

the Report fully complies with the requirements of Section 13(a) or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934; and



(b)

the information contained in the Report fairly presents, in all material respects, the financial condition and results of operations of the Company.

Date: February 28, 2012

/s/ IRENE H. OH
Irene H. Oh
Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer

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CERTIFICATION CERTIFICATION PURSUANT TO 18 U.S.C. SECTION 1350, AS ADOPTED PURSUANT TO SECTION 906 OF THE SARBANES-OXLEY ACT OF 2002

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FAIR VALUE (Tables)

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2011

FAIR VALUE

Assets (Liabilities) Measured at Fair Value on Recurring Basis

	Assets (Liabilities) Measured at Fair Value on a Recurring Basis as of December 31, 2011
	Fair Value Measurements December 31, 2011			Quoted Prices in Active Markets for Identical Assets (Level 1)		Significant Other Observable Inputs (Level 2)			Significant Unobservable Inputs (Level 3)
	(In thousands)
Investment securities available-for-sale:
U.S. Treasury securities	$	20,725		$	20,725	$	—		$	—
U.S. Government agency and U.S. Government sponsored enterprise debt securities		576,578			—		576,578			—
U.S. Government agency and U.S. Government sponsored enterprise mortgage-backed securities:
Commercial mortgage-backed securities		49,315			—		49,315			—
Residential mortgage-backed securities		993,770			—		993,770			—
Municipal securities		79,946			—		79,946			—
Other residential mortgage-backed securities:
Investment grade		—			—		—			—
Non-investment grade		—			—		—			—
Corporate debt securities:
Investment grade		1,322,561			—		1,322,561			—
Non-investment grade		19,615			—		17,380			2,235
Other securities		10,068			—		10,068			—
Total investment securities available-for-sale	$	3,072,578		$	20,725	$	3,049,618		$	2,235
Equity swap agreements	$	202		$	—	$	202		$	—
Foreign exchange options		3,899			—		3,899			—
Interest rate swaps		20,474			—		20,474			—
Short-term foreign exchange contracts		1,403			—		1,403			—
Derivatives liabilities		(24,164	)		—		(21,530	)		(2,634	)

	Assets (Liabilities) Measured at Fair Value on a Recurring Basis as of December 31, 2010
	Fair Value Measurements December 31, 2010			Quoted Prices in Active Markets for Identical Assets (Level 1)		Significant Other Observable Inputs (Level 2)			Significant Unobservable Inputs (Level 3)
	(In thousands)
Investment securities available-for-sale:
U.S. Treasury securities	$	20,454		$	20,454	$	—		$	—
U.S. Government agency and U.S. Government sponsored enterprise debt securities		1,333,465			—		1,333,465			—
U.S. Government agency and U.S. Government sponsored enterprise mortgage-backed securities:
Commercial mortgage-backed securities		19,132			—		19,132			—
Residential mortgage-backed securities		306,714			—		306,714			—
Municipal securities		—			—		—			—
Other residential mortgage-backed securities:
Investment grade		—			—		—			—
Non-investment grade		6,254			—		—			6,254
Corporate debt securities:
Investment grade		1,056,867			—		1,056,867			—
Non-investment grade		38,730			—		35,957			2,773
Other securities		94,325			—		94,325			—
Total investment securities available-for-sale	$	2,875,941		$	20,454	$	2,846,460		$	9,027
Equity swap agreements	$	206		$	—	$	206		$	—
Foreign exchange options		5,084			—		5,084			—
Interest rate swaps		13			—		13			—
Short-term foreign exchange contracts		1,220			—		1,220			—
Derivatives liabilities		(4,498	)		—		(1,049	)		(3,449	)

Assets Measured at Fair Value on a Non-Recurring Basis

	Assets Measured at Fair Value on a Non-Recurring Basis for the Twelve Months Ended December 31, 2011
	Fair Value Measurements December 31, 2011		Quoted Prices in Active Markets for Identical Assets (Level 1)		Significant Other Observable Inputs (Level 2)		Significant Unobservable Inputs (Level 3)		Total Gains (Losses) for the Twelve Months Ended December 31, 2011
	(In thousands)
Non-covered impaired loans:
Total residential	$	16,626	$	—	$	16,626	$	—	$	(7,380	)
Total commercial real estate		45,679		—		45,679		—		(39,839	)
Total commercial and industrial		12,516		—		—		12,516		(14,330	)
Total consumer		—		—		—		—		—
Total non-covered impaired loans	$	74,821	$	—	$	62,305	$	12,516	$	(61,549	)
Mortgage servicing assets
(single-family, multifamily and commercial)	$	11,252	$	—	$	—	$	11,252	$	(927	)
Non-covered OREO	$	8,491	$	—	$	8,491	$	—	$	(3,015	)
Covered OREO(1)	$	35,926	$	—	$	35,926	$	—	$	(26,251	)
Loans held for sale	$	14,527	$	—	$	—	$	14,527	$	(12,867	)
Investment in affordable housing partnerships	$	7,726	$	—	$	—	$	7,726	$	(1,296	)

	Assets Measured at Fair Value on a Non-Recurring Basis for the Twelve Months Ended December 31, 2010
	Fair Value Measurements December 31, 2010		Quoted Prices in Active Markets for Identical Assets (Level 1)		Significant Other Observable Inputs (Level 2)		Significant Unobservable Inputs (Level 3)		Total Gains (Losses) for the Twelve Months Ended December 31, 2010
	(In thousands)
Non-covered impaired loans:
Total residential	$	7,486	$	—	$	7,486	$	—	$	(2,955	)
Total commercial real estate		39,325		—		39,325		—		(25,229	)
Total commercial and industrial		6,405		—		—		6,405		(6,427	)
Total consumer		538		—		538		—		(641	)
Total non-covered impaired loans	$	53,754	$	—	$	47,349	$	6,405	$	(35,252	)
Mortgage servicing assets
(single-family, multifamily and commercial)	$	14,509	$	—	$	—	$	14,509	$	(808	)
Non-covered OREO	$	12,940	$	—	$	12,940	$	—	$	(7,054	)
Covered OREO(1)	$	54,919	$	—	$	54,919	$	—	$	(44,002	)
Loans held for sale	$	14,559	$	—	$	—	$	14,559	$	(4,104	)
Investment in affordable housing partnerships	$	—	$	—	$	—	$	—	$	—

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Covered OREO results from the WFIB and UCB FDIC-assisted acquisitions for which the Company entered into shared-loss agreements with the FDIC whereby the FDIC will reimburse the Company for 80% of eligible losses. As such, the Company's liability for losses is 20% of the $26.3 million in losses, or $5.3 million, and 20% of the $44.0 million in losses, or $8.8 million, for the year ended December 31, 2011 and 2010, respectively.

Reconciliation of assets and liabilities measured at fair value using significant unobservable inputs

	Investment Securities Available-for-Sale
				Other Residential Mortgage-Backed Securities			Corporate Debt Securities
	Total			Non-Investment Grade			Investment Grade		Non-Investment Grade			Derivatives Payable
	(In thousands)
Beginning balance, January 1, 2011	$	9,027		$	6,254		$	—	$	2,773		$	(3,449	)
Total gains or (losses):(1)
Included in earnings		(6,293	)		(5,660	)		—		(633	)		815
Included in other comprehensive loss (unrealized)(2)		8,567			8,763			—		(196	)		—
Purchases, issuances, sales, settlements(3)
Purchases		—			—			—		—			—
Issuances		—			—			—		—			—
Sales		(9,357	)		(9,357	)		—		—			—
Settlements		291			—			—		291			—
Transfer from investment grade to non-investment grade		—			—			—		—			—
Transfers in and/or out of Level 3(4)		—			—			—		—			—
Ending balance, December 31, 2011	$	2,235		$	—		$	—	$	2,235		$	(2,634	)
Changes in unrealized losses included in earnings relating to assets and liabilities still held at December 31, 2011	$	633		$	—		$	—	$	633		$	(815	)

	Investment Securities Available-for-Sale
				Other Residential Mortgage-Backed Securities			Corporate Debt Securities
	Total			Non-Investment Grade			Investment Grade			Non-Investment Grade			Derivatives Payable
	(In thousands)
Beginning balance, January 1, 2010	$	15,671		$	12,738		$	978		$	1,955		$	(14,185	)
Total gains or (losses):(1)
Included in earnings		(13,996	)		(5,903	)		5			(8,098	)		152
Included in other comprehensive loss (unrealized)(2)		7,363			(152	)		308			7,207			—
Purchases, issuances, sales, settlements(3)		(11	)		(429	)		(9	)		427			10,584
Transfer from investment grade to non-investment grade		—			—			(1,282	)		1,282			—
Transfers in and/or out of Level 3(4)		—			—			—			—			—
Ending balance, December 31, 2010	$	9,027		$	6,254		$	—		$	2,773		$	(3,449	)
Changes in unrealized losses included in earnings relating to assets and liabilities still held at December 31, 2010	$	(14,447	)	$	(6,340	)	$	—		$	(8,107	)	$	(152	)

⁽¹⁾

Total gains or losses represent the total realized and unrealized gains and losses recorded for Level 3 assets and liabilities. Realized gains or losses are reported in the consolidated statements of income.

⁽²⁾

Unrealized gains or losses on investment securities are reported in accumulated other comprehensive loss, net of tax in the consolidated statements of changes in stockholders' equity and comprehensive income.

⁽³⁾

Purchases, issuances, sales and settlements represent Level 3 assets and liabilities that were either purchased, issued, sold, or settled during the period. The amounts are recorded at their end of period fair values.

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Transfers in and/or out represent existing assets and liabilities that were either previously categorized as a higher level and the inputs to the model became unobservable or assets and liabilities that were previously classified as Level 3 and the lowest significant input became observable during the period. These assets and liabilities are recorded at their end of period fair values.

Carrying amounts and fair values of financial instruments

	December 31,
	2011				2010
	Carrying Amount or Notional Amount		Estimated Fair Value		Carrying Amount or Notional Amount		Estimated Fair Value
	(In thousands)
Financial Assets:
Cash and cash equivalents	$	1,431,185	$	1,431,185	$	1,333,949	$	1,333,949
Short-term investments		61,834		61,834		143,560		143,560
Securities purchased under resale agreements		786,434		791,745		500,000		505,826
Investment securities available-for-sale		3,072,578		3,072,578		2,875,941		2,875,941
Loans held for sale		278,603		285,181		220,055		225,221
Loans receivable, net		13,984,930		13,520,712		13,231,075		13,043,932
Investment in Federal Home Loan Bank stock		136,897		136,897		162,805		162,805
Investment in Federal Reserve Bank stock		47,512		47,512		47,285		47,285
Accrued interest receivable		89,686		89,686		82,090		82,090
Equity swap agreements		22,709		202		22,884		206
Foreign exchange options		85,614		3,899		85,614		5,084
Interest rate swaps		585,196		20,474		4,098		13
Short-term foreign exchange contracts		210,295		1,403		92,625		1,220
Financial Liabilities:
Customer deposit accounts:
Demand, savings and money market deposits		10,307,001		10,307,001		8,875,806		8,875,806
Time deposits		7,146,001		7,194,125		6,765,453		6,762,892
Federal funds purchased		—		—		22		22
Federal Home Loan Bank advances		455,251		479,029		1,214,148		1,199,151
Securities sold under repurchase agreements		1,020,208		1,177,331		1,083,545		1,296,522
Notes payable		85,987		85,987		49,690		49,690
Accrued interest payable		15,447		15,447		13,797		13,797
Long-term debt		212,178		144,392		235,570		125,633
Derivatives liabilities		835,913		24,164		130,752		4,498

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COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES (Details 3) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2011	Dec. 31, 2010	Dec. 31, 2009
Lease Commitments
Rental expense	$ 22,800,000	$ 23,200,000	$ 15,000,000
Estimated future minimum rental payments under non-cancelable operating leases
2012	22,149,000
2013	19,801,000
2014	17,693,000
2015	13,155,000
2016	10,051,000
Thereafter	24,900,000
Total	$ 107,749,000

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INCOME TAXES (Tables)

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2011

INCOME TAXES

Components of provision (benefit) for income taxes

	Year Ended December 31,
	2011			2010			2009
	(Dollars in thousands)
Current income tax expense (benefit):
Federal	$	(86,157	)	$	9,942		$	(109,092	)
State		34,760			69,026			2,916
Foreign		—			—			1,758
Total current income tax expense (benefit)		(51,397	)		78,968			(104,418	)
Deferred income tax expense (benefit):
Federal		193,834			55,083			127,668
State		(7,706	)		(48,273	)		11,571
Foreign		3,369			5,567			(12,107	)
Total deferred income tax expense (benefit)		189,497			12,377			127,132
Provision (benefit) for income taxes	$	138,100		$	91,345		$	22,714

Difference between the effective tax rate implicit in the consolidated financial statements and the statutory federal income tax rate

	Year Ended December 31,
	2011			2010			2009
Federal income tax provision at statutory rate		35.0	%		35.0	%		35.0	%
State franchise taxes, net of federal tax effect		4.3			5.3			8.1
Tax credits		(2.7	)		(4.8	)		(6.9	)
Foreign subsidiaries acquisition		—			—			(14.4	)
Other, net		(0.6	)		0.2			(0.1	)
Effective income tax rate		36.0	%		35.7	%		21.7	%

Tax effects of temporary differences that give rise to significant portions of the deferred tax assets (liabilities)

	December 31,
	2011												2010
	Federal			State			Foreign			Total			Federal			State			Foreign			Total
	(In thousands)
Deferred tax liabilities:
Core deposit intangibles	$	(19,449	)	$	(5,537	)	$	133		$	(24,853	)	$	(26,574	)	$	(8,723	)	$	133		$	(35,164	)
Affordable housing partnerships		(15,091	)		(3,904	)		—			(18,995	)		(14,889	)		(4,489	)		—			(19,378	)
Fixed assets		(21,640	)		(6,305	)		—			(27,945	)		(27,053	)		(9,504	)		—			(36,557	)
FHLB stock		(24,088	)		(6,874	)		—			(30,962	)		(32,191	)		(10,202	)		—			(42,393	)
Deferred loan fees		(3,041	)		(844	)		—			(3,885	)		(3,854	)		(1,194	)		—			(5,048	)
Purchased loan discounts		(160	)		(44	)		—			(204	)		(199	)		(61	)		—			(260	)
State taxes		(10,749	)		—			—			(10,749	)		—			—			—			—
Mortgage servicing assets		(2,560	)		(711	)		—			(3,271	)		(3,227	)		(999	)		—			(4,226	)
Section 597 gain		(142,934	)		(3,588	)		—			(146,522	)		—			—			—			—
FDIC receivable		(371,049	)		(9,314	)		—			(380,363	)		(420,752	)		31,026			—			(389,726	)
Acquired debt		(10,812	)		(1,012	)		(300	)		(12,124	)		(51,070	)		(922	)		(300	)		(52,292	)
Other, net		(4,155	)		(986	)		—			(5,141	)		(2,531	)		(454	)		(600	)		(3,585	)
Total gross deferred tax (liabilities)		(625,728	)		(39,119	)		(167	)		(665,014	)		(582,340	)		(5,522	)		(767	)		(588,629	)
Deferred tax assets:
Allowance for loan losses and REO reserves		79,269			18,556			(5,220	)		92,605			84,337			21,896			(5,220	)		101,013
Deferred compensation		14,533			4,101			—			18,634			15,407			4,854			—			20,261
State taxes		—			—			—			—			2,734			—			—			2,734
Purchased loan premium		832			231			—			1,063			966			299			—			1,265
Unrealized loss on securities		69,239			20,267			—			89,506			77,760			24,336			—			102,096
Net operating loss carryforwards		1,052			34,395			—			35,447			3,057			34,813			2,041			39,911
Acquired loans and REOs		577,883			30,015			7,957			615,855			303,045			(7,298	)		11,926			307,673
Other, net		10,016			4,277			97			14,390			12,013			3,751			97			15,861
Total gross deferred tax assets		752,824			111,842			2,834			867,500			499,319			82,651			8,844			590,814
Valuation allowance		—			(603	)		—			(603	)		—			(624	)		(2,041	)		(2,665	)
Net deferred tax (liabilities) assets	$	127,096		$	72,120		$	2,667		$	201,883		$	(83,021	)	$	76,505		$	6,036		$	(480	)

Summary of the activity related to unrecognized tax benefits

	Year Ended December 31,
	2011			2010
	(Dollars in thousands)
Balance, beginning of year	$	4,952		$	5,763
Additions for tax positions of prior years		794			721
Reductions for tax positions of prior years		(3,208	)		(288	)
Additions for tax positions of current year		794			634
Settlements		—			(1,878	)
Balance, end of year	$	3,332		$	4,952

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MORTGAGE SERVICING ASSETS (Tables)

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2011

MORTGAGE SERVICING ASSETS

Information regarding the Company's mortgage servicing assets (MSAs)

	Year ended December 31,
	2011			2010
	(In thousands)
MSAs balance, beginning of year	$	13,574		$	16,001
Additions		50			309
Amortization		(2,431	)		(2,736	)
MSAs before valuation allowance, end of year		11,193			13,574
Valuation allowance		(4,310	)		(3,383	)
MSAs, end of year	$	6,883		$	10,191
Fair value, beginning of year	$	14,509		$	16,284
Fair value, end of year	$	11,252		$	14,509
Valuation allowance, beginning of year	$	(3,383	)	$	(2,575	)
Impairment		(927	)		(808	)
Valuation allowance, end of year	$	(4,310	)	$	(3,383	)
Key Assumptions:
Weighted average discount		12.34	%		12.43	%
Weighted average prepayment speed assumption		11.72	%		8.17	%

Estimated future amortization of mortgage servicing assets for the succeeding five years and thereafter

	Total
	(In thousands)
Estimate for the year ending December 31,
2012	$	1,491
2013		1,158
2014		902
2015		704
2016		551
Thereafter		2,077
Total	$	6,883

Hypothetical effect on the fair value of mortgage servicing assets using various unfavorable variations of the expected levels of certain key assumptions used in the valuations

	December 31,
	2011			2010
	(Dollars in thousands)
Balance sheet net carrying value	$	6,883		$	10,191
CPR assumption		11.72	%		8.17	%
Impact on fair value of 10% adverse change of prepayment speed	$	(131	)	$	(118	)
Impact on fair value of 20% adverse change of prepayment speed	$	(256	)	$	(232	)
Discount rate assumption		12.34	%		12.43	%
Impact on fair value of 10% adverse change of discount rate	$	(165	)	$	(264	)
Impact on fair value of 20% adverse change of discount rate	$	(319	)	$	(511	)

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SEGMENT INFORMATION (Details)	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2010 Segment	Mar. 31, 2009 Segment	Dec. 31, 2011 Segment	Nov. 30, 2009 Segment
SEGMENT INFORMATION
Number of operating segments	3		3	4
Number of business divisions	3	3	3
Number of segments combined		2
Number of core business segment in which the UCB segment is combined	2
Number of segment whom broad administrative support are provided			2

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FAIR VALUE (Details 4) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2011 marketprices trust
Valuation Methodologies
Minimum number of quoted market prices used in determining fair value of available-for-sale investment securities	2
Number of trust preferred securities included in Level 3 available-for-sale securities	4
Percentage of total available-for-sale securities represented by Level 3 available-for-sale securities, maximum	1.00%
Minimum number of quoted market prices traditionally used in determining fair value of level 3 available-for-sale securities	2
Non-covered OREO	$ 29,300,000
Covered OREO	63,600,000
Equity swap agreements
Valuation Methodologies
Term of contract	5 years
Foreign exchange options
Valuation Methodologies
Term of contract	5 years
Valuation adjustment due to counterparty credit risk	300,000
Interest rate swaps
Valuation Methodologies
Valuation adjustment due to counterparty credit risk	$ 500,000

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PARENT COMPANY FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Details 2) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended								12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2011	Sep. 30, 2011	Jun. 30, 2011	Mar. 31, 2011	Dec. 31, 2010	Sep. 30, 2010	Jun. 30, 2010	Mar. 31, 2010	Dec. 31, 2011	Dec. 31, 2010	Dec. 31, 2009
STATEMENTS OF INCOME
Interest expense	$ 39,830	$ 44,959	$ 47,132	$ 45,501	$ 45,633	$ 48,595	$ 49,910	$ 56,979	$ 177,422	$ 201,117	$ 237,129
Compensation and net occupancy reimbursement to subsidiary									50,082	52,073	30,218
Other expense									60,383	67,879	37,380
Income before income taxes and equity in undistributed income of subsidiaries	103,339	97,685	95,730	86,580	85,706	73,527	58,734	37,942	383,334	255,909	104,722
Income tax benefit	(37,133)	(35,253)	(35,205)	(30,509)	(29,357)	(26,576)	(22,386)	(13,026)	(138,100)	(91,345)	(22,714)
NET INCOME AFTER EXTRAORDINARY ITEMS	66,206	62,432	60,525	56,071	56,349	46,951	36,348	24,916	245,234	164,564	76,642
East West Bancorp, Inc.
STATEMENTS OF INCOME
Dividends from subsidiaries									72,129	85,158	23,576
Interest income										1,095	794
Gain on sales of investment securities available-for-sale										556
Impairment write-down on investment securities available-for-sale											(5,863)
Impairment writedown on other investments											(581)
Other income									372	3
Total income									72,501	86,812	17,926
Interest expense									4,734	5,302	6,197
Compensation and net occupancy reimbursement to subsidiary									2,537	2,921	2,288
Other expense									2,339	2,132	1,179
Total expense									9,610	10,355	9,664
Income before income taxes and equity in undistributed income of subsidiaries									62,891	76,457	8,262
Income tax benefit									3,830	3,592	6,361
Equity in undistributed income (loss) of subsidiaries									178,513	84,515	62,019
NET INCOME AFTER EXTRAORDINARY ITEMS									$ 245,234	$ 164,564	$ 76,642

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COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES (Tables)

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2011

COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES

Estimated future minimum rental payments under non-cancelable operating leases

Estimate For The Year Ending December 31,	Amount
	(In thousands)
2012	$	22,149
2013		19,801
2014		17,693
2015		13,155
2016		10,051
Thereafter		24,900
Total	$	107,749

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DERIVATIVE FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2011		Dec. 31, 2010
Designated as Hedging Instrument
Fair Values of Derivative Instruments
Notional amount	$ 200,000
Derivative assets	998	[1]
Derivative liabilities	639	[1]
Designated as Hedging Instrument | Interest rate swaps
Fair Values of Derivative Instruments
Notional amount	200,000
Derivative assets	998	[1]
Derivative liabilities	639	[1]
Not Designated as Hedging Instrument
Fair Values of Derivative Instruments
Notional amount	803,814		205,221
Derivative assets	24,980	[1]	6,523	[1]
Derivative liabilities	23,525	[1]	4,498	[1]
Not Designated as Hedging Instrument | Equity swap agreements
Fair Values of Derivative Instruments
Notional amount	22,709		22,884
Derivative assets	202	[1]	206	[1]
Derivative liabilities	204	[1]	210	[1]
Not Designated as Hedging Instrument | Foreign exchange options
Fair Values of Derivative Instruments
Notional amount	85,614		85,614
Derivative assets	3,899	[1]	5,084	[1]
Derivative liabilities	2,430	[1]	3,239	[1]
Not Designated as Hedging Instrument | Interest rate swaps
Fair Values of Derivative Instruments
Notional amount	485,196		4,098
Derivative assets	19,476	[1]	13	[1]
Derivative liabilities	19,924	[1]	14	[1]
Not Designated as Hedging Instrument | Short-term Foreign Exchange
Fair Values of Derivative Instruments
Notional amount	210,295		92,625
Derivative assets	1,403	[1]	1,220	[1]
Derivative liabilities	$ 967	[1]	$ 1,035	[1]

[1] Derivative assets include the estimated gain to settle a derivative contract plus net interest receivable. Derivative liabilities include the estimated loss to settle a derivative contract.

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FEDERAL HOME LOAN BANK ADVANCES (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2011	Dec. 31, 2010
Amount of FHLB advances
Year one		$ 246,046,000
Year two		100,000,000
Year three	78,683,000	186,546,000
Year four	52,656,000	53,800,000
Year five	21,557,000	216,616,000
After year five	302,355,000	411,140,000
Total	455,251,000	1,214,148,000
Weighted average interest rates
Year one (as a percent)		0.97%
Year two (as a percent)		1.03%
Year three (as a percent)	4.43%	4.55%
Year four (as a percent)	4.43%	4.43%
Year five (as a percent)	4.46%	4.46%
After year five (as a percent)	4.04%	4.16%
Total (as a percent)	4.17%	3.38%
Overnight borrowings		200,000,000
Available borrowing capacity from unused FHLB advances	3,610,000,000	2,230,000,000
Long-term FHLB advances prepaid	523,500,000	1,120,000,000
Additional prepayment penalties	11,800,000	13,800,000
Additional available borrowing capacity from the Federal Reserve Bank's discount window	$ 1,020,000,000	$ 588,800,000

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PREMISES AND EQUIPMENT (Tables)

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2011

PREMISES AND EQUIPMENT

Schedule of premises and equipment

	December 31,
	2011			2010
	(In thousands)
Land	$	15,545		$	15,545
Office buildings		92,041			108,131
Leasehold improvements		25,084			24,534
Furniture, fixtures and equipment		45,918			48,430
Total cost		178,588			196,640
Accumulated depreciation and amortization		(59,662	)		(60,721	)
Net book value	$	118,926		$	135,919

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SEGMENT INFORMATION

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2011

SEGMENT INFORMATION

SEGMENT INFORMATION

26.         SEGMENT INFORMATION

              The Company utilizes an internal reporting system to measure the performance of various operating segments within the Bank and the Company overall. We have identified three operating segments for purposes of management reporting: 1) Retail Banking; 2) Commercial Banking; and 3) Other. These three business divisions meet the criteria of an operating segment: the segment engages in business activities from which it earns revenues and incurs expenses and whose operating results are regularly reviewed by the Company's chief operating decision-maker to make decisions about resources to be allocated to the segment and assess its performance and for which discrete financial information is available.

              The Company identified three business divisions as meeting the criteria of an operating segment: Retail Banking, Commercial Banking, and Other. The residential lending segment was combined with the Retail Banking segment due to the consumer-centric nature of the products and services offered by the two segments as well as the synergistic relationship between the two units in generating consumer mortgage loans. The remaining centralized functions, including the former treasury segment, and eliminations on intersegment amounts were aggregated and included in "Other." The objective of combining certain segments under a new reporting structure was to better align the Company's service structure with its customer base, and to provide a platform to more efficiently manage the complexities and challenges impacting the Company's business environment.

              With the acquisition of UCB in November 2009, a fourth segment was added. During the first quarter of 2010, the Company's management made the decision to fully integrate the UCB segment into its two-segment core business structure: Retail Banking and Commercial Banking. With this integration, effective the first quarter of 2010, the Company's business focus reverted back to a three-segment core business structure: Retail Banking, commercial Banking and Other.

              The Retail Banking segment focuses primarily on retail operations through the Bank's branch network. The Commercial Banking segment, which includes commercial real estate, primarily generates commercial loans through the efforts of the commercial lending offices located in the Bank's northern and southern California production offices. Furthermore, the Company's Commercial Banking segment also offers a wide variety of international finance and trade services and products. The remaining centralized functions, including treasury activities and eliminations of inter-segment amounts, have been aggregated and included in the Other segment, which provides broad administrative support to the two core segments.

              The Company's funds transfer pricing assumptions are intended to promote core deposit growth and to reflect the current risk profiles of various loan categories within the credit portfolio. Transfer pricing assumptions and methodologies are reviewed at least annually to ensure that the Company's process is reflective of current market conditions. The transfer pricing process is formulated with the goal of incenting loan and deposit growth that is consistent with the Company's overall growth objectives as well as provide a reasonable and consistent basis for the measurement of the Company's business segments and product net interest margins. Changes to the Company's transfer pricing assumptions and methodologies are approved by the Asset Liability Committee.

              The accounting policies of the segments are the same as those described in the summary of significant accounting policies. Operating segment results are based on the Company's internal management reporting process, which reflects assignments and allocations of capital, certain operating and administrative costs and the provision for loan losses. Net interest income is based on the Company's internal funds transfer pricing system which assigns a cost of funds or a credit for funds to assets or liabilities based on their type, maturity or repricing characteristics. Noninterest income and noninterest expense, including depreciation and amortization, directly attributable to a segment are assigned to that business. Indirect costs, including overhead expense, are allocated to the segments based on several factors, including, but not limited to, full-time equivalent employees, loan volume and deposit volume. The provision for credit losses is allocated based on actual charge-offs for the period as well as average loan balances for each segment during the period. The Company evaluates overall performance based on profit or loss from operations before income taxes excluding nonrecurring gains and losses.

              Changes in our management structure or reporting methodologies may result in changes in the measurement of operating segment results. Results for prior periods are generally restated for comparability for changes in management structure or reporting methodologies unless it is not deemed practicable to do so.

              The following tables present the operating results and other key financial measures for the individual operating segments for the years ended December 31, 2011, 2010 and 2009.

	Year Ended December 31, 2011
	Retail Banking			Commercial Lending			Other			Total
	(In thousands)
Interest income	$	358,853		$	619,766		$	101,829		$	1,080,448
Charge for funds used		(94,098	)		(142,056	)		3,690			(232,464	)
Interest spread on funds used		264,755			477,710			105,519			847,984
Interest expense		(85,356	)		(31,407	)		(60,659	)		(177,422	)
Credit on funds provided		202,080			13,863			16,521			232,464
Interest spread on funds provided		116,724			(17,544	)		(44,138	)		55,042
Net interest income	$	381,479		$	460,166		$	61,381		$	903,026
Provision for loan losses	$	(27,888	)	$	(67,118	)	$	—		$	(95,006	)
Depreciation, amortization and accretion(1)		(43,899	)		(62,803	)		(21,552	)		(128,254	)
Goodwill		320,566			16,872			—			337,438
Segment pre-tax profit		102,217			227,766			53,351			383,334
Segment assets		6,530,138			10,157,195			5,281,334			21,968,667

	Year Ended December 31, 2010
	Retail Banking			Commercial Lending			Other			Total
	(In thousands)
Interest income	$	355,198		$	659,703		$	80,930		$	1,095,831
Charge for funds used		(113,121	)		(156,303	)		29,514			(239,910	)
Interest spread on funds used		242,077			503,400			110,444			855,921
Interest expense		(112,703	)		(24,756	)		(63,658	)		(201,117	)
Credit on funds provided		209,040			14,346			16,524			239,910
Interest spread on funds provided		96,337			(10,410	)		(47,134	)		38,793
Net interest income	$	338,414		$	492,990		$	63,310		$	894,714
Provision for loan losses	$	(73,021	)	$	(127,138	)	$	—		$	(200,159	)
Depreciation, amortization and accretion(1)		(59,060	)		(100,546	)		(2,810	)		(162,416	)
Goodwill		320,566			16,872			—			337,438
Segment pre-tax profit (loss)		(4,992	)		157,932			102,969			255,909
Segment assets		6,580,118			9,856,661			4,263,758			20,700,537

	Year Ended December 31, 2009
	Retail Banking			Commercial Lending			Other			Total
	(In thousands)
Interest income	$	263,293		$	343,173		$	116,352		$	722,818
Charge for funds used		(69,260	)		(75,153	)		(186,024	)		(330,437	)
Interest spread on funds used		194,033			268,020			(69,672	)		392,381
Interest expense		(103,778	)		(20,156	)		(113,195	)		(237,129	)
Credit on funds provided		165,258			17,854			147,325			330,437
Interest spread on funds provided		61,480			(2,302	)		34,130			93,308
Net interest income (expense)	$	255,513		$	265,718		$	(35,542	)	$	485,689
Provision for loan losses	$	(175,825	)	$	(352,841	)	$	—		$	(528,666	)
Depreciation, amortization and accretion(1)		(4,949	)		17,084			(6,103	)		6,032
Goodwill		320,566			16,872			—			337,438
Segment pre-tax profit (loss)		(23,196	)		(173,396	)		301,314			104,722
Segment assets		6,697,894			10,404,063			3,457,255			20,559,212

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Includes amortization and accretion related to the FDIC indemnification asset.

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DERIVATIVE FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS (Details 2) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2011 instrument
Derivative
Number of hedged certificates of deposit	4
Amount of each individual certificate of deposit hedged by a derivative	$ 50,000,000
Receive-fixed, Pay-variable Interest Rate Swaps
Derivative
Number of instruments entered into during the period	4
Notional amount of each individual derivative entered into during the period	50,000,000
Net loss recognized in interest expense related to hedge ineffectiveness	(891,000)
Net reduction to interest expense related to net settlements of derivatives	$ 2,500,000
Equity swap agreements
Derivative
Number of instruments entered into during the period	2
Term of contract	5 years
Foreign exchange options
Derivative
Term of contract	5 years

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STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY AND EARNINGS PER SHARE (Details 3) (USD $) In Thousands, except Per Share data, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended								12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2011	Sep. 30, 2011	Jun. 30, 2011	Mar. 31, 2011	Dec. 31, 2010	Sep. 30, 2010	Jun. 30, 2010	Mar. 31, 2010	Dec. 31, 2011	Dec. 31, 2010	Dec. 31, 2009
Earnings per share calculations
Net income									$ 245,234	$ 164,564	$ 82,008
Less: Preferred stock dividends and amortization of preferred stock discount	(1,714)	(1,714)	(1,714)	(1,715)	(24,109)	(6,732)	(6,147)	(6,138)	(6,857)	(43,126)	(49,115)
Income available to common stockholders before extraordinary item											32,893
Extraordinary item - impact of desecuritization											(5,366)
Basic EPS - income available to common stockholders	64,492	60,718	58,811	54,356	32,240	40,219	30,201	18,778	238,377	121,438	27,527
Effect of dilutive securities
Restricted stock									115	15
Convertible preferred stock									6,857
Income available to common stockholders before extraordinary item											32,893
Income impact of assumed conversions											2
Extraordinary item - impact of desecuritization											(5,366)
Diluted EPS - income available to common stockholders									$ 245,349	$ 121,453	$ 27,529
Number of Shares
Weighted average shares outstanding (in shares)									147,093	137,478	78,770
Effect of dilutive securities on weighted average shares outstanding
Stock options (in shares)									62	142	15
Restricted stock (in shares)									718	370	51
Convertible preferred stock (in shares)									5,571	8,936	5,687
Stock warrants (in shares)									23	176
Total weighted average diluted shares outstanding (in shares)									153,467	147,102	84,523
Per Share Amounts
Basic EPS - Income available to common stockholders before extraordinary item (per share)											$ 0.42
Extraordinary item - impact of desecuritization, Basic (in dollars per share)											$ (0.07)
Basic EPS (in dollars per share)	$ 0.44	$ 0.41	$ 0.40	$ 0.37	$ 0.22	$ 0.27	$ 0.21	$ 0.17	$ 1.62	$ 0.88	$ 0.35
Diluted EPS - Income available to common stockholders before extraordinary item (per share)											$ 0.39
Extraordinary item - impact of desecuritization, Diluted (in dollars per share)											$ (0.06)
Diluted EPS (in dollars per share)	$ 0.43	$ 0.41	$ 0.39	$ 0.37	$ 0.22	$ 0.27	$ 0.21	$ 0.13	$ 1.60	$ 0.83	$ 0.33

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SUBSEQUENT EVENTS (Details) (USD $) In Millions, except Per Share data, unless otherwise specified	1 Months Ended			1 Months Ended
	Jan. 31, 2012 Common Stock	Jan. 19, 2012 Dividend declared Common Stock	Jan. 19, 2012 Dividend declared Series A preferred stock	Jan. 31, 2012 Common stock repurchase Common Stock
Subsequent events
Dividend payable (in dollars per share)		$ 0.10	$ 20
Stock repurchase program authorized amount	$ 200.0			$ 200.0
Repurchase of common stock				$ 100

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SECURITIES PURCHASED UNDER RESALE AGREEMENTS (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2011	Dec. 31, 2010	Dec. 31, 2009
SECURITIES PURCHASED UNDER RESALE AGREEMENTS
Securities purchased under resale agreements	$ 786,434	$ 500,000
Additions of resale agreements	1,292,066	950,000	30,044
Paydowns and maturities of resale agreements	1,005,632	680,000
Total interest income on resale agreements	$ 19,216	$ 14,208	$ 7,985

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NON COVERED LOANS AND ALLOWANCE FOR LOAN LOSSES (Details 5) (USD $)	12 Months Ended								12 Months Ended				12 Months Ended									12 Months Ended										12 Months Ended				12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2011 M note	Sep. 30, 2011	Dec. 31, 2011 Performing loan	Dec. 31, 2010 Performing loan	Dec. 31, 2011 Performing loan A/B Note Splits	Dec. 31, 2010 Performing loan A/B Note Splits	Dec. 31, 2011 Nonperforming loan	Dec. 31, 2010 Nonperforming loan	Dec. 31, 2011 Residential D	Dec. 31, 2011 Residential Modifications using non-market interest rate changes, maturity extensions and/or AB note splits	Dec. 31, 2011 Residential Performing loan	Dec. 31, 2011 Residential Nonperforming loan	Dec. 31, 2011 Residential Residential Single-family contract		Dec. 31, 2011 Residential Residential Multifamily contract		Dec. 31, 2011 Commercial Real Estate ("CRE") D	Dec. 31, 2011 Commercial Real Estate ("CRE") Modifications using A/B Note Splits and/or maturity extensions	Dec. 31, 2011 Commercial Real Estate ("CRE") Modifications using forbearance payments, and/or non-market interest changes	Dec. 31, 2011 Commercial Real Estate ("CRE") Performing loan	Dec. 31, 2011 Commercial Real Estate ("CRE") Nonperforming loan	Dec. 31, 2011 Commercial Real Estate ("CRE") Income producing contract		Dec. 31, 2011 Commercial Real Estate ("CRE") Construction contract		Dec. 31, 2011 Commercial Real Estate ("CRE") Land contract		Dec. 31, 2011 Commercial and Industrial ("C&I") D	Dec. 31, 2011 Commercial and Industrial ("C&I") Modifications using non-market interest rate changes, maturity extensions and/or AB note splits	Dec. 31, 2011 Commercial and Industrial ("C&I") Performing loan	Dec. 31, 2011 Commercial and Industrial ("C&I") Nonperforming loan	Dec. 31, 2011 Commercial and Industrial ("C&I") Commercial Business contract		Dec. 31, 2011 Commercial and Industrial ("C&I") Trade finance contract		Dec. 31, 2011 Consumer D
Restructured loans disclosures
Number of notes into which A/B notes are split	2
Number of consecutive months of payments considered demonstration of sustained period of performance	6
Loan balance of restructured loans			$ 99,600,000	$ 122,100,000	$ 22,800,000	$ 57,300,000	$ 38,900,000	$ 42,100,000		$ 7,900,000	$ 19,100,000	$ 2,700,000						$ 40,600,000	$ 27,900,000	$ 60,200,000	$ 34,600,000								$ 20,800,000	$ 20,300,000	$ 1,600,000
Number of contracts modified as TDRs													13		15							11		3		11						24		1
Pre-Modification Outstanding Recorded Balance													3,102,000		6,442,000							32,404,000		3,740,000		35,554,000						18,247,000		4,127,000
Post-Modification Outstanding Recorded Balance													2,972,000	[1]	4,903,000	[1]						29,933,000	[1]	4,221,000	[1]	34,381,000	[1]					16,706,000	[1]	4,127,000	[1]
Financial Impact													665,000	[2]	1,279,000	[2]						4,983,000	[2]	220,000	[2]	4,279,000	[2]					4,443,000	[2]
Disclosures on loans modified as TDRs that subsequently defaulted
Period beyond which a TDR generally becomes delinquent (in days)									90								30											30								30
Number of contracts modified as TDRs that subsequently defaulted																								1		1						2
Balance of loans modified as TDRs that subsequently defaulted																								890,000		11,695,000						307,000
Allowance for troubled debt restructurings loans receivable			10,500,000				139,000
Disclosures related to adoption of ASU 2011-02
Recorded investment in receivables for which allowance measurement changed		17,800,000
Related allowance for receivables for which allowance measurement changed		$ (2,200,000)

[1] Includes subsequent payments after modification and reflects the balance as of December 31, 2011.

[2] The financial impact includes chargeoffs at modification date and specific reserves.

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STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY AND EARNINGS PER SHARE (Tables)

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2011

STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY AND EARNINGS PER SHARE

Earnings per share calculations

	Net Income Available to Common Stockholders			Number of Shares		Per Share Amounts
	(In thousands, except per share data)
2011
Net income	$	245,234			147,093
Less:
Preferred stock dividends and amortization of preferred stock discount		(6,857	)
Basic EPS—income available to common stockholders	$	238,377			147,093	$	1.62
Effect of dilutive securities:
Stock options		—			62
Restricted stock		115			718
Convertible preferred stock		6,857			5,571
Stock warrants		—			23
Diluted EPS—income available to common stockholders	$	245,349			153,467	$	1.60
2010
Net income	$	164,564			137,478
Less:
Preferred stock dividends and amortization of preferred stock discount		(43,126	)		—
Basic EPS—income available to common stockholders	$	121,438			137,478	$	0.88
Effect of dilutive securities:
Stock options		—			142
Restricted stock		15			370
Convertible preferred stock		—			8,936
Stock warrants		—			176
Diluted EPS—income available to common stockholders	$	121,453			147,102	$	0.83
2009
Net income before extraordinary item	$	82,008			78,770
Less:
Preferred stock dividends, amortization of preferred stock discount and inducement of preferred stock conversion		(49,115	)		—
Income available to common stockholders before extraordinary item		32,893			78,770	$	0.42
Extraordinary item—impact of descuritization		(5,366	)		78,770		(0.07	)
Basic EPS—income available to common stockholders after extraordinary item		27,527			78,770	$	0.35
Effect of dilutive securities:
Stock options		—			15
Restricted stock		—			51
Convertible preferred stock		—			5,687
Stock warrants		—			—
Income available to common stockholders before extraordinary item	$	32,893			84,523	$	0.39
Income impact of assumed conversions		2			—
Extraordinary item—impact of descuritization		(5,366	)		84,523	$	(0.06	)
Diluted EPS—income available to common stockholders after extraordinary item plus assumed conversions	$	27,529			84,523	$	0.33

Shares excluded from the calculation of diluted EPS

	For the Year Ended
	2011		2010		2009
	(In thousands)
Convertible preferred stock		—		5,573		9,293
Stock options		857		1,043		1,848
Restricted stock		317		326		463

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INCOME TAXES (Details 3) (USD $)	12 Months Ended			12 Months Ended		12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2011	Dec. 31, 2010	Dec. 31, 2009	Dec. 31, 2010 Federal	Dec. 31, 2011 Federal	Dec. 31, 2011 State Y	Dec. 31, 2010 State	Dec. 31, 2007 State
Operating loss carryforwards
Section 597 gain related to the UCB acquisition				$ 666,000,000
Net operating loss carryforwards				3,300,000	3,000,000	312,300,000	321,100,000
Net operating loss from the acquisition of Desert Community Bank (DCB) in 2007								3,000,000
Carryforward period of net operating losses (in years)						20
Activity related to unrecognized tax benefits
Balance, beginning of year	4,952,000	5,763,000
Additions for tax positions of prior years	794,000	721,000
Reductions for tax positions of prior years	(3,208,000)	(288,000)
Additions for tax positions of current year	794,000	634,000
Settlements		(1,878,000)
Balance, end of year	3,332,000	4,952,000
Increase in unrecognized tax benefits reserve for the California enterprise zone net interest deduction	1,600,000
Reduction in unrecognized tax benefits reserve for California enterprise zone, net interest deduction	3,200,000
ASC 740-10 liability	4,800,000	6,200,000
Total amount of unrecognized tax benefits that, if recognized, would impact the effective tax rate	2,200,000	3,000,000
Accrued interest and penalties expense for unrecognized tax positions	287,000	796,000	1,150,000
Total interest and penalties accrued	$ 1,500,000	$ 1,200,000

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INVESTMENT SECURITIES (Details 3) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2011	Dec. 31, 2010
Continuous unrealized loss position, fair values of investment securities available-for-sale [Abstract]
Continuous unrealized loss position less than 12 months, fair value	$ 1,108,347	$ 1,692,885
Continuous unrealized loss position less than 12 months, unrealized losses	(63,558)	(29,417)
Continuous unrealized loss position 12 months or more, fair value	359,776	16,180
Continuous unrealized loss position 12 months or more, unrealized losses	(44,188)	(19,435)
Continuous unrealized loss position total, fair value	1,468,123	1,709,065
Continuous unrealized loss position total, unrealized losses	(107,746)	(48,852)
U.S. Government agency and U.S. Government sponsored enterprise debt securities
Continuous unrealized loss position, fair values of investment securities available-for-sale [Abstract]
Continuous unrealized loss position less than 12 months, fair value	143,265	935,654
Continuous unrealized loss position less than 12 months, unrealized losses	(279)	(18,121)
Continuous unrealized loss position total, fair value	143,265	935,654
Continuous unrealized loss position total, unrealized losses	(279)	(18,121)
U.S. Government agency and U.S. Government sponsored enterprise mortgage-backed securities - Residential mortgage-backed securities
Continuous unrealized loss position, fair values of investment securities available-for-sale [Abstract]
Continuous unrealized loss position less than 12 months, fair value	195,393
Continuous unrealized loss position less than 12 months, unrealized losses	(772)
Continuous unrealized loss position total, fair value	195,393
Continuous unrealized loss position total, unrealized losses	(772)
Municipal securities
Continuous unrealized loss position, fair values of investment securities available-for-sale [Abstract]
Continuous unrealized loss position less than 12 months, fair value	1,158
Continuous unrealized loss position less than 12 months, unrealized losses	(5)
Continuous unrealized loss position total, fair value	1,158
Continuous unrealized loss position total, unrealized losses	(5)
Other residential mortgage-backed securities: | Non-investment grade
Continuous unrealized loss position, fair values of investment securities available-for-sale [Abstract]
Continuous unrealized loss position 12 months or more, fair value		6,254
Continuous unrealized loss position 12 months or more, unrealized losses		(8,742)
Continuous unrealized loss position total, fair value		6,254
Continuous unrealized loss position total, unrealized losses		(8,742)
Corporate debt securities | Investment grade
Continuous unrealized loss position, fair values of investment securities available-for-sale [Abstract]
Continuous unrealized loss position less than 12 months, fair value	754,055	656,434
Continuous unrealized loss position less than 12 months, unrealized losses	(61,935)	(8,765)
Continuous unrealized loss position 12 months or more, fair value	350,181
Continuous unrealized loss position 12 months or more, unrealized losses	(33,675)
Continuous unrealized loss position total, fair value	1,104,236	656,434
Continuous unrealized loss position total, unrealized losses	(95,610)	(8,765)
Corporate debt securities | Non-investment grade
Continuous unrealized loss position, fair values of investment securities available-for-sale [Abstract]
Continuous unrealized loss position less than 12 months, fair value	9,973	24,105
Continuous unrealized loss position less than 12 months, unrealized losses	(565)	(623)
Continuous unrealized loss position 12 months or more, fair value	9,595	9,926
Continuous unrealized loss position 12 months or more, unrealized losses	(10,513)	(10,693)
Continuous unrealized loss position total, fair value	19,568	34,031
Continuous unrealized loss position total, unrealized losses	(11,078)	(11,316)
Other securities
Continuous unrealized loss position, fair values of investment securities available-for-sale [Abstract]
Continuous unrealized loss position less than 12 months, fair value	4,503	76,692
Continuous unrealized loss position less than 12 months, unrealized losses	(2)	(1,908)
Continuous unrealized loss position total, fair value	4,503	76,692
Continuous unrealized loss position total, unrealized losses	$ (2)	$ (1,908)

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NON COVERED LOANS AND ALLOWANCE FOR LOAN LOSSES (Details 2) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2011	Dec. 31, 2010	Dec. 31, 2009
Purchased Loans
Loans acquired during the period	$ 782,800,000
Carrying amount of loans acquired	740,800,000
Percentage of purchased loans classified as student loans	89.00%
Loans Held for Sale
Total loans held for sale	278,603,000	220,055,000
Percentage of loans held for sale that were originally reclassified as student loans	90.00%
Loans transferred to loans held for sale	644,915,000	563,974,000
Proceeds from the sales of Loans held for sale, including loans reclassified to loans held for sale	652,700,000	409,500,000	37,100,000
Net gain from sale of loans held for sale during the period	$ 14,500,000	$ 18,500,000
Residential | Non-Covered and Covered Loans Receivable | Geographic Concentration | California
Credit Risk and Concentrations
Percentage of non-covered REO properties	92.00%

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COVERED ASSETS AND FDIC INDEMNIFICATION ASSET (Details) (USD $)	Dec. 31, 2011 D Y	Dec. 31, 2010
Schedule Of Covered Assets - disclosures
Percentage of eligible losses for which the FDIC is obligated to reimburse the Company	80.00%
Term of commercial loan shared-loss agreement (in years)	5
Term of single-family residential mortgage loan shared-loss agreement (in years)	10
Term of loss recovery provisions for commercial loans (in years)	8
Term of loss recovery provisions for single-family residential mortgage loans (in years)	10
Number of days following the 10th anniversary of the acquisition date upon which the Company will be required to pay a calculated amount to the FDIC (in days)	45
Percentage of excess resulting from the calculation of liability to the FDIC	50.00%
Percentage of the Intrinsic Loss Estimate used in the calculation of the liability to the FDIC	20.00%
Percentage of the asset discount used in the calculation of the liability to the FDIC	25.00%
Percentage of the Cumulative Shared-Loss Payments used in the calculation of the liability to the FDIC	25.00%
Estimated liability that will be due to the FDIC based on specific thresholds of losses not being reached	$ 10,700,000	$ 7,100,000
Washington First International Bank
Schedule Of Covered Assets - disclosures
Percentage of eligible losses for which the FDIC is obligated to reimburse the Company	80.00%
Percentage obligation to reimburse the FDIC for eligible recoveries related to covered assets	80.00%
Washington First International Bank | Minimum
Schedule Of Covered Assets - disclosures
Percentage of loans receivable acquired covered by shared-loss agreements	99.00%
United Commercial Bank
Schedule Of Covered Assets - disclosures
Percentage of loans receivable acquired covered by shared-loss agreements	100.00%
Percentage of eligible losses for which the FDIC is obligated to reimburse the Company	80.00%
Percentage of eligible losses in excess of a specified amount for which the FDIC is obligated to reimburse the Company	95.00%
Amount of eligible losses over which the FDIC is obligated to reimburse a higher percentage	$ 2,050,000,000
United Commercial Bank | Maximum
Schedule Of Covered Assets - disclosures
Percentage obligation to reimburse the FDIC for eligible recoveries related to covered assets	95.00%
United Commercial Bank | Minimum
Schedule Of Covered Assets - disclosures
Percentage obligation to reimburse the FDIC for eligible recoveries related to covered assets	80.00%

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NON COVERED LOANS AND ALLOWANCE FOR LOAN LOSSES (Details 3) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2011 grade	Dec. 31, 2010
Credit Quality Indicators
Number of grades in the risk rating system utilized by the company to rate credit risk of loans receivable	8
Maximum term for a loan to stay graded as Special Mention	6 months
Increase (decrease) in non-covered loans graded Substandard and Doubtful.	$ (143,000,000)
Percentage increase (decrease) in non-covered loans graded Substandard and Doubtful	(21.00%)
Credit quality indicator disclosures
Loans receivable, excluding covered loans, gross	10,288,426,000	8,717,388,000
Pass/Watch
Credit quality indicator disclosures
Loans receivable, excluding covered loans, gross	9,565,009,000	7,847,919,000
Special Mention
Credit quality indicator disclosures
Loans receivable, excluding covered loans, gross	177,548,000	180,637,000
Substandard
Credit quality indicator disclosures
Loans receivable, excluding covered loans, gross	545,622,000	682,986,000
Doubtful
Credit quality indicator disclosures
Loans receivable, excluding covered loans, gross	247,000	5,846,000
Residential
Credit quality indicator disclosures
Loans receivable, excluding covered loans, gross	2,729,803,000	2,093,769,000
Residential | Residential Single-family
Credit quality indicator disclosures
Loans receivable, excluding covered loans, gross	1,796,635,000	1,119,024,000
Residential | Residential Single-family | Pass/Watch
Credit quality indicator disclosures
Loans receivable, excluding covered loans, gross	1,768,149,000	1,076,281,000
Residential | Residential Single-family | Special Mention
Credit quality indicator disclosures
Loans receivable, excluding covered loans, gross	11,239,000	12,376,000
Residential | Residential Single-family | Substandard
Credit quality indicator disclosures
Loans receivable, excluding covered loans, gross	17,247,000	30,367,000
Residential | Residential Multifamily
Credit quality indicator disclosures
Loans receivable, excluding covered loans, gross	933,168,000	974,745,000
Residential | Residential Multifamily | Pass/Watch
Credit quality indicator disclosures
Loans receivable, excluding covered loans, gross	810,458,000	789,631,000
Residential | Residential Multifamily | Special Mention
Credit quality indicator disclosures
Loans receivable, excluding covered loans, gross	25,531,000	42,887,000
Residential | Residential Multifamily | Substandard
Credit quality indicator disclosures
Loans receivable, excluding covered loans, gross	97,179,000	142,227,000
Commercial Real Estate ("CRE")
Credit quality indicator disclosures
Loans receivable, excluding covered loans, gross	3,832,365,000	3,906,738,000
Commercial Real Estate ("CRE") | Income producing
Credit quality indicator disclosures
Loans receivable, excluding covered loans, gross	3,487,866,000	3,392,984,000
Commercial Real Estate ("CRE") | Income producing | Pass/Watch
Credit quality indicator disclosures
Loans receivable, excluding covered loans, gross	3,211,386,000	3,054,197,000
Commercial Real Estate ("CRE") | Income producing | Special Mention
Credit quality indicator disclosures
Loans receivable, excluding covered loans, gross	63,066,000	80,714,000
Commercial Real Estate ("CRE") | Income producing | Substandard
Credit quality indicator disclosures
Loans receivable, excluding covered loans, gross	213,414,000	258,073,000
Commercial Real Estate ("CRE") | Construction
Credit quality indicator disclosures
Loans receivable, excluding covered loans, gross	171,410,000	278,047,000
Commercial Real Estate ("CRE") | Construction | Pass/Watch
Credit quality indicator disclosures
Loans receivable, excluding covered loans, gross	109,184,000	202,385,000
Commercial Real Estate ("CRE") | Construction | Substandard
Credit quality indicator disclosures
Loans receivable, excluding covered loans, gross	6,226,000	75,662,000
Commercial Real Estate ("CRE") | Land
Credit quality indicator disclosures
Loans receivable, excluding covered loans, gross	173,089,000	235,707,000
Commercial Real Estate ("CRE") | Land | Pass/Watch
Credit quality indicator disclosures
Loans receivable, excluding covered loans, gross	125,534,000	146,499,000
Commercial Real Estate ("CRE") | Land | Special Mention
Credit quality indicator disclosures
Loans receivable, excluding covered loans, gross	7,954,000	4,656,000
Commercial Real Estate ("CRE") | Land | Substandard
Credit quality indicator disclosures
Loans receivable, excluding covered loans, gross	39,601,000	84,552,000
Commercial and Industrial ("C&I")
Credit quality indicator disclosures
Loans receivable, excluding covered loans, gross	3,142,472,000	1,983,355,000
Commercial and Industrial ("C&I") | Commercial Business
Credit quality indicator disclosures
Loans receivable, excluding covered loans, gross	2,655,917,000	1,674,698,000
Commercial and Industrial ("C&I") | Commercial Business | Pass/Watch
Credit quality indicator disclosures
Loans receivable, excluding covered loans, gross	2,492,904,000	1,553,218,000
Commercial and Industrial ("C&I") | Commercial Business | Special Mention
Credit quality indicator disclosures
Loans receivable, excluding covered loans, gross	62,409,000	34,449,000
Commercial and Industrial ("C&I") | Commercial Business | Substandard
Credit quality indicator disclosures
Loans receivable, excluding covered loans, gross	100,357,000	81,185,000
Commercial and Industrial ("C&I") | Commercial Business | Doubtful
Credit quality indicator disclosures
Loans receivable, excluding covered loans, gross	247,000	5,846,000
Commercial and Industrial ("C&I") | Trade finance
Credit quality indicator disclosures
Loans receivable, excluding covered loans, gross	486,555,000	308,657,000
Commercial and Industrial ("C&I") | Trade finance | Pass/Watch
Credit quality indicator disclosures
Loans receivable, excluding covered loans, gross	467,822,000	296,430,000
Commercial and Industrial ("C&I") | Trade finance | Special Mention
Credit quality indicator disclosures
Loans receivable, excluding covered loans, gross	7,161,000	4,069,000
Commercial and Industrial ("C&I") | Trade finance | Substandard
Credit quality indicator disclosures
Loans receivable, excluding covered loans, gross	11,572,000	8,158,000
Consumer
Credit quality indicator disclosures
Loans receivable, excluding covered loans, gross	583,786,000	733,526,000
Consumer | Student loans
Credit quality indicator disclosures
Loans receivable, excluding covered loans, gross	306,325,000	490,314,000
Consumer | Student loans | Pass/Watch
Credit quality indicator disclosures
Loans receivable, excluding covered loans, gross	305,880,000	490,314,000
Consumer | Student loans | Special Mention
Credit quality indicator disclosures
Loans receivable, excluding covered loans, gross	188,000
Consumer | Student loans | Substandard
Credit quality indicator disclosures
Loans receivable, excluding covered loans, gross	257,000
Consumer | Other Consumer
Credit quality indicator disclosures
Loans receivable, excluding covered loans, gross	277,461,000	243,212,000
Consumer | Other Consumer | Pass/Watch
Credit quality indicator disclosures
Loans receivable, excluding covered loans, gross	273,692,000	238,964,000
Consumer | Other Consumer | Special Mention
Credit quality indicator disclosures
Loans receivable, excluding covered loans, gross		1,486,000
Consumer | Other Consumer | Substandard
Credit quality indicator disclosures
Loans receivable, excluding covered loans, gross	$ 3,769,000	$ 2,762,000

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INVESTMENT SECURITIES (Details 4) (USD $)	12 Months Ended								12 Months Ended											12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2011 Security	Dec. 31, 2010 Security	Dec. 31, 2009	Dec. 31, 2008 ASC 320-10-65 Other-Than-Temporary Impairments	Dec. 31, 2011 US Government Agencies and Government Sponsored Enterprise Debt Securities Security	Dec. 31, 2010 US Government Agencies and Government Sponsored Enterprise Debt Securities Security	Dec. 31, 2011 Residential mortgage-backed securities Security	Dec. 31, 2010 Residential mortgage-backed securities Non-investment grade	Dec. 31, 2011 Mortgage-backed securities Security	Dec. 31, 2010 Mortgage-backed securities Security	Dec. 31, 2011 Corporate debt securities Investment grade Security	Dec. 31, 2010 Corporate debt securities Investment grade Security	Dec. 31, 2011 Corporate debt securities Non-investment grade Security		Dec. 31, 2010 Corporate debt securities Non-investment grade Security		Dec. 31, 2011 Municipal security Security	Dec. 31, 2011 Other securities Security	Dec. 31, 2010 Other securities Security	Dec. 31, 2011 Trust Preferred Securities Security	Dec. 31, 2010 Trust Preferred Securities Security	Dec. 31, 2009 Trust Preferred Securities Security
Schedule of Available-for-sale Securities
Fair value of available for sale securities	$ 3,072,578,000	$ 2,875,941,000						$ 6,254,000			$ 1,322,561,000	$ 1,056,867,000	$ 19,615,000	[1]	$ 38,730,000	[1]	$ 79,946,000	$ 10,068,000	$ 94,325,000
Continuous unrealized loss position 12 months or more, fair value	359,776,000	16,180,000						6,254,000		6,300,000	350,181,000		9,595,000		9,926,000					9,600,000	9,900,000
Total investment securities available-for-sale portfolio (as a percent)											43.00%									1.00%
Number of securities in a continuous unrealized loss position for more than twelve months	24	6								1	19									5	5
Number of securities for which noncredit-related impairment losses have been recorded during the period																					5	14
Cumulative impact, before taxes, of implementation of new accounting principle on retained earnings				14,000,000
Cumulative impact, net of taxes, of implementation of new accounting principle on retained earnings				8,100,000
Number of individual securities with a continuous unrealized loss position less than 12 months	116	129			5	33	16				89	46	4		8		1	1	42
Percentage of total amortized cost basis of these securities													52.00%
Gross Unrealized Losses	(107,746,000)	(48,852,000)						(8,742,000)		(8,700,000)	(95,610,000)	(8,765,000)	(11,078,000)	[1]	(11,316,000)	[1]	(5,000)	(2,000)	(1,908,000)
Gross unrealized losses in loss position twelve months or more	44,188,000	19,435,000						8,742,000			33,675,000		10,513,000		10,693,000
Gross unrealized losses, trust preferred securities, portion representing impairment loss on securities not other-than-temporarily-impaired													5,400,000
Gross unrealized losses, trust preferred securities, portion representing non-credit impairment loss on securities other-than-temporarily-impaired													5,100,000
Impairment loss relating to additional increases to the amount related to the credit loss for which an other-than-temporary impairment was previously recognized																				633,000
Noncredit-related impairment losses																					6,700,000	14,100,000
Number of private-label available-for-sale mortgage-backed securities sold									1
Net impairment loss on investment securities available-for-sale recognized in earnings	633,000	16,669,000	107,671,000						6,300,000
Scheduled maturities of investment securities available-for sale, amortized cost basis
Due within one year	708,317,000
Due after one year through five years	372,837,000
Due after five years through ten years	1,001,425,000
Due after ten years	1,050,389,000
Total investment securities available-for-sale	3,132,968,000
Scheduled maturities of investment securities available-for sale, fair value
Due within one year	704,059,000
Due after one year through five years	357,446,000
Due after five years through ten years	933,429,000
Due after ten years	1,077,644,000
Total investment securities available-for-sale	3,072,578,000
Proceeds from sales of available-for-sale securities	702,616,000	1,338,910,000	1,650,680,000
Realized gains on sale of securities	9,703,000	31,237,000	11,923,000
Tax expense on the sale of investment securities	4,100,000	13,100,000	5,000,000
Par value of securities pledged to secure public deposits	2,170,000,000	1,880,000,000
Held-to-maturity securities transferred to available for sale securities			$ 681,400,000

[1] For 2011, the Company recorded $633 thousand, on a pre-tax basis, of OTTI through earnings and $5.1 million of the non-credit portion of OTTI for pooled trust securities and other mortgage-backed securities in other comprehensive income. For 2010, the Company recorded $16.7 million, on a pre-tax basis, of OTTI through earnings and $15.4 million of the non-credit portion of OTTI for pooled trust securities and other mortgage-backed securities in other comprehensive income.

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FAIR VALUE (Details 5) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2011	Dec. 31, 2011 Carrying Amount or Notional Amount	Dec. 31, 2010 Carrying Amount or Notional Amount	Dec. 31, 2011 Estimated Fair Value	Dec. 31, 2010 Estimated Fair Value
Financial Assets
Cash and cash equivalents		$ 1,431,185	$ 1,333,949	$ 1,431,185	$ 1,333,949
Short-term investments		61,834	143,560	61,834	143,560
Securities purchased under resale agreements		786,434	500,000	791,745	505,826
Investment securities available-for-sale		3,072,578	2,875,941	3,072,578	2,875,941
Loans Held for sale		278,603	220,055	285,181	225,221
Loans receivable, net		13,984,930	13,231,075	13,520,712	13,043,932
Investment in Federal Home Loan Bank stock		136,897	162,805	136,897	162,805
Investment in Federal Reserve Bank stock		47,512	47,285	47,512	47,285
Accrued interest receivable		89,686	82,090	89,686	82,090
Equity swap agreements		22,709	22,884	202	206
Foreign exchange options		85,614	85,614	3,899	5,084
Interest rate swaps		585,196	4,098	20,474	13
Short-term foreign exchange contracts		210,295	92,625	1,403	1,220
Financial Liabilities
Demand, savings and money market deposits		10,307,001	8,875,806	10,307,001	8,875,806
Time deposits		7,146,001	6,765,453	7,194,125	6,762,892
Federal funds purchased			22		22
Federal Home Loan Bank advances		455,251	1,214,148	479,029	1,199,151
Securities sold under repurchase agreements		1,020,208	1,083,545	1,177,331	1,296,522
Notes payable		85,987	49,690	85,987	49,690
Accrued interest payable		15,447	13,797	15,447	13,797
Long-term debt		212,178	235,570	144,392	125,633
Derivatives liabilities		$ 835,913	$ 130,752	$ 24,164	$ 4,498
Maximum term of maturity for securities purchased under resale agreements to be included in cash and cash equivalents	90 days
Term of maturity that securities purchased under resale agreements must exceed to be included in certain fair value calculations	90 days
Maximum term of maturity for carrying amount of securities sold under repurchase agreements to approximate fair value	90 days

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SECURITIES SOLD UNDER REPURCHASE AGREEMENTS

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2011

SECURITIES SOLD UNDER REPURCHASE AGREEMENTS.

SECURITIES SOLD UNDER REPURCHASE AGREEMENTS

18.         SECURITIES SOLD UNDER REPURCHASE AGREEMENTS

              Securities sold under repurchase agreements totaled $1.02 billion and $1.08 billion as of December 31, 2011 and 2010, respectively. These balances included $25.2 million and $88.5 million in short-term repurchase agreements as of December 31, 2011 and December 31, 2010, respectively. The interest rates on these short-term repurchase agreements were 0.57% and 0.54% as of December 31, 2011 and December 31, 2010, respectively. The remaining repurchase agreements are long-term with interest rates that are largely fixed, ranging from 4.15% to 5.13% as of December 31, 2011. The counterparties have the right to a quarterly call for many of the repurchase agreements.

              Long-term repurchase agreements are accounted for as collateralized financing transactions and recorded at the amounts at which the securities were sold. The collateral for these agreements consist of U.S. Government agency and U.S. Government sponsored enterprise debt and mortgage-backed securities. The Company may have to provide additional collateral for the repurchase agreements, as necessary.

              The following table provides information on securities sold under repurchase agreements as of December 31, 2011 and 2010:

	December 31, 2011					December 31, 2010
Year of Maturity	Amount		Rate			Amount		Rate
	(Dollars in thousands)
2011	$	—		—	%	$	88,545		0.54	%
2012		25,208		0.57	%		—		—	%
2015		245,000		4.49	%		245,000		4.49	%
2016		700,000		4.91	%		700,000		4.91	%
2017		50,000		4.15	%		50,000		4.15	%
Total	$	1,020,208		4.66	%	$	1,083,545		4.42	%

              Total interest expense recorded on repurchase agreements amounted to $48.6 million, $49.0 million and $49.7 million for the years ended December 31, 2011, 2010 and 2009, respectively.

              The Company also has master repurchase agreements with other major brokerage companies. The Company's available borrowing capacity from repurchase agreements totaled $979.8 million and $1.21 billion at December 31, 2011 and 2010, respectively.

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FEDERAL FUNDS PURCHASED (Tables)

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2011

FEDERAL FUNDS PURCHASED.

Information on Federal funds purchased

	As of and for the Year Ended December 31,
	2011			2010			2009
	(Dollars in thousands)
Balance at end of year	$	—		$	22		$	22
Average balance outstanding during the year	$	3,496		$	871		$	2,379
Maximum balance outstanding at any month-end	$	100,000		$	6,023		$	3,022
Weighted average interest rate during the year		0.10	%		0.20	%		0.37	%
Weighted average interest rate at end of year		—	%		0.15	%		0.06	%

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DERIVATIVE FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS (Tables)

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2011

DERIVATIVE FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS

Fair values of derivative instruments

	Fair Values of Derivative Instruments
	December 31, 2011						December 31, 2010
	Notional Amount		Derivative Assets(1)		Derivative Liabilities(1)		Notional Amount		Derivative Assets(1)		Derivative Liabilities(1)
	(In thousands)
Derivatives designated as hedging instruments:
Interest rate swaps on certificates of deposit—fair value	$	200,000	$	998	$	639	$	—	$	—	$	—
Total derivatives designated as hedging instruments	$	200,000	$	998	$	639	$	—	$	—	$	—
Derivatives not designated as hedging instruments:
Equity swap agreements	$	22,709	$	202	$	204	$	22,884	$	206	$	210
Foreign exchange options		85,614		3,899		2,430		85,614		5,084		3,239
Interest rate swaps		485,196		19,476		19,924		4,098		13		14
Short-term foreign exchange contracts		210,295		1,403		967		92,625		1,220		1,035
Total derivatives not designated as hedging instruments	$	803,814	$	24,980	$	23,525	$	205,221	$	6,523	$	4,498

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Derivative assets include the estimated gain to settle a derivative contract plus net interest receivable. Derivative liabilities include the estimated loss to settle a derivative contract.

Gains (losses) on derivative instruments

		Year Ended December 31,
	Location in Consolidated Statements of Operations
		2011			2010			2009
		(In thousands)
Derivatives designated as hedging instruments
Interest rate swaps on certificates of deposit—fair value	Interest expense	$	2,930		$	—		$	—
	Total net income	$	2,930		$	—		$	—
Derivatives not designated as hedging instruments
Equity swap agreements	Noninterest expense	$	2		$	(138	)	$	312
Foreign exchange options	Noninterest income		(392	)		—			—
Foreign exchange options	Noninterest expense		16			—			—
Interest rate swaps	Noninterest income		(447	)		—			—
Short-term foreign exchange contracts	Noninterest income		251			180			—
	Total net (expense) income	$	(570	)	$	42		$	312

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INVESTMENT SECURITIES (Details 2) (Available-for-sale Securities, USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2011	Dec. 31, 2010
Available-for-sale Securities
Other than Temporary Impairment, Credit Losses Recognized in Earnings
Beginning balance	$ 124,340	$ 107,671
Addition of other-than-temporary impairment that was not previously recognized		6,340
Additional increases to the amount related to the credit loss for which an other-than-temporary impairment was previously recognized	633	10,329
Reduction for securities sold	(9,561)
Ending balance	$ 115,412	$ 124,340

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PREMISES AND EQUIPMENT (Details 2) (USD $)	1 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
	May 31, 2011	Dec. 31, 2011
Sale of Building
Significant Disposals
Sale of building, sales value	$ 18,500,000
Gain on sale of building, net of selling costs	4,400,000
Selling costs of building sold	800
Gain on sale of building recognized during period, as accounted for using the installment method		1,800,000
Gain on sale of building to be recognized as buyer makes principal payments on the mortgage, as accounted for using the installment method		2,600,000
Sale of Branch
Significant Disposals
Premises and equipment sold	2,600,000
Gain on sale of property	400,000
Purchase of ATM Machines
Significant Disposals
Total net value of new ATM machines purchased		$ 2,500,000

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SUMMARY OF OPERATIONS AND SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (Policies)

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2011

SUMMARY OF OPERATIONS AND SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES

Basis of Presentation

              Basis of Presentation—The consolidated financial statements are prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America and general practices within the banking industry. The following is a summary of significant principles used in the preparation of the accompanying financial statements. In preparing the financial statements, management of the Company has made a number of estimates and assumptions pertaining to the reporting of assets and liabilities, including the fair value of assets acquired and liabilities assumed, the FDIC indemnification asset, valuation of OREO, the allowance for loan losses, the disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities and the disclosure of income and expenses for the periods presented in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America. Actual results could differ from those estimates.

Principles of Consolidation

              Principles of Consolidation—The consolidated financial statements include the accounts of East West Bancorp,  Inc., and its wholly owned subsidiaries, East West Bank and East West Insurance Services, Inc. Intercompany transactions and accounts have been eliminated in consolidation. East West also has seven wholly owned subsidiaries that are statutory business trusts (the "Trusts"). In accordance with Financial Accounting Standards Board ("FASB") Accounting Standards Codification ("ASC") 810, the Trusts are not consolidated into the accounts of East West Bancorp, Inc.

Fair Value

              Fair Value—Fair value is defined as the price that would be received to sell an asset or paid to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants at the measurement date and, in many cases, may require us to make a number of significant judgments. Based on the observability of the inputs used in the valuation techniques, we classify our assets and liabilities measured and disclosed at fair value in accordance with a three-level hierarchy (e.g., Level 1, Level 2 and Level 3) established under ASC 820. In determining the fair value of financial instruments, we use market prices of the same or similar instruments whenever such prices are available. We do not use prices involving distressed sellers in determining fair value. If observable market prices are unavailable or impracticable to obtain, then fair value is estimated using modeling techniques such as discounted cash flow analyses. These modeling techniques incorporate our assessments regarding assumptions that market participants would use in pricing the asset or the liability, including assumptions about the risks inherent in a particular valuation technique and the risk of nonperformance.

Securities Purchased Under Resale Agreements ("Resale Agreements")

              Securities Purchased Under Resale Agreements ("Resale Agreements")—The Company purchases securities under resale agreements with terms that range from one day to several years. These agreements are collateralized by mortgage-backed securities and mortgage or commercial loans that are generally held by a third party custodian. The purchases are over-collateralized to ensure against unfavorable market price movements. In the event that the fair value of the securities decreases below the carrying amount of the related repurchase agreement, the counterparty is required to deliver an equivalent value of additional securities. The counterparties to these agreements are nationally recognized investment banking firms that meet credit eligibility criteria and with whom a master repurchase agreement has been duly executed. Resale agreements which are short-term in nature, or have terms of up to 90 days, are included in cash and cash equivalents. Resale agreements with terms greater than 90 days are separately categorized. The Company had no short-term resale agreements as of December 31, 2011 and 2010.

Investment Securities

              Investment Securities—The Company classifies its investment securities according to their purpose and holding period. Trading account securities are typically investment grade securities which are generally held by the Bank for a period of seven days or less. Trading account securities are carried at fair value. Realized and unrealized gains or losses on trading account securities are included in noninterest income. As of December 31, 2011 and 2010, there were no trading account securities in the investment portfolio. Held-to-maturity debt securities are recorded at amortized cost. As of December 31, 2011 and 2010 there were no held-to-maturity debt securities in the investment portfolio. Investment securities available-for-sale are reported at estimated fair value, with unrealized gains and losses excluded from operations and reported as a separate component of accumulated other comprehensive income or loss, net of tax, in stockholders' equity.

              The fair values of the investment securities are generally determined by independent external pricing service providers who have experience in valuing these securities and by comparison to and/or average of quoted market prices obtained from independent external brokers. In obtaining such valuation information from third parties, the Company has evaluated the methodologies used to develop the resulting fair values. The Company performs a monthly analysis on the broker quotes and the third party pricing service quotes to ensure that the prices represent a reasonable estimate of the fair value. The procedures include, but are not limited to, initial and ongoing review of third party pricing methodologies, review of pricing trends, and monitoring of trading volumes. The Company considers whether prices received from independent brokers represent a reasonable estimate of fair value through the use of internal and external cash flow models developed based on spreads, and when available, market indices. As a result of this analysis, if the Company determines there is a more appropriate fair value based upon the available market data, the price received from the third party is adjusted accordingly. Prices from third party pricing services are often unavailable for securities that are rarely traded or are traded only in privately negotiated transactions. As a result, certain securities are priced via independent broker quotations which utilize proprietary models that include observable market based inputs. Additionally, the majority of these independent broker quotations are non-binding.

              The Company applies a modified valuation approach to certain investment securities for which it believes the current broker prices obtained are based on forced liquidation or distressed sale values in inactive markets. The fair value of each of these securities is individually determined based on a combination of the market approach, reflecting current broker prices, and the income approach, which is a discounted cash flow approach. In calculating the fair value derived from the income approach, the Company makes assumptions related to the implied rate of return, general change in market rates, estimated changes in credit quality and liquidity risk premium, specific non-performance and default experience in the collateral underlying the security; additionally, broker discount rates are taken into consideration in determining the discount rate. The values resulting from each approach (i.e. market and income approaches) are weighted to derive the final fair value of each security trading in an inactive market.

              Amortization of premiums and accretion of discounts on securities are recorded as yield adjustments on such securities using the effective interest method. The specific identification method is used for purposes of determining cost in computing realized gains and losses on investment securities sold.

              At each reporting date, the Company assesses whether there is an "other-than-temporary" impairment ("OTTI") in its portfolio of investment securities. If we determine that a decline in fair value is other-than-temporary, an impairment loss is recognized in current earnings. When we have the intent and ability to hold debt securities with OTTI for a period necessary to recover the noncredit-related impairment losses, only the credit-related impairment losses are recognized in current earnings. In these instances, the noncredit-related impairment losses are charged to other comprehensive income. The Company examines all individual securities that are in an unrealized loss position at each reporting date for other-than-temporary impairment. Specific investment level factors that are examined to assess impairment include the nature of the investments, the severity and duration of the loss, the probability that the Company will be unable to collect all amounts due, an analysis of the issuers of the securities and whether there has been any cause for default on the securities, and any change in the rating of the securities by the various rating agencies. Additionally, management takes into consideration the Company's financial resources as well as the Company's overall ability and intent to hold the securities until their fair values recover.

              The Company considers all available information relevant to the collectability of the security, including information about past events, current conditions, and reasonable and supportable forecasts, when developing the estimate of future cash flows and making its other-than-temporary impairment assessment for its portfolio of trust preferred securities. The Company considers factors such as remaining payment terms of the security, prepayment speeds, expected defaults, the financial condition of the issuer(s), and the value of any underlying collateral.

Loans receivable

              Loans Receivable—Loans receivable that the Company has the intent and ability to hold for the foreseeable future, or until maturity, are stated at their outstanding principal, reduced by an allowance for loan losses and net deferred loan fees or costs on originated loans and unamortized premiums or discounts on purchased loans. Nonrefundable fees and direct costs associated with the origination or purchase of loans are deferred and netted against outstanding loan balances. The deferred net loan fees and costs are recognized in interest income as an adjustment to yield over the loan term using the effective interest method. Discounts or premiums on purchased loans are accreted or amortized to interest income using the effective interest method over the remaining period to contractual maturity adjusted for anticipated prepayments. Interest on loans is calculated using the simple-interest method on daily balances of the principal amounts outstanding. Accrual of interest is discontinued on a loan when management believes, after considering economic and business conditions and collection efforts, that the borrower's financial condition is such that full collection of principal or interest becomes uncertain, regardless of the length of past due status. Generally, loans are placed on nonaccrual status when they become 90 days past due. When interest accrual is discontinued, all unpaid accrued interest is reversed against interest income. In general, subsequent payments received are applied to the outstanding principal balance of the loan. A loan is returned to accrual status when the borrower has demonstrated a satisfactory payment trend subject to management's assessment of the borrower's ability to repay the loan.

              Loans held for sale are carried at the lower of aggregate cost or fair value using the aggregate method. Origination fees on loans held for sale, net of certain costs of processing and closing the loans, are deferred until the time of sale and are included in the computation of the gain or loss from the sale of the related loans. A valuation allowance is established if the fair value of such loans is lower than their cost, with a corresponding charge to noninterest income.

Troubled debt restructurings ("TDR")

              Troubled Debt Restructurings ("TDR")—A loan is identified as a troubled debt restructure when a borrower is experiencing financial difficulties and for economic or legal reasons related to these difficulties the Company grants a concession to the borrower in the restructuring that it would not otherwise consider. The Company has granted a concession when, as a result of the restructuring, it does not expect to collect all amounts due, including principal and/or interest accrued at the original terms of the loan. The concessions may be granted in various forms, including a below-market change in the stated interest rate, a reduction in the loan balance or accrued interest, an extension of the maturity date, or a note split with principal forgiveness. A restructuring executed at an interest rate that is at or near market interest rates for nontroubled debt is not a TDR. All troubled debt restructurings are reviewed for potential impairment. For modifications where we forgive principal, the entire amount of such principal forgiveness is immediately charged off. Generally, a nonaccrual loan that is restructured remains on nonaccrual status for a period of six months to demonstrate that the borrower can perform under the restructured terms. However, the borrower's performance prior to the restructuring, or other significant events at the time of restructuring may be considered in assessing whether the borrower can meet the new terms and may result in the loan remaining on accrual status or being returned to accrual status after a shorter performance period. If the borrower's performance under the new terms is not reasonably assured, the loan remains classified as a nonaccrual loan. Loans classified as TDRs are reported as impaired loans.

Allowance for loan losses

              Allowance for Loan Losses—The allowance for loan losses is established as management's estimate of probable losses inherent in the loan portfolio. The allowance is increased by the provision for loan losses and decreased by charge-offs when management believes the uncollectability of a loan is confirmed. Subsequent recoveries, if any, are credited to the allowance. The allowance for loan losses is evaluated on a regular basis by management and is based on management's periodic review of the collectability of the loans in light of historical experience, the nature and volume of the loan portfolio, adverse situations that may affect the borrower's ability to repay, the estimated value of any underlying collateral and prevailing economic conditions. This evaluation is inherently subjective as it requires estimates that are susceptible to revision as more information becomes available. Additionally, non-classified loans are also considered in the allowance for loan losses calculation and are factored in based on the historical loss experience adjusted for various qualitative factors.

              A loan is considered impaired when, based on current information and events, it is probable that the Company will be unable to collect all scheduled payments of principal or interest due according to the contractual terms of the loan agreement. Factors considered by management in determining and measuring loan impairment include payment status, collateral value, and the probability of collecting scheduled principal and interest payments when due. Loans that experience insignificant payment delays and payment shortfalls generally are not classified as impaired. Management determines the significance of payment delays and payment shortfalls on a case-by-case basis, taking into consideration all of the circumstances surrounding the loan and the borrower, including the length of delay, the reasons for the delay, the borrower's prior payment record, and the amount of the shortfall in relation to the principal and interest owed. Impairment is measured on a loan-by-loan basis for residential, commercial real estate, and commercial and industrial loans based on the present value of expected future cash flows discounted at the loan's effective interest rate or, as an expedient, at the loan's observable market price or the fair value of the collateral, less costs to sell, if the loan is collateral dependent. If the measure of the impaired loan is less than the recorded investment in the loan, the deficiency is charged off against the allowance for loan losses. Consumer loans consist of homogeneous smaller balance loans and are reviewed on a collective basis for impairment.

Acquired loans

              Acquired Loans—Acquired loans are valued as of acquisition date in accordance with ASC 805. Loans purchased with evidence of credit deterioration since origination for which it is probable that all contractually required payments will not be collected are accounted for under ASC 310-30. Further, the Company has elected to account for all other acquired loans within the scope of ASC 310-30 using the same methodology.

              Under ASC 805 and ASC 310-30, loans are recorded at fair value at acquisition date, factoring in credit losses expected to be incurred over the life of the loan. Accordingly, an allowance for loan losses is not carried over or recorded as of the acquisition date. In situations where loans have similar risk characteristics, loans are aggregated into pools to estimate cash flows under ASC 310-30. A pool is accounted for as a single asset with a single interest rate, cumulative loss rate and cash flow expectation.

              The cash flows expected over the life of the loan or pool are estimated using an internal cash flow model that projects cash flows and calculates the carrying value of the loan or pool, book yield, effective interest income and impairment, if any, based on loan or pool level events, respectively. Assumptions as to default rates, loss severity, loss curves and prepayment speeds are utilized to calculate the expected cash flows.

              At acquisition, the excess of the cash flows expected to be collected over the recorded investment is considered to be the accretable yield and is recognized as interest income over the life of the loan or pool. The excess of the contractual cash flows over the cash flows expected to be collected is considered to be the nonaccretable difference. Subsequent to the acquisition date, any increases in expected cash flows over those expected at purchase date in excess of fair that are significant and probable value are adjusted through the accretable difference on a prospective basis. Any subsequent decreases in expected cash flows over those expected at purchase date that are significant and probable are recognized by recording an allowance for loan losses. Any disposals of loans, including sales of loans, payments in full or foreclosures result in the removal of the loan from the ASC 310-30 portfolio at the carrying amount.

Covered loans

              Covered Loans—Loans acquired in an FDIC-assisted acquisition that are subject to an FDIC shared-loss agreement are referred to as covered loans. Covered loans are reported exclusive of the expected cash flow reimbursements we expect to collect from the FDIC. All covered loans are accounted for under ASC 805 and ASC 310-30.

FDIC Indemnification Asset

              FDIC Indemnification Asset—In conjunction with the FDIC-assisted acquisitions of Washington First International Bank and United Commercial Bank, the Bank entered into shared-loss agreements with the FDIC related to covered loans and covered other real estate owned (see "Covered Other Real Estate Owned" below). The FDIC indemnification asset is initially recorded at fair value, based on the discounted value of expected future cash flows under the shared-loss agreement. The Company has elected to account for amounts receivable under the shared-loss agreements as an indemnification asset in accordance with ASC 805. The difference between the present value and the undiscounted cash flows the Company expects to collect from the FDIC is accreted into noninterest income over the life of the FDIC indemnification asset. The FDIC indemnification asset is reviewed quarterly and adjusted for any changes in expected cash flows based on recent performance and expectations for future performance of the covered portfolio. These adjustments are measured on the same basis as the related covered loans and covered other real estate owned. Any increases in cash flow of the covered loans over those expected will reduce the FDIC indemnification asset and any decreases in cash flow of the covered loans over those expected will increase the FDIC indemnification asset. Over the life of the FDIC indemnification asset, increases and decreases to the are recorded as adjustments to noninterest income. In December 2010, the bank lowered the credit discount on the UCB covered loan portfolio as the credit quality is performing better than originally estimated. By lowering the credit discount, interest income will increase over the life of the loans. Correspondingly, with the lowered credit discount, the expected reimbursement from the FDIC under the loss sharing agreement will also decrease, resulting in amortization on the FDIC indemnification asset which is recorded as a charge to noninterest income.

Other real estate owned

              Other Real Estate Owned—Other real estate owned ("OREO") represents properties acquired through foreclosure or through full or partial satisfaction of loans, is considered held for sale, and is recorded at the lower of cost or estimated fair value at the time of foreclosure. Loan balances in excess of the fair value of the real estate acquired at the date of foreclosure are charged against the allowance for loan losses. After foreclosure, the real estate is carried at the lower of carrying value or fair value less costs to sell. Subsequent declines in the fair value of OREO below the carrying value are recorded through the use of a valuation allowance by charges to noninterest expense. Any subsequent operating expenses or income of such properties are also charged to noninterest expense. If the OREO is sold within three months of foreclosure, the Company substitutes the value received in the sale (net of costs to sell) for the fair value (less costs to sell). Any adjustment made to the loss originally recognized at the time of foreclosure is then charged against or credited to the allowance for loan losses, if deemed material. Otherwise, any declines in value, after foreclosure, are recorded in non-interest expense as gains or losses from the sale or disposition of the real estate. Gain recognition upon disposition of a property is dependent on the sale having met certain criteria relating to the buyer's initial investment in the property sold.

Covered other real estate owned

              Covered Other Real Estate Owned—All other real estate owned acquired in an FDIC-assisted acquisition that are subject to an FDIC shared-loss agreement are referred to as covered other real estate owned. Covered other real estate owned is reported exclusive of the expected cash flow reimbursements we expect to collect from the FDIC. Upon transferring covered loan collateral to covered other real estate owned status, acquisition date fair value discounts on the related loan are also transferred to covered other real estate owned. Fair value adjustments on covered other real estate owned result in a reduction of the covered other real estate carrying amount and a corresponding increase in the FDIC reimbursement. the non-reimbursed portion of the estimated loss to the Bank is charged against earnings.

Investment in affordable housing partnerships

              Investment in Affordable Housing Partnerships—The Company owns limited partnership interests in projects of affordable housing for lower income tenants. The investments in which the Company has a limited partnership interest that exceeds 5% are recorded using the equity method of accounting. The remaining investments are recorded using the cost method and are being amortized over the life of the related tax credits. The tax credits are being recognized in the consolidated financial statements to the extent they are utilized on the Company's income tax returns. The investments are reviewed for impairment on an annual basis on or on an interim basis if an event occurs that would trigger potential impairment.

Goodwill and other intangible assets

              Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets—The Company has goodwill, which represents the excess of the purchase price over the fair value of net assets acquired, as a result of various past acquisitions. Goodwill is not amortized and is reviewed for impairment on an annual basis or on an interim basis if an event occurs or circumstances change that would reduce the fair value of a reporting unit below its carrying value. Premiums on deposits, which represent the intangible value of depositor relationships resulting from deposit liabilities assumed in acquisitions, are amortized over the projected useful lives of the deposits, which is typically 7 to 15 years. Core deposit intangibles are reviewed for impairment whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying value may not be recoverable. Impairment on goodwill and premiums on deposits is recognized by writing down the asset to the extent that the carrying value exceeds the estimated fair value.

Investment in Federal Home Loan Bank stock

              Investment in Federal Home Loan Bank Stock—As a member of the Federal Home Loan Bank ("FHLB") of San Francisco, the Bank is required to own common stock in the FHLB of San Francisco based upon our balance of residential mortgage loans and outstanding FHLB advances. As a result of the acquisition of WFIB, the Bank also owns common stock in the FHLB of Seattle. FHLB stock is carried at cost and may be sold back to the FHLB at its carrying value. Both cash and stock dividends received are reported as dividend income.

Investment in Federal Reserve Bank stock

              Investment in Federal Reserve Bank Stock—As a member of the Federal Reserve Bank ("FRB") of San Francisco, the Bank is required to maintain stock in the FRB of San Francisco based on a specified ratio relative to our capital. FRB stock is carried at cost and may be sold back to the FRB at its carrying value. Cash dividends are accrued and are reported as dividend income.

Premises and equipment

              Premises and Equipment—The Company's premises and equipment are stated at cost, less accumulated depreciation and amortization. Depreciation and amortization are computed based on the straight-line method over the estimated useful lives of the various classes of assets. The ranges of useful lives for the principal classes of assets are as follows:

Buildings and building improvements	25 years
Furniture, fixtures and equipment	3 to 7 years
Leasehold improvements	Term of lease or useful life, whichever is shorter

              The Company reviews its long-lived assets for impairment annually or when events or circumstances indicate that the carrying amount of these assets may not be recoverable. An asset is considered impaired when the expected undiscounted cash flows over the remaining useful life is less than the net book value. When impairment is indicated for an asset, the amount of impairment loss is the excess of the net book value over its fair value.

Mortgage servicing assets

              Mortgage Servicing Assets—Mortgage servicing assets are initially recorded at fair value. Servicing assets are amortized in proportion to, and over the period of, estimated net servicing income. The fair value of servicing assets is determined based on the present value of estimated net future cash flows related to contractually-specified servicing fees. The primary determinants of the fair value of mortgage servicing assets are prepayment speeds and discount rates. Evaluation of impairment is performed on a quarterly basis using discounted cash flow analysis in combination with mortgage dealer consensus prepayment forecasts. Variations in either or a combination of these factors could materially affect the estimated values of mortgage servicing assets. In conjunction with the valuation process, each class of servicing assets is stratified to evaluate and measure impairment, which is measured as the excess of cost over fair value. Determination of each stratum is based on one or more predominant risk characteristics of the underlying financial assets, including loan type, maturity and interest rates. Impairment, if it occurs, is recognized through a valuation allowance for each stratum.

Securities sold under repurchase agreements ("Repurchase Agreements")

              Securities Sold Under Repurchase Agreements ("Repurchase Agreements")—The Company sells securities under repurchase agreements. These transactions are accounted for as collateralized financing transactions and recorded at the amounts at which the securities were sold. The Company may have to provide additional collateral to the counterparty, as necessary.

Long-term debt

              Long-Term Debt—Long-term debt consists of both junior subordinated debt and subordinated debt. The Company has established nine statutory business trusts whereby the Company is the owner of all the beneficial interests represented by the common securities of the Trusts, and third parties hold the fixed and variable rate capital securities of the Trusts. The purpose of issuing the capital securities was to provide the Company with a cost-effective means of obtaining Tier I capital for regulatory reporting purposes.

              The Trusts are not consolidated by the Company. Two of the nine trusts were dissolved during 2011. Junior subordinated debt represents liabilities of the Company to the Trusts and is included in long-term debt on the accompanying consolidated balance sheets.

Federal funds purchased

              Federal Funds Purchased—The Company utilizes federal funds purchased as part of its short-term financing strategy. Federal funds purchased are generally overnight borrowings and mature within one business day to six months from the transaction date.

Income taxes

              Income Taxes—Deferred income taxes are recognized for the tax consequences in future years of differences between the tax bases of assets and liabilities and their financial reporting amounts at each year-end, based on enacted tax laws and statutory tax rates applicable to the periods in which the differences are expected to affect taxable income.

              The Company examines its financial statements, its income tax provision, and its federal and state income tax returns and analyzes its tax positions, including permanent and temporary differences, as well as the major components of income and expense to determine whether a tax benefit is more likely than not to be sustained upon examination by tax authorities. In the event a tax position is not more likely than not to be sustained by the tax authorities, a reserve is established by management. The Company recognizes interest and penalties related to tax positions as part of its provision for income taxes.

Stock-based compensation

              Stock-Based Compensation—The Company issues stock-based compensation to certain employees, officers, and directors and accounts for stock options using the fair value method, which generally results in compensation expense recognition. Prior to December 31, 2005, the Company accounted for its fixed stock options using the intrinsic-value method, as prescribed in Accounting Principles Board ("APB") Opinion No. 25. Accordingly, no stock option expense was recorded in periods prior to December 31, 2005.

              In adopting the fair value method discussed above, the Company elected to follow the modified prospective method, which required application of the new standard to new awards and to awards modified, repurchased or cancelled after the required effective date. Accordingly, prior period amounts have not been restated. Additionally, compensation costs for the portion of awards for which the requisite service has not been rendered that are outstanding as of January 1, 2006 are being recognized as the requisite services are rendered on or after January 1, 2006. The compensation cost of that portion of awards is based on the grant-date fair value of those awards as calculated for pro forma disclosures under the original SFAS No. 123.

Transfers and servicing of financial assets and extinguishment of liabilities

              Transfers and Servicing of Financial Assets and Extinguishments of Liabilities—Transfers of financial assets are accounted for as sales, when control over the assets has been surrendered. Control over transferred assets is deemed to be surrendered when (1) the assets have been isolated from the Company; (2) the transferee has the right (free of conditions that constrain it from taking advantage of that right) to pledge or exchange the transferred assets; and (3) the Company does not maintain effective control over the transferred assets through either (a) an agreement that entitles and obligates the Company to repurchase or redeem them before their maturity or (b) an agreement that provides the Company with both the unilateral ability to cause the holder to return specific assets and a more than trivial benefit attributable to that ability. The difference between the net proceeds received and the carrying amount of the financial assets being sold is recognized as a gain or loss on sale.

Earnings per share ("EPS")

              Earnings Per Share ("EPS")—Basic EPS excludes dilution and is computed by dividing income or loss available to common stockholders by the weighted-average number of shares outstanding during the period. Diluted EPS is calculated on the basis of the weighted average number of shares outstanding during the period plus restricted stock and shares issuable upon the assumed exercise of outstanding convertible preferred stock, common stock options and warrants, unless they have an antidilutive effect.

Comprehensive income

              Comprehensive Income—The term "comprehensive income" describes the total of all components of comprehensive income, including net income and other comprehensive income. "Other comprehensive income" refers to revenues, expenses, and gains and losses that are included in comprehensive income but are excluded from net income because they have been recorded directly in equity under the provisions of other Financial Accounting Standards Board statements. The Company presents the comprehensive income disclosure as a part of the statements of changes in stockholders' equity by identifying each element of comprehensive income, including net income.

Derivative financial instruments

              Derivative Financial Instruments—As part of its asset and liability management strategy, the Company uses derivative financial instruments to mitigate exposure to interest rate and foreign currency risks. All derivative instruments, including certain derivative instruments embedded in other contracts, are recognized on the condensed consolidated balance sheet at fair value with the change in fair value reported in earnings. When master netting agreements exist, the Company nets counterparty positions with any cash collateral received or delivered.

              The Company's interest rate swaps on certain certificates of deposit qualify for hedge accounting treatment under ASC 815, Derivatives and Hedging. The Company documents its hedge relationships, including identification of the hedging instruments and the hedged items, as well as its risk management objectives and strategies for undertaking the hedge transaction at the time the derivative contract is executed. This includes designating the derivative contract as a "fair value hedge" which is a hedge of a recognized asset or liability. All derivatives designated as fair value hedges are linked to specific hedged items or to groups of specific assets and liabilities on the balance sheet. Both at inception and quarterly thereafter, the Company assesses whether the derivatives used in hedging transactions are highly effective (as defined in the guidance) in offsetting changes in the fair value of the hedged item. Retroactive effectiveness is also assessed as well as the continued expectation that the hedge will remain effective prospectively. Any ineffective portion of the changes of fair value hedges is recognized immediately in interest expense in the condensed consolidated statements of income.

              The Company discontinues hedge accounting prospectively when (i) a derivative is no longer highly effective in offsetting changes in the fair value, (ii) a derivative expires or is sold, terminated, or exercised, or (iii) the Company determines that designation of a derivative as a hedge is no longer appropriate. If a fair value hedge derivative instrument is terminated or the hedge designation removed, the previous adjustments to the carrying amount of the hedged liability would be subsequently accounted for in the same manner as other components of the carrying amount of that liability. For interest-bearing liabilities, such adjustments would be amortized into earnings over the remaining life of the respective liability.

Reclassifications

              Reclassifications—Certain items in the consolidated balance sheet and the consolidated statements of income for the years ended December 31, 2010 and 2009 were reclassified to conform to the 2011 and 2010 presentation, respectively. These reclassifications did not affect previously reported net income.

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SECURITIES SOLD UNDER REPURCHASE AGREEMENTS (Tables)

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2011

SECURITIES SOLD UNDER REPURCHASE AGREEMENTS.

Information on securities sold under repurchase agreements

	December 31, 2011					December 31, 2010
Year of Maturity	Amount		Rate			Amount		Rate
	(Dollars in thousands)
2011	$	—		—	%	$	88,545		0.54	%
2012		25,208		0.57	%		—		—	%
2015		245,000		4.49	%		245,000		4.49	%
2016		700,000		4.91	%		700,000		4.91	%
2017		50,000		4.15	%		50,000		4.15	%
Total	$	1,020,208		4.66	%	$	1,083,545		4.42	%

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FAIR VALUE (Details) (Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring, USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2011	Dec. 31, 2010
Fair Value Measurements
Investment securities available-for-sale
Total investment securities available-for-sale	$ 3,072,578	$ 2,875,941
Derivatives liabilities	(24,164)	(4,498)
Fair Value Measurements | Equity swap agreements
Investment securities available-for-sale
Derivative assets	202	206
Fair Value Measurements | Foreign exchange options
Investment securities available-for-sale
Derivative assets	3,899	5,084
Fair Value Measurements | Interest rate swaps
Investment securities available-for-sale
Derivative assets	20,474	13
Fair Value Measurements | Short-term foreign exchange contracts
Investment securities available-for-sale
Short-term foreingn exchange contracts	1,403	1,220
Fair Value Measurements | U.S. Treasury securities
Investment securities available-for-sale
Total investment securities available-for-sale	20,725	20,454
Fair Value Measurements | U.S. Government agency and U.S. Government sponsored enterprise debt securities
Investment securities available-for-sale
Total investment securities available-for-sale	576,578	1,333,465
Fair Value Measurements | U.S. Government agency and U.S. Government sponsored enterprise mortgage-backed securities - Commercial mortgage-backed securities
Investment securities available-for-sale
Total investment securities available-for-sale	49,315	19,132
Fair Value Measurements | U.S. Government agency and U.S. Government sponsored enterprise mortgage-backed securities - Residential mortgage-backed securities
Investment securities available-for-sale
Total investment securities available-for-sale	993,770	306,714
Fair Value Measurements | Municipal securities
Investment securities available-for-sale
Total investment securities available-for-sale	79,946
Fair Value Measurements | Other residential mortgage-backed securities: | Non-investment grade
Investment securities available-for-sale
Total investment securities available-for-sale		6,254
Fair Value Measurements | Corporate debt securities | Investment grade
Investment securities available-for-sale
Total investment securities available-for-sale	1,322,561	1,056,867
Fair Value Measurements | Corporate debt securities | Non-investment grade
Investment securities available-for-sale
Total investment securities available-for-sale	19,615	38,730
Fair Value Measurements | Other securities
Investment securities available-for-sale
Total investment securities available-for-sale	10,068	94,325
Quoted Prices in Active Markets for Identical Assets (Level 1)
Investment securities available-for-sale
Total investment securities available-for-sale	20,725	20,454
Quoted Prices in Active Markets for Identical Assets (Level 1) | U.S. Treasury securities
Investment securities available-for-sale
Total investment securities available-for-sale	20,725	20,454
Significant Other Observable Inputs (Level 2)
Investment securities available-for-sale
Total investment securities available-for-sale	3,049,618	2,846,460
Derivatives liabilities	(21,530)	(1,049)
Significant Other Observable Inputs (Level 2) | Equity swap agreements
Investment securities available-for-sale
Derivative assets	202	206
Significant Other Observable Inputs (Level 2) | Foreign exchange options
Investment securities available-for-sale
Derivative assets	3,899	5,084
Significant Other Observable Inputs (Level 2) | Interest rate swaps
Investment securities available-for-sale
Derivative assets	20,474	13
Significant Other Observable Inputs (Level 2) | Short-term foreign exchange contracts
Investment securities available-for-sale
Short-term foreingn exchange contracts	1,403	1,220
Significant Other Observable Inputs (Level 2) | U.S. Government agency and U.S. Government sponsored enterprise debt securities
Investment securities available-for-sale
Total investment securities available-for-sale	576,578	1,333,465
Significant Other Observable Inputs (Level 2) | U.S. Government agency and U.S. Government sponsored enterprise mortgage-backed securities - Commercial mortgage-backed securities
Investment securities available-for-sale
Total investment securities available-for-sale	49,315	19,132
Significant Other Observable Inputs (Level 2) | U.S. Government agency and U.S. Government sponsored enterprise mortgage-backed securities - Residential mortgage-backed securities
Investment securities available-for-sale
Total investment securities available-for-sale	993,770	306,714
Significant Other Observable Inputs (Level 2) | Municipal securities
Investment securities available-for-sale
Total investment securities available-for-sale	79,946
Significant Other Observable Inputs (Level 2) | Corporate debt securities | Investment grade
Investment securities available-for-sale
Total investment securities available-for-sale	1,322,561	1,056,867
Significant Other Observable Inputs (Level 2) | Corporate debt securities | Non-investment grade
Investment securities available-for-sale
Total investment securities available-for-sale	17,380	35,957
Significant Other Observable Inputs (Level 2) | Other securities
Investment securities available-for-sale
Total investment securities available-for-sale	10,068	94,325
Significant Unobservable Inputs (Level 3)
Investment securities available-for-sale
Total investment securities available-for-sale	2,235	9,027
Derivatives liabilities	(2,634)	(3,449)
Significant Unobservable Inputs (Level 3) | Other residential mortgage-backed securities: | Non-investment grade
Investment securities available-for-sale
Total investment securities available-for-sale		6,254
Significant Unobservable Inputs (Level 3) | Corporate debt securities | Non-investment grade
Investment securities available-for-sale
Total investment securities available-for-sale	$ 2,235	$ 2,773

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COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES (Details 2) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2011	Dec. 31, 2010
Loans Sold or Securitized with Recourse
Guarantees
Principal amount of loans sold or securitized	$ 589.9	$ 699.6
Recourse reserve related to loan sales and securitizations totaled	4.4	4.7
Loans Sold or Securitized with Recourse | Single-family Loans with Full Recourse
Guarantees
Principal amount of loans sold or securitized	54.5	60.9
Loans Sold or Securitized with Recourse | Multi-family Loans with Limited Recourse
Guarantees
Principal amount of loans sold or securitized	535.4	638.7
Recourse provision limitation, maximum percentage of the top loss on the underlying loans	4.00%	4.00%
Loans Sold without Recourse
Guarantees
Principal amount of loans sold or securitized	1,230.0	1,480.0
Loans Securitized without Recourse
Guarantees
Principal amount of loans sold or securitized	$ 273.7	$ 325.5

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QUARTERLY FINANCIAL INFORMATION (unaudited) (Tables)

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2011

QUARTERLY FINANCIAL INFORMATION (unaudited)

Schedule of quarterly financial information (unaudited)

	Quarters Ended
	December 31,			September 30,			June 30,		March 31,
	(In thousands, except per share data)
2011
Interest and dividend income	$	268,904		$	282,741		$	274,468	$	254,335
Interest expense		39,830			44,959			47,132		45,501
Net interest income		229,074			237,782			227,336		208,834
Provision for loan losses		20,000			22,000			26,500		26,506
Net interest income after provision for loan losses		209,074			215,782			200,836		182,328
Noninterest income (loss)		937			(13,545	)		12,491		11,041
Noninterest expense		106,672			104,552			117,597		106,789
Income before provision for income taxes		103,339			97,685			95,730		86,580
Provision for income taxes		37,133			35,253			35,205		30,509
Net income	$	66,206		$	62,432		$	60,525	$	56,071
Preferred stock dividends and amortization of preferred stock discount		1,714			1,714			1,714		1,715
Net income available to common stockholders	$	64,492		$	60,718		$	58,811	$	54,356
Basic earnings per share	$	0.44		$	0.41		$	0.40	$	0.37
Diluted earnings per share	$	0.43		$	0.41		$	0.39	$	0.37
2010
Interest and dividend income	$	292,195		$	231,400		$	253,533	$	318,703
Interest expense		45,633			48,595			49,910		56,979
Net interest income		246,562			182,805			203,623		261,724
Provision for loan losses		29,834			38,648			55,256		76,421
Net interest income after provision for loan losses		216,728			144,157			148,367		185,303
Noninterest (loss) income		(17,279	)		29,315			35,685		(8,451	)
Noninterest expense		113,743			99,945			125,318		138,910
Income before provision for income taxes		85,706			73,527			58,734		37,942
Provision for income taxes		29,357			26,576			22,386		13,026
Net income	$	56,349		$	46,951		$	36,348	$	24,916
Preferred stock dividends and amortization of preferred stock discount		24,109			6,732			6,147		6,138
Net income available to common stockholders	$	32,240		$	40,219		$	30,201	$	18,778
Basic earnings per share	$	0.22		$	0.27		$	0.21	$	0.17
Diluted earnings per share	$	0.22		$	0.27		$	0.21	$	0.13

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GOODWILL AND OTHER INTANGIBLE ASSETS (Tables)

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2011

GOODWILL AND OTHER INTANGIBLE ASSETS

Schedule of changes in the carrying amount of goodwill

	As of December 31,
	2011		2010
Balance, beginning of year	$	337,438	$	337,438
Additions to goodwill		—		—
Impairment write-down		—		—
Purchase accounting adjustments		—		—
Balance, end of year	$	337,438	$	337,438

Estimated future amortization expense of premiums on acquired deposits

Estimate For The Year Ending December 31,	Amount
	(In thousands)
2012	$	10,906
2013		9,364
2014		8,454
2015		7,543
2016		6,634
Thereafter		24,289
Total	$	67,190

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BUSINESS COMBINATIONS

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2011

BUSINESS COMBINATIONS

BUSINESS COMBINATIONS

2.           BUSINESS COMBINATIONS

Washington First International Bank

              On June 11, 2010 the Bank acquired certain assets and assumed certain liabilities of Washington First International Bank ("WFIB") from the FDIC in an FDIC-assisted transaction. As part of the Purchase and Assumption Agreement, the Bank and the FDIC entered into shared-loss agreements, whereby the FDIC will reimburse a substantial portion of any future losses on loans (and related unfunded loan commitments), OREO and accrued interest on loans for up to 90 days. Under the terms of the shared-loss agreements, the FDIC will absorb 80% of losses and share in 80% of loss recoveries. The shared-loss agreements for commercial and single-family residential mortgage loans are in effect for 5 years and 10 years, respectively, from the June 11, 2010 acquisition date and the loss recovery provisions are in effect for 8 years and 10 years, respectively, from the acquisition date.

              The net gain represents the excess of the estimated fair value of the assets acquired over the estimated fair value of the liabilities assumed and is influenced significantly by the FDIC-assisted transaction process. Under the FDIC-assisted transaction process, only certain assets and liabilities are transferred to the acquirer and, depending on the nature and amount of the acquirer's bid, the FDIC may be required to make a cash payment to the acquirer. The Bank received a cash payment from the FDIC for $51.7 million. In the WFIB acquisition, the fair value of the assets acquired was $492.6 million and the book value of net assets transferred to the Bank was $486.3 million. The pre-tax gain of $19.5 million or the after-tax gain of $11.3 million recognized by the Company is considered a bargain purchase transaction under ASC 805 since the total acquisition-date fair value of the identifiable net assets acquired exceeded the fair value of the consideration transferred. The gain was recognized as noninterest income in the Company's consolidated statements of income.

              During 2010, post acquisition date, the Company recorded an additional $1.6 million purchase price adjustment related to investment securities obtained in the acquisition of WFIB with a corresponding decrease to the gain on acquisition. The adjustment is included in noninterest income in the consolidated statements of income. Under ASC 805, the Company is allowed to recognize additional assets and liabilities related to the acquisition of WFIB if new information is obtained about facts and circumstances that existed as of the acquisition date that, if known, would have resulted in the recognition of those assets and those liabilities as of that date. The measurement period ends as soon as the Company receives the information it was seeking about facts and circumstances that existed as of the acquisition date or learns that more information is not obtainable. However, the measurement period shall not exceed one year from the acquisition date.

United Commercial Bank

              On November 6, 2009 the Bank acquired certain assets and assumed certain liabilities of United Commercial Bank ("UCB") from the FDIC in an FDIC-assisted transaction. As part of the Purchase and Assumption Agreement, the Bank and the FDIC entered into a shared-loss agreement, whereby the FDIC will reimburse a substantial portion of any future losses on loans (and related unfunded loan commitments), OREO and accrued interest on loans for up to 90 days. Under the terms of the shared-loss agreement, the FDIC will absorb 80% of losses and share in 80% of loss recoveries on the first $2.05 billion and absorb 95% of losses and share in 95% of loss recoveries exceeding $2.05 billion. The shared-loss agreement for commercial and single family residential mortgage loans is in effect for 5 years and 10 years, respectively, from the November 6, 2009 acquisition date and the loss recovery provisions are in effect for 8 years and 10 years, respectively, from the acquisition date.

              In the UCB acquisition, the fair value of assets acquired was $9.86 billion. The Company recorded a pre-tax bargain purchase gain of $471.0 million in noninterest income in the Company's 2009 consolidated statements of income. During 2010, the Company recorded an additional net pre-tax gain of $5.0 million related to the fair value of investments obtained in the acquisition of UCB. The adjustment is included in noninterest income in the 2010 consolidated statements of income.

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STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY AND EARNINGS PER SHARE (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended			1 Months Ended	12 Months Ended			1 Months Ended		12 Months Ended			12 Months Ended		1 Months Ended		1 Months Ended		1 Months Ended				1 Months Ended			3 Months Ended								12 Months Ended			1 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2011	Dec. 31, 2010	Dec. 31, 2009	Apr. 30, 2008 Series A Non-Cumulative Perpetual Convertible Preferred Stock	Dec. 31, 2011 Series A Non-Cumulative Perpetual Convertible Preferred Stock	Dec. 31, 2010 Series A Non-Cumulative Perpetual Convertible Preferred Stock	Apr. 23, 2008 Series A Non-Cumulative Perpetual Convertible Preferred Stock	Dec. 31, 2010 Series B Fixed Rate Cumulative Perpetual Preferred Stock	Dec. 31, 2008 Series B Fixed Rate Cumulative Perpetual Preferred Stock	Dec. 31, 2010 Series B Fixed Rate Cumulative Perpetual Preferred Stock	Dec. 29, 2010 Series B Fixed Rate Cumulative Perpetual Preferred Stock	Dec. 05, 2008 Series B Fixed Rate Cumulative Perpetual Preferred Stock	Dec. 31, 2011 Series A Non-Cumulative Perpetual Convertible Preferred Stock and Series B Fixed Rate Cumulative Perpetual Preferred Stock	Dec. 31, 2010 Series A Non-Cumulative Perpetual Convertible Preferred Stock and Series B Fixed Rate Cumulative Perpetual Preferred Stock	Jul. 31, 2009 Private Sales of Common Stock	Jul. 14, 2009 Private Sales of Common Stock customer	Jul. 31, 2009 Public Offering of Common Stock	Jul. 24, 2009 Public Offering of Common Stock	Mar. 31, 2010 Series C Cumulative Convertible Preferred Stock	Nov. 30, 2009 Series C Cumulative Convertible Preferred Stock	Mar. 30, 2010 Series C Cumulative Convertible Preferred Stock	Nov. 05, 2009 Series C Cumulative Convertible Preferred Stock	Jan. 31, 2012 Common Stock	Mar. 31, 2010 Common Stock	Nov. 30, 2009 Common Stock	Dec. 31, 2011 Common Stock	Sep. 30, 2011 Common Stock	Jun. 30, 2011 Common Stock	Mar. 31, 2011 Common Stock	Dec. 31, 2010 Common Stock	Sep. 30, 2010 Common Stock	Jun. 30, 2010 Common Stock	Mar. 31, 2010 Common Stock	Dec. 31, 2011 Common Stock	Dec. 31, 2010 Common Stock	Mar. 30, 2010 Common Stock	Nov. 30, 2009 Common Stock and Series C Preferred Stock
Class of Stock
Number of shares issued during the period (in shares)				200,000					306,546						5,000,000		11,000,000			335,047					18,247,012
Preferred stock dividend rate (as a percent)				8.00%
Preferred stock liquidation preference (in dollars per share)				$ 1,000								$ 1,000										$ 1,000
Proceeds from issuance of convertible preferred stock				$ 194,100,000
Number of preferred shares converted (in shares)																			335,047
Number of common stock shares convertible from each share of convertible preferred stock (in shares)				64.9942																	110.74197
Convertible preferred stock conversion price per share				$ 15.39
Conversion premium of the convertible preferred stock based on the closing price of the common stock (as a percent)				22.50%
Closing price of common stock at issuance of convertible preferred stock (in dollars per share)							$ 12.56
Preferred shares outstanding (in shares)					85,710
Proceeds from issuance of preferred stock issued to the U.S. Treasury									306,500,000
Cash paid to repurchase preferred stock plus accrued and unpaid dividends								308,400,000
Stock issuance discount											17,500,000
Dividends and accretion								56,900,000
Cash dividends paid								31,700,000
Accretion of stock issuance discount								25,200,000		25,200,000
Savings in annual dividend								15,300,000
Number of customers who purchased newly issued shares of the Company's common stock during the private sale of common stock during the period																2
Common stock, shares issued	156,798,011	155,743,241
Issue price per share (in dollars per share)																$ 5.50		$ 6.35
Net proceeds from issue of shares			80,328,000														76,700,000
Purchase of shares by underwriters (in shares)																		1,650,000
Proceeds from issuance of private placement			192,454,000												26,000,000																						500,000,000
Number of common shares issued upon conversion of Series C convertible preferred stock in the private placement (in shares)																								37,103,734
Common stock conversion price per share upon conversion of Series C convertible preferred stock in the private placement (in dollars per share)																																				$ 9.03
Amount of stock repurchase approved by the Board of Directors																							200,000,000
Quarterly Dividends
Dividend per share (in dollars per share)					$ 20.00	$ 20.00				$ 12.50
Dividend per share (in dollars per share)	$ 0.16	$ 0.04	$ 0.05																							$ 0.05	$ 0.05	$ 0.05	$ 0.01	$ 0.01	$ 0.01	$ 0.01	$ 0.01
Preferred stock cash dividends paid													6,900,000	22,100,000
Common stock cash dividends paid																																		23,900,000	5,500,000
Accumulated Other Comprehensive (Loss)/Income
Accumulated other comprehensive loss, net of tax	(33,940,000)	(12,414,000)
Net unrealized loss on securities available for sale	(34,800,000)	(13,900,000)
Foreign exchange translation adjustment	$ 908,000	$ 1,500,000

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SUMMARY OF OPERATIONS AND SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (Details)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2011 D M trust
Principles of Consolidation
Number of wholly owned subsidiaries that are statutory business trusts	7
Securities purchased under resale agreements ("Resale Agreements")
Resale agreement term, low end of range (in days)	1
Maximum term of resale agreement to be classified as cash and cash equivalents (in days)	90
Minimum term of resale agreement to be separately categorized (in days)	90
Investment securities
Maximum term of investment securities to be classified as trading account securities (in days)	7
Loans receivable
Number of past due days for the loans receivable to be placed on nonaccrual status (in days)	90
Troubled debt restructurings
Period for which restructured loans remains on nonaccrual status, to demonstrate that the borrower can perform under the restructured terms (in months)	6
Other real estate owned
Maximum period of foreclosure within which sale of real estate owned will be recorded at fair value less cost of sales (in months)	3
Investment in affordable housing partnerships
Minimum partnership interest required for equity method of accounting (as a percent)	5.00%
California
Operations summary
Number of banking locations (in branch)	103
New York
Operations summary
Number of banking locations (in branch)	8
Georgia
Operations summary
Number of banking locations (in branch)	5
Massachusetts
Operations summary
Number of banking locations (in branch)	3
Texas
Operations summary
Number of banking locations (in branch)	2
Washington
Operations summary
Number of banking locations (in branch)	4
In-store
Operations summary
Number of banking locations (in branch)	11
Greater China
Operations summary
Number of banking locations (in branch)	3

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COVERED ASSETS AND FDIC INDEMNIFICATION ASSET (Tables)

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2011

COVERED ASSETS AND FDIC INDEMNIFICATION ASSET

Carrying amounts and composition of covered loans

	December 31,
	2011			2010
	(In thousands)
Real estate loans:
Residential single-family	$	442,732		$	553,541
Residential multifamily		918,941			1,093,331
Commercial and industrial real estate		1,773,760			2,085,674
Construction and land		653,045			1,043,717
Total real estate loans		3,788,478			4,776,263
Other loans:
Commercial business		831,762			1,072,020
Other consumer		97,844			107,490
Total other loans		929,606			1,179,510
Total principal balance		4,718,084			5,955,773
Covered discount		(788,295	)		(1,150,672	)
Net valuation of loans		3,929,789			4,805,101
Allowance on covered loans		(6,647	)		(4,225	)
Total covered loans, net	$	3,923,142		$	4,800,876

Covered nonperforming assets, by credit quality indicators

	Pass/Watch		Special Mention		Substandard		Doubtful		Total
	(In thousands)
December 31, 2011
Real estate loans:
Residential single-family	$	427,918	$	1,085	$	13,729	$	—	$	442,732
Residential multifamily		779,694		26,124		113,123		—		918,941
Commercial and industrial real estate		1,249,781		43,810		472,003		8,166		1,773,760
Construction and land		242,996		40,859		362,958		6,232		653,045
Total real estate loans		2,700,389		111,878		961,813		14,398		3,788,478
Other loans:
Commercial business		643,117		34,707		149,253		4,685		831,762
Other consumer		96,342		—		1,502		—		97,844
Total other loans		739,459		34,707		150,755		4,685		929,606
Total principal balance	$	3,439,848	$	146,585	$	1,112,568	$	19,083	$	4,718,084

	Pass/Watch		Special Mention		Substandard		Doubtful		Total
	(In thousands)
December 31, 2010
Real estate loans:
Residential single-family	$	525,979	$	2,153	$	25,157	$	252	$	553,541
Residential multifamily		1,008,274		15,114		67,366		2,577		1,093,331
Commercial and industrial real estate		1,520,135		89,870		466,588		9,081		2,085,674
Construction and land		328,214		125,688		556,070		33,745		1,043,717
Total real estate loans		3,382,602		232,825		1,115,181		45,655		4,776,263
Other loans:
Commercial business		834,252		64,702		161,401		11,665		1,072,020
Other consumer		106,232		336		922		—		107,490
Total other loans		940,484		65,038		162,323		11,665		1,179,510
Total principal balance	$	4,323,086	$	297,863	$	1,277,504	$	57,320	$	5,955,773

Covered nonperforming assets

	December 31, 2011		December 31, 2010
	(In thousands)
Covered nonaccrual loans(1)(2)	$	194,506	$	379,797
Covered loans past due 90 days or more but not on nonaccrual		—		—
Total nonperforming loans		194,506		379,797
Other real estate owned covered, net		63,624		123,902
Total covered nonperforming assets	$	258,130	$	503,699

⁽¹⁾

Covered nonaccrual loans meet the criteria for nonaccrual but have a yield accreted through interest income under ASC 310-30.

⁽²⁾

Represents principal balance net of the associated discount.

Changes in the accretable yield for the covered loans

	2011			2010
	(In thousands)
Balance at beginning of period	$	1,153,272		$	983,107
Additions(1)		—			82,997
Accretion		(208,887	)		(183,835	)
Changes in expected cash flows		(159,220	)		271,003
Balance at end of period	$	785,165		$	1,153,272

⁽¹⁾

The additions included above for the twelve months ended December 31, 2010, resulted from the June 11, 2010 acquisition of WFIB.

FDIC indemnification asset activity

	2011			2010
	(In thousands)
Balance at beginning of period	$	785,035		$	1,091,814
Addition due to WFIB acquisition		—			41,131
(Amortization) Accretion		(59,929	)		14,678
Reductions(1)(2)		(210,365	)		(355,490	)
Estimate of FDIC repayment(3)		(3,606	)		(7,098	)
Balance at end of period	$	511,135		$	785,035

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Reductions relate to higher cash flows received from principal amortization, partial prepayments, loan payoffs and loan sales.

⁽²⁾

For the twelve months ended December 31, 2011, the reduction amount of $210.4 million also includes charge-offs, of which $126.4 million of these charge-offs are recoverable from the FDIC and recorded in other assets until reimbursement is received. For the twelve months ended December 31, 2010, the reduction amount of $355.5 million also includes charge-offs, of which $227.6 million are recoverable from the FDIC and recorded in other assets. Reductions relate to higher cash flows received from principal amortization, partial prepayments, loan payoffs and loan sales and the reduction of the credit discount.

⁽³⁾

This represents the change in the calculated estimate the Company will be required to pay the FDIC at the end of the FDIC loss share agreements, due to lower thresholds of losses.

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STOCK COMPENSATION PLANS

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2011

STOCK COMPENSATION PLANS

STOCK COMPENSATION PLANS

22.         STOCK COMPENSATION PLANS

              The Company issues stock options and restricted stock awards to employees under share-based compensation plans. The adoption of ASC 505 and ASC 718 on January 1, 2006 has resulted in incremental stock-based compensation expense. Since the Company has previously recognized compensation expense on restricted stock awards, the incremental stock-based compensation expense recognized pursuant to ASC 505 and ASC 718 relates only to issued and unvested stock option grants. For the years ended December 31, 2011, 2010, and 2009, incremental stock-based compensation expense reduced income before income taxes by $685 thousand, $937 thousand, and $1.4 million, and reduced net income by $397 thousand, $544 thousand, and $841 thousand, respectively. This additional expense reduced both basic and diluted earnings per share by $0.00, $0.00, and $0.01 for the years ended December 31, 2011, 2010, and 2009, respectively.

              During the years ended December 31, 2011, 2010 and 2009, total compensation expense related to stock options and restricted stock awards reduced income before taxes by $13.5 million, $8.5 million, and $5.3 million, respectively, and reduced net income by $7.9 million, $4.9 million and $3.1 million, respectively.

              The Company received $4.2 million and $3.6 million as of December 31, 2011 and 2010, respectively, in cash proceeds from stock option exercises. The net tax benefit recognized in equity for stock compensation plans was $717 thousand for 2011 compared with a net tax expense of $170 thousand for 2010.

              As of December 31, 2011, there are 4,648,828 shares available to be issued, subject to the Company's current 1998 Stock Incentive Plan, as amended.

              Stock Options—The Company issues fixed stock options to certain employees, officers, and directors. Stock options are issued at the current market price on the date of grant with a three-year or four-year vesting period and contractual terms of 7 or 10 years. The Company issues new shares upon the exercise of stock options.

              A summary of activity for the Company's stock options as of and for the year ended December 31, 2011 is presented below:

	Shares			Weighted Average Exercise Price		Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Term	Aggregate Intrinsic Value (In thousands)
Outstanding at beginning of year		1,438,979		$	24.21
Granted		8,654			23.11
Exercised		(330,756	)		12.70
Forfeited		(171,797	)		29.92
Outstanding at end of year		945,080		$	27.19	2.28 years	$	782
Vested or expected to vest at year-end		933,258		$	27.30	2.26 years	$	739
Exercisable at year-end		758,166		$	29.34	1.98 years	$	350

              A summary of changes in unvested stock options and related information for the year ended December 31, 2011 is presented below:

Unvested Options	Shares			Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value (per share)
Unvested at January 1, 2011		416,851		$	5.04
Granted		8,654			13.21
Vested		(227,813	)		5.59
Forfeited		(10,778	)		4.56
Unvested at December 31, 2011		186,914		$	4.77

              The fair value of each option grant is estimated on the date of grant using the Black-Scholes option-pricing model with the following assumptions:

	Year Ended December 31,
	2011			2010(5)	2009
Expected term(1)		4 years		N/A		4 years
Expected volatility(2)		78.1	%	N/A		60.5	%
Expected dividend yield(3)		0.2	%	N/A		0.6	%
Risk-free interest rate(4)		1.6	%	N/A		1.8	%

⁽¹⁾

The expected term (estimated period of time outstanding) of stock options granted was estimated using the historical exercise behavior of employees.

⁽²⁾

The expected volatility was based on historical volatility for a period equal to the stock option's expected term.

⁽³⁾

The expected dividend yield is based on the Company's prevailing dividend rate at the time of grant.

⁽⁴⁾

The risk-free rate is based on the U.S. Treasury strips in effect at the time of grant equal to the stock option's expected term.

⁽⁵⁾

The Company did not issue any stock options during the year ended December 31, 2010.

              The following table summarizes information about stock options outstanding as of December 31, 2011:

	Options Outstanding					Options Exercisable
Range of Exercise Prices	Number of Outstanding Options		Weighted Average Exercise Price		Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Life	Number of Exercisable Options		Weighted Average Exercise Price
$0.00 to $4.99		15,530	$	4.25	4.25 years		—	$	—
$5.00 to $9.99		7,292		5.43	4.21 years		—		—
$10.00 to $14.99		32,528		13.62	1.42 years		24,115		13.17
$15.00 to $19.99		117,511		17.73	2.47 years		90,117		17.63
$20.00 to $24.99		364,982		21.14	3.21 years		236,697		21.09
$25.00 to $29.99		—		—	—		—		—
$30.00 to $34.99		18,320		33.82	0.57 years		18,320		33.82
$35.00 to $39.99		382,168		37.83	1.38 years		382,168		37.83
$40.00 to $44.99		6,749		40.36	1.66 years		6,749		40.36
$0.00 to $44.99		945,080	$	27.19	2.28 years		758,166	$	29.34

              During the years ended December 31, 2011, 2010 and 2009, information related to stock options are presented as follows:

	Year Ended December 31,
	2011		2010		2009
Weighted average grant date fair value of stock options granted during the year(1)	$	13.21	$	—	$	3.00
Total intrinsic value of options exercised (in thousands)	$	2,650	$	1,772	$	53
Total fair value of options vested (in thousands)	$	1,274	$	2,137	$	1,638

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The Company did not issue any stock options during the year ended December 31, 2010.

              As of December 31, 2011, total unrecognized compensation cost related to stock options amounted to $185 thousand. This cost is expected to be recognized over a weighted average period of 2.8 years.

              Restricted Stock—In addition to stock options, the Company also grants restricted stock awards to directors, officers and employees. The restricted stock awards fully vest after one to five years of continued employment from the date of grant; some of the awards are also subject to achievement of certain established financial goals. The Company becomes entitled to an income tax deduction in an amount equal to the taxable income reported by the holders of the restricted stock when the restrictions are released and the shares are issued. Restricted stock awards are forfeited if officers and employees terminate employment prior to the lapsing of restrictions or if established financial goals are not achieved. The Company records forfeitures of issued restricted stock as treasury share repurchases.

              A summary of the activity for the Company's time-based and performance-based restricted stock awards as of December 31, 2011, including changes during the year then ended, is presented below:

	2011
	Restricted Stock
	Time-Based					Performance-Based
	Shares			Weighted Average Price		Shares			Weighted Average Price
Outstanding at beginning of year		1,789,498		$	17.09		—		$	—
Granted		502,781			19.17		513,022			22.25
Vested		(242,025	)		23.82		—			—
Forfeited		(240,193	)		17.05		(32,287	)		23.11
Outstanding at end of year		1,810,061		$	16.77		480,735		$	22.19

              During 2011 there were no restricted stock granted to outside directors.

              Restricted stock awards are valued at the closing price of the Company's stock on the date of award. The weighted average fair values of time-based restricted stock awards granted during the years ended December 31, 2011, 2010, and 2009 were $19.17, $17.11, and $7.41, respectively. The weighted average fair value of performance-based restricted stock awards granted during the year ended December 31, 2011, was $22.25. There were no performance-based restricted stock awarded during the years ended December 31, 2010 and 2009. The total fair value of time-based restricted stock awards vested during 2011, 2010 and 2009 was $4.9 million, $4.3 million and $1.0 million, respectively. There were no performance-based restricted stock awards vested during the year ended December 31, 2011, 2010 and 2009.

              As of December 31, 2011, total unrecognized compensation cost related to time-based and performance-based restricted stock awards amounted to $16.5 million and $7.4 million, respectively. This cost is expected to be recognized over a weighted average period of 2.13 years and 1.88 years, respectively.

              Stock Purchase Plan—The Company adopted the 1998 Employee Stock Purchase Plan (the "Purchase Plan") providing eligible employees of the Company and its subsidiaries participation in the ownership of the Company through the right to purchase shares of its common stock at a discount. The Purchase Plan allows employees to purchase shares at 90% of the per share market price at the date of exercise, with an annual common stock value purchase limitation of $25,000. As of December 31, 2011, the Purchase Plan qualifies as a non-compensatory plan under Section 423 of the Internal Revenue Code and, accordingly, no compensation expense is recognized under the Purchase Plan.

              The Purchase Plan covers a total of 2,000,000 shares of the Company's common stock. During 2011 and 2010, 64,032 shares totaling $1.0 million and 56,448 shares totaling $849 thousand, respectively, were sold to employees under the Purchase Plan.

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COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2011

COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES

COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES

21.         COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES

              Credit Extensions—In the normal course of business, the Company has various outstanding commitments to extend credit that are not reflected in the accompanying consolidated financial statements. While the Company does not anticipate losses as a result of these transactions, commitments to extend credit are included in determining the appropriate level of the allowance for unfunded commitments and credit exposures.

              Loan commitments are agreements to lend to a customer provided there is no violation of any condition established in the agreement. Commitments generally have fixed expiration dates or other termination clauses. Because many of the commitments are expected to expire without being drawn upon, the total commitment amounts do not necessarily represent future funding requirements. As of December 31, 2011 and 2010, undisbursed loan commitments amounted to $2.19 billion and $1.89 billion, respectively. In addition, the Bank has committed to fund mortgage and commercial loan applications in process amounting to $305.6 million and $349.9 million as of December 31, 2011 and 2010, respectively. Substantially all commitments are for loans to be held for investment.

              Commercial letters of credit are issued to facilitate domestic and foreign trade transactions while standby letters of credit are issued to make payments on behalf of customers when certain specified future events occur. As of December 31, 2011 and 2010, commercial and standby letters of credit totaled $1.64 billion and $768.8 million, respectively. The Bank issues standby letters of credit ("SBLCs") and financial guarantees to support the obligations of its customers to beneficiaries. Based on historical trends, the probability that it will have to make payments under standby letters of credit is low. Additionally, in many cases, the Bank holds collateral in various forms against these standby letters of credit. As part of its risk management activities, the Bank continuously monitors the creditworthiness of the customer as well as its SBLC exposure; however, if the customer fails to perform the specified obligation to the beneficiary, the beneficiary may draw upon the standby letters of credit by presenting documents that are in compliance with the letter of credit terms. In that event, the Bank either repays the money borrowed or advanced, makes payment on account of the indebtedness of the customer or makes payment on account of the default by the customer in the performance of an obligation, to the beneficiary up to the full notional amount of the standby letters of credit. The customer is obligated to reimburse the Bank for any such payment. If the customer fails to pay, the Bank would, as applicable, liquidate collateral and/or set off accounts.

              Credit card lines are unsecured commitments that are not legally binding. Management reviews credit card lines at least annually and, upon evaluation of the customers' creditworthiness, the Bank has the right to terminate or change certain terms of the credit card lines.

              The Bank uses the same credit policies in making commitments and conditional obligations as in extending loan facilities to customers. It evaluates each customer's creditworthiness on a case-by-case basis. The amount of collateral obtained, if deemed necessary by the Bank upon extension of credit, is based on management's credit evaluation of the counterparty. Collateral held varies but may include accounts receivable, inventory, property, plant and equipment, and income-producing commercial properties.

              As of December 31, 2011 and 2010, the allowance for unfunded loan commitments, off-balance sheet credit exposures, and recourse provision amounted to $11.0 million and $10.0 million, respectively. These amounts are included in accrued expenses and other liabilities in the accompanying consolidated balance sheets. The increase in the off-balance sheet allowance amount was due to increases in unfunded loan commitments and off-balance sheet exposures.

              Guarantees—From time to time, the Company sells or securitizes loans with recourse in the ordinary course of business. For loans that have been sold or securitized with recourse, the recourse component is considered a guarantee. When the Company sells or securitizes a loan with recourse, it commits to stand ready to perform if the loan defaults, and to make payments to remedy the default. As of December 31, 2011, total loans sold or securitized with recourse amounted to $589.9 million and were comprised of $54.5 million in single-family loans with full recourse and $535.4 million in multifamily loans with limited recourse. In comparison, total loans sold or securitized with recourse amounted to $699.6 million at December 31, 2010, comprised of $60.9 million in single-family loans with full recourse and $638.7 million in multifamily loans with limited recourse. In conjunction with the UCB Purchase and Assumption Agreement, East West Bank assumed all servicing agreements the prior UCB had entered into. The recourse provision on multifamily loans varies by loan sale and is limited to up to 4% of the top loss on the underlying loans. The Company's recourse reserve related to loan sales and securitizations totaled $4.4 million and $4.7 million as of December 31, 2011 and 2010, respectively, and is included in accrued expenses and other liabilities in the accompanying consolidated balance sheets. Despite the challenging conditions in the real estate market, the Company continues to experience minimal losses from single-family and multifamily loan portfolios.

              The Company also sells or securitizes loans without recourse that may have to be subsequently repurchased if a defect that occurred during the loan origination process results in a violation of a representation or warranty made in connection with the securitization or sale of the loan. When a loan sold or securitized to an investor without recourse fails to perform according to its contractual terms, the investor will typically review the loan file to determine whether defects in the origination process occurred and if such defects give rise to a violation of a representation or warranty made to the investor in connection with the sale or securitization. If such a defect is identified, the Company may be required to either repurchase the loan or indemnify the investor for losses sustained. If there are no such defects, the Company has no commitment to repurchase the loan. As of December 31, 2011 and 2010, the amount of loans sold without recourse totaled $1.23 billion and $1.48 billion, respectively. Total loans securitized without recourse amounted to $273.7 million and $325.5 million, respectively, at December 31, 2011 and 2010. The loans sold or securitized without recourse represent the unpaid principal balance of the Company's loans serviced for others portfolio.

              Lease Commitments—The Company conducts a portion of its operations utilizing leased premises and equipment under operating leases. Rental expense amounted to $22.8 million, $23.2 million and $15.0 million for the years ended December 31, 2011, 2010 and 2009, respectively.

              Future minimum rental payments under non-cancelable operating leases are estimated as follows:

Estimate For The Year Ending December 31,	Amount
	(In thousands)
2012	$	22,149
2013		19,801
2014		17,693
2015		13,155
2016		10,051
Thereafter		24,900
Total	$	107,749

              Litigation—Neither the Company nor the Bank is involved in any material legal proceedings at December 31, 2011. The Bank, from time to time, is a party to litigation that arises in the ordinary course of business, such as claims to enforce liens, claims involving the origination and servicing of loans, and other issues related to the business of the Bank. After taking into consideration information furnished by counsel to the Company and the Bank, management believes that the resolution of such issues will not have a material adverse impact on the financial position, results of operations or liquidity of the Company or the Bank.

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CUSTOMER DEPOSIT ACCOUNTS (Details) (USD $)	Dec. 31, 2011	Dec. 31, 2010	Dec. 31, 2009
CUSTOMER DEPOSIT ACCOUNTS
Threshold for classifying customer deposit accounts	$ 100,000	$ 100,000	$ 100,000
Customer deposit account balances
Noninterest-bearing demand	3,492,795,000	2,676,466,000
Interest-bearing checking	971,179,000	757,446,000
Money market accounts	4,678,409,000	4,457,376,000
Savings deposits	1,164,618,000	984,518,000
Total core deposits	10,307,001,000	8,875,806,000
Time deposits:
Less than $100,000	2,186,604,000	2,239,836,000
$100,000 or greater	4,959,397,000	4,525,617,000
Total time deposits	7,146,001,000	6,765,453,000
Total deposits	17,453,002,000	15,641,259,000
Time deposits $100 thousand or greater held by the Company's foreign branch located in Hong Kong	$ 264,600,000	$ 481,800,000

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STOCK COMPENSATION PLANS (Tables)

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2011

STOCK COMPENSATION PLANS

Schedule of share-based compensation, stock options, activity

              A summary of activity for the Company's stock options as of and for the year ended December 31, 2011 is presented below:

	Shares			Weighted Average Exercise Price		Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Term	Aggregate Intrinsic Value (In thousands)
Outstanding at beginning of year		1,438,979		$	24.21
Granted		8,654			23.11
Exercised		(330,756	)		12.70
Forfeited		(171,797	)		29.92
Outstanding at end of year		945,080		$	27.19	2.28 years	$	782
Vested or expected to vest at year-end		933,258		$	27.30	2.26 years	$	739
Exercisable at year-end		758,166		$	29.34	1.98 years	$	350

Schedule of non-vested stock options activity

Unvested Options	Shares			Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value (per share)
Unvested at January 1, 2011		416,851		$	5.04
Granted		8,654			13.21
Vested		(227,813	)		5.59
Forfeited		(10,778	)		4.56
Unvested at December 31, 2011		186,914		$	4.77

Schedule of share-based payment award, stock options, valuation assumptions

	Year Ended December 31,
	2011			2010(5)	2009
Expected term(1)		4 years		N/A		4 years
Expected volatility(2)		78.1	%	N/A		60.5	%
Expected dividend yield(3)		0.2	%	N/A		0.6	%
Risk-free interest rate(4)		1.6	%	N/A		1.8	%

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The expected term (estimated period of time outstanding) of stock options granted was estimated using the historical exercise behavior of employees.

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The expected volatility was based on historical volatility for a period equal to the stock option's expected term.

⁽³⁾

The expected dividend yield is based on the Company's prevailing dividend rate at the time of grant.

⁽⁴⁾

The risk-free rate is based on the U.S. Treasury strips in effect at the time of grant equal to the stock option's expected term.

⁽⁵⁾

The Company did not issue any stock options during the year ended December 31, 2010.

Schedule summarizing information about stock options outstanding

The following table summarizes information about stock options outstanding as of December 31, 2011:

	Options Outstanding					Options Exercisable
Range of Exercise Prices	Number of Outstanding Options		Weighted Average Exercise Price		Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Life	Number of Exercisable Options		Weighted Average Exercise Price
$0.00 to $4.99		15,530	$	4.25	4.25 years		—	$	—
$5.00 to $9.99		7,292		5.43	4.21 years		—		—
$10.00 to $14.99		32,528		13.62	1.42 years		24,115		13.17
$15.00 to $19.99		117,511		17.73	2.47 years		90,117		17.63
$20.00 to $24.99		364,982		21.14	3.21 years		236,697		21.09
$25.00 to $29.99		—		—	—		—		—
$30.00 to $34.99		18,320		33.82	0.57 years		18,320		33.82
$35.00 to $39.99		382,168		37.83	1.38 years		382,168		37.83
$40.00 to $44.99		6,749		40.36	1.66 years		6,749		40.36
$0.00 to $44.99		945,080	$	27.19	2.28 years		758,166	$	29.34

Schedule of share-based compensation arrangement by share-based payment award, options, grants in period, grant date intrinsic value

	Year Ended December 31,
	2011		2010		2009
Weighted average grant date fair value of stock options granted during the year(1)	$	13.21	$	—	$	3.00
Total intrinsic value of options exercised (in thousands)	$	2,650	$	1,772	$	53
Total fair value of options vested (in thousands)	$	1,274	$	2,137	$	1,638

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The Company did not issue any stock options during the year ended December 31, 2010.

Schedule of share-based compensation, time-based and performance-based restricted stock awards activity

	2011
	Restricted Stock
	Time-Based					Performance-Based
	Shares			Weighted Average Price		Shares			Weighted Average Price
Outstanding at beginning of year		1,789,498		$	17.09		—		$	—
Granted		502,781			19.17		513,022			22.25
Vested		(242,025	)		23.82		—			—
Forfeited		(240,193	)		17.05		(32,287	)		23.11
Outstanding at end of year		1,810,061		$	16.77		480,735		$	22.19

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NON COVERED LOANS AND ALLOWANCE FOR LOAN LOSSES (Tables)

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2011

NON-COVERED LOANS AND ALLOWANCE FOR LOAN LOSSES

Summary of loans receivable, excluding covered loans

	December 31,
	2011			2010
	(In thousands)
Residential:
Single-family	$	1,796,635		$	1,119,024
Multifamily		933,168			974,745
Total residential		2,729,803			2,093,769
Commercial Real Estate ("CRE"):
Income producing		3,487,866			3,392,984
Construction		171,410			278,047
Land		173,089			235,707
Total CRE		3,832,365			3,906,738
Commercial and Industrial ("C&I"):
Commercial business		2,655,917			1,674,698
Trade finance		486,555			308,657
Total C&I		3,142,472			1,983,355
Consumer:
Student loans		306,325			490,314
Other consumer		277,461			243,212
Total consumer		583,786			733,526
Total gross loans receivable, excluding covered loans		10,288,426			8,717,388
Unearned fees, premiums, and discounts, net		(16,762	)		(56,781	)
Allowance for loan losses, excluding covered loans		(209,876	)		(230,408	)
Loans receivable, excluding covered loans, net	$	10,061,788		$	8,430,199

Summary of non-covered loans by credit quality

	Pass/Watch		Special Mention		Substandard		Doubtful		Total
	(In thousands)
December 31, 2011
Residential:
Single-family	$	1,768,149	$	11,239	$	17,247	$	—	$	1,796,635
Multifamily		810,458		25,531		97,179		—		933,168
CRE:
Income producing		3,211,386		63,066		213,414		—		3,487,866
Construction		109,184		—		62,226		—		171,410
Land		125,534		7,954		39,601		—		173,089
C&I:
Commercial business		2,492,904		62,409		100,357		247		2,655,917
Trade finance		467,822		7,161		11,572		—		486,555
Consumer:
Student loans		305,880		188		257		—		306,325
Other consumer		273,692		—		3,769		—		277,461
Total	$	9,565,009	$	177,548	$	545,622	$	247	$	10,288,426

	Pass/Watch		Special Mention		Substandard		Doubtful		Total
	(In thousands)
December 31, 2010
Residential:
Single-family	$	1,076,281	$	12,376	$	30,367	$	—	$	1,119,024
Multifamily		789,631		42,887		142,227		—		974,745
CRE:
Income producing		3,054,197		80,714		258,073		—		3,392,984
Construction		202,385		—		75,662		—		278,047
Land		146,499		4,656		84,552		—		235,707
C&I:
Commercial business		1,553,218		34,449		81,185		5,846		1,674,698
Trade finance		296,430		4,069		8,158		—		308,657
Consumer:
Student loans		490,314		—		—		—		490,314
Other consumer		238,964		1,486		2,762		—		243,212
Total	$	7,847,919	$	180,637	$	682,986	$	5,846	$	8,717,388

Age analysis of nonaccrual and past due non-covered loans and loans held for sale

	Accruing Loans 30-59 Days Past Due		Accruing Loans 60-89 Days Past Due		Total Accruing Past Due Loans		Nonaccrual Loans Less Than 90 Days Past Due		Nonaccrual Loans 90 or More Days Past Due		Total Nonaccrual Past Due Loans		Current Loans		Total
	(In thousands)
December 31, 2011
Residential:
Single-family	$	6,991	$	1,198	$	8,189	$	—	$	3,569	$	3,569	$	1,784,877	$	1,796,635
Multifamily		6,366		745		7,111		6,889		11,306		18,195		907,862		933,168
CRE:
Income producing		18,179		1,549		19,728		6,885		25,690		32,575		3,435,563		3,487,866
Construction		—		—		—		26,482		14,688		41,170		130,240		171,410
Land		—		573		573		1,136		9,589		10,725		161,791		173,089
C&I:
Commercial business		342		2,957		3,299		4,394		6,843		11,237		2,641,381		2,655,917
Trade finance		—		—		—		—		—		—		486,555		486,555
Consumer:
Student loans		109		188		297		—		257		257		305,771		306,325
Other consumer		1,130		—		1,130		—		2,249		2,249		274,082		277,461
Loans held for sale		—		—		—		—		25,655		25,655		252,948		278,603
Total	$	33,117	$	7,210	$	40,327	$	45,786	$	99,846	$	145,632	$	10,381,070		10,567,029
Unearned fees, premiums and discounts, net																(16,762	)
Total recorded investment in non-covered loans and loans held for sale															$	10,550,267

	Accruing Loans 30-59 Days Past Due		Accruing Loans 60-89 Days Past Due		Total Accruing Past Due Loans		Nonaccrual Loans Less Than 90 Days Past Due		Nonaccrual Loans 90 or More Days Past Due		Total Nonaccrual Past Due Loans		Current Loans		Total
	(In thousands)
December 31, 2010
Residential:
Single-family	$	5,449	$	5,432	$	10,881	$	355	$	7,058	$	7,413	$	1,100,730	$	1,119,024
Multifamily		18,894		4,368		23,262		7,694		9,687		17,381		934,102		974,745
CRE:
Income producing		27,002		6,034		33,036		7,962		38,454		46,416		3,313,532		3,392,984
Construction		—		1,486		1,486		25,688		9,778		35,466		241,095		278,047
Land		479		—		479		20,761		8,138		28,899		206,329		235,707
C&I:
Commercial business		3,216		1,086		4,302		14,437		8,235		22,672		1,647,724		1,674,698
Trade finance		—		—		—		—		—		—		308,657		308,657
Consumer:
Student loans		—		—		—		—		—		—		490,314		490,314
Other consumer		781		1,485		2,266		—		620		620		240,326		243,212
Loans held for sale		—		—		—		—		14,062		14,062		205,993		220,055
Total	$	55,821	$	19,891	$	75,712	$	76,897	$	96,032	$	172,929	$	8,688,802		8,937,443
Unearned fees, premiums and discounts, net																(56,781	)
Total recorded investment in non-covered loans and loans held for sale															$	8,880,662

Summary of interest income foregone on nonaccrual loans

	For the Year Ended December 31,
	2011			2010			2009
	(In thousands)
Interest income that would have been recognized had nonaccrual loans performed in accordance with their original terms	$	9,384		$	12,689		$	13,743
Less: Interest income recognized on nonaccrual loans on a cash basis		(3,519	)		(7,880	)		(10,231	)
Interest income foregone on nonaccrual loans	$	5,865		$	4,809		$	3,512

Loans modified as troubled debt restructurings

	Loans Modified as TDRs During the Year Ended December 31, 2011
	Number of Contracts		Pre-Modification Outstanding Recorded Investment		Post-Modification Outstanding Recorded Investment(1)		Financial Impact(2)
	(Dollars in thousands)
Residential:
Single-family		13	$	3,102	$	2,972	$	665
Multifamily		15	$	6,442	$	4,903	$	1,279
CRE:
Income producing		11	$	32,404	$	29,933	$	4,983
Construction		3	$	3,740	$	4,221	$	220
Land		11	$	35,554	$	34,381	$	4,279
C&I:
Commercial business		24	$	18,247	$	16,706	$	4,443
Trade finance		1	$	4,127	$	4,127	$	—
Consumer:
Student loans		—	$	—	$	—	$	—
Other consumer		—	$	—	$	—	$	—

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Includes subsequent payments after modification and reflects the balance as of December 31, 2011.

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The financial impact includes chargeoffs at modification date and specific reserves.

Troubled debt restructurings that subsequently defaulted

	Loans Modified as TDRs that Subsequently Defaulted During the Year Ended December 31, 2011
	Number of Contracts		Recorded Investment
	(Dollars in thousands)
Residential:
Single-family		—	$	—
Multifamily		—	$	—
CRE:
Income producing		—	$	—
Construction		1	$	890
Land		1	$	11,695
C&I:
Commercial business		2	$	307
Trade finance		—	$	—
Consumer:
Student loans		—	$	—
Other consumer		—	$	—

Summary of impaired non-covered loans, including interest income recognized

	Unpaid Principal Balance		Recorded Investment With No Allowance		Recorded Investment With Allowance		Total Recorded Investment		Related Allowance		Average Recorded Investment		Interest Income Recognized(1)
	(In thousands)
As of and for the year ended December 31, 2011
Residential:
Single-family	$	10,248		6,578		2,535		9,113		1,131		9,408		65
Multifamily		37,450		28,272		3,520		31,792		1,124		35,855		473
CRE:
Income producing		69,664		55,701		7,941		63,642		1,187		68,087		1,030
Construction		75,714		45,413		1,067		46,480		815		64,398		1,099
Land		40,615		25,806		8,692		34,498		3,949		36,002		341
C&I:
Commercial business		38,857		20,772		6,650		27,422		4,835		32,033		484
Trade finance		4,127		4,127		—		4,127		—		4,127		—
Consumer:
Student loans		257		257		—		257		—		257		—
Other consumer		2,249		2,249		—		2,249		—		2,251		27
Total	$	279,181	$	189,175	$	30,405	$	219,580	$	13,041	$	252,418	$	3,519

	Unpaid Principal Balance		Recorded Investment With No Allowance		Recorded Investment With Allowance		Total Recorded Investment		Related Allowance		Average Recorded Investment		Interest Income Recognized(1)
	(In thousands)
As of and for the year ended December 31, 2010(2)
Residential:
Single-family	$	19,769	$	18,521	$	355	$	18,876	$	219	$	21,212	$	209
Multifamily		34,708		32,012		631		32,643		90		39,350		540
CRE:
Income producing		95,899		82,345		6,354		88,699		1,557		100,004		2,174
Construction		88,586		81,789		2,436		84,225		1,366		95,324		1,728
Land		39,937		22,082		6,920		29,002		4,324		32,820		1,326
C&I:
Commercial business		37,668		23,044		3,897		26,941		2,468		27,378		1,199
Trade finance		—				—		—		—		—		—
Consumer:				—
Student loans		—				—		—		—		—		—
Other consumer		1,261		620		—		620		—		1,072		28
Total	$	317,828	$	260,413	$	20,593	$	281,006	$	10,024	$	317,160	$	7,204

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Excludes interest from performing TDRs.

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The table has been corrected to include performing TDRs in the prior period presentation. Previously, the Company did not include performing TDRs as impaired loans. The amount of performing TDR's as of December 31, 2010 totaled approximately $122 million.

Detail of activity in allowance for loan losses, for both covered and non-covered loans, by portfolio segment

	Residential			CRE			C&I			Consumer			Covered Loans Subject to Allowance for Loan Losses(1)		Unallocated			Total
	(In thousands)
Year ended December 31, 2011
Beginning balance	$	49,491		$	117,752		$	59,737		$	3,428		$	4,225	$	—		$	234,633
Provision for loan losses		15,416			22,817			50,848			2,455			2,422		1,048			95,006
Allowance for unfunded loan commitments and letters of credit		—			—			—			—			—		(1,048	)		(1,048	)
Charge-offs		(13,323	)		(78,803	)		(30,606	)		(1,959	)		—		—			(124,691	)
Recoveries		596			4,691			7,041			295			—		—			12,623
Net charge-offs		(12,727	)		(74,112	)		(23,565	)		(1,664	)		—		—			(112,068	)
Ending balance	$	52,180		$	66,457		$	87,020		$	4,219		$	6,647	$	—		$	216,523
Ending balance allocated to:
Loans individually evaluated for impairment	$	2,255		$	5,951		$	4,835		$	—		$	—	$	—		$	13,041
Loans collectively evaluated for impairment		49,925			60,506			82,185			4,219			6,647		—			203,482
Loans acquired with deteriorated credit quality(2)		—			—			—			—			—		—			—
Ending balance	$	52,180		$	66,457		$	87,020		$	4,219		$	6,647	$	—		$	216,523

	Residential			CRE			C&I			Consumer			Covered Loans Subject to Allowance for Loan Losses(1)		Unallocated			Total
	(In thousands)
Year ended December 31, 2010
Beginning balance	$	38,025		$	147,591		$	50,487		$	2,730		$	—	$	—		$	238,833
Provision for loan losses		59,525			97,548			34,613			2,415			4,225		1,833			200,159
Allowance for unfunded loan commitments and letters of credit		—			—			—			—			—		(1,833	)		(1,833	)
Charge-offs		(49,685	)		(137,460	)		(35,479	)		(2,579	)		—		—			(225,203	)
Recoveries		1,626			10,073			10,116			862			—		—			22,677
Net charge-offs		(48,059	)		(127,387	)		(25,363	)		(1,717	)		—		—			(202,526	)
Ending balance	$	49,491		$	117,752		$	59,737		$	3,428		$	4,225	$	—		$	234,633
Ending balance allocated to:
Loans individually evaluated for impairment	$	309		$	7,247		$	2,468		$	—		$	—	$	—		$	10,024
Loans collectively evaluated for impairment		49,182			110,505			57,269			3,428			4,225		—			224,609
Loans acquired with deteriorated credit quality(2)		—			—			—			—			—		—			—
Ending balance	$	49,491		$	117,752		$	59,737		$	3,428		$	4,225	$	—		$	234,633

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This allowance is related to drawdowns on commitments that were in existence as of the acquisition dates of WFIB and UCB and, therefore, are covered under the shared-loss agreements with the FDIC. Allowance on these subsequent drawdowns is accounted for as part of the allowance for loan losses.

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The Company has elected to account for all covered loans acquired in the FDIC-assisted acquisitions under ASC 310-30.

Recorded investment in total loans receivable by portfolio segment, disaggregated by impairment methodology

	Residential		CRE		C&I		Consumer		Covered Loans Subject to Allowance for Loan Losses		Total
	(In thousands)
December 31, 2011
Loans individually evaluated for impairment	$	43,395	$	143,631	$	31,338	$	2,249	$	—	$	220,613
Loans collectively evaluated for impairment		2,686,408		3,688,734		3,111,135		581,536		583,804		10,651,617
Loans acquired with deteriorated credit quality(1)		1,331,615		2,322,062		413,479		67,124		—		4,134,280
Ending balance	$	4,061,418	$	6,154,427	$	3,555,952	$	650,909	$	583,804	$	15,006,510

	Residential		CRE		C&I		Consumer		Covered Loans Subject to Allowance for Loan Losses		Total
	(In thousands)
December 31, 2010
Loans individually evaluated for impairment	$	51,519	$	201,926	$	26,941	$	620	$	—	$	281,006
Loans collectively evaluated for impairment		2,042,250		3,704,812		1,956,415		732,905		561,725		8,998,107
Loans acquired with deteriorated credit quality(1)		1,614,732		3,059,133		634,560		85,623		—		5,394,048
Ending balance	$	3,708,501	$	6,965,871	$	2,617,916	$	819,148	$	561,725	$	14,673,161

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The Company has elected to account for all covered loans acquired in the FDIC-assisted acquisitions under ASC 310-30. The total principal balance is presented and excludes the purchase discount and any additional advances subsequent to acquisition date.

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EMPLOYEE BENEFIT PLANS

23.         EMPLOYEE BENEFIT PLANS

              The Company sponsors a defined contribution plan for the benefit of its employees. The Company's contributions to the plan are determined annually by the Board of Directors in accordance with plan requirements. For tax purposes, eligible participants may contribute up to a maximum of 15% of their compensation, not to exceed the dollar limit imposed by the Internal Revenue Service. For plan years ended December 31, 2011 and 2010, the Company contributed $3.0 million and $2.0 million, respectively. There were no Company contributions to the plan for the plan year ended December 31, 2009.

              During 2002, the Company adopted a Supplemental Executive Retirement Plan ("SERP"). The SERP meets the definition of a pension plan per ASC 715-30, Compensation—Retirement Benefits—Defined Benefit Plans—Pension, pursuant to which the Company will pay supplemental pension benefits to certain executive officers designated by the Board of Directors upon retirement based upon the officers' years of service and compensation. For the years ended December 31, 2011, 2010, and 2009, $1.6 million, $2.6 million and $2.3 million, respectively, of benefits were accrued and expensed. The SERP is funded through life insurance contracts on the participating officers, though the plan does not require formal funding. At December 31, 2011, the life insurance contracts related to the SERP had an aggregate cash surrender value of $43.3 million. As of December 31, 2011 and 2010, the vested benefit obligation under the SERP was less than the cash surrender value of the life insurance contracts respectively. In 2011, one executive received the elected lump sum payment of $11.2 million, terminating their SERP benefits.

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STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY AND EARNINGS PER SHARE

STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY AND EARNINGS PER SHARE

24.         STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY AND EARNINGS PER SHARE

              Series A Preferred Stock Offering—In April 2008, the Company issued 200,000 shares of 8% Non-Cumulative Perpetual Convertible Preferred Stock, Series A ("Series A"), with a liquidation preference of $1,000 per share. The Company received $194.1 million of additional Tier 1 qualifying capital, after deducting stock issuance costs. The holders of the Series A preferred stock have the right at any time to convert each share of Series A preferred shares into 64.9942 shares of the Company's common stock, plus cash in lieu of fractional shares. This represents an initial conversion price of approximately $15.39 per share of common stock or a 22.5% conversion premium based on the closing price of the Company's common stock on April 23, 2008 of $12.56 per share. On or after May 1, 2013, the Company will have the right, under certain circumstances, to cause the Series A preferred shares to be converted into shares of the Company's common stock. Dividends on the Series A preferred shares, if declared, will accrue and be payable quarterly in arrears at a rate per annum equal to 8% on the liquidation preference of $1,000 per share. The proceeds from this offering were used to augment the Company's liquidity and capital positions and reduce its borrowings. As of December 31, 2011, 85,710 shares were outstanding.

              Series B Preferred Stock Offering—On December 5, 2008, the Company issued 306,546 shares of Fixed Rate Cumulative Perpetual Preferred Stock, Series B ("Series B"), with a liquidation preference of $1,000 per share. The Company received $306.5 million of additional Tier 1 qualifying capital from the U.S. Treasury by participating in the U.S. Treasury's Capital Purchase Program ("TCPP"). On December 29, 2010, in accordance with approvals received from the U.S. Treasury and the Federal Reserve Board, the Company repurchased all shares of the Series B preferred stock and the related accrued and unpaid dividends by using $308.4 million of available cash, without raising any capital or debt. As a result of repurchasing the Series B preferred stock, the Company accelerated the remaining accretion of the issuance discount on the Series B preferred stock of $17.5 million and recorded a corresponding charge to stockholders' equity and income available to common stockholders in the calculation of diluted earnings per share. While participating in the TCPP, we recorded $56.9 million in dividends and accretion, including $31.7 million in cash dividends and $25.2 million of accretion on the Series B preferred stock issuance discount. Repayment will save us approximately $15.3 million in annual dividends.

              Private Sales of Common Stock—On July 14, 2009, in private placement transactions, two customers of the Bank purchased 5,000,000 newly issued shares of the Company's common stock at a price of $5.50 per share. The Company received net proceeds of approximately $26.0 million, net of stock issuance costs, in conjunction with this common stock offering. The Company has registered these shares for resale to the public.

              Public Offering of Common Stock—On July 24, 2009, the Company completed a public offering of 11 million shares of its common stock priced at $6.35. The underwriter also exercised its option to purchase an additional 1.65 million shares of the Company's common stock. The Company received net proceeds of approximately $76.7 million, net of stock issuance costs, in conjunction with this common stock offering.

              Private Placement—On November 5, 2009, we entered into investment agreements with various investors, pursuant to which the investors purchased an aggregate of $500.0 million of our common stock and newly-issued shares of our Mandatorily Convertible Non-Voting Perpetual Preferred Stock, Series C ("Series C"), with a liquidation preference of $1,000 per share, in a private placement transaction which closed on November 6, 2009. In the private placement, we issued certain qualified institutional buyers and accredited investors, several of whom were already our largest institutional stockholders, an aggregate of 335,047 shares of our Series C preferred stock and an aggregate of 18,247,012 shares of common stock. On March 25, 2010, at a special meeting of the stockholders, our stockholders voted to approve the issuance of 37,103,734 shares of our common stock upon conversion of the 335,047 shares of the Series C preferred stock. Subsequently, on March 30, 2010, each share of the Series C preferred stock was automatically converted into 110.74197 shares of common stock at a per common share conversion price of $9.03, as adjusted in accordance with the terms of the Series C preferred stock. As a result, no shares of the Series C preferred stock remain outstanding as of December 31, 2011 and 2010.

              Warrants—During 2008, in conjunction with the Series B preferred stock offering, the Company issued to the U.S. Treasury warrants with an initial price of $15.15 per share of common stock for which the warrants may be exercised, with an allocated fair value of $25.2 million. The warrants could be exercised at any time on or before December 5, 2018. As of December 31, 2010, there were 1,517,555 warrants outstanding. On January 26, 2011 the Company repurchased the outstanding warrants for $14.5 million.

              Stock Repurchase Program—On January 19, 2012, it was announced that the Company's Board of Directors authorized a stock repurchase program to buy back up to $200.0 million of the Company's common stock. The Company did not repurchase any shares during the years ended December 31, 2011, 2010 and 2009.

              Quarterly Dividends—The Company's Board of Directors declared and paid quarterly preferred stock cash dividends of $20.00 per share on its Series A preferred stock during 2011 and 2010. The Board of Directors has also authorized the payment of quarterly dividends of $12.50 per share on the Company's Series B preferred stock during 2011 and 2010. Cash dividends totaling $6.9 million and $22.1 million were paid to the Company's Series A and Series B preferred stock shareholders during the years ended December 31, 2011 and 2010, respectively.

              The Company also paid quarterly dividends on its common stock of $0.01 per share for the first quarter of 2011 and $0.05 per share for the remaining quarters of 2011. In comparison, the Company paid quarterly dividends on its common stock of $0.01 per share for all quarters of 2010. Total quarterly dividends amounting to $23.9 million and $5.5 million were paid to the Company's common shareholders during the years ended December 31, 2011 and 2010, respectively.

              Accumulated Other Comprehensive (Loss)/Income—As of December 31, 2011, total accumulated other comprehensive loss was ($33.9) million which includes the following components: net unrealized loss on securities available for sale of ($34.8) million and foreign exchange translation adjustment of $908 thousand. As of December 31, 2010, total accumulated other comprehensive loss was ($12.4) million which includes the following components: net unrealized loss on securities available for sale of ($13.9) million and foreign exchange translation adjustment of $1.5 million.

              Earnings Per Share ("EPS")—The calculation of basic and diluted earnings (loss) per share for the years ended December 31, 2011, 2010 and 2009 is presented below:

	Net Income Available to Common Stockholders			Number of Shares		Per Share Amounts
	(In thousands, except per share data)
2011
Net income	$	245,234			147,093
Less:
Preferred stock dividends and amortization of preferred stock discount		(6,857	)
Basic EPS—income available to common stockholders	$	238,377			147,093	$	1.62
Effect of dilutive securities:
Stock options		—			62
Restricted stock		115			718
Convertible preferred stock		6,857			5,571
Stock warrants		—			23
Diluted EPS—income available to common stockholders	$	245,349			153,467	$	1.60
2010
Net income	$	164,564			137,478
Less:
Preferred stock dividends and amortization of preferred stock discount		(43,126	)		—
Basic EPS—income available to common stockholders	$	121,438			137,478	$	0.88
Effect of dilutive securities:
Stock options		—			142
Restricted stock		15			370
Convertible preferred stock		—			8,936
Stock warrants		—			176
Diluted EPS—income available to common stockholders	$	121,453			147,102	$	0.83
2009
Net income before extraordinary item	$	82,008			78,770
Less:
Preferred stock dividends, amortization of preferred stock discount and inducement of preferred stock conversion		(49,115	)		—
Income available to common stockholders before extraordinary item		32,893			78,770	$	0.42
Extraordinary item—impact of descuritization		(5,366	)		78,770		(0.07	)
Basic EPS—income available to common stockholders after extraordinary item		27,527			78,770	$	0.35
Effect of dilutive securities:
Stock options		—			15
Restricted stock		—			51
Convertible preferred stock		—			5,687
Stock warrants		—			—
Income available to common stockholders before extraordinary item	$	32,893			84,523	$	0.39
Income impact of assumed conversions		2			—
Extraordinary item—impact of descuritization		(5,366	)		84,523	$	(0.06	)
Diluted EPS—income available to common stockholders after extraordinary item plus assumed conversions	$	27,529			84,523	$	0.33

              The following outstanding convertible preferred stock, stock options, and restricted stock for years ended December 31, 2011, 2010 and 2009, respectively, were excluded from the computation of diluted EPS because including them would have had an antidilutive effect.

	For the Year Ended
	2011		2010		2009
	(In thousands)
Convertible preferred stock		—		5,573		9,293
Stock options		857		1,043		1,848
Restricted stock		317		326		463

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SUMMARY OF OPERATIONS AND SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES

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SUMMARY OF OPERATIONS AND SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES

SUMMARY OF OPERATIONS AND SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES

1.           SUMMARY OF OPERATIONS AND SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES

OPERATIONS SUMMARY

              East West Bancorp, Inc. (referred to herein on an unconsolidated basis as "East West" and on a consolidated basis as the "Company" or "we") is a registered bank holding company that offers a full range of banking services to individuals and small to mid-size businesses through its subsidiary bank, East West Bank and its subsidiaries ("East West Bank" or the "Bank"). The Bank is the Company's principal asset. The Bank operates 103 banking locations throughout California, eight branches in New York, five branches in Georgia, three branches in Massachusetts, two branches in Texas, and four branches in Washington. In Greater China, the Bank's presence includes three full-service branches in Hong Kong, in Shanghai, and in Shantou. The Bank also has representative offices in Beijing, Guangzhou, Shanghai and Shenzhen, China and Taipei, Taiwan.

              The Bank focuses on commercial lending, including commercial real estate loans, commercial business loans and trade finance loans. The Bank also provides financing for residential loans including single-family and multifamily loans. To a lesser extent, the Bank also makes construction development and consumer loans. Included in the Bank's locations are eleven in-store branches located in 99 Ranch Market stores in Southern and Northern California. The Bank's revenues are derived from providing financing for residential and commercial real estate and business customers, as well as investing activities. Funding for lending and investing activities is obtained through acceptance of customer deposits, Federal Home Loan Bank advances and other borrowing activities.

SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES

              Basis of Presentation—The consolidated financial statements are prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America and general practices within the banking industry. The following is a summary of significant principles used in the preparation of the accompanying financial statements. In preparing the financial statements, management of the Company has made a number of estimates and assumptions pertaining to the reporting of assets and liabilities, including the fair value of assets acquired and liabilities assumed, the FDIC indemnification asset, valuation of OREO, the allowance for loan losses, the disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities and the disclosure of income and expenses for the periods presented in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America. Actual results could differ from those estimates.

              Principles of Consolidation—The consolidated financial statements include the accounts of East West Bancorp,  Inc., and its wholly owned subsidiaries, East West Bank and East West Insurance Services, Inc. Intercompany transactions and accounts have been eliminated in consolidation. East West also has seven wholly owned subsidiaries that are statutory business trusts (the "Trusts"). In accordance with Financial Accounting Standards Board ("FASB") Accounting Standards Codification ("ASC") 810, the Trusts are not consolidated into the accounts of East West Bancorp, Inc.

              Fair Value—Fair value is defined as the price that would be received to sell an asset or paid to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants at the measurement date and, in many cases, may require us to make a number of significant judgments. Based on the observability of the inputs used in the valuation techniques, we classify our assets and liabilities measured and disclosed at fair value in accordance with a three-level hierarchy (e.g., Level 1, Level 2 and Level 3) established under ASC 820. In determining the fair value of financial instruments, we use market prices of the same or similar instruments whenever such prices are available. We do not use prices involving distressed sellers in determining fair value. If observable market prices are unavailable or impracticable to obtain, then fair value is estimated using modeling techniques such as discounted cash flow analyses. These modeling techniques incorporate our assessments regarding assumptions that market participants would use in pricing the asset or the liability, including assumptions about the risks inherent in a particular valuation technique and the risk of nonperformance.

              Securities Purchased Under Resale Agreements ("Resale Agreements")—The Company purchases securities under resale agreements with terms that range from one day to several years. These agreements are collateralized by mortgage-backed securities and mortgage or commercial loans that are generally held by a third party custodian. The purchases are over-collateralized to ensure against unfavorable market price movements. In the event that the fair value of the securities decreases below the carrying amount of the related repurchase agreement, the counterparty is required to deliver an equivalent value of additional securities. The counterparties to these agreements are nationally recognized investment banking firms that meet credit eligibility criteria and with whom a master repurchase agreement has been duly executed. Resale agreements which are short-term in nature, or have terms of up to 90 days, are included in cash and cash equivalents. Resale agreements with terms greater than 90 days are separately categorized. The Company had no short-term resale agreements as of December 31, 2011 and 2010.

              Investment Securities—The Company classifies its investment securities according to their purpose and holding period. Trading account securities are typically investment grade securities which are generally held by the Bank for a period of seven days or less. Trading account securities are carried at fair value. Realized and unrealized gains or losses on trading account securities are included in noninterest income. As of December 31, 2011 and 2010, there were no trading account securities in the investment portfolio. Held-to-maturity debt securities are recorded at amortized cost. As of December 31, 2011 and 2010 there were no held-to-maturity debt securities in the investment portfolio. Investment securities available-for-sale are reported at estimated fair value, with unrealized gains and losses excluded from operations and reported as a separate component of accumulated other comprehensive income or loss, net of tax, in stockholders' equity.

              The fair values of the investment securities are generally determined by independent external pricing service providers who have experience in valuing these securities and by comparison to and/or average of quoted market prices obtained from independent external brokers. In obtaining such valuation information from third parties, the Company has evaluated the methodologies used to develop the resulting fair values. The Company performs a monthly analysis on the broker quotes and the third party pricing service quotes to ensure that the prices represent a reasonable estimate of the fair value. The procedures include, but are not limited to, initial and ongoing review of third party pricing methodologies, review of pricing trends, and monitoring of trading volumes. The Company considers whether prices received from independent brokers represent a reasonable estimate of fair value through the use of internal and external cash flow models developed based on spreads, and when available, market indices. As a result of this analysis, if the Company determines there is a more appropriate fair value based upon the available market data, the price received from the third party is adjusted accordingly. Prices from third party pricing services are often unavailable for securities that are rarely traded or are traded only in privately negotiated transactions. As a result, certain securities are priced via independent broker quotations which utilize proprietary models that include observable market based inputs. Additionally, the majority of these independent broker quotations are non-binding.

              The Company applies a modified valuation approach to certain investment securities for which it believes the current broker prices obtained are based on forced liquidation or distressed sale values in inactive markets. The fair value of each of these securities is individually determined based on a combination of the market approach, reflecting current broker prices, and the income approach, which is a discounted cash flow approach. In calculating the fair value derived from the income approach, the Company makes assumptions related to the implied rate of return, general change in market rates, estimated changes in credit quality and liquidity risk premium, specific non-performance and default experience in the collateral underlying the security; additionally, broker discount rates are taken into consideration in determining the discount rate. The values resulting from each approach (i.e. market and income approaches) are weighted to derive the final fair value of each security trading in an inactive market.

              Amortization of premiums and accretion of discounts on securities are recorded as yield adjustments on such securities using the effective interest method. The specific identification method is used for purposes of determining cost in computing realized gains and losses on investment securities sold.

              At each reporting date, the Company assesses whether there is an "other-than-temporary" impairment ("OTTI") in its portfolio of investment securities. If we determine that a decline in fair value is other-than-temporary, an impairment loss is recognized in current earnings. When we have the intent and ability to hold debt securities with OTTI for a period necessary to recover the noncredit-related impairment losses, only the credit-related impairment losses are recognized in current earnings. In these instances, the noncredit-related impairment losses are charged to other comprehensive income. The Company examines all individual securities that are in an unrealized loss position at each reporting date for other-than-temporary impairment. Specific investment level factors that are examined to assess impairment include the nature of the investments, the severity and duration of the loss, the probability that the Company will be unable to collect all amounts due, an analysis of the issuers of the securities and whether there has been any cause for default on the securities, and any change in the rating of the securities by the various rating agencies. Additionally, management takes into consideration the Company's financial resources as well as the Company's overall ability and intent to hold the securities until their fair values recover.

              The Company considers all available information relevant to the collectability of the security, including information about past events, current conditions, and reasonable and supportable forecasts, when developing the estimate of future cash flows and making its other-than-temporary impairment assessment for its portfolio of trust preferred securities. The Company considers factors such as remaining payment terms of the security, prepayment speeds, expected defaults, the financial condition of the issuer(s), and the value of any underlying collateral.

              Loans Receivable—Loans receivable that the Company has the intent and ability to hold for the foreseeable future, or until maturity, are stated at their outstanding principal, reduced by an allowance for loan losses and net deferred loan fees or costs on originated loans and unamortized premiums or discounts on purchased loans. Nonrefundable fees and direct costs associated with the origination or purchase of loans are deferred and netted against outstanding loan balances. The deferred net loan fees and costs are recognized in interest income as an adjustment to yield over the loan term using the effective interest method. Discounts or premiums on purchased loans are accreted or amortized to interest income using the effective interest method over the remaining period to contractual maturity adjusted for anticipated prepayments. Interest on loans is calculated using the simple-interest method on daily balances of the principal amounts outstanding. Accrual of interest is discontinued on a loan when management believes, after considering economic and business conditions and collection efforts, that the borrower's financial condition is such that full collection of principal or interest becomes uncertain, regardless of the length of past due status. Generally, loans are placed on nonaccrual status when they become 90 days past due. When interest accrual is discontinued, all unpaid accrued interest is reversed against interest income. In general, subsequent payments received are applied to the outstanding principal balance of the loan. A loan is returned to accrual status when the borrower has demonstrated a satisfactory payment trend subject to management's assessment of the borrower's ability to repay the loan.

              Loans held for sale are carried at the lower of aggregate cost or fair value using the aggregate method. Origination fees on loans held for sale, net of certain costs of processing and closing the loans, are deferred until the time of sale and are included in the computation of the gain or loss from the sale of the related loans. A valuation allowance is established if the fair value of such loans is lower than their cost, with a corresponding charge to noninterest income.

              Troubled Debt Restructurings ("TDR")—A loan is identified as a troubled debt restructure when a borrower is experiencing financial difficulties and for economic or legal reasons related to these difficulties the Company grants a concession to the borrower in the restructuring that it would not otherwise consider. The Company has granted a concession when, as a result of the restructuring, it does not expect to collect all amounts due, including principal and/or interest accrued at the original terms of the loan. The concessions may be granted in various forms, including a below-market change in the stated interest rate, a reduction in the loan balance or accrued interest, an extension of the maturity date, or a note split with principal forgiveness. A restructuring executed at an interest rate that is at or near market interest rates for nontroubled debt is not a TDR. All troubled debt restructurings are reviewed for potential impairment. For modifications where we forgive principal, the entire amount of such principal forgiveness is immediately charged off. Generally, a nonaccrual loan that is restructured remains on nonaccrual status for a period of six months to demonstrate that the borrower can perform under the restructured terms. However, the borrower's performance prior to the restructuring, or other significant events at the time of restructuring may be considered in assessing whether the borrower can meet the new terms and may result in the loan remaining on accrual status or being returned to accrual status after a shorter performance period. If the borrower's performance under the new terms is not reasonably assured, the loan remains classified as a nonaccrual loan. Loans classified as TDRs are reported as impaired loans.

              Allowance for Loan Losses—The allowance for loan losses is established as management's estimate of probable losses inherent in the loan portfolio. The allowance is increased by the provision for loan losses and decreased by charge-offs when management believes the uncollectability of a loan is confirmed. Subsequent recoveries, if any, are credited to the allowance. The allowance for loan losses is evaluated on a regular basis by management and is based on management's periodic review of the collectability of the loans in light of historical experience, the nature and volume of the loan portfolio, adverse situations that may affect the borrower's ability to repay, the estimated value of any underlying collateral and prevailing economic conditions. This evaluation is inherently subjective as it requires estimates that are susceptible to revision as more information becomes available. Additionally, non-classified loans are also considered in the allowance for loan losses calculation and are factored in based on the historical loss experience adjusted for various qualitative factors.

              A loan is considered impaired when, based on current information and events, it is probable that the Company will be unable to collect all scheduled payments of principal or interest due according to the contractual terms of the loan agreement. Factors considered by management in determining and measuring loan impairment include payment status, collateral value, and the probability of collecting scheduled principal and interest payments when due. Loans that experience insignificant payment delays and payment shortfalls generally are not classified as impaired. Management determines the significance of payment delays and payment shortfalls on a case-by-case basis, taking into consideration all of the circumstances surrounding the loan and the borrower, including the length of delay, the reasons for the delay, the borrower's prior payment record, and the amount of the shortfall in relation to the principal and interest owed. Impairment is measured on a loan-by-loan basis for residential, commercial real estate, and commercial and industrial loans based on the present value of expected future cash flows discounted at the loan's effective interest rate or, as an expedient, at the loan's observable market price or the fair value of the collateral, less costs to sell, if the loan is collateral dependent. If the measure of the impaired loan is less than the recorded investment in the loan, the deficiency is charged off against the allowance for loan losses. Consumer loans consist of homogeneous smaller balance loans and are reviewed on a collective basis for impairment.

              Acquired Loans—Acquired loans are valued as of acquisition date in accordance with ASC 805. Loans purchased with evidence of credit deterioration since origination for which it is probable that all contractually required payments will not be collected are accounted for under ASC 310-30. Further, the Company has elected to account for all other acquired loans within the scope of ASC 310-30 using the same methodology.

              Under ASC 805 and ASC 310-30, loans are recorded at fair value at acquisition date, factoring in credit losses expected to be incurred over the life of the loan. Accordingly, an allowance for loan losses is not carried over or recorded as of the acquisition date. In situations where loans have similar risk characteristics, loans are aggregated into pools to estimate cash flows under ASC 310-30. A pool is accounted for as a single asset with a single interest rate, cumulative loss rate and cash flow expectation.

              The cash flows expected over the life of the loan or pool are estimated using an internal cash flow model that projects cash flows and calculates the carrying value of the loan or pool, book yield, effective interest income and impairment, if any, based on loan or pool level events, respectively. Assumptions as to default rates, loss severity, loss curves and prepayment speeds are utilized to calculate the expected cash flows.

              At acquisition, the excess of the cash flows expected to be collected over the recorded investment is considered to be the accretable yield and is recognized as interest income over the life of the loan or pool. The excess of the contractual cash flows over the cash flows expected to be collected is considered to be the nonaccretable difference. Subsequent to the acquisition date, any increases in expected cash flows over those expected at purchase date in excess of fair that are significant and probable value are adjusted through the accretable difference on a prospective basis. Any subsequent decreases in expected cash flows over those expected at purchase date that are significant and probable are recognized by recording an allowance for loan losses. Any disposals of loans, including sales of loans, payments in full or foreclosures result in the removal of the loan from the ASC 310-30 portfolio at the carrying amount.

              Covered Loans—Loans acquired in an FDIC-assisted acquisition that are subject to an FDIC shared-loss agreement are referred to as covered loans. Covered loans are reported exclusive of the expected cash flow reimbursements we expect to collect from the FDIC. All covered loans are accounted for under ASC 805 and ASC 310-30.

              FDIC Indemnification Asset—In conjunction with the FDIC-assisted acquisitions of Washington First International Bank and United Commercial Bank, the Bank entered into shared-loss agreements with the FDIC related to covered loans and covered other real estate owned (see "Covered Other Real Estate Owned" below). The FDIC indemnification asset is initially recorded at fair value, based on the discounted value of expected future cash flows under the shared-loss agreement. The Company has elected to account for amounts receivable under the shared-loss agreements as an indemnification asset in accordance with ASC 805. The difference between the present value and the undiscounted cash flows the Company expects to collect from the FDIC is accreted into noninterest income over the life of the FDIC indemnification asset. The FDIC indemnification asset is reviewed quarterly and adjusted for any changes in expected cash flows based on recent performance and expectations for future performance of the covered portfolio. These adjustments are measured on the same basis as the related covered loans and covered other real estate owned. Any increases in cash flow of the covered loans over those expected will reduce the FDIC indemnification asset and any decreases in cash flow of the covered loans over those expected will increase the FDIC indemnification asset. Over the life of the FDIC indemnification asset, increases and decreases to the are recorded as adjustments to noninterest income. In December 2010, the bank lowered the credit discount on the UCB covered loan portfolio as the credit quality is performing better than originally estimated. By lowering the credit discount, interest income will increase over the life of the loans. Correspondingly, with the lowered credit discount, the expected reimbursement from the FDIC under the loss sharing agreement will also decrease, resulting in amortization on the FDIC indemnification asset which is recorded as a charge to noninterest income.

              Other Real Estate Owned—Other real estate owned ("OREO") represents properties acquired through foreclosure or through full or partial satisfaction of loans, is considered held for sale, and is recorded at the lower of cost or estimated fair value at the time of foreclosure. Loan balances in excess of the fair value of the real estate acquired at the date of foreclosure are charged against the allowance for loan losses. After foreclosure, the real estate is carried at the lower of carrying value or fair value less costs to sell. Subsequent declines in the fair value of OREO below the carrying value are recorded through the use of a valuation allowance by charges to noninterest expense. Any subsequent operating expenses or income of such properties are also charged to noninterest expense. If the OREO is sold within three months of foreclosure, the Company substitutes the value received in the sale (net of costs to sell) for the fair value (less costs to sell). Any adjustment made to the loss originally recognized at the time of foreclosure is then charged against or credited to the allowance for loan losses, if deemed material. Otherwise, any declines in value, after foreclosure, are recorded in non-interest expense as gains or losses from the sale or disposition of the real estate. Gain recognition upon disposition of a property is dependent on the sale having met certain criteria relating to the buyer's initial investment in the property sold.

              Covered Other Real Estate Owned—All other real estate owned acquired in an FDIC-assisted acquisition that are subject to an FDIC shared-loss agreement are referred to as covered other real estate owned. Covered other real estate owned is reported exclusive of the expected cash flow reimbursements we expect to collect from the FDIC. Upon transferring covered loan collateral to covered other real estate owned status, acquisition date fair value discounts on the related loan are also transferred to covered other real estate owned. Fair value adjustments on covered other real estate owned result in a reduction of the covered other real estate carrying amount and a corresponding increase in the FDIC reimbursement. the non-reimbursed portion of the estimated loss to the Bank is charged against earnings.

              Investment in Affordable Housing Partnerships—The Company owns limited partnership interests in projects of affordable housing for lower income tenants. The investments in which the Company has a limited partnership interest that exceeds 5% are recorded using the equity method of accounting. The remaining investments are recorded using the cost method and are being amortized over the life of the related tax credits. The tax credits are being recognized in the consolidated financial statements to the extent they are utilized on the Company's income tax returns. The investments are reviewed for impairment on an annual basis on or on an interim basis if an event occurs that would trigger potential impairment.

              Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets—The Company has goodwill, which represents the excess of the purchase price over the fair value of net assets acquired, as a result of various past acquisitions. Goodwill is not amortized and is reviewed for impairment on an annual basis or on an interim basis if an event occurs or circumstances change that would reduce the fair value of a reporting unit below its carrying value. Premiums on deposits, which represent the intangible value of depositor relationships resulting from deposit liabilities assumed in acquisitions, are amortized over the projected useful lives of the deposits, which is typically 7 to 15 years. Core deposit intangibles are reviewed for impairment whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying value may not be recoverable. Impairment on goodwill and premiums on deposits is recognized by writing down the asset to the extent that the carrying value exceeds the estimated fair value.

              Investment in Federal Home Loan Bank Stock—As a member of the Federal Home Loan Bank ("FHLB") of San Francisco, the Bank is required to own common stock in the FHLB of San Francisco based upon our balance of residential mortgage loans and outstanding FHLB advances. As a result of the acquisition of WFIB, the Bank also owns common stock in the FHLB of Seattle. FHLB stock is carried at cost and may be sold back to the FHLB at its carrying value. Both cash and stock dividends received are reported as dividend income.

              Investment in Federal Reserve Bank Stock—As a member of the Federal Reserve Bank ("FRB") of San Francisco, the Bank is required to maintain stock in the FRB of San Francisco based on a specified ratio relative to our capital. FRB stock is carried at cost and may be sold back to the FRB at its carrying value. Cash dividends are accrued and are reported as dividend income.

              Premises and Equipment—The Company's premises and equipment are stated at cost, less accumulated depreciation and amortization. Depreciation and amortization are computed based on the straight-line method over the estimated useful lives of the various classes of assets. The ranges of useful lives for the principal classes of assets are as follows:

Buildings and building improvements	25 years
Furniture, fixtures and equipment	3 to 7 years
Leasehold improvements	Term of lease or useful life, whichever is shorter

              The Company reviews its long-lived assets for impairment annually or when events or circumstances indicate that the carrying amount of these assets may not be recoverable. An asset is considered impaired when the expected undiscounted cash flows over the remaining useful life is less than the net book value. When impairment is indicated for an asset, the amount of impairment loss is the excess of the net book value over its fair value.

              Mortgage Servicing Assets—Mortgage servicing assets are initially recorded at fair value. Servicing assets are amortized in proportion to, and over the period of, estimated net servicing income. The fair value of servicing assets is determined based on the present value of estimated net future cash flows related to contractually-specified servicing fees. The primary determinants of the fair value of mortgage servicing assets are prepayment speeds and discount rates. Evaluation of impairment is performed on a quarterly basis using discounted cash flow analysis in combination with mortgage dealer consensus prepayment forecasts. Variations in either or a combination of these factors could materially affect the estimated values of mortgage servicing assets. In conjunction with the valuation process, each class of servicing assets is stratified to evaluate and measure impairment, which is measured as the excess of cost over fair value. Determination of each stratum is based on one or more predominant risk characteristics of the underlying financial assets, including loan type, maturity and interest rates. Impairment, if it occurs, is recognized through a valuation allowance for each stratum.

              Securities Sold Under Repurchase Agreements ("Repurchase Agreements")—The Company sells securities under repurchase agreements. These transactions are accounted for as collateralized financing transactions and recorded at the amounts at which the securities were sold. The Company may have to provide additional collateral to the counterparty, as necessary.

              Long-Term Debt—Long-term debt consists of both junior subordinated debt and subordinated debt. The Company has established nine statutory business trusts whereby the Company is the owner of all the beneficial interests represented by the common securities of the Trusts, and third parties hold the fixed and variable rate capital securities of the Trusts. The purpose of issuing the capital securities was to provide the Company with a cost-effective means of obtaining Tier I capital for regulatory reporting purposes.

              The Trusts are not consolidated by the Company. Two of the nine trusts were dissolved during 2011. Junior subordinated debt represents liabilities of the Company to the Trusts and is included in long-term debt on the accompanying consolidated balance sheets.

              Federal Funds Purchased—The Company utilizes federal funds purchased as part of its short-term financing strategy. Federal funds purchased are generally overnight borrowings and mature within one business day to six months from the transaction date.

              Income Taxes—Deferred income taxes are recognized for the tax consequences in future years of differences between the tax bases of assets and liabilities and their financial reporting amounts at each year-end, based on enacted tax laws and statutory tax rates applicable to the periods in which the differences are expected to affect taxable income.

              The Company examines its financial statements, its income tax provision, and its federal and state income tax returns and analyzes its tax positions, including permanent and temporary differences, as well as the major components of income and expense to determine whether a tax benefit is more likely than not to be sustained upon examination by tax authorities. In the event a tax position is not more likely than not to be sustained by the tax authorities, a reserve is established by management. The Company recognizes interest and penalties related to tax positions as part of its provision for income taxes.

              Stock-Based Compensation—The Company issues stock-based compensation to certain employees, officers, and directors and accounts for stock options using the fair value method, which generally results in compensation expense recognition. Prior to December 31, 2005, the Company accounted for its fixed stock options using the intrinsic-value method, as prescribed in Accounting Principles Board ("APB") Opinion No. 25. Accordingly, no stock option expense was recorded in periods prior to December 31, 2005.

              In adopting the fair value method discussed above, the Company elected to follow the modified prospective method, which required application of the new standard to new awards and to awards modified, repurchased or cancelled after the required effective date. Accordingly, prior period amounts have not been restated. Additionally, compensation costs for the portion of awards for which the requisite service has not been rendered that are outstanding as of January 1, 2006 are being recognized as the requisite services are rendered on or after January 1, 2006. The compensation cost of that portion of awards is based on the grant-date fair value of those awards as calculated for pro forma disclosures under the original SFAS No. 123.

              Transfers and Servicing of Financial Assets and Extinguishments of Liabilities—Transfers of financial assets are accounted for as sales, when control over the assets has been surrendered. Control over transferred assets is deemed to be surrendered when (1) the assets have been isolated from the Company; (2) the transferee has the right (free of conditions that constrain it from taking advantage of that right) to pledge or exchange the transferred assets; and (3) the Company does not maintain effective control over the transferred assets through either (a) an agreement that entitles and obligates the Company to repurchase or redeem them before their maturity or (b) an agreement that provides the Company with both the unilateral ability to cause the holder to return specific assets and a more than trivial benefit attributable to that ability. The difference between the net proceeds received and the carrying amount of the financial assets being sold is recognized as a gain or loss on sale.

              Earnings Per Share ("EPS")—Basic EPS excludes dilution and is computed by dividing income or loss available to common stockholders by the weighted-average number of shares outstanding during the period. Diluted EPS is calculated on the basis of the weighted average number of shares outstanding during the period plus restricted stock and shares issuable upon the assumed exercise of outstanding convertible preferred stock, common stock options and warrants, unless they have an antidilutive effect.

              Comprehensive Income—The term "comprehensive income" describes the total of all components of comprehensive income, including net income and other comprehensive income. "Other comprehensive income" refers to revenues, expenses, and gains and losses that are included in comprehensive income but are excluded from net income because they have been recorded directly in equity under the provisions of other Financial Accounting Standards Board statements. The Company presents the comprehensive income disclosure as a part of the statements of changes in stockholders' equity by identifying each element of comprehensive income, including net income.

              Derivative Financial Instruments—As part of its asset and liability management strategy, the Company uses derivative financial instruments to mitigate exposure to interest rate and foreign currency risks. All derivative instruments, including certain derivative instruments embedded in other contracts, are recognized on the condensed consolidated balance sheet at fair value with the change in fair value reported in earnings. When master netting agreements exist, the Company nets counterparty positions with any cash collateral received or delivered.

              The Company's interest rate swaps on certain certificates of deposit qualify for hedge accounting treatment under ASC 815, Derivatives and Hedging. The Company documents its hedge relationships, including identification of the hedging instruments and the hedged items, as well as its risk management objectives and strategies for undertaking the hedge transaction at the time the derivative contract is executed. This includes designating the derivative contract as a "fair value hedge" which is a hedge of a recognized asset or liability. All derivatives designated as fair value hedges are linked to specific hedged items or to groups of specific assets and liabilities on the balance sheet. Both at inception and quarterly thereafter, the Company assesses whether the derivatives used in hedging transactions are highly effective (as defined in the guidance) in offsetting changes in the fair value of the hedged item. Retroactive effectiveness is also assessed as well as the continued expectation that the hedge will remain effective prospectively. Any ineffective portion of the changes of fair value hedges is recognized immediately in interest expense in the condensed consolidated statements of income.

              The Company discontinues hedge accounting prospectively when (i) a derivative is no longer highly effective in offsetting changes in the fair value, (ii) a derivative expires or is sold, terminated, or exercised, or (iii) the Company determines that designation of a derivative as a hedge is no longer appropriate. If a fair value hedge derivative instrument is terminated or the hedge designation removed, the previous adjustments to the carrying amount of the hedged liability would be subsequently accounted for in the same manner as other components of the carrying amount of that liability. For interest-bearing liabilities, such adjustments would be amortized into earnings over the remaining life of the respective liability.

              Reclassifications—Certain items in the consolidated balance sheet and the consolidated statements of income for the years ended December 31, 2010 and 2009 were reclassified to conform to the 2011 and 2010 presentation, respectively. These reclassifications did not affect previously reported net income.

RECENT ACCOUNTING STANDARDS

              In January 2010, the FASB issued Accounting Standards Update ("ASU") 2010-06, Improving Disclosures About Fair Value Measurements. ASU 2010-06 requires separate disclosure of the amounts of significant transfers in and out of Level 1 and Level 2 fair value measurements and reasons for the transfers and separate presentation of information about purchases, sales, issuances, and settlements in the reconciliation for Level 3 fair value measurements. Additionally, ASU 2010-06 clarifies existing disclosures regarding level of disaggregation and inputs and valuation techniques. The new disclosures and clarifications of existing disclosures under ASU 2010-06 are effective for interim and annual reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2009, except for the disclosures about purchases, sales, issuances, and settlements in the roll forward of activity in Level 3 fair value measurements which are effective for fiscal years ending after December 15, 2010 and for interim periods within those fiscal years. The adoption of the disclosure requirements did not have a material effect on the Company's condensed consolidated financial statements.

              In December 2010, the FASB issued ASU 2010-28, Intangibles—Goodwill and Other (Topic 350): When to Perform Step 2 of the Goodwill Impairment Test for Reporting Units with Zero or Negative Carrying Amounts, which modifies Step 1 of the goodwill impairment test for reporting units with zero or negative carrying amounts. For those reporting units, an entity is required to perform Step 2 of the goodwill impairment test if it is more likely than not that a goodwill impairment exists. In determining whether it is more likely than not that a goodwill impairment exists, an entity should also consider whether there are any adverse qualitative factors indicating that an impairment may exist. The amendments in ASU 2010-28 are effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2010 and for interim periods within those fiscal years. Upon adoption of the amendments, any resulting goodwill impairment should be recorded as a cumulative-effect adjustment to beginning retained earnings in the period of adoption. Any goodwill impairments occurring after the initial adoption of the amendments should be included in earnings. The adoption of this guidance did not have a material effect on the Company's condensed consolidated financial statements.

              In December 2010, the FASB issued ASU 2010-29, Business Combinations (Topic 805): Disclosure of Supplementary Pro Forma Information for Business Combinations, which specifies that if a public entity presents comparative financials, the entity should disclose revenue and earnings of the combined entity as though the business combination(s) that occurred during the current year had occurred as of the beginning of the comparable prior annual reporting period only. ASU 2010-29 also expands the supplemental pro forma disclosures to include a description of the nature and amount of material, nonrecurring pro forma adjustments directly attributable to the business combination included in the reported pro forma revenue and earnings. The amendments in ASU 2010-29 are effective prospectively for business combinations for which the acquisition date is on or after the beginning of the first annual reporting period beginning on or after December 15, 2010. Early adoption is permitted. The adoption of the disclosure requirements did not have a material effect on the Company's condensed consolidated financial statements.

              In April 2011, the FASB issued ASU 2011-02, Receivables (Topic 310) A Creditor's Determination of Whether a Restructuring Is a Troubled Debt Restructuring. ASU 2011-02 clarifies the guidance on the two conditions that must exist in evaluating whether a restructuring constitutes a troubled debt restructuring: that the restructuring constitutes a concession and that the debtor is experiencing financial difficulties. In addition, ASU 2011-02 clarifies that a creditor is precluded from using the effective interest rate test in the debtor's guidance on restructuring of payables (paragraph 470-60-55-10) when evaluating whether a restructuring constitutes a troubled debt restructuring. The amendments in ASU 2011-02 are effective for the first interim or annual period beginning on or after June 15, 2011, and should be applied retrospectively to the beginning of the annual period of adoption. Additionally, ASU 2011-02 finalizes the effective date for the disclosures required by paragraphs 310-10-50-33 through 50-34, which were deferred by ASU 2011-01, for interim and annual periods beginning on or after June 15, 2011. The adoption of this guidance did not have a material effect on the Company's condensed consolidated financial statements.

              In April 2011, the FASB issued ASU 2011-03, Transfers and Servicing (Topic 860): Reconsideration of Effective Control for Repurchase Agreements. ASU 2011-03 removes the transferor's ability criterion from the consideration of effective control for repos and other agreements that both entitle and obligate the transferor to repurchase or redeem financial assets before their maturity. The amendments in ASU 2011-03 remove from the assessment of effective control (1) the criterion requiring the transferor to have the ability to repurchase or redeem the financial assets on substantially the agreed terms, even in the event of default by the transferee, and (2) the collateral maintenance implementation guidance related to that criterion. The FASB indicates that eliminating the transferor's ability criterion and related implementation guidance from an entity's assessment of effective control should improve the accounting for repos and other similar transactions. The amendments in ASU 2011-03 are effective for the first interim or annual period beginning on or after December 15, 2011 and are to be applied prospectively to transactions or modifications of existing transactions that occur on or after the effective date. Early adoption is not permitted. The Company does not expect the adoption of this guidance to have a material effect on its condensed consolidated financial statements.

              In May 2011, the FASB issued ASU 2011-04, Fair Value Measurement (Topic 820): Amendments to Achieve Common Fair Value Measurement and Disclosure Requirements in U.S. GAAP and IFRSs. ASU 2011-04 addresses convergence between GAAP and International Financial Reporting Standards ("IFRS") requirements for measurement of and disclosures about fair value. The amendments are not expected to have a significant impact on companies applying GAAP. Key provisions of the amendment include: a prohibition on grouping financial instruments for purposes of determining fair value, except when an entity manages market and credit risks on the basis of the entity's net exposure to the group; an extension of the prohibition against the use of a blockage factor to all fair value measurements (that prohibition currently applies only to financial instruments with quoted prices in active markets); and a requirement that for recurring Level 3 fair value measurements, entities disclose quantitative information about unobservable inputs, a description of the valuation process used and qualitative details about the sensitivity of the measurements. In addition, for items not carried at fair value but for which fair value is disclosed, entities will be required to disclose the level within the fair value hierarchy that applies to the fair value measurement disclosed. The amendments in ASU 2011-04 are effective during interim and annual periods beginning after December 15, 2011. Early adoption is not permitted. The Company does not expect the adoption of this guidance to have a material effect on its condensed consolidated financial statements.

              In June 2011, the FASB issued ASU 2011-05, Comprehensive Income (Topic 220): Presentation of Comprehensive Income. ASU 2011-05 will require companies to present the components of net income and other comprehensive income either as one continuous statement or as two consecutive statements. It eliminates the option to present components of other comprehensive income as part of the statement of changes in stockholders' equity. The standard does not change the items which must be reported in other comprehensive income, how such items are measured, or when they must be reclassified to net income. The FASB amended ASU 2011-05 in December 2011, with the issuance of ASU 2011-12, Comprehensive Income (Topic 220): Deferral of the Effective Date for Amendments to the Presentation of Reclassifications of Items Out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income in Accounting Standards Update No. 2011-05. ASU 2011-12 defers only changes in ASU 2011-05 that relate to the presentation of reclassification adjustments. Both standards are effective for interim and annual periods beginning after December 15, 2011. The Company does not expect the adoption of either guidance to have a material effect on its condensed consolidated financial statements.

              In September 2011, the FASB issued ASU 2011-08, Intangibles—Goodwill and Other (Topic 350): Testing Goodwill for Impairment. ASU 2011-08 gives both public and nonpublic companies the option to qualitatively determine whether they can bypass the two-step goodwill impairment test under ASC 350-20, Intangibles—Goodwill and Other: Goodwill. Under ASU 2011-08, if a company chooses to perform a qualitative assessment and determines that it is more likely than not (a more than 50 percent likelihood) that the fair value of a reporting unit is less than its carrying amount, it would then perform Step 1 of the annual goodwill impairment test in ASC 350-20 and, if necessary, proceed to Step 2. Otherwise, no further evaluation would be necessary. The amended guidance is effective for interim and annual periods beginning after December 15, 2011. Early adoption is permitted. The Company does not expect the adoption of this guidance to have a material effect on its condensed consolidated financial statements.

              In December 2011, the FASB issued ASU 2011-11, Balance Sheet (Topic 210): Disclosures about Offsetting Assets and Liabilities. ASU 2011-11 affects all entities that have financial instruments and derivative instruments that are either (1) offset in accordance with either Section 210-20-45 or Section 815-10-45 or (2) subject to an enforceable master netting arrangement or similar agreement. The requirements amend the disclosure requirements on offsetting in Section 210-20-50. This information is intended to enable users of an entity's financial statements to evaluate the effect or potential effect of netting arrangements on an entity's financial position, including the effect or potential effect of rights of setoff associated with certain financial instruments and derivative instruments in the scope of this ASU. The amended guidance is effective for interim and annual periods beginning after January 1, 2013 and should be applied retrospectively to all periods presented. The Company does not expect the adoption of the disclosure requirements to have a material effect on its condensed consolidated financial statements.

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              Risk-Based Capital—The Bank is a member bank of the Federal Reserve System and the FRB is the Bank's primary regulator. The Company and the Bank are subject to various regulatory capital requirements administered by the federal banking agencies. Failure to meet minimum capital requirements can initiate certain mandatory actions by regulators that, if undertaken, could have a direct material effect on the Company's financial statements. Under capital adequacy guidelines, the Company and the Bank must meet specific capital guidelines that involve quantitative measures of the assets, liabilities and certain off-balance sheet items as calculated under regulatory accounting practices. The capital amounts and classification are also subject to qualitative judgments by the regulators about components, risk weightings and other factors.

              As of December 31, 2011 and 2010, the Bank is categorized as well capitalized under the regulatory framework for prompt corrective action. To be categorized as well capitalized, the Bank must maintain specific total risk-based, Tier I risk-based, and Tier I leverage ratios as set forth in the table below. There are no conditions or events since December 31, 2011 which management believes have changed the category of the Bank.

              The actual and required capital amounts and ratios at December 31, 2011 and 2010 are presented as follows:

	Actual					For Capital Adequacy Purposes					To Be Well Capitalized Under Prompt Corrective Action Provisions
	Amount		Ratio			Amount		Ratio			Amount		Ratio
	(Dollars in thousands)
As of December 31, 2011:
Total Capital (to Risk-Weighted Assets)
Consolidated Company	$	2,296,274		16.4	%	$	1,123,413		8.0	%		N/A		N/A
East West Bank	$	2,283,178		16.3	%	$	1,123,228		8.0	%	$	1,404,035		10.0	%
Tier I Capital (to Risk-Weighted Assets)
Consolidated Company	$	2,074,963		14.8	%	$	561,706		4.0	%		N/A		N/A
East West Bank	$	2,061,896		14.7	%	$	561,614		4.0	%	$	842,421		6.0	%
Tier I Capital (to Average Assets)
Consolidated Company	$	2,074,963		9.7	%	$	859,098		4.0	%		N/A		N/A
East West Bank	$	2,061,896		9.6	%	$	858,765		4.0	%	$	1,073,457		5.0	%
As of December 31, 2010:
Total Capital (to Risk-Weighted Assets)
Consolidated Company	$	2,075,480		17.5	%	$	950,680		8.0	%		N/A		N/A
East West Bank	$	2,068,922		17.4	%	$	950,301		8.0	%	$	1,187,877		10.0	%
Tier I Capital (to Risk-Weighted Assets)
Consolidated Company	$	1,865,602		15.7	%	$	475,340		4.0	%		N/A		N/A
East West Bank	$	1,859,102		15.7	%	$	475,151		4.0	%	$	712,726		6.0	%
Tier I Capital (to Average Assets)
Consolidated Company	$	1,865,602		9.3	%	$	801,850		4.0	%		N/A		N/A
East West Bank	$	1,859,102		9.3	%	$	800,863		4.0	%	$	1,001,079		5.0	%

              Under the Dodd-Frank Act, bank holding companies with more than $15 billion in total consolidated assets will no longer be able to include trust preferred securities as Tier I regulatory capital as of the end of the phase-out period in 2016. As of December 31, 2011 and 2010, trust preferred securities comprised 6.4% and 8.3%, respectively, of the Company's Tier I capital.

              Reserve Requirement—The Bank is required to maintain a percentage of its deposits as reserves at the Federal Reserve Bank. The daily average reserve requirement was approximately $186.5 million and $80.9 million for December 31, 2011 and 2010, respectively.

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COVERED ASSETS AND FDIC INDEMNIFICATION ASSET (Details 3) (USD $)	12 Months Ended										12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2011		Dec. 31, 2010		Dec. 31, 2009	Dec. 31, 2011 Covered OREO Properties property	Dec. 31, 2010 Covered OREO Properties property	Dec. 31, 2011 Covered OREO Properties Geographic Concentration California	Dec. 31, 2011 Covered OREO Properties Geographic Concentration Washington	Dec. 31, 2011 United Commercial Bank (UCB) Covered loans	Dec. 31, 2011 United Commercial Bank (UCB) Covered loans Geographic Concentration region	Nov. 06, 2009 United Commercial Bank (UCB) Covered loans Geographic Concentration California	Nov. 06, 2009 United Commercial Bank (UCB) Covered loans Geographic Concentration Hong Kong	Nov. 06, 2009 United Commercial Bank (UCB) Covered loans Geographic Concentration New York
Credit Risk and Concentrations
Percent of total								57.00%	28.00%	94.00%		64.00%	10.00%	11.00%
Number of general geographic regions											3
Covered Nonperforming Assets
Covered nonaccrual loans	$ 194,506,000	[1],[2]	$ 379,797,000	[1],[2]
Total nonperforming loans	194,506,000		379,797,000
Other real estate owned covered, net	63,624,000		123,902,000			63,624,000	123,902,000
Total covered nonperforming assets	258,130,000		503,699,000
Number of covered OREO properties						82	114
Number of covered OREO properties added during the period						131
Aggregate carrying value of covered OREO properties added during the period						122,200,000
Net writedowns included in aggregate carrying value on covered OREO properties						26,300,000
Number of covered OREO properties sold during the period						163
Total proceeds value of covered OREO properties sold during the period						159,200,000
Combined net gains (losses) on covered OREO properties sold during the period						3,000,000
Changes in the accretable yield for the covered loans
Balance at beginning of period	1,153,272,000		983,107,000
Additions			82,997,000	[3]
Accretion	(208,887,000)		(183,835,000)
Changes in expected cash flows	(159,220,000)		271,003,000
Balance at end of period	785,165,000		1,153,272,000		983,107,000
Covered assets - other disclosures
Amount of loans removed from the covered loans accounted under ASC 310-30, excluding scheduled principal payments	778,700,000		1,050,000,000		333,800,000
Loan discount related to payoffs and removals of loans	$ 102,100,000		$ 136,500,000		$ 74,400,000

[1] Covered nonaccrual loans meet the criteria for nonaccrual but have a yield accreted through interest income under ASC 310-30.

[2] Represents principal balance net of associated discount.

[3] The additions included above for the twelve months ended December 31, 2010, resulted from the June 11, 2010 acquisition of WFIB.

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STOCK COMPENSATION PLANS (Details 2) (USD $)	Dec. 31, 2011 Y
Options Outstanding
Number of Outstanding Options (in shares)	945,080
Weighted Average Exercise Price (in dollars per share)	$ 27.19
Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Life (in years)	2.28
Options Exercisable
Number of Exercisable Options (in shares)	758,166
Weighted Average Exercise Price (in dollars per share)	$ 29.34
Range of exercise price per share from $0.00 to $4.99
Options Outstanding
Number of Outstanding Options (in shares)	15,530
Weighted Average Exercise Price (in dollars per share)	$ 4.25
Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Life (in years)	4.25
Range of exercise price per share from $5.00 to $9.99
Options Outstanding
Number of Outstanding Options (in shares)	7,292
Weighted Average Exercise Price (in dollars per share)	$ 5.43
Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Life (in years)	4.21
Range of exercise price per share from $10.00 to $14.99
Options Outstanding
Number of Outstanding Options (in shares)	32,528
Weighted Average Exercise Price (in dollars per share)	$ 13.62
Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Life (in years)	1.42
Options Exercisable
Number of Exercisable Options (in shares)	24,115
Weighted Average Exercise Price (in dollars per share)	$ 13.17
Range of exercise price per share from $15.00 to $19.99
Options Outstanding
Number of Outstanding Options (in shares)	117,511
Weighted Average Exercise Price (in dollars per share)	$ 17.73
Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Life (in years)	2.47
Options Exercisable
Number of Exercisable Options (in shares)	90,117
Weighted Average Exercise Price (in dollars per share)	$ 17.63
Range of exercise price per share from $20.00 to $24.99
Options Outstanding
Number of Outstanding Options (in shares)	364,982
Weighted Average Exercise Price (in dollars per share)	$ 21.14
Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Life (in years)	3.21
Options Exercisable
Number of Exercisable Options (in shares)	236,697
Weighted Average Exercise Price (in dollars per share)	$ 21.09
Range of exercise price per share from $30.00 to $34.99
Options Outstanding
Number of Outstanding Options (in shares)	18,320
Weighted Average Exercise Price (in dollars per share)	$ 33.82
Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Life (in years)	0.57
Options Exercisable
Number of Exercisable Options (in shares)	18,320
Weighted Average Exercise Price (in dollars per share)	$ 33.82
Range of exercise price per share from $35.00 to $39.99
Options Outstanding
Number of Outstanding Options (in shares)	382,168
Weighted Average Exercise Price (in dollars per share)	$ 37.83
Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Life (in years)	1.38
Options Exercisable
Number of Exercisable Options (in shares)	382,168
Weighted Average Exercise Price (in dollars per share)	$ 37.83
Range of exercise price per share from $40.00 to $44.99
Options Outstanding
Number of Outstanding Options (in shares)	6,749
Weighted Average Exercise Price (in dollars per share)	$ 40.36
Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Life (in years)	1.66
Options Exercisable
Number of Exercisable Options (in shares)	6,749
Weighted Average Exercise Price (in dollars per share)	$ 40.36

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CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS AND SHORT-TERM INVESTMENTS (Tables)

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2011

CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS AND SHORT-TERM INVESTMENTS

Composition of cash and cash equivalents

	December 31,
	2011		2010
	(Dollars in thousands)
Cash and amounts due from banks	$	761,892	$	1,028,929
Cash equivalents:
Money market funds		621		15,008
Other short-term investments		668,672		290,012
Total cash and cash equivalents	$	1,431,185	$	1,333,949

Schedule of short-term investments

	December 31,
	2011			2010
	(Dollars in thousands)
Balance at end of year	$	61,834		$	143,560
Average balance outstanding during the year		107,893			190,923
Maximum balance outstanding at any month-end		141,627			257,399
Weighted average interest rate at end of year		1.34	%		1.45	%

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CAPITAL RESOURCES (Tables)

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2011

CAPITAL RESOURCES

Summary of pertinent information related to outstanding junior subordinated debt issued by each Trust

						Balance at December 31,
		Stated Interest Rate	Rate at December 31, 2011
Trust Name	Maturity Date(1)					2011		2010
						(Dollars in thousands)
East West Capital Trust I	March 2030	10.88%, fixed		—	%	$	—	$	10,750
East West Capital Trust II	July 2030	10.95%, fixed		—	%		—		10,000
East West Capital Statutory Trust III	December 2033	3-month Libor + 2.85%		3.41	%		10,000		10,000
East West Capital Trust IV	July 2034	3-month Libor + 2.55%		2.97	%		10,000		10,000
East West Capital Trust V	November 2034	3-month Libor + 1.80%		2.10	%		15,000		15,000
East West Capital Trust VI	September 2035	3-month Libor + 1.50%		2.05	%		20,000		20,000
East West Capital Trust VII	June 2036	3-month Libor + 1.35%		1.90	%		30,000		30,000
East West Capital Trust VIII	June 2037	3-month Libor + 1.40%		1.93	%		18,000		20,000
East West Capital Trust IX	September 2037	3-month Libor + 1.90%		2.45	%		30,000		30,000
						$	133,000	$	155,750

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CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS AND SHORT-TERM INVESTMENTS (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified					12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2011	Dec. 31, 2010	Dec. 31, 2009	Dec. 31, 2008	Dec. 31, 2011 Maximum D Y	Dec. 31, 2011 Minimum D
Composition of cash and cash equivalents
Term of original maturity to classify instruments as cash and cash equivalents (in days)					90
Cash and amounts due from banks	$ 761,892	$ 1,028,929
Cash equivalents:
Money market funds	621	15,008
Other short-term investments	668,672	290,012
Total cash and cash equivalents	1,431,185	1,333,949	1,099,084	878,853
Short-term investments
Term of original maturity to classify instruments as short-term investments					1	90
Balance at end of year	61,834	143,560
Average balance outstanding during the year	107,893	190,923
Maximum balance outstanding at any month-end	$ 141,627	$ 257,399
Weighted average interest rate at end of year (as a percent)	1.34%	1.45%

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CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2011	Dec. 31, 2010
ASSETS
Cash and cash equivalents	$ 1,431,185	$ 1,333,949
Short-term investments	61,834	143,560
Securities purchased under resale agreements	786,434	500,000
Investment securities available-for-sale, at fair value (with amortized cost of $3,132,968 at December 31, 2011 and $2,900,410 at December 31, 2010)	3,072,578	2,875,941
Loans held for sale	278,603	220,055
Loans receivable, excluding covered loans (net of allowance for loan losses of $209,876 at December 31, 2011 and $230,408 at December 31, 2010)	10,061,788	8,430,199
Covered loans (net of allowance for loan losses of $6,647 at December 31, 2011 and $4,225 at December 31, 2010)	3,923,142	4,800,876
Total loans receivable, net	13,984,930	13,231,075
FDIC indemnification asset	511,135	785,035
Other real estate owned, net	29,350	21,865
Other real estate owned covered, net	63,624	123,902
Total other real estate owned	92,974	145,767
Investment in Federal Home Loan Bank stock, at cost	136,897	162,805
Investment in Federal Reserve Bank stock, at cost	47,512	47,285
Investment in affordable housing partnerships	144,445	155,074
Premises and equipment, net	118,926	135,919
Accrued interest receivable	89,686	82,090
Due from customers on acceptances	198,774	73,796
Premiums on deposits acquired, net	67,190	79,518
Goodwill	337,438	337,438
Cash surrender value of life insurance policies	107,486	103,048
Other assets	500,640	288,182
TOTAL	21,968,667	20,700,537
Customer deposit accounts:
Noninterest-bearing	3,492,795	2,676,466
Interest-bearing	13,960,207	12,964,793
Total deposits	17,453,002	15,641,259
Federal Home Loan Bank advances	455,251	1,214,148
Securities sold under repurchase agreements	1,020,208	1,083,545
Notes payable and other borrowings	85,987	60,686
Bank acceptances outstanding	198,774	73,796
Long-term debt	212,178	235,570
Accrued expenses and other liabilities	231,524	277,602
Total liabilities	19,656,924	18,586,606
COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES (Note 21)
STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
Preferred stock, $0.001 par value, 5,000,000 shares authorized; Series A, non-cumulative convertible, 200,000 shares issued and 85,710 and 85,741 shares outstanding in 2011 and 2010, respectively.	83,027	83,058
Common stock, $0.001 par value, 200,000,000 shares authorized; 156,798,011 and 155,743,241 shares issued in 2011 and 2010, respectively; 149,327,907 and 148,542,940 shares outstanding in 2011 and 2010, respectively.	157	156
Additional paid in capital	1,443,883	1,434,277
Retained earnings	934,617	720,116
Treasury stock, at cost - 7,470,104 shares in 2011 and 7,200,301 shares in 2010.	(116,001)	(111,262)
Accumulated other comprehensive loss, net of tax	(33,940)	(12,414)
Total stockholders' equity	2,311,743	2,113,931
TOTAL	$ 21,968,667	$ 20,700,537

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INVESTMENTS IN AFFORDABLE HOUSING PARTNERSHIPS (Tables)

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2011

INVESTMENTS IN AFFORDABLE HOUSING PARTNERSHIPS

Schedule of tax credit partnerships and notes payable

	December 31,
	2011				2010
	Amount		Count		Amount		Count
	(Dollars in thousands)
Tax credit partnerships:
Equity method	$	94,874		26	$	111,593		29
Cost method		48,587		17		43,481		17
Total tax credit partnerships		143,461		43		155,074		46
Tax exempt bonds		984				—
Grand total	$	144,445			$	155,074
Notes payable	$	52,434			$	49,690
Remaining tax credits	$	183,186			$	168,521

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PREMISES AND EQUIPMENT (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2011	Dec. 31, 2010	Dec. 31, 2009
Premises and equipment disclosures
Premises and equipment, gross	$ 178,588,000	$ 196,640,000
Accumulated depreciation and amortization	(59,662,000)	(60,721,000)
Property, Plant and Equipment, Net	118,926,000	135,919,000
Depreciation expense	12,100,000	13,800,000	7,500,000
Land
Premises and equipment disclosures
Premises and equipment, gross	15,545,000	15,545,000
Office buildings
Premises and equipment disclosures
Premises and equipment, gross	92,041,000	108,131,000
Leasehold improvements
Premises and equipment disclosures
Premises and equipment, gross	25,084,000	24,534,000
Furniture, fixtures and equipment
Premises and equipment disclosures
Premises and equipment, gross	$ 45,918,000	$ 48,430,000
Furniture and Fixtures
Premises and equipment disclosures
Estimated useful life (in years)	7
Office Equipment
Premises and equipment disclosures
Estimated useful life (in years)	5
Building and Building Improvements
Premises and equipment disclosures
Estimated useful life (in years)	25

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STOCK COMPENSATION PLANS (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2011		Dec. 31, 2010	Dec. 31, 2009
STOCK COMPENSATION PLANS
Reduction in income before income taxes resulting from incremental stock based compensation expense	$ 685,000		$ 937,000	$ 1,400,000
Reduction in net income resulting from incremental stock based compensation expense	397,000		544,000	841,000
Reduction in basic earnings per share resulting from incremental stock based compensation expense (in dollars per share)	$ 0.00		$ 0.00	$ 0.01
Reduction in diluted earnings per share resulting from incremental stock based compensation expense (in dollars per share)	$ 0.00		$ 0.00	$ 0.01
Total compensation expense related to stock options and restricted stock awards, before taxes	13,500,000		8,500,000	5,300,000
Total compensation expense related to stock options and restricted stock awards, net income	7,900,000		4,900,000	3,100,000
Net tax benefit (provision) recognized in equity for stock compensation plans	717,000		(170,000)
Incentive shares available to be issued (in shares)	4,648,828
Stock Options
Summary of Stock-based Compensation Plans
Vesting period, minimum (in years)	P3Y
Vesting period, maximum (in years)	P4Y
Summary of stock option activity
Outstanding at beginning of year (in shares)	1,438,979
Granted (in shares)	8,654
Exercised (in shares)	(330,756)
Forfeited (in shares)	(171,797)
Outstanding at end of year (in shares)	945,080		1,438,979
Vested or expected to vest at year-end (in shares)	933,258
Exercisable at year-end (in shares)	758,166
Outstanding at beginning of year, weighted average exercise price (in dollars per share)	$ 24.21
Granted, weighted average exercise price (in dollars per share)	$ 23.11
Exercised, weighted average exercise price (in dollars per share)	$ 12.70
Forfeited, weighted average exercise price (in dollars per share)	$ 29.92
Outstanding at end of year, weighted average exercise price (in dollars per share)	$ 27.19		$ 24.21
Vested or expected to vest at year-end, weighted average exercise price (in dollars per share)	$ 27.30
Exercisable at year-end, weighted average exercise price (in dollars per share)	$ 29.34
Outstanding at end of year, weighted average remaining term (in years)	2.28
Vested or expected to vest at year-end, weighted average remaining term (in years)	2.26
Exercisable at year-end, weighted average remaining term (in years)	1.98
Outstanding at end of year, aggregate intrinsic value	782,000
Vested or expected to vest at year-end, aggregate intrinsic value	739,000
Exercisable at year-end, aggregate intrinsic value	350,000
Summary of unvested stock option activity
Unvested options at beginning of period, weighted average grant date fair value (in shares)	416,851
Granted, weighted average grant date fair value (in shares)	8,654
Vested, weighted average grant date fair value (in shares)	(227,813)
Forfeited, weighted average grant date fair value (in shares)	(10,778)
Unvested options at end of period, weighted average grant date fair value (in shares)	186,914		416,851
Unvested options at beginning of period (in dollars per share)	$ 5.04
Granted (in dollars per share)	$ 13.21	[1]		$ 3.00	[1]
Vested (in dollars per share)	$ 5.59
Forfeited (in dollars per share)	$ 4.56
Unvested options at ending of period (in dollars per share)	$ 4.77		$ 5.04
Fair value assumptions under the Black-Scholes option pricing model
Fair value assumptions, method used	Black-Scholes option-pricing model			Black-Scholes option-pricing model
Expected term (in years)	4	[2]		4	[2]
Expected volatility (as a percent)	78.10%	[3]		60.50%	[3]
Expected dividend yield (as a percent)	0.20%	[4]		0.60%	[4]
Risk-free interest rate (as a percent)	1.60%	[5]		1.80%	[5]
Share based compensation plan, additional disclosures
Cash proceeds from stock option exercises	4,200,000		3,600,000
Weighted average grant date fair value of stock options granted during the year (in dollars per share)	$ 13.21	[1]		$ 3.00	[1]
Total intrinsic value of options exercised	2,650,000		1,772,000	53,000
Total fair value of options vested	1,274,000		2,137,000	1,638,000
Total unrecognized stock compensation expense	185,000
Weighted average period to recognize unrecognized compensation cost (in years)	2.8
Stock Options | Maximum
Summary of Stock-based Compensation Plans
Contractual term of stock option grants (in years)	P10Y
Stock Options | Minimum
Summary of Stock-based Compensation Plans
Contractual term of stock option grants (in years)	P7Y
Restricted Stock
Summary of Stock-based Compensation Plans
Vesting period, minimum (in years)	P1Y
Vesting period, maximum (in years)	P5Y
Time-based restricted stock awards
Share based compensation plan, additional disclosures
Total unrecognized stock compensation expense	16,500,000
Weighted average period to recognize unrecognized compensation cost (in years)	2.13
Total fair value of restricted stock awards vested	4,900,000		4,300,000	1,000,000
Summary of restricted stock activity
Outstanding unvested at beginning of year (in shares)	1,789,498
Granted (in shares)	502,781
Vested (in shares)	(242,025)
Forfeited (in shares)	(240,193)
Outstanding unvested at end of year (in shares)	1,810,061		1,789,498
Outstanding unvested at beginning of year, weighted average price (in dollars per share)	$ 17.09
Granted, weighted average price (in dollars per share)	$ 19.17		$ 17.11	$ 7.14
Vested, weighted average price (in dollars per share)	$ 23.82
Forfeited, weighted average price (in dollars per share)	$ 17.05
Outstanding unvested at end of year, weighted average price (in dollars per share)	$ 16.77		$ 17.09
Performance-based restricted stock awards
Share based compensation plan, additional disclosures
Total unrecognized stock compensation expense	7,400,000
Weighted average period to recognize unrecognized compensation cost (in years)	1.88
Summary of restricted stock activity
Granted (in shares)	513,022
Forfeited (in shares)	(32,287)
Outstanding unvested at end of year (in shares)	480,735
Granted, weighted average price (in dollars per share)	$ 22.25
Forfeited, weighted average price (in dollars per share)	$ 23.11
Outstanding unvested at end of year, weighted average price (in dollars per share)	$ 22.19
Stock Purchase Plan
Stock purchase plan
Purchase price of shares in terms compared to market price per share (as a percent)	90.00%
Common stock, shares authorized (in shares)	2,000,000
Shares sold to employees under purchase plan (in shares)	64,032		56,448
Value of shares sold to employees under purchase plan	25,000
Stock Issued During Period, Value, Employee Stock Purchase Plan	$ 1,000,000		$ 849,000

[1] The Company did not issue any stock options during the year ended December 31, 2010.

[2] The expected term (estimated period of time outstanding) of stock options granted was estimated using the historical exercise behavior of employees.

[3] The expected volatility was based on historical volatility for a period equal to the stock option's expected term.

[4] The expected dividend yield is based on the Company's prevailing dividend rate at the time of grant.

[5] The risk-free rate is based on the U.S. Treasury strips in effect at the time of grant equal to the stock option's expected term.

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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY AND COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (Parenthetical) (USD $) In Thousands, except Share data, unless otherwise specified	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2011	Dec. 31, 2010	Dec. 31, 2009
Net unrealized gain (loss) on investment securities available-for-sale, taxes (benefits)	$ (13,007)	$ (4,028)	$ 52,749
Reclassification for net gain (loss) included in net income	(12,084)	5,714	(63,730)
Unrealized gain as a result of desecuritization, taxes			22,124
Noncredit-related impairment loss on securities, taxes (benefits)	(2,143)	(6,492)	(5,935)
Foreign currency translation adjustments, taxes (benefits)	$ (438)	$ 1,098
Issuance of common stock from various private placements, shares			23,247,012
Issuance of common stock from public offering, shares			12,650,000
Issuance of shares pursuant to various stock compensation plans and agreements, shares	1,024,925	1,867,194	488,256
Issuance of shares pursuant to Director retainer fee, shares	27,831	17,910	22,386
Cancellation of common stock due to forfeitures of issued restricted stock, shares	240,193	343,029	76,962
Purchase of treasury stock purchased due to vesting of restricted stock, shares	29,610	65,834	37,020
Repurchase of common stock warrants and preferred stock, shares	1,517,555
Preferred stock, Series A, non-cumulative convertible
Converted shares of common stock, shares	2,014		9,968,760
Shares of preferred stock converted, shares	31		110,764
Preferred stock, Series B, cumulative
Repurchase of common stock warrants and preferred stock, shares		306,546
Preferred stock, Series C, cumulative convertible
Converted shares of common stock, shares		37,103,734
Shares of preferred stock converted, shares		335,047
Issuance of shares, stock issuance costs, shares			335,047

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NON-COVERED OTHER REAL ESTATE OWNED (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2011 property	Dec. 31, 2010 property	Dec. 31, 2009 property
Schedule of Non-Covered Other Real Estate Owned
Number of OREO properties	37	30
Carrying value of OREO properties	$ 29,350,000	$ 21,865,000
Number of foreclosed properties	58	81
Aggregate carrying value as of the foreclosure date	38,000,000	57,300,000
Write-downs recorded related to foreclosed assets	3,000,000	7,000,000
Number of OREO properties sold	51	79	153
Carrying value of OREO properties sold			112,200,000
Proceeds from sale of OREO properties	26,600,000	39,500,000
Net loss on sale of OREO properties	(151,000)	(145,000)	(5,400,000)
Charges against the allowance for loan losses	$ 780,000	$ 2,600,000
Non-Covered Other Real Estate Owned Properties | Geographic Concentration | California
Schedule of Non-Covered Other Real Estate Owned
Percentage of OREO properties located in the Greater Los Angeles area and Inland Empire region of Southern California	62.00%	75.00%

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SEGMENT INFORMATION (Tables)

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2011

SEGMENT INFORMATION

Operating results and key financial measures for operating segments

	Year Ended December 31, 2011
	Retail Banking			Commercial Lending			Other			Total
	(In thousands)
Interest income	$	358,853		$	619,766		$	101,829		$	1,080,448
Charge for funds used		(94,098	)		(142,056	)		3,690			(232,464	)
Interest spread on funds used		264,755			477,710			105,519			847,984
Interest expense		(85,356	)		(31,407	)		(60,659	)		(177,422	)
Credit on funds provided		202,080			13,863			16,521			232,464
Interest spread on funds provided		116,724			(17,544	)		(44,138	)		55,042
Net interest income	$	381,479		$	460,166		$	61,381		$	903,026
Provision for loan losses	$	(27,888	)	$	(67,118	)	$	—		$	(95,006	)
Depreciation, amortization and accretion(1)		(43,899	)		(62,803	)		(21,552	)		(128,254	)
Goodwill		320,566			16,872			—			337,438
Segment pre-tax profit		102,217			227,766			53,351			383,334
Segment assets		6,530,138			10,157,195			5,281,334			21,968,667

	Year Ended December 31, 2010
	Retail Banking			Commercial Lending			Other			Total
	(In thousands)
Interest income	$	355,198		$	659,703		$	80,930		$	1,095,831
Charge for funds used		(113,121	)		(156,303	)		29,514			(239,910	)
Interest spread on funds used		242,077			503,400			110,444			855,921
Interest expense		(112,703	)		(24,756	)		(63,658	)		(201,117	)
Credit on funds provided		209,040			14,346			16,524			239,910
Interest spread on funds provided		96,337			(10,410	)		(47,134	)		38,793
Net interest income	$	338,414		$	492,990		$	63,310		$	894,714
Provision for loan losses	$	(73,021	)	$	(127,138	)	$	—		$	(200,159	)
Depreciation, amortization and accretion(1)		(59,060	)		(100,546	)		(2,810	)		(162,416	)
Goodwill		320,566			16,872			—			337,438
Segment pre-tax profit (loss)		(4,992	)		157,932			102,969			255,909
Segment assets		6,580,118			9,856,661			4,263,758			20,700,537

	Year Ended December 31, 2009
	Retail Banking			Commercial Lending			Other			Total
	(In thousands)
Interest income	$	263,293		$	343,173		$	116,352		$	722,818
Charge for funds used		(69,260	)		(75,153	)		(186,024	)		(330,437	)
Interest spread on funds used		194,033			268,020			(69,672	)		392,381
Interest expense		(103,778	)		(20,156	)		(113,195	)		(237,129	)
Credit on funds provided		165,258			17,854			147,325			330,437
Interest spread on funds provided		61,480			(2,302	)		34,130			93,308
Net interest income (expense)	$	255,513		$	265,718		$	(35,542	)	$	485,689
Provision for loan losses	$	(175,825	)	$	(352,841	)	$	—		$	(528,666	)
Depreciation, amortization and accretion(1)		(4,949	)		17,084			(6,103	)		6,032
Goodwill		320,566			16,872			—			337,438
Segment pre-tax profit (loss)		(23,196	)		(173,396	)		301,314			104,722
Segment assets		6,697,894			10,404,063			3,457,255			20,559,212

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Includes amortization and accretion related to the FDIC indemnification asset.

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MORTGAGE SERVICING ASSETS (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2011	Dec. 31, 2010
Information regarding the Company's mortgage servicing assets (MSAs)
MSAs balance, beginning of year	$ 13,574	$ 16,001
Additions	50	309
Amortization	(2,431)	(2,736)
MSAs before valuation allowance, end of year	11,193	13,574
Valuation allowance	(4,310)	(3,383)
MSAs, end of year	6,883	13,574
Changes in the fair value of MSAs
Fair value, beginning of year	14,509	16,284
Fair value, end of year	11,252	14,509
Changes in valuation allowance of MSAs
Valuation allowance, beginning of year	(3,383)	(2,575)
(Impairment) reversal	(927)	(808)
Valuation allowance, end of year	(4,310)	(3,383)
Key Assumptions:
Weighted average discount (as a percent)	12.34%	12.43%
Weighted average prepayment speed assumption (as a percent)	11.72%	8.17%
Fair value sensitivity analysis of MSAs
Balance sheet net carrying value	6,883	13,574
CPR assumption (as a percent)	11.72%	8.17%
Impact on fair value of 10% adverse change of prepayment speed	(131)	(118)
Impact on fair value of 20% adverse change of prepayment speed	(256)	(232)
Discount rate assumption (as a percent)	12.34%	12.43%
Impact on fair value of 10% adverse change of discount rate	(165)	(264)
Impact on fair value of 20% adverse change of discount rate	(319)	(511)
Mortgage servicing assets (MSAs)
Estimated future amortization for the succeeding five years and thereafter
2012	1,491
2013	1,158
2014	902
2015	704
2016	551
Thereafter	2,077
Total	$ 6,883

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QUARTERLY FINANCIAL INFORMATION (unaudited)

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2011

QUARTERLY FINANCIAL INFORMATION (unaudited)

QUARTERLY FINANCIAL INFORMATION (unaudited)

28.         QUARTERLY FINANCIAL INFORMATION (unaudited)

	Quarters Ended
	December 31,			September 30,			June 30,		March 31,
	(In thousands, except per share data)
2011
Interest and dividend income	$	268,904		$	282,741		$	274,468	$	254,335
Interest expense		39,830			44,959			47,132		45,501
Net interest income		229,074			237,782			227,336		208,834
Provision for loan losses		20,000			22,000			26,500		26,506
Net interest income after provision for loan losses		209,074			215,782			200,836		182,328
Noninterest income (loss)		937			(13,545	)		12,491		11,041
Noninterest expense		106,672			104,552			117,597		106,789
Income before provision for income taxes		103,339			97,685			95,730		86,580
Provision for income taxes		37,133			35,253			35,205		30,509
Net income	$	66,206		$	62,432		$	60,525	$	56,071
Preferred stock dividends and amortization of preferred stock discount		1,714			1,714			1,714		1,715
Net income available to common stockholders	$	64,492		$	60,718		$	58,811	$	54,356
Basic earnings per share	$	0.44		$	0.41		$	0.40	$	0.37
Diluted earnings per share	$	0.43		$	0.41		$	0.39	$	0.37
2010
Interest and dividend income	$	292,195		$	231,400		$	253,533	$	318,703
Interest expense		45,633			48,595			49,910		56,979
Net interest income		246,562			182,805			203,623		261,724
Provision for loan losses		29,834			38,648			55,256		76,421
Net interest income after provision for loan losses		216,728			144,157			148,367		185,303
Noninterest (loss) income		(17,279	)		29,315			35,685		(8,451	)
Noninterest expense		113,743			99,945			125,318		138,910
Income before provision for income taxes		85,706			73,527			58,734		37,942
Provision for income taxes		29,357			26,576			22,386		13,026
Net income	$	56,349		$	46,951		$	36,348	$	24,916
Preferred stock dividends and amortization of preferred stock discount		24,109			6,732			6,147		6,138
Net income available to common stockholders	$	32,240		$	40,219		$	30,201	$	18,778
Basic earnings per share	$	0.22		$	0.27		$	0.21	$	0.17
Diluted earnings per share	$	0.22		$	0.27		$	0.21	$	0.13

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SUMMARY OF OPERATIONS AND SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (Details 4)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2011 trust
Long-Term Debt
Number of statutory business trusts	9
Number of statutory business trusts dissolved	2
Recent accounting standards
Minimum percentage of likelihood to determine that it is more likely than not	50.00%
Minimum
Information on Federal funds purchased
Federal funds maturity period (in days/months)	1
Maximum
Information on Federal funds purchased
Federal funds maturity period (in days/months)	6

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CUSTOMER DEPOSIT ACCOUNTS

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2011

CUSTOMER DEPOSIT ACCOUNTS

CUSTOMER DEPOSIT ACCOUNTS

15.         CUSTOMER DEPOSIT ACCOUNTS

              Customer deposit account balances are summarized as follows:

	December 31,
	2011		2010
	(In thousands)
Noninterest-bearing demand	$	3,492,795	$	2,676,466
Interest-bearing checking		971,179		757,446
Money market accounts		4,678,409		4,457,376
Savings deposits		1,164,618		984,518
Total core deposits		10,307,001		8,875,806
Time deposits:
Less than $100,000		2,186,604		2,239,836
$100,000 or greater		4,959,397		4,525,617
Total time deposits		7,146,001		6,765,453
Total deposits	$	17,453,002	$	15,641,259

              The $4.96 billion and $4.53 billion balance of time deposits $100 thousand or greater at December 31, 2011 and 2010, includes $264.6 million and $481.8 million of deposits held by the Company's foreign branch located in Hong Kong.

              At December 31, 2011, the scheduled maturities of time deposits are as follows:

	$100,000 or Greater		Less Than $100,000		Total
	(In thousands)
2012	$	4,241,832	$	1,962,274	$	6,204,106
2013		345,327		165,990		511,317
2014		101,042		6,648		107,690
2015		43,151		45,776		88,927
2016		73,520		5,908		79,428
Thereafter		154,525		8		154,533
Total	$	4,959,397	$	2,186,604	$	7,146,001

              Accrued interest payable totaled $7.1 million and $2.6 million at December 31, 2011 and 2010, respectively. Interest expense on customer deposits by account type is summarized as follows:

	December 31,
	2011		2010		2009
			(In thousands)
Interest-bearing checking	$	3,009	$	2,349	$	1,507
Money market accounts		20,610		29,514		25,583
Savings deposits		2,988		3,986		3,322
Time deposits:
Less than $100,000		29,329		34,958		32,073
$100,000 or greater		51,174		45,930		66,992
Total	$	107,110	$	116,737	$	129,477

              As of December 31, 2011, time deposits within the Certificate of Deposit Account Registry Service ("CDARS") program decreased to $580.9 million, compared to $713.5 million at December 31, 2010. The CDARS program allows customers with deposits in excess of FDIC-insured limits to obtain full coverage on time deposits through a network of banks within the CDARS program. Additionally, the Company is partnered with another financial institution and offers a retail sweep product for non-time deposit accounts to provide added deposit insurance coverage for deposits in excess of FDIC-insured limits. Deposits gathered through these programs are considered brokered deposits under current regulatory reporting guidelines.

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SUBSEQUENT EVENTS

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2011

SUBSEQUENT EVENTS

SUBSEQUENT EVENTS

29.         SUBSEQUENT EVENTS

              On January 19, 2012, the East West Board of Directors declared first quarter 2012 dividends on the Company's common stock and Series A preferred stock. The common stock dividend of $0.10 per share is payable on or about February 24, 2012 to shareholders of record on February 10, 2012. The dividend on the Series A preferred stock of $20 per share is payable on February 1, 2012 to shareholders on record on January 15, 2012. Additionally, the Board also authorized a new stock repurchase program to buy back up to $200.0 million of the Company's common stock. Subsequent to the authorization from the Board through the filing of this 10-K, the Company has repurchased approximately $100 million worth of common stock. We have evaluated events and transactions occurring through the date of filing this report on Form 10-K. Such evaluation resulted in no adjustments to the accompanying financial statements.

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GOODWILL AND OTHER INTANGIBLE ASSETS (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended							12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2011 Y Segment	Dec. 31, 2010	Mar. 31, 2010 Segment	Dec. 31, 2009	Nov. 30, 2009 Segment	Mar. 31, 2009 Segment	Dec. 31, 2008	Dec. 31, 2011 Premiums on acquired deposits	Dec. 31, 2010 Premiums on acquired deposits	Dec. 31, 2009 Premiums on acquired deposits	Dec. 31, 2010 Washington First International Bank Premiums on acquired deposits	Dec. 31, 2009 United Commercial Bank Premiums on acquired deposits
GOODWILL AND OTHER INTANGIBLE ASSETS
Goodwill	$ 337,438,000			$ 337,438,000
Market capitalization	2,990,000,000
Total stockholders' equity	2,311,743,000	2,113,931,000		2,284,659,000			1,550,766,000
Number of business divisions	3		3			3
Number of operating segments	3		3		4
Period for which the company provided a net income projection under the income approach to determine the fair value of the reporting units (in years)	5
Changes in carrying amount of goodwill
Balance, beginning of year	337,438,000			337,438,000
Balance, end of year	337,438,000			337,438,000
Premiums on Acquired Deposits
Premiums on acquired deposits								117,600,000	117,600,000		3,100,000	74,400,000
Accumulated amortization for premiums on acquired deposits								50,400,000	38,100,000
Amortization expense of premiums on acquired deposits								12,300,000	13,300,000	5,900,000
Estimated Future Amortization Expense of Premiums on Acquired Deposits
2012								10,906,000
2013								9,364,000
2014								8,454,000
2015								7,543,000
2016								6,634,000
Thereafter								24,289,000
Total								$ 67,190,000

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PARENT COMPANY FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, except Share data, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2011	Dec. 31, 2010	Dec. 31, 2009	Dec. 31, 2008
ASSETS
Cash and cash equivalents	$ 1,431,185	$ 1,333,949	$ 1,099,084	$ 878,853
Investment securities available-for-sale	3,072,578	2,875,941
Other assets	500,640	288,182
TOTAL	21,968,667	20,700,537	20,559,212
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
Long-term debt	212,178	235,570
Total liabilities	19,656,924	18,586,606
STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
Preferred stock, $0.001 par value, 5,000,000 shares authorized; Series A, non-cumulative convertible, 200,000 shares issued and 85,710 and 85,741 shares outstanding in 2011 and 2010, respectively.	83,027	83,058
Preferred stock, par value (in dollars per share)	$ 0.001	$ 0.001
Preferred stock, shares authorized	5,000,000	5,000,000
Common stock, $0.001 par value, 200,000,000 shares authorized; 156,798,011 and 155,743,241 shares issued in 2011 and 2010, respectively; 149,327,907 and 148,542,940 shares outstanding in 2011 and 2010, respectively.	157	156
Common stock, par value (in dollars per share)	$ 0.001	$ 0.001
Common stock, shares authorized	200,000,000	200,000,000
Common stock, shares issued	156,798,011	155,743,241
Common stock, shares outstanding	149,327,907	148,542,940
Additional paid in capital	1,443,883	1,434,277
Retained earnings	934,617	720,116
Treasury stock, at cost - 7,470,104 shares in 2011 and 7,200,301 shares in 2010.	(116,001)	(111,262)
Treasury stock, shares	7,470,104	7,200,301
Accumulated other comprehensive (loss) income, net of tax	(33,940)	(12,414)
Total stockholders' equity	2,311,743	2,113,931	2,284,659	1,550,766
TOTAL	21,968,667	20,700,537
Preferred stock, Series A, non-cumulative convertible
STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
Preferred stock, $0.001 par value, 5,000,000 shares authorized; Series A, non-cumulative convertible, 200,000 shares issued and 85,710 and 85,741 shares outstanding in 2011 and 2010, respectively.	83,027	83,058
Preferred stock, par value (in dollars per share)	$ 0.001	$ 0.001
Preferred stock, shares authorized	5,000,000	5,000,000
Preferred stock, shares issued	200,000	200,000
Preferred stock, shares outstanding	85,710	85,741
East West Bancorp, Inc.
ASSETS
Cash and cash equivalents	9,287	4,973	206,207	14,015
Certificates of deposit		198
Investment in subsidiaries	2,436,574	2,268,453
Other investments	538	1,136
Other assets	3,012	5,081
TOTAL	2,449,411	2,279,841
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
Long-term debt	137,178	160,570
Other liabilities	490	5,340
Total liabilities	137,668	165,910
STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
Common stock, $0.001 par value, 200,000,000 shares authorized; 156,798,011 and 155,743,241 shares issued in 2011 and 2010, respectively; 149,327,907 and 148,542,940 shares outstanding in 2011 and 2010, respectively.	157	156
Common stock, par value (in dollars per share)	$ 0.001	$ 0.001
Common stock, shares authorized	200,000,000	200,000,000
Common stock, shares issued	156,798,011	155,743,241
Common stock, shares outstanding	149,327,907	148,542,940
Additional paid in capital	1,443,883	1,434,277
Retained earnings	934,617	720,116
Treasury stock, at cost - 7,470,104 shares in 2011 and 7,200,301 shares in 2010.	(116,001)	(111,262)
Treasury stock, shares	7,470,104	7,200,301
Accumulated other comprehensive (loss) income, net of tax	(33,940)	(12,414)
Total stockholders' equity	2,311,743	2,113,931
TOTAL	2,449,411	2,279,841
East West Bancorp, Inc. | Preferred stock, Series A, non-cumulative convertible
STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
Preferred stock, $0.001 par value, 5,000,000 shares authorized; Series A, non-cumulative convertible, 200,000 shares issued and 85,710 and 85,741 shares outstanding in 2011 and 2010, respectively.	$ 83,027	$ 83,058
Preferred stock, par value (in dollars per share)	$ 0.001	$ 0.001
Preferred stock, shares authorized	5,000,000	5,000,000
Preferred stock, shares issued	200,000	200,000
Preferred stock, shares outstanding	85,710	85,741

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FEDERAL HOME LOAN BANK ADVANCES

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2011

FEDERAL HOME LOAN BANK ADVANCES

FEDERAL HOME LOAN BANK ADVANCES

17.         FEDERAL HOME LOAN BANK ADVANCES

              FHLB advances and their related weighted average interest rates are summarized as follows:

	December 31, 2011					December 31, 2010
Year of Maturity	Amount		Rate			Amount		Rate
	(Dollars in thousands)
2011	$	—		—	%	$	246,046		0.97	%
2012		—		—	%		100,000		1.03	%
2013		78,683		4.43	%		186,546		4.55	%
2014		52,656		4.43	%		53,800		4.43	%
2015		21,557		4.46	%		216,616		4.46	%
After 2015		302,355		4.04	%		411,140		4.16	%
Total	$	455,251		4.17	%	$	1,214,148		3.38	%

              Total outstanding FHLB advances amounted to $455.3 million and $1.21 billion at December 31, 2011 and 2010, respectively. Of these amounts, there were no outstanding overnight borrowings at December 31, 2011, and $200.0 million overnight borrowings at December 31, 2010. All advances as of December 31, 2011 and December 31, 2010 are at fixed interest rates and are secured by real estate loans.

              The Company's available borrowing capacity from unused FHLB advances totaled $3.61 billion and $2.23 billion at December 31, 2011 and 2010, respectively. The Company's available borrowing capacity from FHLB advances is derived from its outstanding FHLB advances and from its portfolio of loans that are pledged to the FHLB. During 2011, long-term FHLB advances totaling $523.5 million were prepaid, with a related $11.8 million in prepayment penalties. In comparison, we prepaid $1.12 billion of FHLB advances, with a related $13.8 million in prepayment penalties during 2010. Additionally, at December 31, 2011 and 2010, the Company had additional available borrowing capacity of $1.02 billion and $588.8 million, respectively, from the Federal Reserve Bank's discount window derived from its portfolio of loans that are pledged to the Federal Reserve Bank.

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FAIR VALUE (Details 2) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2011		Dec. 31, 2010
Non-covered impaired loans
Non-covered OREO	$ 29,300,000
Covered OREO	63,600,000
FDIC percentage of reimbursement under shared loss agreements	80.00%
Percentage of company's liability for losses under shared loss agreements	20.00%		20.00%
Company's liability for losses under shared loss agreements	5,300,000		8,800,000
Total eligible losses subject to shared loss agreements	26,300,000		44,000,000
Fair Value, Measurements, Nonrecurring | Fair Value Measurements
Non-covered impaired loans
Total residential	16,626,000		7,486,000
Total commercial real estate	45,679,000		39,325,000
Total commercial and industrial	12,516,000		6,405,000
Total consumer			538,000
Total non-covered impaired loans	74,821,000		53,754,000
Mortgage servicing assets (single-family, multifamily and commercial)	11,252,000		14,509,000
Non-covered OREO	8,491,000		12,940,000
Covered OREO	35,926,000	[1]	54,919,000	[1]
Loans Held for Sale	14,527,000		14,559,000
Investment in affordable housing partnerships	7,726,000
Fair Value, Measurements, Nonrecurring | Significant Other Observable Inputs (Level 2)
Non-covered impaired loans
Total residential	16,626,000		7,486,000
Total commercial real estate	45,679,000		39,325,000
Total consumer			538,000
Total non-covered impaired loans	62,305,000		47,349,000
Non-covered OREO	8,491,000		12,940,000
Covered OREO	35,926,000	[1]	54,919,000	[1]
Fair Value, Measurements, Nonrecurring | Significant Unobservable Inputs (Level 3)
Non-covered impaired loans
Total commercial and industrial	12,516,000		6,405,000
Total non-covered impaired loans	12,516,000		6,405,000
Mortgage servicing assets (single-family, multifamily and commercial)	11,252,000		14,509,000
Loans Held for Sale	14,527,000		14,559,000
Investment in affordable housing partnerships	7,726,000
Fair Value, Measurements, Nonrecurring | Total Gains (Losses)
Non-covered impaired loans
Total residential	(7,380,000)		(2,955,000)
Total commercial real estate	(39,839,000)		(25,229,000)
Total commercial and industrial	(14,330,000)		(6,427,000)
Total consumer			(641,000)
Total non-covered impaired loans	(61,549,000)		(35,252,000)
Mortgage servicing assets (single-family, multifamily and commercial)	(927,000)		(808,000)
Non-covered OREO	(3,015,000)		(7,054,000)
Covered OREO	(26,251,000)	[1]	(44,002,000)	[1]
Loans Held for Sale	(12,867,000)		(4,104,000)
Investment in affordable housing partnerships	$ (1,296,000)

[1] Covered OREO results from the WFIB and UCB FDIC-assisted acquisitions for which the Company entered into shared-loss agreements with the FDIC whereby the FDIC will reimburse the Company for 80% of eligible losses. As such, the Company?s liability for losses is 20% of the $26.3 million in losses, or $5.3 million, and 20% of the $44.0 million in losses, or $8.8 million, for the year ended December 31, 2011 and 2010, respectively.

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INCOME TAXES (Details 2) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2011	Dec. 31, 2010
Deferred tax liabilities:
Core deposit intangibles	$ (24,853)	$ (35,164)
Affordable housing partnerships	(18,995)	(19,378)
Fixed assets	(27,945)	(36,557)
FHLB stock	(30,962)	(42,393)
Deferred loan fees	(3,885)	(5,048)
Purchased loan discounts	(204)	(260)
State taxes	(10,749)
Mortgage servicing assets	(3,271)	(4,226)
Section 597 gain	(146,522)
FDIC receivable	(380,363)	(389,726)
Acquired debt	(12,124)	(52,292)
Other, net	(5,141)	(3,585)
Total gross deferred tax (liabilities)	(665,014)	(588,629)
Deferred tax assets:
Allowance for loan losses and REO reserves	92,605	101,013
Deferred compensation	18,634	20,261
State taxes		2,734
Purchased loan premium	1,063	1,265
Unrealized loss on securities	89,506	102,096
Net operating loss carryforwards	35,447	39,911
Acquired loans and REOs	615,855	307,673
Other, net	14,390	15,861
Total gross deferred tax assets	867,500	590,814
Valuation allowance	(603)	(2,665)
Net deferred tax (liabilities) assets	201,883	(480)
Federal
Deferred tax liabilities:
Core deposit intangibles	(19,449)	(26,574)
Affordable housing partnerships	(15,091)	(14,889)
Fixed assets	(21,640)	(27,053)
FHLB stock	(24,088)	(32,191)
Deferred loan fees	(3,041)	(3,854)
Purchased loan discounts	(160)	(199)
State taxes	(10,749)
Mortgage servicing assets	(2,560)	(3,227)
Section 597 gain	(142,934)
FDIC receivable	(371,049)	(420,752)
Acquired debt	(10,812)	(51,070)
Other, net	(4,155)	(2,531)
Total gross deferred tax (liabilities)	(625,728)	(582,340)
Deferred tax assets:
Allowance for loan losses and REO reserves	79,269	84,337
Deferred compensation	14,533	15,407
State taxes		2,734
Purchased loan premium	832	966
Unrealized loss on securities	69,239	77,760
Net operating loss carryforwards	1,052	3,057
Acquired loans and REOs	577,883	303,045
Other, net	10,016	12,013
Total gross deferred tax assets	752,824	499,319
Net deferred tax (liabilities) assets	127,096	(83,021)
State
Deferred tax liabilities:
Core deposit intangibles	(5,537)	(8,723)
Affordable housing partnerships	(3,904)	(4,489)
Fixed assets	(6,305)	(9,504)
FHLB stock	(6,874)	(10,202)
Deferred loan fees	(844)	(1,194)
Purchased loan discounts	(44)	(61)
Mortgage servicing assets	(711)	(999)
Section 597 gain	(3,588)
FDIC receivable	(9,314)	31,026
Acquired debt	(1,012)	(922)
Other, net	(986)	(454)
Total gross deferred tax (liabilities)	(39,119)	(5,522)
Deferred tax assets:
Allowance for loan losses and REO reserves	18,556	21,896
Deferred compensation	4,101	4,854
Purchased loan premium	231	299
Unrealized loss on securities	20,267	24,336
Net operating loss carryforwards	34,395	34,813
Acquired loans and REOs	30,015	(7,298)
Other, net	4,277	3,751
Total gross deferred tax assets	111,842	82,651
Valuation allowance	(603)	(624)
Net deferred tax (liabilities) assets	72,120	76,505
Foreign
Deferred tax liabilities:
Core deposit intangibles	133	133
Acquired debt	(300)	(300)
Other, net		(600)
Total gross deferred tax (liabilities)	(167)	(767)
Deferred tax assets:
Allowance for loan losses and REO reserves	(5,220)	(5,220)
Net operating loss carryforwards		2,041
Acquired loans and REOs	7,957	11,926
Other, net	97	97
Total gross deferred tax assets	2,834	8,844
Valuation allowance		(2,041)
Net deferred tax (liabilities) assets	$ 2,667	$ 6,036

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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2011	Dec. 31, 2010	Dec. 31, 2009
CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES
Net income after extraordinary items	$ 245,234	$ 164,564	$ 76,642
Adjustments to reconcile net income after extraordinary items to net cash provided by operating activities:
Depreciation and amortization	67,460	57,593	81,901
(Accretion) of discount and amortization of premiums, net	(210,868)	(235,988)	(116,770)
Decrease in FDIC indemnification asset and receivable	100,141	83,213	23,338
Gain on acquisition		(22,874)	(471,009)
Net impairment loss on investment securities available-for-sale recognized in earnings	633	16,669	107,671
Stock compensation costs	13,543	8,761	5,549
Deferred tax expenses	189,497	12,377	127,132
Provision for loan losses	95,006	200,159	528,666
Impairment on other real estate owned	29,266	49,669	7,759
Net gain on sales of investment securities, loans and other assets	(30,998)	(51,776)	(6,340)
Originations and purchases of loans held for sale	(72,761)	(42,985)	(65,047)
Proceeds from sales of loans held for sale	41,388	42,059	37,127
Prepayment penalty for Federal Home Loan Bank advances and other borrowings	12,281	13,832	2,370
Net proceeds from FDIC shared-loss agreements	159,983	331,500
Net change in accrued interest receivable and other assets	(146,911)	87,009	(143,966)
Net change in accrued expenses and other liabilities	(233,868)	157,275	(39,498)
Other net operating activities	(3,709)	(1,861)	(250)
Total adjustments	10,083	704,632	78,633
Net cash provided by operating activities	255,317	869,196	155,275
CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES
Net cash acquired in acquisitions		67,186	599,036
Net (increase) decrease in loans	(934,773)	498,187	467,149
Net decrease (increase) in short-term investments	81,726	103,285	(18,404)
Purchases of:
Securities purchased under resale agreements	(1,292,066)	(950,000)	(30,044)
Investment securities held-to-maturity			(551,608)
Investment securities available-for-sale	(2,713,546)	(4,207,000)	(1,976,701)
Loans receivable	(675,298)	(861,490)	(530,345)
Federal Reserve Bank stock	(227)	(10,500)	(9,196)
Premises and equipment	(10,507)	(90,931)	(179)
Investments in affordable housing partnerships	(36,642)	(42,833)	(10,989)
Proceeds from sale of:
Investment securities available-for-sale	702,616	1,338,910	1,650,680
Loans receivable	188,407	473,961	299,322
Loans held for sale originated for investment	611,291	367,404
Other real estate owned	177,015	140,710	81,825
Premises and equipment	9,227	112	18
Investments in affordable housing partnerships	7,100	2,000
Other investments	2,454
Repayments, maturities and redemptions of investment securities available-for-sale	1,780,457	2,564,157	1,477,470
Paydowns, maturities and termination of securities purchased under resale agreements	1,005,632	680,000
Redemption of Federal Home Loan Bank stock	25,908	20,075
Net cash (used in) provided by investing activities	(1,071,226)	93,233	1,448,034
Net increase (decrease) in:
Deposits	1,812,375	254,985	325,211
Short-term borrowings	(63,337)	40,095	(2,215,097)
Proceeds from:
FHLB advances		550,000
Issuance of common stock pursuant to various stock plans and agreements	5,726	4,454	949
Issuance of preferred stock, net of stock issuance costs, and common stock warrants			335,047
Issuance of common stock from public offering			80,328
Issuance of common stock from private placement			192,454
Payment for:
Repayment of FHLB advances	(760,274)	(1,198,312)
Repayment of long-term debt	(23,918)
Repayment of notes payable and other borrowings	(11,250)	(43,365)	(51,558)
Repurchase of Series B preferred stock		(306,546)
Issuance and conversion costs of preferred stock and common stock			(20,320)
Repurchase of common stock warrants	(14,500)
Cash dividends	(30,679)	(29,605)	(29,662)
Other net financing activities	68	(1,377)	(430)
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities	914,211	(729,671)	(1,383,078)
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents	(1,066)	2,107
NET INCREASE IN CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS	97,236	234,865	220,231
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS, BEGINNING OF YEAR	1,333,949	1,099,084	878,853
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS, END OF YEAR	1,431,185	1,333,949	1,099,084
Cash paid during the year for:
Interest	175,772	206,706	230,667
Income tax payments, net of refunds	326,725	(60,621)	(21,180)
Noncash investing and financing activities:
Transfers to other real estate owned/affordable housing partnership	175,551	270,995	135,844
Conversion of preferred stock to common stock	31	325,299
Loans to facilitate sales of other real estate owned	8,882	15,888	40,687
Loans to facilitate sales of loans	27,149	45,522
Loans to facilitate sale of premises and equipment	11,100
Loans transferred to loans held for sale	644,915	563,974
Issuance of common stock in lieu of Board of Directors retainer fees	520	281	219
Transfers from investment securities held-to-maturity to available-for-sale			681,404
Desecuritization of loans receivable			635,614
Transfers from other real estate owned/affordable housing partnership			13,982
Accrued preferred stock dividend			852
Amortization of preferred stock discount		$ 21,042	$ 3,847

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CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS (Parenthetical) (USD $) In Thousands, except Share data, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2011	Dec. 31, 2010
ASSETS
Investment securities available-for-sale, amortized cost	$ 3,132,968	$ 2,900,410
Allowance for loan losses, loans receivable	209,876	230,408
Allowance for loan losses, covered loans	$ 6,647	$ 4,225
STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
Preferred stock, par value (in dollars per share)	$ 0.001	$ 0.001
Preferred stock, shares authorized	5,000,000	5,000,000
Common stock, par value (in dollars per share)	$ 0.001	$ 0.001
Common stock, shares authorized	200,000,000	200,000,000
Common stock, shares issued	156,798,011	155,743,241
Common stock, shares outstanding	149,327,907	148,542,940
Treasury stock, shares	7,470,104	7,200,301
Preferred stock, Series A, non-cumulative convertible
STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
Preferred stock, par value (in dollars per share)	$ 0.001	$ 0.001
Preferred stock, shares authorized	5,000,000	5,000,000
Preferred stock, shares issued	200,000	200,000
Preferred stock, shares outstanding	85,710	85,741

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NON-COVERED OTHER REAL ESTATE OWNED

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2011

NON-COVERED OTHER REAL ESTATE OWNED

NON-COVERED OTHER REAL ESTATE OWNED

10.         NON-COVERED OTHER REAL ESTATE OWNED

              As of December 31, 2011, the Company had 37 OREO properties with a combined carrying value of $29.3 million. Approximately 62% of the carrying value of OREO properties as of December 31, 2011 were located in California, compared to 75% in 2010. During 2011, the Company foreclosed on 58 properties with an aggregate carrying value of $38.0 million as of the foreclosure date. Additionally, the Company recorded $3.0 million in write-downs. During this period, the Company also sold 51 OREO properties for total proceeds of $26.6 million resulting in a total net loss on sale of $151 thousand and charges against the allowance for loan losses totaling $780 thousand. As of December 31, 2010, the Company had 30 OREO properties with a carrying value of $21.9 million. During 2010, the Company foreclosed on 81 properties with an aggregate carrying value of $57.3 million as of the foreclosure date. Additionally, the Company recorded $7.0 million in write-downs. During this period, the Company also sold 79 OREO properties for total proceeds of $39.5 million resulting in a total net loss on sale of $145 thousand and charges against the allowance for loan losses totaling $2.6 million. During the year ended December 31, 2009, the Company sold 153 OREO properties with a combined carrying value of $112.2 million for a net loss of $5.4 million.

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FEDERAL FUNDS PURCHASED (Details) (Federal funds purchased, USD $)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2011	Dec. 31, 2010	Dec. 31, 2009
Information on Federal funds purchased
Balance at end of year		$ 22,000	$ 22,000
Average balance outstanding during the year	3,496,000	871,000	2,379,000
Maximum balance outstanding at any month-end	100,000,000	6,023,000	3,022,000
Weighted average interest rate during the year (as a percent)	0.10%	0.20%	0.37%
Weighted average interest rate at end of year (as a percent)		0.15%	0.06%
Available borrowing capacity from Federal funds line facilities	$ 563,000,000	$ 313,000,000
Minimum
Information on Federal funds purchased
Maturity period	1
Maximum
Information on Federal funds purchased
Maturity period	6

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NON COVERED LOANS AND ALLOWANCE FOR LOAN LOSSES (Details 9) (USD $)	Dec. 31, 2011	Dec. 31, 2010
Allowance for Unfunded Loan Commitments, Off-Balance Sheet Credit Exposures and Recourse Provisions
Allowance for unfunded loan commitments, off-balance sheet credit exposures and recourse provisions	$ 11,000,000	$ 10,000,000
Off-balance sheet loans serviced for others	2,100,000,000	1,810,000,000
Portion of allowance for unfunded loan commitments, off-balance sheet credit exposures and recourse provisions related to off-balance sheet loans serviced for others	$ 4,400,000	$ 4,700,000

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NON COVERED LOANS AND ALLOWANCE FOR LOAN LOSSES (Details 7) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended											12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2011		Sep. 30, 2011	Jun. 30, 2011	Mar. 31, 2011		Dec. 31, 2010		Sep. 30, 2010	Jun. 30, 2010	Mar. 31, 2010	Dec. 31, 2011		Dec. 31, 2010		Dec. 31, 2009
Covered loans
Percentage of total general reserve for allowance for loan losses allocated to covered loans	3.10%						1.80%					3.10%		1.80%
Allowance on covered loans	$ (6,647)						$ (4,225)					$ (6,647)		$ (4,225)
Financing Receivable Allowance for Credit Losses Roll Forward
Beginning balance					234,633						238,833	234,633		238,833
Provision for loan losses	20,000		22,000	26,500	26,506		29,834		38,648	55,256	76,421	95,006		200,159		528,666
Allowance for unfunded loan commitments and letters of credit												(1,048)		(1,833)
Charge-offs												(124,691)		(225,203)
Recoveries												12,623		22,677
Net charge-offs												(112,068)		(202,526)
Ending balance	216,523						234,633					216,523		234,633		238,833
Ending balance allocated to:
Loans individually evaluated for impairment	13,041						10,024					13,041		10,024
Loans collectively evaluated for impairment	203,482						224,609					203,482		224,609
Ending balance	216,523						234,633					216,523		234,633		238,833
Residential
Financing Receivable Allowance for Credit Losses Roll Forward
Beginning balance					49,491						38,025	49,491		38,025
Provision for loan losses												15,416		59,525
Charge-offs												(13,323)		(49,685)
Recoveries												596		1,626
Net charge-offs												(12,727)		(48,059)
Ending balance	52,180						49,491					52,180		49,491
Ending balance allocated to:
Loans individually evaluated for impairment	2,255						309					2,255		309
Loans collectively evaluated for impairment	49,925						49,182					49,925		49,182
Ending balance	52,180						49,491					52,180		49,491
Commercial Real Estate ("CRE")
Financing Receivable Allowance for Credit Losses Roll Forward
Beginning balance					117,752						147,591	117,752		147,591
Provision for loan losses												22,817		97,548
Charge-offs												(78,803)		(137,460)
Recoveries												4,691		10,073
Net charge-offs												(74,112)		(127,387)
Ending balance	66,457						117,752					66,457		117,752
Ending balance allocated to:
Loans individually evaluated for impairment	5,951						7,247					5,951		7,247
Loans collectively evaluated for impairment	60,506						110,505					60,506		110,505
Ending balance	66,457						117,752					66,457		117,752
Commercial and Industrial ("C&I")
Financing Receivable Allowance for Credit Losses Roll Forward
Beginning balance					59,737						50,487	59,737		50,487
Provision for loan losses												50,848		34,613
Charge-offs												(30,606)		(35,479)
Recoveries												7,041		10,116
Net charge-offs												(23,565)		(25,363)
Ending balance	87,020						59,737					87,020		59,737
Ending balance allocated to:
Loans individually evaluated for impairment	4,835						2,468					4,835		2,468
Loans collectively evaluated for impairment	82,185						57,269					82,185		57,269
Ending balance	87,020						59,737					87,020		59,737
Consumer
Financing Receivable Allowance for Credit Losses Roll Forward
Beginning balance					3,428						2,730	3,428		2,730
Provision for loan losses												2,455		2,415
Charge-offs												(1,959)		(2,579)
Recoveries												295		862
Net charge-offs												(1,664)		(1,717)
Ending balance	4,219						3,428					4,219		3,428
Ending balance allocated to:
Loans collectively evaluated for impairment	4,219						3,428					4,219		3,428
Ending balance	4,219						3,428					4,219		3,428
Covered Loans Subject to Allowance For Loan Losses
Financing Receivable Allowance for Credit Losses Roll Forward
Beginning balance					4,225	[1]						4,225	[1]
Provision for loan losses												2,422	[1]	4,225	[1]
Ending balance	6,647	[1]					4,225	[1]				6,647	[1]	4,225	[1]
Ending balance allocated to:
Loans collectively evaluated for impairment	6,647	[1]					4,225	[1]				6,647	[1]	4,225	[1]
Ending balance	6,647	[1]					4,225	[1]				6,647	[1]	4,225	[1]
Unallocated
Financing Receivable Allowance for Credit Losses Roll Forward
Provision for loan losses												1,048		1,833
Allowance for unfunded loan commitments and letters of credit												$ (1,048)		$ (1,833)

[1] This allowance is related to drawdowns on commitments that were in existence as of the acquisition dates of WFIB and UCB and, therefore, are covered under the shared-loss agreements with the FDIC. Allowance on these subsequent drawdowns is accounted for as part of the allowance for loan losses.

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SEGMENT INFORMATION (Details 2) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended								12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2011	Sep. 30, 2011	Jun. 30, 2011	Mar. 31, 2011	Dec. 31, 2010	Sep. 30, 2010	Jun. 30, 2010	Mar. 31, 2010	Dec. 31, 2011		Dec. 31, 2010		Dec. 31, 2009
Segment Reporting Information
Interest income	$ 268,904	$ 282,741	$ 274,468	$ 254,335	$ 292,195	$ 231,400	$ 253,533	$ 318,703	$ 1,080,448		$ 1,095,831		$ 722,818
Charge for funds used									(232,464)		(239,910)		(330,437)
Interest spread on funds used									847,984		855,921		392,381
Interest expense	(39,830)	(44,959)	(47,132)	(45,501)	(45,633)	(48,595)	(49,910)	(56,979)	(177,422)		(201,117)		(237,129)
Credit on funds provided									232,464		239,910		330,437
Interest spread on funds provided									55,042		38,793		93,308
Net interest income before provision for loan losses	229,074	237,782	227,336	208,834	246,562	182,805	203,623	261,724	903,026		894,714		485,689
Provision for loan losses	(20,000)	(22,000)	(26,500)	(26,506)	(29,834)	(38,648)	(55,256)	(76,421)	(95,006)		(200,159)		(528,666)
Depreciation, amortization and accretion									(128,254)	[1]	(162,416)	[1]	6,032	[1]
Goodwill	337,438				337,438				337,438		337,438		337,438
Segment pre-tax profit (loss)	103,339	97,685	95,730	86,580	85,706	73,527	58,734	37,942	383,334		255,909		104,722
Segment assets	21,968,667				20,700,537				21,968,667		20,700,537		20,559,212
Retail Banking
Segment Reporting Information
Interest income									358,853		355,198		263,293
Charge for funds used									(94,098)		(113,121)		(69,260)
Interest spread on funds used									264,755		242,077		194,033
Interest expense									(85,356)		(112,703)		(103,778)
Credit on funds provided									202,080		209,040		165,258
Interest spread on funds provided									116,724		96,337		61,480
Net interest income before provision for loan losses									381,479		338,414		255,513
Provision for loan losses									(27,888)		(73,021)		(175,825)
Depreciation, amortization and accretion									(43,899)	[1]	(59,060)	[1]	(4,949)	[1]
Goodwill	320,566				320,566				320,566		320,566		320,566
Segment pre-tax profit (loss)									102,217		(4,992)		(23,196)
Segment assets	6,530,138				6,580,118				6,530,138		6,580,118		6,697,894
Commercial Lending
Segment Reporting Information
Interest income									619,766		659,703		343,173
Charge for funds used									(142,056)		(156,303)		(75,153)
Interest spread on funds used									477,710		503,400		268,020
Interest expense									(31,407)		(24,756)		(20,156)
Credit on funds provided									13,863		14,346		17,854
Interest spread on funds provided									(17,544)		(10,410)		(2,302)
Net interest income before provision for loan losses									460,166		492,990		265,718
Provision for loan losses									(67,118)		(127,138)		(352,841)
Depreciation, amortization and accretion									(62,803)	[1]	(100,546)	[1]	17,084	[1]
Goodwill	16,872				16,872				16,872		16,872		16,872
Segment pre-tax profit (loss)									227,766		157,932		(173,396)
Segment assets	10,157,195				9,856,661				10,157,195		9,856,661		10,404,063
Other
Segment Reporting Information
Interest income									101,829		80,930		116,352
Charge for funds used									3,690		29,514		(186,024)
Interest spread on funds used									105,519		110,444		(69,672)
Interest expense									(60,659)		(63,658)		(113,195)
Credit on funds provided									16,521		16,524		147,325
Interest spread on funds provided									(44,138)		(47,134)		34,130
Net interest income before provision for loan losses									61,381		63,310		(35,542)
Depreciation, amortization and accretion									(21,552)	[1]	(2,810)	[1]	(6,103)	[1]
Segment pre-tax profit (loss)									53,351		102,969		301,314
Segment assets	$ 5,281,334				$ 4,263,758				$ 5,281,334		$ 4,263,758		$ 3,457,255

[1] Includes amortization and accretion related to the FDIC indemnification asset.

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STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY AND EARNINGS PER SHARE (Details 4) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2011	Dec. 31, 2010	Dec. 31, 2009
Series A Non-Cumulative Perpetual Convertible Preferred Stock
Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share
Excluded from the computation of diluted EPS (in shares)		5,573	9,293
Stock Options
Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share
Excluded from the computation of diluted EPS (in shares)	857	1,043	1,848
Restricted Stock
Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share
Excluded from the computation of diluted EPS (in shares)	317	326	463

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Document and Entity Information (USD $)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2011	Jan. 31, 2012	Jun. 30, 2011
Document and Entity Information
Entity Registrant Name	EAST WEST BANCORP INC
Entity Central Index Key	0001069157
Document Type	10-K
Document Period End Date	Dec. 31, 2011
Amendment Flag	false
Current Fiscal Year End Date	--12-31
Entity Well-known Seasoned Issuer	Yes
Entity Voluntary Filers	No
Entity Current Reporting Status	Yes
Entity Filer Category	Large Accelerated Filer
Entity Public Float			$ 2,979,804,336
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding		148,678,084
Document Fiscal Year Focus	2011
Document Fiscal Period Focus	FY

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PARENT COMPANY FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Details 3) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended								12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2011	Sep. 30, 2011	Jun. 30, 2011	Mar. 31, 2011	Dec. 31, 2010	Sep. 30, 2010	Jun. 30, 2010	Mar. 31, 2010	Dec. 31, 2011	Dec. 31, 2010	Dec. 31, 2009
CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES
Net income	$ 66,206	$ 62,432	$ 60,525	$ 56,071	$ 56,349	$ 46,951	$ 36,348	$ 24,916	$ 245,234	$ 164,564	$ 76,642
Adjustments to reconcile net income after extraordinary items to net cash provided by operating activities:
Depreciation and amortization									67,460	57,593	81,901
Stock compensation costs									13,543	8,761	5,549
Net cash provided by operating activities									255,317	869,196	155,275
Purchases of:
Investment securities available-for-sale									(2,713,546)	(4,207,000)	(1,976,701)
Proceeds from sale of:
Sale/call of investment securities available-for-sale									702,616	1,338,910	1,650,680
Net cash (used in) provided by investing activities									(1,071,226)	93,233	1,448,034
Payment for:
Repayment of long-term debt									(23,918)
Repurchase of Series B preferred stock										(306,546)
Repurchase of common stock warrants									(14,500)
Proceeds from:
Issuance of common stock pursuant to various stock plans and agreements									5,726	4,454	949
Issuance of preferred stock, net of stock issuance costs, and common stock warrants											335,047
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities									914,211	(729,671)	(1,383,078)
NET INCREASE IN CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS									97,236	234,865	220,231
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS, BEGINNING OF YEAR				1,333,949				1,099,084	1,333,949	1,099,084	878,853
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS, END OF YEAR	1,431,185				1,333,949				1,431,185	1,333,949	1,099,084
Cash paid during the year for:
Interest									175,772	206,706	230,667
Noncash investing and financing activities:
Conversion of preferred stock to common stock									31	325,299
East West Bancorp, Inc.
CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES
Net income									245,234	164,564	76,642
Adjustments to reconcile net income after extraordinary items to net cash provided by operating activities:
Equity in undistributed income (loss) of subsidiaries									(178,513)	(84,515)	(62,019)
Depreciation and amortization									1,034	623	470
Impairment write-down on investment securities available-for-sale,											5,863
Impairment writedown on other investments,											581
Prepayment penalty on other borrowings									526
Stock compensation costs									1,767	8,761	5,330
Gain on sales of investment securities available-for-sale										(556)
Tax provision (benefit) from stock plans									(717)	170	(1,012)
Net change in other assets									1,797	(1,605)	(1,841)
Net change in other liabilities									(3,709)	(596)	4,509
Net cash provided by operating activities									67,419	86,846	28,523
Purchases of:
Investment securities available-for-sale										(20,746)	(31,981)
Certificates of deposit											(17,714)
Proceeds from sale of:
Redemption of certificates of deposit									198	17,516
Sale/call of investment securities available-for-sale										48,224	5,000
Capital contributions to subsidiaries, net											(350,000)
Net cash (used in) provided by investing activities									198	44,994	(394,695)
Payment for:
Repayment of long-term debt									(23,918)
Purchase of treasury shares									(649)	(1,207)	(430)
Cash dividends on preferred stock									(6,857)	(24,060)	(26,076)
Cash dividends on common stock									(23,822)	(5,545)	(3,586)
Repurchase of Series B preferred stock										(306,546)
Repurchase of common stock warrants									(14,500)
Proceeds from:
Issuance of common stock pursuant to various stock plans and agreements									5,726	4,454	263,336
Issuance of preferred stock, net of stock issuance costs, and common stock warrants											325,120
Tax (provision) benefit from stock plans									(717)	170
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities									(63,303)	(333,074)	558,364
NET INCREASE IN CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS									4,314	(201,234)	192,192
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS, BEGINNING OF YEAR				4,973				206,207	4,973	206,207	14,015
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS, END OF YEAR	9,287				4,973				9,287	4,973	206,207
Cash paid during the year for:
Interest									5,167	5,306	6,373
Noncash investing and financing activities:
Conversion of preferred stock to common stock									31	325,299
Amortization of preferred stock discount										21,042	3,847
Issuance of common stock in lieu of Board of Director retainer fees									$ 520	$ 281	$ 219

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INVESTMENTS IN AFFORDABLE HOUSING PARTNERSHIPS

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2011

INVESTMENTS IN AFFORDABLE HOUSING PARTNERSHIPS

INVESTMENTS IN AFFORDABLE HOUSING PARTNERSHIPS

11.         INVESTMENTS IN AFFORDABLE HOUSING PARTNERSHIPS

              The Company invests in certain limited partnerships that are formed to develop and operate apartment complexes designed as high-quality affordable housing for lower income tenants throughout the United States. The Company's ownership amount in each limited partnership varies. Each of the partnerships must meet the regulatory requirements for affordable housing for a minimum 15-year compliance period to fully utilize the tax credits. Depending on the ownership percentage and the influence the Company has on the limited partnership, the company uses either the equity method or cost method of accounting. The limited partnerships are being amortized over the lives of the related tax credit. If the partnerships cease to qualify during the compliance period, the credits may be denied for any period in which the projects are not in compliance and a portion of the credits previously taken may be subject to recapture with interest.

              The Company finances the purchase of certain real estate tax credits generated by partnerships which own multiple properties currently under construction. These transactions were financed with non-recourse notes which are collateralized by the Company's partnership interests in the real estate investment tax credits. The notes are payable upon demand and, if defaulted, interest will be imposed at the annual respective rate or the maximum rate permitted by applicable law. No interest is due if the notes are paid on demand. The Company has no liabilities in addition to these notes payable or any contingent liabilities to the partnerships.

	December 31,
	2011				2010
	Amount		Count		Amount		Count
	(Dollars in thousands)
Tax credit partnerships:
Equity method	$	94,874		26	$	111,593		29
Cost method		48,587		17		43,481		17
Total tax credit partnerships		143,461		43		155,074		46
Tax exempt bonds		984				—
Grand total	$	144,445			$	155,074
Notes payable	$	52,434			$	49,690
Remaining tax credits	$	183,186			$	168,521

              The Company's usage of federal tax credits approximated $11.1 million, $12.4 million and $7.1 million during 2011, 2010 and 2009, respectively. Investment amortization amounted to $14.6 million, $9.4 million and $7.0 million for the years ended December 31, 2011, 2010 and 2009, respectively. During 2011 the Company recorded $1.3 million of impairment on certain investments. Also during 2011 the Company sold three investments totaling $25.7 million with a loss of $3.7 million, compared to, one investment sold in 2010 totaling $3.2 million with a loss of $1.2 million. The Company recorded a purchase accounting adjustment in 2010 which reduced the affordable housing investments acquired through the UCB acquisition by $3.0 million.

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DERIVATIVE FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS (Details 3) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2011	Dec. 31, 2010	Dec. 31, 2009
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss)
Termination value of derivatives in a net liability position	$ 18,300,000
Designated as Hedging Instrument
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss)
Net (losses) gains on derivative instruments	2,930,000
Designated as Hedging Instrument | Interest rate swaps | Interest Expense
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss)
Net (losses) gains on derivative instruments	2,930,000
Not Designated as Hedging Instrument
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss)
Net (losses) gains on derivative instruments	(570,000)	42,000	312,000
Not Designated as Hedging Instrument | Interest rate swaps | Noninterest Income.
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss)
Net (losses) gains on derivative instruments	(447,000)
Not Designated as Hedging Instrument | Equity swap agreements | Noninterest Expense.
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss)
Net (losses) gains on derivative instruments	2,000	(138,000)	312,000
Not Designated as Hedging Instrument | Foreign exchange options | Noninterest Income.
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss)
Net (losses) gains on derivative instruments	(392,000)
Not Designated as Hedging Instrument | Foreign exchange options | Noninterest Expense.
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss)
Net (losses) gains on derivative instruments	16,000
Not Designated as Hedging Instrument | Short-term Foreign Exchange | Noninterest Income.
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss)
Net (losses) gains on derivative instruments	$ 251,000	$ 180,000

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NON COVERED LOANS AND ALLOWANCE FOR LOAN LOSSES (Details 6) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2011 D		Dec. 31, 2010
NON-COVERED LOANS AND ALLOWANCE FOR LOAN LOSSES
Minimum days past due for the deficiency of the impaired loan to be charged-off against the allowance for loan losses	90
Maximum days past due for the deficiency to be recorded as a specific reserve	90
Impaired loans disclosures
Unpaid principal balance	$ 279,181,000		$ 317,828,000	[1]
Recorded investment	219,580,000		281,006,000	[1]
Related allowance	13,041,000		10,024,000	[1]
Average recorded investment	252,418,000		317,160,000	[1]
Interest income recognized (cash basis)	3,519,000	[2]	7,204,000	[1],[2]
Performing TDR included in unpaid principal balance			122,000,000
With Related Allowance
Impaired loans disclosures
Recorded investment	30,405,000		20,593,000	[1]
No Related Allowance
Impaired loans disclosures
Recorded investment	189,175,000		260,413,000	[1]
Residential | Single-family
Impaired loans disclosures
Unpaid principal balance	10,248,000		19,769,000	[1]
Recorded investment	9,113,000		18,876,000	[1]
Related allowance	1,131,000		219,000	[1]
Average recorded investment	9,408,000		21,212,000	[1]
Interest income recognized (cash basis)	65,000	[2]	209,000	[1],[2]
Residential | Single-family | With Related Allowance
Impaired loans disclosures
Recorded investment	2,535,000		355,000	[1]
Residential | Single-family | No Related Allowance
Impaired loans disclosures
Recorded investment	6,578,000		18,521,000	[1]
Residential | Multifamily
Impaired loans disclosures
Unpaid principal balance	37,450,000		34,708,000	[1]
Recorded investment	31,792,000		32,643,000	[1]
Related allowance	1,124,000		90,000	[1]
Average recorded investment	35,855,000		39,350,000	[1]
Interest income recognized (cash basis)	473,000	[2]	540,000	[1],[2]
Residential | Multifamily | With Related Allowance
Impaired loans disclosures
Recorded investment	3,520,000		631,000	[1]
Residential | Multifamily | No Related Allowance
Impaired loans disclosures
Recorded investment	28,272,000		32,012,000	[1]
Commercial Real Estate ("CRE") | Income producing
Impaired loans disclosures
Unpaid principal balance	69,664,000		95,899,000	[1]
Recorded investment	63,642,000		88,699,000	[1]
Related allowance	1,187,000		1,557,000	[1]
Average recorded investment	68,087,000		100,004,000	[1]
Interest income recognized (cash basis)	1,030,000	[2]	2,174,000	[1],[2]
Commercial Real Estate ("CRE") | Income producing | With Related Allowance
Impaired loans disclosures
Recorded investment	7,941,000		6,354,000	[1]
Commercial Real Estate ("CRE") | Income producing | No Related Allowance
Impaired loans disclosures
Recorded investment	55,701,000		82,345,000	[1]
Commercial Real Estate ("CRE") | Construction
Impaired loans disclosures
Unpaid principal balance	75,714,000		88,586,000	[1]
Recorded investment	46,480,000		84,225,000	[1]
Related allowance	815,000		1,366,000	[1]
Average recorded investment	64,398,000		95,324,000	[1]
Interest income recognized (cash basis)	1,099,000	[2]	1,728,000	[1],[2]
Commercial Real Estate ("CRE") | Construction | With Related Allowance
Impaired loans disclosures
Recorded investment	1,067,000		2,436,000	[1]
Commercial Real Estate ("CRE") | Construction | No Related Allowance
Impaired loans disclosures
Recorded investment	45,413,000		81,789,000	[1]
Commercial Real Estate ("CRE") | Land
Impaired loans disclosures
Unpaid principal balance	40,615,000		39,937,000	[1]
Recorded investment	34,498,000		29,002,000	[1]
Related allowance	3,949,000		4,324,000	[1]
Average recorded investment	36,002,000		32,820,000	[1]
Interest income recognized (cash basis)	341,000	[2]	1,326,000	[1],[2]
Commercial Real Estate ("CRE") | Land | With Related Allowance
Impaired loans disclosures
Recorded investment	8,692,000		6,920,000	[1]
Commercial Real Estate ("CRE") | Land | No Related Allowance
Impaired loans disclosures
Recorded investment	25,806,000		22,082,000	[1]
Commercial and Industrial ("C&I") | Commercial Business
Impaired loans disclosures
Unpaid principal balance	38,857,000		37,668,000	[1]
Recorded investment	27,422,000		26,941,000	[1]
Related allowance	4,835,000		2,468,000	[1]
Average recorded investment	32,033,000		27,378,000	[1]
Interest income recognized (cash basis)	484,000	[2]	1,199,000	[1],[2]
Commercial and Industrial ("C&I") | Commercial Business | With Related Allowance
Impaired loans disclosures
Recorded investment	6,650,000		3,897,000	[1]
Commercial and Industrial ("C&I") | Commercial Business | No Related Allowance
Impaired loans disclosures
Recorded investment	20,772,000		23,044,000	[1]
Commercial and Industrial ("C&I") | Trade finance
Impaired loans disclosures
Unpaid principal balance	4,127,000
Recorded investment	4,127,000
Average recorded investment	4,127,000
Commercial and Industrial ("C&I") | Trade finance | No Related Allowance
Impaired loans disclosures
Recorded investment	4,127,000
Consumer | Student loans
Impaired loans disclosures
Unpaid principal balance	257,000
Recorded investment	257,000
Average recorded investment	257,000
Consumer | Student loans | No Related Allowance
Impaired loans disclosures
Recorded investment	257,000
Consumer | Other Consumer
Impaired loans disclosures
Unpaid principal balance	2,249,000		1,261,000	[1]
Recorded investment	2,249,000		620,000	[1]
Average recorded investment	2,251,000		1,072,000	[1]
Interest income recognized (cash basis)	27,000	[2]	28,000	[1],[2]
Consumer | Other Consumer | No Related Allowance
Impaired loans disclosures
Recorded investment	$ 2,249,000		$ 620,000	[1]

[1] The table has been corrected to include performing TDRs in the prior period presentation. Previously, the Company did not include performing TDRs as impaired loans. The amount of performing TDR's as of December 31, 2010 totaled approximately $122 million.

[2] Excludes interest from performing TDRs.

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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME (USD $) In Thousands, except Per Share data, unless otherwise specified	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2011	Dec. 31, 2010	Dec. 31, 2009
INTEREST AND DIVIDEND INCOME
Loans receivable, including fees	$ 945,798	$ 998,589	$ 587,163
Investment securities	89,469	70,052	116,286
Securities purchased under resale agreements	19,216	14,208	7,985
Investment in Federal Home Loan Bank stock	550	597
Investment in Federal Reserve Bank stock	2,840	2,751	2,337
Short-term investments	22,575	9,634	9,047
Total interest and dividend income	1,080,448	1,095,831	722,818
INTEREST EXPENSE
Customer deposit accounts	107,110	116,737	129,477
Federal Home Loan Bank advances	15,461	26,641	49,940
Securities sold under repurchase agreements	48,561	48,993	49,725
Long-term debt	5,832	6,420	7,816
Other borrowings	458	2,326	171
Total interest expense	177,422	201,117	237,129
Net interest income before provision for loan losses	903,026	894,714	485,689
Provision for loan losses	95,006	200,159	528,666
Net interest income (loss) after provision for loan losses	808,020	694,555	(42,977)
NONINTEREST INCOME
Gain on acquisition		22,874	471,009
Impairment loss on investment securities	(5,736)	(32,127)	(121,802)
Less: Noncredit-related impairment loss recorded in other comprehensive income	5,103	15,458	14,131
Net impairment loss on investment securities recognized in earnings	(633)	(16,669)	(107,671)
Decrease in FDIC indemnification asset and receivable	(100,141)	(83,213)	(23,338)
Branch fees	33,776	32,634	22,326
Net gain on sales of investment securities	9,703	31,237	11,923
Letters of credit fees and commissions	13,997	11,816	8,338
Foreign exchange income	9,143	3,171	1,201
Ancillary loan fees	8,350	8,526	6,286
Income from life insurance policies	4,031	4,083	4,368
Net gain on sales of loans	20,185	18,515
Net gain (loss) on sale of fixed assets	2,274	(189)	93
Other operating income (loss)	10,239	6,485	(3,582)
Total noninterest income	10,924	39,270	390,953
NONINTEREST EXPENSE
Compensation and employee benefits	160,093	170,052	79,475
Occupancy and equipment expense	50,082	52,073	30,218
Amortization of investments in affordable housing partnerships and other investments	17,324	10,032	7,450
Amortization of premiums on deposits acquired	12,327	13,283	5,895
Deposit insurance premiums and regulatory assessments	20,531	25,201	28,073
Loan related expenses	19,379	21,070	7,580
Other real estate owned expense	40,435	61,568	19,104
Legal expense	21,327	19,577	8,024
Prepayment penalty for FHLB advances and other borrowings	12,281	13,832	2,370
Data processing	8,598	10,615	5,641
Deposit-related expenses	5,699	4,750	3,909
Consulting expense	7,151	7,984	8,135
Other operating expenses	60,383	67,879	37,380
Total noninterest expense	435,610	477,916	243,254
INCOME BEFORE PROVISION FOR INCOME TAXES	383,334	255,909	104,722
PROVISION FOR INCOME TAXES	138,100	91,345	22,714
NET INCOME BEFORE EXTRAORDINARY ITEMS	245,234	164,564	82,008
Extraordinary item, net of tax			(5,366)
NET INCOME AFTER EXTRAORDINARY ITEMS	245,234	164,564	76,642
PREFERRED STOCK DIVIDENDS AMORTIZATION OF PREFERRED STOCK DISCOUNT, AND INDUCEMENT OF PREFERRED STOCK CONVERSION	6,857	43,126	49,115
NET INCOME AVAILABLE TO COMMON STOCKHOLDERS	$ 238,377	$ 121,438	$ 27,527
EARNINGS PER SHARE AVAILABLE TO COMMON STOCKHOLDERS
BASIC (in dollars per share)	$ 1.62	$ 0.88	$ 0.35
DILUTED (in dollars per share)	$ 1.60	$ 0.83	$ 0.33
WEIGHTED AVERAGE NUMBER OF SHARES OUTSTANDING
BASIC (in shares)	147,093	137,478	78,770
DILUTED (in shares)	153,467	147,102	84,523
DIVIDENDS DECLARED PER COMMON SHARE (in dollars per share)	$ 0.16	$ 0.04	$ 0.05

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SECURITIES PURCHASED UNDER RESALE AGREEMENTS

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2011

SECURITIES PURCHASED UNDER RESALE AGREEMENTS

SECURITIES PURCHASED UNDER RESALE AGREEMENTS

5.           SECURITIES PURCHASED UNDER RESALE AGREEMENTS

              Securities purchased under resale agreements ("resale agreements") increased to $786.4 million as of December 31, 2011, compared with $500.0 million at December 31, 2010. The increase as of December 31, 2011 reflects additions of resale agreements for $1.29 billion entered into during 2011 offset with paydowns and maturities of $1.01 billion.

              Resale agreements are recorded at the amounts at which the securities were acquired. The Company's policy is to obtain possession of securities purchased under resale agreements that are equal to or greater than the principal amount loaned. The market value of the underlying securities, which collateralize the related receivable on resale agreements, is monitored, including accrued interest. Additional collateral may be requested from the counterparty when determined to be appropriate.

              Total interest income on resale agreements amounted to $19.2 million, $14.2 million, and $8.0 million, for the years ended December 31, 2011, 2010, and 2009, respectively.

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CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS AND SHORT-TERM INVESTMENTS

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2011

CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS AND SHORT-TERM INVESTMENTS

CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS AND SHORT-TERM INVESTMENTS

4.           CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS AND SHORT-TERM INVESTMENTS

              Cash and cash equivalents include cash, amounts due from banks, money-market funds, and other short-term investments with original maturities of less than 90 days. Short-term investments include short-term bank placements and overnight securities purchased under resale agreements, recorded at cost, which approximates market.

              The composition of cash and cash equivalents at December 31, 2011 and 2010 is presented as follows:

	December 31,
	2011		2010
	(Dollars in thousands)
Cash and amounts due from banks	$	761,892	$	1,028,929
Cash equivalents:
Money market funds		621		15,008
Other short-term investments		668,672		290,012
Total cash and cash equivalents	$	1,431,185	$	1,333,949

              Short-term investments include interest-bearing deposits in other banks and other short-term investments with original maturities of greater than 90 days and less than one year.

              The following table provides information on short-term investments as of and for the period ended December 31, 2011 and 2010.

	December 31,
	2011			2010
	(Dollars in thousands)
Balance at end of year	$	61,834		$	143,560
Average balance outstanding during the year		107,893			190,923
Maximum balance outstanding at any month-end		141,627			257,399
Weighted average interest rate at end of year		1.34	%		1.45	%

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FEDERAL FUNDS PURCHASED

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2011

FEDERAL FUNDS PURCHASED.

FEDERAL FUNDS PURCHASED

16.         FEDERAL FUNDS PURCHASED

              Federal funds purchased generally mature within one business day to six months from the transaction date. Federal funds purchased are included in notes payable and other borrowings.

              The following table provides information on Federal funds purchased for the periods indicated:

	As of and for the Year Ended December 31,
	2011			2010			2009
	(Dollars in thousands)
Balance at end of year	$	—		$	22		$	22
Average balance outstanding during the year	$	3,496		$	871		$	2,379
Maximum balance outstanding at any month-end	$	100,000		$	6,023		$	3,022
Weighted average interest rate during the year		0.10	%		0.20	%		0.37	%
Weighted average interest rate at end of year		—	%		0.15	%		0.06	%

              As a means of augmenting its liquidity, the Company has established Federal funds lines with several correspondent banks. The Company's available borrowing capacity from Federal funds line facilities amounted to $563.0 million and $313.0 million as of December 31, 2011 and 2010, respectively.

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PREMISES AND EQUIPMENT

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2011

PREMISES AND EQUIPMENT

PREMISES AND EQUIPMENT

12.         PREMISES AND EQUIPMENT

              Premises and equipment consists of the following:

	December 31,
	2011			2010
	(In thousands)
Land	$	15,545		$	15,545
Office buildings		92,041			108,131
Leasehold improvements		25,084			24,534
Furniture, fixtures and equipment		45,918			48,430
Total cost		178,588			196,640
Accumulated depreciation and amortization		(59,662	)		(60,721	)
Net book value	$	118,926		$	135,919

              Depreciation expense on premises and equipment was $12.1 million, $13.8 million and $7.5 million for the years ended December 31, 2011, 2010 and 2009, respectively.

              Capitalized assets are depreciated or amortized on a straight-line basis in accordance with the estimated useful life for each fixed asset class. The estimated useful life for furniture and fixtures is seven years, office equipment is for five years, and twenty-five years for buildings and improvements. Leasehold improvements are amortized over the shorter of term of the lease or useful life.

              In May 2011, the Bank completed the sale of a building in an effort to consolidate properties acquired through the UCB acquisition. The property was sold for $18.5 million, a portion of which was mortgaged by the buyer, and resulted in a $4.4 million gain on sale after consideration of $0.8 thousand in selling costs. The gain on sale is accounted for using the installment method which apportions the buyer's cash payments and principal payments on the mortgage between cost recovered and profit. Accordingly, $1.8 million of the gain on sale was recognized as noninterest income in the year ended December 31, 2011, and the remaining $2.6 million of the gain on sale will be recognized as the buyer makes principal payments on the mortgage.

              Also in May 2011, the Bank sold an additional property for $2.6 million which resulted in a gain on sale of $0.4 million.

              During 2011, the Bank purchased new ATM machines with a total net value of $2.5 million.

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COVERED ASSETS AND FDIC INDEMNIFICATION ASSET (Details 4) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2011		Dec. 31, 2010
FDIC indemnification asset activity
Balance at beginning of period	$ 785,035,000		$ 1,091,814,000
Addition due to WFIB acquisition			41,131,000
(Amortization) Accretion	(59,929,000)		14,678,000
Reductions	(210,365,000)	[1],[2]	(355,490,000)	[1],[2]
Estimate of FDIC repayment	(3,606,000)	[3]	(7,098,000)	[3]
Balance at end of period	511,135,000		785,035,000
Amount of chargeoffs recoverable from the FDIC	126,400,000		227,600,000
FDIC Receivable
FDIC loss sharing receivable	$ 76,600,000		$ 62,600,000
Percentage of eligible losses for which the FDIC is obligated to reimburse the Company	80.00%
Percentage of reimbursable expenses that are loan-related and OREO expenses that are recorded as non-interest expense	100.00%
Percentage of any reimbursable expense recorded as noninterest income	80.00%
Percentage of actual expense paid by the Company	20.00%

[1] For the twelve months ended December 31, 2011, the reduction amount of $210.4 million also includes charge-offs, of which $126.4 million of these charge-offs are recoverable from the FDIC and recorded in other assets until reimbursement is received. For the twelve months ended December 31, 2010, the reduction amount of $355.5 million also includes charge-offs, of which $227.6 million are recoverable from the FDIC and recorded in other assets. Reductions relate to higher cash flows received from principal amortization, partial prepayments, loan payoffs and loan sales and the reduction of the credit discount.

[2] Reductions relate to higher cash flows received from principal amortization, partial prepayments, loan payoffs and loan sales.

[3] This represents the change in the calculated estimate the Company will be required to pay the FDIC at the end of the FDIC loss share agreements, due to lower thresholds of losses.

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COVERED ASSETS AND FDIC INDEMNIFICATION ASSET

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2011

COVERED ASSETS AND FDIC INDEMNIFICATION ASSET

COVERED ASSETS AND FDIC INDEMNIFICATION ASSET

8.           COVERED ASSETS AND FDIC INDEMNIFICATION ASSET

• • Covered Assets

              Covered assets consist of loans receivable and OREO that were acquired in the WFIB Acquisition on June 11, 2010 and in the UCB Acquisition on November 6, 2009 for which the Company entered into shared-loss agreements with the FDIC. The shared-loss agreements covered over 99% of the loans originated by WFIB and all of the loans originated by UCB, excluding the loans originated by UCB in China under its United Commercial Bank China (Limited) subsidiary. The Company will share in the losses, which begins with the first dollar of loss incurred, on covered assets under the shared-loss agreements.

              Pursuant to the terms of the shared-loss agreements, the FDIC is obligated to reimburse the Company 80% of eligible losses for both WFIB and UCB with respect to covered assets. For the UCB covered assets, the FDIC will reimburse the Company for 95% of eligible losses in excess of $2.05 billion. The Company has a corresponding obligation to reimburse the FDIC for 80% or 95%, as applicable, of eligible recoveries with respect to covered assets. The commercial loan shared-loss agreement and single-family residential mortgage loan shared-loss agreement are in effect for 5 years and 10 years, respectively, from the acquisition date and the loss recovery provisions are in effect for 8 years and 10 years, respectively, from the acquisition date.

              Forty-five days following the 10th anniversary of the respective acquisition date, the Company will be required to pay to the FDIC a calculated amount, based on the specific thresholds of losses not being reached. The calculation of this potential liability as stated in the shared-loss agreements is 50% of the excess, if any of (i) 20% of the Intrinsic Loss Estimate and (ii) the sum of (A) 25% of the asset discount plus (B) 25% of the Cumulative Shared-Loss Payments plus (C) the Cumulative Servicing Amount if net losses on covered loans subject to the stated threshold is not reached. As of December 31, 2011 and 2010, the Company's estimate for this liability for WFIB and UCB was $10.7 million and $7.1 million, respectively.

              At each date of acquisition, we initially recognized for the loan portfolio acquired from the respective bank at fair value. This represents the discounted value of the expected cash flows from the portfolio. In estimating the nonaccretable difference, we (a) calculated the contractual amount and timing of undiscounted principal and interest payments (the "undiscounted contractual cash flows") and (b) estimated the amount and timing of undiscounted expected principal and interest payments (the "undiscounted expected cash flows"). In the determination of contractual cash flows and cash flows expected to be collected, we assume no prepayment on the ASC 310-30 nonaccrual loan pools as we do not anticipate any significant prepayments on credit impaired loans. For the ASC 310-30 accrual loans for single-family, multifamily and commercial real estate, we used a third party vendor to obtain prepayment speeds, in order to be consistent with the market participant's notion of the accounting standards. The third party vendor is recognized in the mortgage-industry for the delivery of prepayment and default models for the secondary market to identify loan level prepayment, delinquency, default, and loss propensities. The prepayment rates for the construction, land, and commercial and consumer pools have historically been low and so we applied the prepayment assumptions of our current portfolio using our internal modeling. The difference between the undiscounted contractual cash flows and the undiscounted expected cash flows is the nonaccretable difference. The nonaccretable difference represents our estimate of the credit losses expected and was considered in determining the fair value of the loans as of the acquisition date. The amount by which the undiscounted expected cash flows exceed the estimated fair value (the "accretable yield") is accreted into interest income over the life of the loans. The Company has elected to account for all covered loans acquired in the FDIC-assisted acquisitions under ASC 310-30.

              The carrying amounts and the composition of the covered loans as of December 31, 2011 and 2010 are as follows:

	December 31,
	2011			2010
	(In thousands)
Real estate loans:
Residential single-family	$	442,732		$	553,541
Residential multifamily		918,941			1,093,331
Commercial and industrial real estate		1,773,760			2,085,674
Construction and land		653,045			1,043,717
Total real estate loans		3,788,478			4,776,263
Other loans:
Commercial business		831,762			1,072,020
Other consumer		97,844			107,490
Total other loans		929,606			1,179,510
Total principal balance		4,718,084			5,955,773
Covered discount		(788,295	)		(1,150,672	)
Net valuation of loans		3,929,789			4,805,101
Allowance on covered loans		(6,647	)		(4,225	)
Total covered loans, net	$	3,923,142		$	4,800,876

              Credit Quality Indicators—The covered loans acquired are and will continue to be subject to the Bank's internal and external credit review and monitoring. The same credit quality indicators are reviewed for the covered portfolio as the non-covered portfolio, to enable the monitoring of the borrower's credit and the likelihood of repayment.

              Loans are risk rated based on analysis of the current state of the borrower's credit quality. The analysis of credit quality includes review of all sources of repayment, the borrower's current financial and liquidity status and all other relevant information. The Company utilizes an eight grade risk rating system, where a higher grade represents a higher level of credit risk. The eight grade risk rating system can be generally classified by the following categories: Pass or Watch, Special Mention, Substandard, Doubtful and Loss. The risk ratings reflect the relative strength of the sources of repayment. Refer to Footnote 9 for full discussion of risk ratings.

              In December 2010, after a year of historical performance of the covered loans acquired through the UCB acquisition, the Company reduced the nonaccretable difference, due to the performance of the portfolio and expectation for the inherent losses in the portfolio. This reduction was primarily calculated based on the risk ratings of the loans. If credit deteriorates beyond the respective acquisition date fair value amount of the covered loans under ASC 310-30, such deterioration will be reserved for and a provision for credit losses will be charged to earnings with a partially offsetting noninterest income item reflected in the increase to the FDIC indemnification asset or receivable. As of December 31, 2011, there is no allowance for the covered loans accounted for under ASC 310-30 related to credit deterioration, as the credit has not deteriorated beyond fair value at acquisition date.

              As of the acquisition date, WFIB's and UCB's loan portfolios included unfunded commitments for commercial lines of credit, construction draws and other lending activity. The total commitment outstanding as of the acquisition date is covered under the shared-loss agreements. However, any additional advances on these loans subsequent to acquisition date are not accounted for under ASC 310-30. Included in the table below are $583.8 million of additional advances, under the shared-loss agreements which are not accounted for under ASC 310-30. The bank has considered these additional advances on commitments covered under the shared-loss agreements in the allowance for loan losses calculation. These additional advances are within our loan segments as follows: $390.3 million of commercial and industrial loans, $149.1 million of commercial real estate loans, $31.6 million of consumer loans and $12.7 million of residential loans. As of December 31, 2011, $6.6 million, or 3.1%, of the total allowance is allocated to these additional advances on loans covered under the shared-loss agreements. This $6.6 million in allowance is allocated within our loan segments as follows: $4.0 million for commercial real estate loans, $2.4 million for commercial and industrial loans, and $174 thousand for consumer loans and $70 thousand for residential loans.

	Pass/Watch		Special Mention		Substandard		Doubtful		Total
	(In thousands)
December 31, 2011
Real estate loans:
Residential single-family	$	427,918	$	1,085	$	13,729	$	—	$	442,732
Residential multifamily		779,694		26,124		113,123		—		918,941
Commercial and industrial real estate		1,249,781		43,810		472,003		8,166		1,773,760
Construction and land		242,996		40,859		362,958		6,232		653,045
Total real estate loans		2,700,389		111,878		961,813		14,398		3,788,478
Other loans:
Commercial business		643,117		34,707		149,253		4,685		831,762
Other consumer		96,342		—		1,502		—		97,844
Total other loans		739,459		34,707		150,755		4,685		929,606
Total principal balance	$	3,439,848	$	146,585	$	1,112,568	$	19,083	$	4,718,084

	Pass/Watch		Special Mention		Substandard		Doubtful		Total
	(In thousands)
December 31, 2010
Real estate loans:
Residential single-family	$	525,979	$	2,153	$	25,157	$	252	$	553,541
Residential multifamily		1,008,274		15,114		67,366		2,577		1,093,331
Commercial and industrial real estate		1,520,135		89,870		466,588		9,081		2,085,674
Construction and land		328,214		125,688		556,070		33,745		1,043,717
Total real estate loans		3,382,602		232,825		1,115,181		45,655		4,776,263
Other loans:
Commercial business		834,252		64,702		161,401		11,665		1,072,020
Other consumer		106,232		336		922		—		107,490
Total other loans		940,484		65,038		162,323		11,665		1,179,510
Total principal balance	$	4,323,086	$	297,863	$	1,277,504	$	57,320	$	5,955,773

              Credit Risk and Concentrations—At each respective acquisition date the covered loans were grouped into pools of loans with similar characteristics and risk factors per ASC 310-30. The pools were first developed based on loan categories and performance status. As of December 31, 2011 UCB covered loans represent approximately 94% of total covered loans. For the UCB acquisition, the loans were further segregated among the former UCB domestic, Hong Kong, and China portfolios, representing the three general geographic regions. In addition, the Company evaluated the make-up of geographic regions within the construction, land, and multi-family loan portfolios and further segregated these pools into distressed and non-distressed regions based on our historical experience of real estate loans within the non-covered portfolio. As of the date of acquisition 64% of the UCB portfolio was located in California, 10% was located in Hong Kong and 11% was located in New York. This assessment was factored into the day one valuation and discount applied to the loans. As such, geographic concentration risk is considered in the covered loan discount. As of December 31, 2011, credit related to the covered loans has not deteriorated beyond the fair value at acquisition date.

              At December 31, 2011 and 2010, $194.5 million and $379.8 million, respectively, of the ASC 310-30 credit impaired loans were considered to be nonaccrual loans.

              The following table sets forth information regarding covered nonperforming assets as of the dates indicated:

	December 31, 2011		December 31, 2010
	(In thousands)
Covered nonaccrual loans(1)(2)	$	194,506	$	379,797
Covered loans past due 90 days or more but not on nonaccrual		—		—
Total nonperforming loans		194,506		379,797
Other real estate owned covered, net		63,624		123,902
Total covered nonperforming assets	$	258,130	$	503,699

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Covered nonaccrual loans meet the criteria for nonaccrual but have a yield accreted through interest income under ASC 310-30.

⁽²⁾

Represents principal balance net of the associated discount.

              As of December 31, 2011, we had 82 covered OREO properties with a combined aggregate carrying value of $63.6 million. Approximately 57% and 28% of covered OREO properties as of December 31, 2011 were located in California and Washington, respectively. As of December 31, 2010, we had 114 covered OREO properties with an aggregate carrying value of $123.9 million. During 2011, 131 properties with an aggregate carrying value of $122.2 million were added through foreclosure. The aggregate carrying value at December 31, 2011 includes $26.3 million in net write-downs on covered OREO. During 2011, we sold 163 covered OREO properties for total proceeds of $159.2 million resulting in a total combined net gain on sale of $3.0 million.

              Changes in the accretable yield for the covered loans for the years ended December 31, 2011 and 2010 is as follows:

	2011			2010
	(In thousands)
Balance at beginning of period	$	1,153,272		$	983,107
Additions(1)		—			82,997
Accretion		(208,887	)		(183,835	)
Changes in expected cash flows		(159,220	)		271,003
Balance at end of period	$	785,165		$	1,153,272

⁽¹⁾

The additions included above for the twelve months ended December 31, 2010, resulted from the June 11, 2010 acquisition of WFIB.

              The excess of cash flows expected to be collected over the recorded investment of acquired loans is referred to as the accretable yield and is accreted into interest income over the estimated life of the acquired loans using the effective yield method. The accretable yield will change due to:

• •

  estimate of the remaining life of acquired loans which may change the amount of future interest income

  •

  estimate of the amount of contractually required principal and interest payments over the estimated life that will not be collected (the nonaccretable difference); and

  •

  indices for acquired loans with variable rates of interest.

              In December 2010, after over a year of historical performance of the UCB portfolio, the bank concluded that the credit quality is performing better than originally estimated. As such, the bank reduced the nonaccretable discount on the UCB covered loan portfolio in December 2010. By lowering the nonaccretable discount, the overall accretable yield will increase thus increasing the interest income recognized over the remaining life of the loans.

              From December 31, 2010 to December 31, 2011, excluding scheduled principal payments, a total of $778.7 million of loans were removed from the covered loans accounted under ASC 310-30 due to loans being paid in full, sold, or transferred to covered OREO. The loan discount of $102.1 million related to these payoffs and removals was recorded as an adjustment to interest income in 2011.

              From December 31, 2009 to December 31, 2010, excluding scheduled principal payments, a total of $1.05 billion of loans were removed from the covered loans accounted under ASC 310-30 due to loans being paid in full, sold, or transferred to covered OREO. The loan discount of $136.5 million related to these payoffs and removals was recorded as an adjustment to interest income in 2010.

              From the acquisition date of November 6, 2009 to December 31, 2009, excluding scheduled principal payments, a total of $333.8 million of loans were removed from the covered loans accounted under ASC 310-30 due to loans being paid in full, sold, or transferred to covered OREO. The loan discount of $74.4 million related to these payoffs and removals was recorded as an adjustment to interest income in 2009.

• • FDIC Indemnification Asset

              Due to the fourth quarter 2010 reduction of the nonaccretable difference on the UCB covered loan portfolio, the expected reimbursement from the FDIC under the loss-sharing agreement decreased. The Company is amortizing the difference between the recorded amount of the FDIC indemnification asset and the expected reimbursement from the FDIC over the life of the indemnification asset. The amortization is in line with the improved accretable yield as discussed above. As such, the Company now has net amortization of the FDIC indemnification asset against income. For the year ended December 31, 2011, the Company recorded $59.9 million of amortization against income, compared to $14.7 million of accretion for the year ended December 31, 2010. For the years ended December 31, 2011 and 2010, the Company also recorded $210.4 million and $355.5 million, respectively, reduction to the FDIC indemnification asset resulting from paydowns, payoffs, loan sales, and charge-offs. Additionally, during 2011 and 2010, respectively, $3.6 million and $7.1 million were recorded as the increase in the estimate of liability owed to the FDIC at the completion of the FDIC loss share agreements.

              The table below shows FDIC indemnification asset activity for 2011 and 2010:

	2011			2010
	(In thousands)
Balance at beginning of period	$	785,035		$	1,091,814
Addition due to WFIB acquisition		—			41,131
(Amortization) Accretion		(59,929	)		14,678
Reductions(1)(2)		(210,365	)		(355,490	)
Estimate of FDIC repayment(3)		(3,606	)		(7,098	)
Balance at end of period	$	511,135		$	785,035

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Reductions relate to higher cash flows received from principal amortization, partial prepayments, loan payoffs and loan sales.

⁽²⁾

For the twelve months ended December 31, 2011, the reduction amount of $210.4 million also includes charge-offs, of which $126.4 million of these charge-offs are recoverable from the FDIC and recorded in other assets until reimbursement is received. For the twelve months ended December 31, 2010, the reduction amount of $355.5 million also includes charge-offs, of which $227.6 million are recoverable from the FDIC and recorded in other assets. Reductions relate to higher cash flows received from principal amortization, partial prepayments, loan payoffs and loan sales and the reduction of the credit discount.

⁽³⁾

This represents the change in the calculated estimate the Company will be required to pay the FDIC at the end of the FDIC loss share agreements, due to lower thresholds of losses.

• • FDIC Receivable

              As of December 31, 2011, the FDIC loss sharing receivable was $76.6 million as compared to $62.6 million as of December 31, 2010. This receivable represents 80% of reimbursable amounts from the FDIC that have not yet been received. These reimbursable amounts include net charge-offs, loan-related expenses and OREO-related expenses. 100% of the loan-related and OREO expenses are recorded as noninterest expense, 80% of any reimbursable expense is recorded as noninterest income, netting to the 20% of actual expense paid by the Company. The FDIC shares in 80% of recoveries received. Thus, the FDIC receivable is reduced when we receive payment from the FDIC as well as when recoveries occur. The FDIC loss-sharing receivable is included in other assets on the Consolidated Balance Sheet.

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PARENT COMPANY FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Tables)

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2011

PARENT COMPANY FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

Balance sheets

BALANCE SHEETS

	December 31,
	2011			2010
	(In thousands)
ASSETS
Cash and cash equivalents	$	9,287		$	4,973
Certificates of deposit		—			198
Investment securities available-for-sale		—			—
Investment in subsidiaries		2,436,574			2,268,453
Other investments		538			1,136
Other assets		3,012			5,081
TOTAL	$	2,449,411		$	2,279,841
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
Long-term debt	$	137,178		$	160,570
Other liabilities		490			5,340
Total liabilities		137,668			165,910
STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
Preferred stock (par value $0.001 per share)
Authorized—5,000,000 shares
Issued—200,000 shares in Series A, non-cumulative convertible preferred stock in 2011 and 2010 Outstanding—85,710 and 85,741 shares in 2011 and 2010		83,027			83,058
Common stock (par value $0.001 per share)
Authorized—200,000,000 shares
Issued—156,798,011 shares in 2011 and 155,743,241 shares in 2010 Outstanding—149,327,907 shares in 2011 and 148,542,940 shares in 2010		157			156
Additional paid in capital		1,443,883			1,434,277
Retained earnings		934,617			720,116
Treasury stock, at cost—7,470,104 shares in 2011 and 7,200,301 shares in 2010		(116,001	)		(111,262	)
Accumulated other comprehensive (loss) income, net of tax		(33,940	)		(12,414	)
Total stockholders' equity		2,311,743			2,113,931
TOTAL	$	2,449,411		$	2,279,841

Statements of income

STATEMENTS OF INCOME

	Year Ended December 31,
	2011		2010		2009
	(In thousands)
Dividends from subsidiaries	$	72,129	$	85,158	$	23,576
Interest income		—		1,095		794
Gain on sales of investment securities available-for-sale		—		556		—
Impairment writedown on investment securities available-for-sale		—		—		(5,863	)
Impairment writedown on other investments		—		—		(581	)
Other income		372		3		—
Total income		72,501		86,812		17,926
Interest expense		4,734		5,302		6,197
Compensation and net occupancy reimbursement to subsidiary		2,537		2,921		2,288
Goodwill impairment		—		—		—
Other expense		2,339		2,132		1,179
Total expense		9,610		10,355		9,664
Income before income taxes and equity in undistributed income of subsidiaries		62,891		76,457		8,262
Income tax benefit		3,830		3,592		6,361
Equity in undistributed income (loss) of subsidiaries		178,513		84,515		62,019
Net income	$	245,234	$	164,564	$	76,642

Statements of cash flows

STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS

	Year Ended December 31,
	2011			2010			2009
	(In thousands)
Cash flows from operating activities:
Net income	$	245,234		$	164,564		$	76,642
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:
Equity in undistributed (income) loss of subsidiaries		(178,513	)		(84,515	)		(62,019	)
Depreciation and amortization		1,034			623			470
Impairment writedown on investment securities available-for-sale		—			—			5,863
Impairment writedown on other investments		—			—			581
Prepayment penalty on other borrowings		526			—			—
Stock compensation costs		1,767			8,761			5,330
Gain on sale of investment securities available-for-sale		—			(556	)		—
Tax provision (benefit) from stock plans		(717	)		170			(1,012	)
Net change in other assets		1,797			(1,605	)		(1,841	)
Net change in other liabilities		(3,709	)		(596	)		4,509
Net cash provided by operating activities		67,419			86,846			28,523
Cash flows from investing activities:
Purchases of:
Investment securities available-for-sale		—			(20,746	)		(31,981	)
Certificates of deposit		—			—			(17,714	)
Proceeds from:
Redemption of certificates of deposit		198			17,516			—
Repayments, maturity and redemption of investment
Sale/call of investment securities available-for-sale		—			48,224			5,000
Capital contributions to subsidiaries, net		—			—			(350,000	)
Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities		198			44,994			(394,695	)
Cash flows from financing activities:
Payment for:
Repayment of long-term debt		(23,918	)		—			—
Purchase of treasury shares		(649	)		(1,207	)		(430	)
Cash dividends on preferred stock		(6,857	)		(24,060	)		(26,076	)
Cash dividends on common stock		(23,822	)		(5,545	)		(3,586	)
Repurchase of Series B preferred stock		—			(306,546	)		—
Repurchase of common stock warrants		(14,500	)		—			—
Proceeds from:
Issuance of common stock pursuant to various stock plans and agreements		5,726			4,454			263,336
Issuance of preferred stock and common stock warrants		—			—			325,120
Tax (provision) benefit from stock plans		717			(170	)		—
Net cash (used in) provided by financing activities		(63,303	)		(333,074	)		558,364
Net (decrease) increase in cash and cash equivalents		4,314			(201,234	)		192,192
Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of year		4,973			206,207			14,015
Cash and cash equivalents, end of year	$	9,287		$	4,973		$	206,207
Supplemental Cash Flow Information:
Cash paid during the year for:
Interest	$	5,167		$	5,306		$	6,373
Noncash financing activities:
Conversion of preferred stock to common stock		31			325,299			—
Amortization of preferred stock discount		—			21,042			3,847
Issuance of common stock in lieu of Board of Director retainer fees		520			281			219

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COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES (Details) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2011	Dec. 31, 2010
Credit Extensions
Allowance for unfunded loan commitments, off-balance sheet credit exposures and recourse provision	$ 11.0	$ 10.0
Undisbursed Loan Commitments
Credit Extensions
Loan	2,190.0	1,890.0
Mortgage and commercial loan applications in process
Credit Extensions
Loan	305.6	349.9
Commercial and Standby Letters of Credit
Credit Extensions
Commercial and standby letters of credit issued	$ 1,640.0	$ 768.8

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INVESTMENT SECURITIES

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2011

INVESTMENT SECURITIES

INVESTMENT SECURITIES

6.           INVESTMENT SECURITIES

              An analysis of the investment securities available-for-sale portfolio is presented as follows:

	Amortized Cost		Gross Unrealized Gains		Gross Unrealized Losses			Estimated Fair Value
	(In thousands)
As of December 31, 2011
Investment securities available-for-sale:
U.S. Treasury securities	$	19,892	$	833	$	—		$	20,725
U.S. Government agency and U.S. Government sponsored enterprise debt securities		575,148		1,709		(279	)		576,578
U.S. Government agency and U.S. Government sponsored enterprise mortgage-backed securities:
Commercial mortgage-backed securities		46,008		3,307		—			49,315
Residential mortgage-backed securities		963,688		30,854		(772	)		993,770
Municipal securities		76,255		3,696		(5	)		79,946
Other residential mortgage-backed securities:
Investment grade		—		—		—			—
Non-investment grade		—		—		—			—
Corporate debt securities:
Investment grade		1,411,409		6,762		(95,610	)		1,322,561
Non-investment grade(1)		30,693		—		(11,078	)		19,615
Other securities		9,875		195		(2	)		10,068
Total investment securities available-for-sale	$	3,132,968	$	47,356	$	(107,746	)	$	3,072,578

	Amortized Cost		Gross Unrealized Gains		Gross Unrealized Losses			Estimated Fair Value
	(In thousands)
As of December 31, 2010
Investment securities available-for-sale:
U.S. Treasury securities	$	19,847	$	607	$	—		$	20,454
U.S. Government agency and U.S. Government sponsored enterprise debt securities		1,349,289		2,297		(18,121	)		1,333,465
U.S. Government agency and U.S. Government sponsored enterprise mortgage-backed securities:
Commercial mortgage-backed securities		18,620		512		—			19,132
Residential mortgage-backed securities		295,140		11,574		—			306,714
Municipal securities		—		—		—			—
Other residential mortgage-backed securities:
Investment grade		—		—		—			—
Non-investment grade		14,996		—		(8,742	)		6,254
Corporate debt securities:
Investment grade		1,056,537		9,095		(8,765	)		1,056,867
Non-investment grade(1)		50,015		31		(11,316	)		38,730
Other securities		95,966		267		(1,908	)		94,325
Total investment securities available-for-sale	$	2,900,410	$	24,383	$	(48,852	)	$	2,875,941

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For 2011, the Company recorded $633 thousand, on a pre-tax basis, of OTTI through earnings and $5.1 million of the non-credit portion of OTTI for pooled trust securities and other mortgage-backed securities in other comprehensive income. For 2010, the Company recorded $16.7 million, on a pre-tax basis, of OTTI through earnings and $15.4 million of the non-credit portion of OTTI for pooled trust securities and other mortgage-backed securities in other comprehensive income.

              The Company did not have any investment securities held-to-maturity as of December 31, 2011 and December 31, 2010.

              The fair values of investment securities are generally determined by reference to the average of at least two quoted market prices obtained from independent external brokers or prices obtained from independent external pricing service providers who have experience in valuing these securities. The Company performs a monthly analysis on the pricing service quotes and the broker quotes received from third parties to ensure that the prices represent a reasonable estimate of fair value. The procedures include, but are not limited to, initial and ongoing review of third party pricing methodologies, review of pricing trends, and monitoring of trading volumes. The Company assesses that prices received from independent brokers represent a reasonable estimate of fair value through the use of internal and external cash flow models developed that are based on spreads and, when available, market indices. As a result of this analysis, if the Company determines there is a more appropriate fair value based upon available market data, the price received from third parties is adjusted accordingly.

              Prices from third party pricing services are often unavailable for securities that are rarely traded or are traded only in privately negotiated transactions. As a result, certain securities are priced via independent broker quotations which utilize proprietary models that include observable market based inputs. Additionally, the majority of these independent broker quotations are non-binding.

              As a result of the ongoing financial crisis in the U.S. and global markets, the market for the private label mortgage-backed security and certain pooled trust preferred securities has been distressed since mid-2007. It is the Company's view that current broker prices (which are typically non-binding) on these securities are based on forced liquidation or distressed sale values in very inactive markets that are not representative of the fair value of these securities. As such, the Company considered what weight, if any, to place on transactions that are not orderly when estimating fair value. For the pooled trust preferred securities and the private-label mortgage-backed security, the Company determined their fair values using the methodologies set forth in Note 3 to the Company's consolidated financial statements presented elsewhere in this report.

              The following table shows the Company's rollforward of the amount related to OTTI credit losses for the years ended December 31, 2011 and 2010:

	2011			2010
	(In thousands)
Beginning balance	$	124,340		$	107,671
Addition of other-than-temporary impairment that was not previously recognized		—			6,340
Additional increases to the amount related to the credit loss for which an other-than-temporary impairment was previously recognized		633			10,329
Reduction for securities sold		(9,561	)		—
Ending balance	$	115,412		$	124,340

              The following tables show the Company's investment portfolio's gross unrealized losses and related fair values, aggregated by investment category and length of time that individual securities have been in a continuous unrealized loss position, for the years ended December 31, 2011 and 2010:

	Less Than 12 Months					12 Months or More					Total
	Fair Value		Unrealized Losses			Fair Value		Unrealized Losses			Fair Value		Unrealized Losses
	(In thousands)
As of December 31, 2011
Investment securities available-for-sale:
U.S. Treasury securities	$	—	$	—		$	—	$	—		$	—	$	—
U.S. Government agency and U.S. Government sponsored enterprise debt securities		143,265		(279	)		—		—			143,265		(279	)
U.S. Government agency and U.S. Government sponsored enterprise mortgage-backed securities:
Commercial mortgage-backed securities		—		—			—		—			—		—
Residential mortgage-backed securities		195,393		(772	)		—		—			195,393		(772	)
Municipal securities		1,158		(5	)		—		—			1,158		(5	)
Other residential mortgage-backed securities:
Investment grade		—		—			—		—			—		—
Non-investment grade		—		—			—		—			—		—
Corporate debt securities:
Investment grade		754,055		(61,935	)		350,181		(33,675	)		1,104,236		(95,610	)
Non-investment grade		9,973		(565	)		9,595		(10,513	)		19,568		(11,078	)
Other securities		4,503		(2	)							4,503		(2	)
Total investment securities available-for-sale	$	1,108,347	$	(63,558	)	$	359,776	$	(44,188	)	$	1,468,123	$	(107,746	)

	Less Than 12 Months					12 Months or More					Total
	Fair Value		Unrealized Losses			Fair Value		Unrealized Losses			Fair Value		Unrealized Losses
	(In thousands)
As of December 31, 2010
Investment securities available-for-sale:
U.S. Treasury securities	$	—	$	—		$	—	$	—		$	—	$	—
U.S. Government agency and U.S. Government sponsored enterprise debt securities		935,654		(18,121	)		—		—			935,654		(18,121	)
U.S. Government agency and U.S. Government sponsored enterprise mortgage-backed securities:
Commercial mortgage-backed securities		—		—			—		—			—		—
Residential mortgage-backed securities		—		—			—		—			—		—
Municipal securities		—		—			—		—			—		—
Other residential mortgage-backed securities:
Investment grade		—		—			—		—			—		—
Non-investment grade		—		—			6,254		(8,742	)		6,254		(8,742	)
Corporate debt securities:
Investment grade		656,434		(8,765	)		—		—			656,434		(8,765	)
Non-investment grade		24,105		(623	)		9,926		(10,693	)		34,031		(11,316	)
Other securities		76,692		(1,908	)		—		—			76,692		(1,908	)
Total investment securities available-for-sale	$	1,692,885	$	(29,417	)	$	16,180	$	(19,435	)	$	1,709,065	$	(48,852	)

Unrealized Losses

              The majority of the unrealized losses related to securities that have been in a continuous loss position for less than twelve months is related to investment grade debt securities. As of December 31, 2011, the Company had $1.32 billion in investment grade corporate debt securities available-for-sale, representing approximately 43% of the total investment securities available-for-sale portfolio.

              As of December 31, 2011, there were 24 individual securities that have been in a continuous unrealized loss position for twelve months or more. These securities are comprised of 5 positions in trust preferred securities with a total fair value of $9.6 million and 19 investment grade debt securities with a fair value of $350.2 million. As of December 31, 2011 there were also 116 securities, not including the 24 securities above, which have been in a continuous unrealized loss position for less than twelve months. The securities in an unrealized loss position include 89 investment grade corporate debt securities, 16 residential mortgage-backed securities, 5 government agency securities, 4 non-investment grade corporate debt securities, 1 municipal security, and 1other security. The unrealized losses on these securities are primarily attributed to the market impact to the sovereign debt crisis in Europe. The bank does not have direct holdings of European sovereign debt. However, the bank is indirectly affected through the overall impact to the market and especially to corporate debt securities pricing. The issuers of these securities have not, to our knowledge, established any cause for default on these securities. These securities have fluctuated in value since their purchase dates as market interest rates have fluctuated. The Company does not intend to sell these securities and it is not more likely than not that the Company will be required to sell the investments before recovery of their current amortized cost basis. As such, the Company does not deem these securities, other than those previously stated, to be other-than-temporarily impaired as of December 31, 2011.

              As of December 31, 2010, there were six individual securities that have been in a continuous unrealized loss position for twelve months or more. These securities are comprised of five positions in pooled trust preferred securities with a total fair value of $9.9 million and one mortgage-backed security with a fair value of $6.3 million. As of December 31, 2010 there were also 129 securities, excluding the 6 securities above, which have been in a continuous unrealized loss position for less than twelve months. The securities in an unrealized loss position include 46 investment grade corporate debt securities, 8 non-investment grade debt securities, 33 government agency securities and 42 other securities. The unrealized losses on these securities are primarily attributed to changes in interest rates as well as the liquidity crisis that has impacted all financial industries. The issuers of these securities have not, to our knowledge, established any cause for default on these securities. These securities have fluctuated in value since their purchase dates as market interest rates have fluctuated. The Company does not intend to sell these securities and it is not more likely than not that the Company will be required to sell the investments before recovery of their current amortized cost basis. As such, the Company does not deem these securities, other than those previously stated, to be other-than-temporarily impaired as of December 31, 2010.

Corporate Debt Securities

              The majority of the unrealized losses related to securities that have been in a continuous loss position of twelve months or longer are primarily due to the investment grade debt securities discussed previously as well as five positions in trust preferred debt securities. As of December 31, 2011, these trust preferred securities had an estimated fair value of $9.6 million, representing less than 1% of the total investment securities available-for-sale portfolio. As of December 31, 2011, these non-investment grade debt instruments had gross unrealized losses amounting to $10.5 million, or 52% of the total amortized cost basis of these securities, comprised of $5.4 million in unrealized losses and $5.1 million in noncredit-related impairment losses on securities that are other-than-temporarily impaired as of December 31, 2011 pursuant to the provisions of ASC 320-10-65. As a result of diminishing collateral values, deteriorating cash flows and increasing estimates of future deferrals and defaults, we recorded an impairment loss of $633 thousand on our portfolio of pooled trust preferred securities during 2011 for additional increases to the amount related to the credit loss for which an other-than-temporary impairment was previously recognized.

              During 2010 and 2009, the Company recorded $6.7 million and $14.1 million, respectively, in noncredit-related impairment losses on five and fourteen trust preferred securities, respectively, due to rating downgrades caused by increases in market spreads, concerns regarding the housing market and lack of liquidity in the market. None of these securities have experienced any credit-related losses for which OTTI was previously recorded prior to implementation of ASC 320-10-65. Upon the implementation of ASC 320-10-65, the Company reclassified the combined $14.0 million, or $8.1 million on a net of tax basis, in noncredit-related OTTI impairment losses recognized during 2009 and 2008 from the opening balance of retained earnings to other comprehensive income as of December 31, 2009.

Mortgage-Backed Securities

              In February 2011, the Company sold its one private-label available-for-sale mortgage-backed security. This security had a fair value of $6.3 million and gross unrealized losses of $8.7 million as of December 31, 2010. The Company had other-than-temporary impairment of $6.3 million recognized in earnings on this security for the year ended December 31, 2010. The security was not deemed other-than-temporarily impaired as of December 31, 2009.

              The scheduled maturities of investment securities at December 31, 2011 are presented as follows:

	Amortized Cost		Estimated Fair Value
	(In thousands)
Due within one year	$	708,317	$	704,059
Due after one year through five years		372,837		357,446
Due after five years through ten years		1,001,425		933,429
Due after ten years		1,050,389		1,077,644
Total investment securities available-for-sale	$	3,132,968	$	3,072,578

              Actual maturities of mortgage-backed securities can differ from contractual maturities because borrowers have the right to prepay obligations. In addition, such factors as prepayments and interest rates may affect the yields on the carrying values of mortgage-backed securities.

              Proceeds from sales of available-for-sale securities during 2011, 2010 and 2009 were $702.6 million, $1.34 billion and $1.65 billion, respectively. Realized gains were $9.7 million, $31.2 million and $11.9 million during 2011, 2010 and 2009, respectively. The tax expense on the sale of investment securities available-for-sale amounted to $4.1 million, $13.1 million and $5.0 million for the years ended December 31, 2011, 2010 and 2009, respectively.

              At December 31, 2011 and 2010, investment securities available-for-sale with a par value of $2.17 billion and $1.88 billion, respectively, were pledged to secure public deposits, FHLB advances, repurchase agreements, Federal Reserve Bank's discount window, or for other purposes required or permitted by law.

              At December 31, 2011 and 2010, we had no held-to-maturity investment securities. During 2009 and subsequent to the UCB Acquisition, we transferred $681.4 million held-to-maturity investment securities to available-for-sale.

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7.           DERIVATIVE FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS

              The following table summarizes the fair value and balance sheet classification of derivative instruments as of December 31, 2011 and 2010. The notional amount of the contract is not recorded on the consolidated balance sheets, but is used as the basis for determining the amount of interest payments to be exchanged between the counterparties. If the counterparty fails to perform, the Company's counterparty credit risk is equal to the amount reported as a derivative asset. The valuation methodology of derivative instruments is disclosed in Note 3 to the Company's consolidated financial statements presented elsewhere in this report.

	Fair Values of Derivative Instruments
	December 31, 2011						December 31, 2010
	Notional Amount		Derivative Assets(1)		Derivative Liabilities(1)		Notional Amount		Derivative Assets(1)		Derivative Liabilities(1)
	(In thousands)
Derivatives designated as hedging instruments:
Interest rate swaps on certificates of deposit—fair value	$	200,000	$	998	$	639	$	—	$	—	$	—
Total derivatives designated as hedging instruments	$	200,000	$	998	$	639	$	—	$	—	$	—
Derivatives not designated as hedging instruments:
Equity swap agreements	$	22,709	$	202	$	204	$	22,884	$	206	$	210
Foreign exchange options		85,614		3,899		2,430		85,614		5,084		3,239
Interest rate swaps		485,196		19,476		19,924		4,098		13		14
Short-term foreign exchange contracts		210,295		1,403		967		92,625		1,220		1,035
Total derivatives not designated as hedging instruments	$	803,814	$	24,980	$	23,525	$	205,221	$	6,523	$	4,498

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Derivative assets include the estimated gain to settle a derivative contract plus net interest receivable. Derivative liabilities include the estimated loss to settle a derivative contract.

Derivatives Designated as Hedging Instruments

              Interest Rate Swaps on Certificates of Deposit—The Company is exposed to changes in the fair value of certain of its fixed-rate certificates of deposit due to changes in the benchmark interest rate, LIBOR. During 2011, the Company entered into four $50.0 million receive-fixed, pay-variable interest rate swaps with major brokerage firms as fair value hedges of four $50.0 million fixed-rate certificates of deposit with the same maturity dates. Interest rate swaps designated as fair value hedges involve the receipt of fixed-rate amounts from a counterparty in exchange for the Company making variable-rate payments over the life of the agreements without the exchange of the underlying notional amount. As of December 31, 2011 the total notional amount of the interest rate swaps on the certificates of deposit was $200.0 million, respectively. The fair values of the interest rate swaps amounted to a $998 thousand asset and $639 thousand liability as of December 31, 2011. During the year ended December 31, 2011, the Company recognized a net loss of $891 thousand in interest expense related to hedge ineffectiveness. The Company also recognized a net reduction to interest expense of $2.5 million for the year ended December 31, 2011 related to net settlements on the derivatives.

Derivatives Not Designated as Hedging Instruments

              Equity Swap Agreements—In December 2007, the Company entered into two equity swap agreements with a major investment brokerage firm to economically hedge against market fluctuations in an equity index certificate of deposit product offered to bank customers which has a term of 5 years and pays interest based on the performance of the HSCEI. Under ASC 815, a certificate of deposit that pays interest based on changes in an equity index is a hybrid instrument with an embedded derivative (i.e. equity call option) that must be accounted for separately from the host contract (i.e. the certificate of deposit). In accordance with ASC 815, both the embedded equity call options on the certificates of deposit and the freestanding equity swap agreements are marked-to-market each reporting period with resulting changes in fair value recorded in the condensed consolidated statements of income. As of December 31, 2011 and December 31, 2010, the notional amounts of the equity swap agreements totaled $22.7 million and $22.9 million, respectively.

              The fair values of the equity swap agreements and embedded derivative liability for these derivative contracts amounted to $202 thousand and $204 thousand, respectively, as of December 31, 2011, compared to $206 thousand and $210 thousand, respectively, as of December 31, 2010.

              Foreign Exchange Options—During 2010, the Company entered into foreign exchange option contracts with major brokerage firms to economically hedge against currency exchange rate fluctuations in a certificate of deposit product available to bank customers beginning in the first quarter of 2010. This product, which has a term of 5 years, pays interest based on the performance of the Chinese currency Renminbi ("RMB") relative to the U.S. Dollar. Under ASC 815, a certificate of deposit that pays interest based on changes in currency exchange rates is a hybrid instrument with an embedded derivative that must be accounted for separately from the host contract (i.e. the certificate of deposit). In accordance with ASC 815, both the embedded derivative instruments and the freestanding foreign exchange option contracts are marked-to-market each reporting period with resulting changes in fair value reported in the consolidated statements of income.

              As of December 31, 2011 and December 31, 2010 the notional amount of the foreign exchange options totaled $85.6 million and $85.6 million, respectively. The fair values of the foreign exchange options and embedded derivative liability for these contracts amounted to a $3.9 million asset and a $2.4 million liability as of December 31, 2011. The fair values of the foreign exchange options and embedded derivative liability for these contracts amounted to a $5.1 million asset and $3.2 million liability as of December 31, 2010.

              Interest Rate Swaps—Since the fourth quarter of 2010, the Company has entered into pay-fixed, receive-variable swap contracts with institutional counterparties to economically hedge against an interest rate swap product offered to bank customers. This product allows borrowers to lock in attractive intermediate and long-term interest rates by entering into a pay-fixed, receive-variable swap contract with the Company, resulting in the customer obtaining a synthetic fixed rate loan. The Company does not assume any interest rate risk since the swap agreements mirror each other. As of December 31, 2011 and December 31, 2010 the notional amount of the interest rate swaps with the institutional counterparties totaled $485.2 million and $4.1 million, respectively. The interest rate swap agreements are marked-to-market each reporting period with resulting changes in fair value reported in the consolidated statements of income.

              The fair values of the interest rate swap contracts with the institutional counterparty and the bank customers amounted to a $19.5 million asset and $19.9 million liability, respectively, as of December 31, 2011. The fair values of the interest rate swap contracts with the institutional counterparty and the bank customers amounted to a $13 thousand asset and $14 thousand liability, respectively, as of December 31, 2010.

              Short-term Foreign Exchange Contracts—The Company also enters into short-term forward foreign exchange contracts on a regular basis to economically hedge against foreign exchange rate fluctuations. As of December 31, 2011 and December 31, 2010, the notional amount of the foreign exchange contracts totaled $210.3 million and $92.6 million, respectively. The fair values of the short-term foreign exchange contracts amounted to a $1.4 million asset and $1.0 million liability, respectively, as of December 31, 2011. The fair values of the foreign exchange contracts amounted to a $1.2 million asset and $1.0 million liability, respectively, as of December 31, 2010.

              The table below presents the effect of the Company's derivative financial instruments on the consolidated statements of income for the year ended December 31, 2011 and 2010:

		Year Ended December 31,
	Location in Consolidated Statements of Operations
		2011			2010			2009
		(In thousands)
Derivatives designated as hedging instruments
Interest rate swaps on certificates of deposit—fair value	Interest expense	$	2,930		$	—		$	—
	Total net income	$	2,930		$	—		$	—
Derivatives not designated as hedging instruments
Equity swap agreements	Noninterest expense	$	2		$	(138	)	$	312
Foreign exchange options	Noninterest income		(392	)		—			—
Foreign exchange options	Noninterest expense		16			—			—
Interest rate swaps	Noninterest income		(447	)		—			—
Short-term foreign exchange contracts	Noninterest income		251			180			—
	Total net (expense) income	$	(570	)	$	42		$	312

              Credit Risk-Related Contingent Features—The Company has agreements with some of its derivative counterparties that contain a provision where if the Company defaults on any of its indebtedness, including default where repayment of the indebtedness has not been accelerated by the lender, then the Company could also be declared in default on its derivative obligations.

              The Company also has agreements with some of its derivative counterparties that contain a provision where if the Company fails to maintain its status as a well/adequately capitalized institution, then the counterparty could terminate the derivative positions and the Company would be required to settle its obligations under the agreements. Similarly, the Company could be required to settle its obligations under certain of its agreements if the Company was issued a notice of prompt corrective action.

              As of December 31, 2011 the termination value of applicable derivatives in a net liability position, which includes accrued interest but excludes any adjustment for nonperformance risk, related to these agreements was $18.3 million. If the Company had breached any of these provisions at December 31, 2011, it could have been required to settle its obligations under the agreements at the termination value.

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NON-COVERED LOANS AND ALLOWANCE FOR LOAN LOSSES

9.           NON-COVERED LOANS AND ALLOWANCE FOR LOAN LOSSES

              The following is a summary of year-end loans receivable, excluding covered loans ("non-covered loans"):

	December 31,
	2011			2010
	(In thousands)
Residential:
Single-family	$	1,796,635		$	1,119,024
Multifamily		933,168			974,745
Total residential		2,729,803			2,093,769
Commercial Real Estate ("CRE"):
Income producing		3,487,866			3,392,984
Construction		171,410			278,047
Land		173,089			235,707
Total CRE		3,832,365			3,906,738
Commercial and Industrial ("C&I"):
Commercial business		2,655,917			1,674,698
Trade finance		486,555			308,657
Total C&I		3,142,472			1,983,355
Consumer:
Student loans		306,325			490,314
Other consumer		277,461			243,212
Total consumer		583,786			733,526
Total gross loans receivable, excluding covered loans		10,288,426			8,717,388
Unearned fees, premiums, and discounts, net		(16,762	)		(56,781	)
Allowance for loan losses, excluding covered loans		(209,876	)		(230,408	)
Loans receivable, excluding covered loans, net	$	10,061,788		$	8,430,199

              Accrued interest on covered and non-covered loans receivable amounted to $68.5 million and $65.6 million at December 31, 2011 and 2010, respectively.

              At December 31, 2011 and 2010, covered and non-covered loans receivable totaling $8.65 billion and $8.14 billion, respectively, were pledged to secure borrowings from the FHLB and the Federal Reserve Bank.

              The Bank offers both fixed and adjustable rate ("ARM") first mortgage loans secured by one-to-four unit residential properties located in its primary lending areas. The Bank originated $924.3 million and $430.8 million in new residential single-family loans during 2011 and 2010, respectively.

              The Bank also offers both fixed and ARM residential multifamily loan programs. For the years ended December 31, 2011 and 2010, the Bank originated $47.6 million and $26.4 million, respectively, in multifamily residential loans. The Bank primarily offers ARM multifamily loan programs that have six-month, three-year, or five-year initial fixed periods. The Bank considers all of the single-family and multifamily loans originated to be prime loans and underwriting criteria include minimum FICO scores, maximum loan-to-value ratios and minimum debt coverage ratios, as applicable. The Bank does have some single-family loans with interest-only features. Single-family loans with interest-only features totaled $5.6 million or 1% and $7.8 million or 1% of total single-family loans at December 31, 2011 and 2010, respectively. Additionally, the Bank owns residential loans that permit different repayment options that were purchased several years ago. For these loans, there is the potential for negative amortization if the borrower chooses so. These residential loans that permit different repayment options totaled $14.0 million, or 1%, and $16.9 million, or 1%, of total residential loans at December 31, 2011 and 2010, respectively. None of these loans were negatively amortizing as of December 31, 2011 and 2010.

              In addition to residential lending, the Bank's lending activities also include commercial real estate, commercial and industrial, and consumer lending. Our CRE lending activities include loans to finance income-producing properties and also construction and land loans. Our C&I lending activities include commercial business financing for small and middle-market businesses in a wide spectrum of industries. Included in commercial business loans are loans for working capital, accounts receivable lines, inventory lines, small business administration loans and lease financing. We also offer a variety of international trade finance services and products, including letters of credit, revolving lines of credit, import loans, bankers' acceptances, working capital lines, domestic purchase financing and pre-export financing. Consumer loans are primarily comprised of fully guaranteed student loans, home equity lines of credit and auto loans.

              All of the loans that the Bank originates are subject to its underwriting guidelines and loan origination standards. Management believes that the Bank's underwriting criteria and procedures adequately consider the unique risks which may come from these products. The Bank conducts a variety of quality control procedures and periodic audits to ensure compliance with its origination standards, including criteria for lending and legal requirements.

              Credit Risk and Concentrations—The real estate market in California, including the areas of Los Angeles, Riverside, San Bernardino and Orange counties, where a majority of the Company's loan customers are based, has been negatively impacted over the past few years. As of December 31, 2011, the Company had $3.83 billion in non-covered commercial real estate loans and $2.73 billion in non-covered residential loans, of which approximately 92% are secured by real properties located in California. Potential further deterioration in the real estate market generally and residential homes in particular could result in additional loan charge-offs and provisions for loan losses in the future, which could have a material adverse effect on the Company's financial condition, net income and capital. In addition, although most of the Company's trade finance activities are related to trade with Asian countries, the majority of our loans are made to companies domiciled in the United States. A substantial portion of this business involves California based customers engaged in import activities. We also offer export-import financing to various domestic and foreign customers; the export loans are guaranteed by the Export-Import Bank of the United States.

              Purchased Loans—During 2011, the Company purchased loans with an unpaid principal balance of $782.8 million and a carrying amount of $740.8 million. 89% of these loans are student loans which are guaranteed by the U.S. Department of Education and pose limited credit risk.

              Loans Held for Sale—Loans held for sale totaled $278.6 million and $220.1 million as of December 31, 2011 and 2010, respectively. Loans held for sale are recorded at the lower of cost or fair market value. Fair market value, if lower than cost is determined based on valuations obtained from market participants or the value of the underlying collateral. As of December 31, 2011, approximately 90% of these loans were student loans reclassified to loans held for sale. During 2011, in total, loans receivable of $644.9 million were reclassified to loans held for sale. Some of these loans were purchased by the Company with the intent to be held for investment; however, subsequent to their purchase, the Company's intent for these loans changed and they were consequently reclassified to loans held for sale. The remainder of loans was immediately classified as loans held for sale. Proceeds from sales of loans held for sale were $652.7 million in 2011, resulting in net gains on sale of $14.5 million. Proceeds from sales of loans held for sale were $409.5 million in 2010, resulting in net gains on sale of $18.5 million. During 2009, proceeds from sales of loans held for sale were $37.1 million with insignificant net gains on sales.

              Credit Quality Indicators—Loans are risk rated based on analysis of the current state of the borrower's credit quality. The analysis of credit quality includes review of all sources of repayment, the borrower's current payment performance/delinquency, the borrower's current financial and liquidity status, and all other relevant information. For single family residential loans payment performance/delinquency is the driving indicator for the risk ratings. However, the risk ratings remain the overall credit quality indicator for the Company as well as the credit quality indicator utilized for estimating the appropriate allowance for loan losses. The Company utilizes an eight grade risk rating system, where a higher grade represents a higher level of credit risk. The eight grade risk rating system can be generally classified by the following categories: Pass or Watch, Special Mention, Substandard, Doubtful and Loss. The risk ratings reflect the relative strength of the sources of repayment.

              Pass or Watch loans are generally considered to have sufficient sources of repayment in order to repay the loan in full in accordance with all terms and conditions. These borrowers may have some credit risk that requires monitoring, but full repayment is expected. Special Mention loans are considered to have potential weaknesses that warrant closer attention by management. Special Mention is considered a transitory grade and generally, the Company does not grade a loan as Special Mention for longer than six months. If any potential weaknesses are resolved, the loan is upgraded to a Pass or Watch grade. If negative trends in the borrower's financial status or other information is presented that indicates the repayment sources may become inadequate, the loan is downgraded to a Substandard grade. Substandard loans are considered to have well-defined weaknesses that jeopardize the full and timely repayment of the loan. Substandard loans have a distinct possibility of loss if the deficiencies are not corrected. Additionally, when management has assessed a potential for loss but a distinct possibility of loss is not recognizable, the loan is still classified as Substandard. Doubtful loans have insufficient sources of repayment and a high probability of loss. Loss loans are considered to be uncollectible and of such little value that they are no longer considered bankable assets. These internal risk ratings are reviewed continuously and adjusted due to changes in borrower status and likelihood of loan repayment. The tables below present the non-covered loan portfolio by credit quality indicator as of December 31, 2011 and 2010. As of December 31, 2011, non-covered loans graded Substandard and Doubtful have decreased by $143.0 million, or 21% from December 31, 2010. There were no Loss grade loans as of December 31, 2011 and 2010.

	Pass/Watch		Special Mention		Substandard		Doubtful		Total
	(In thousands)
December 31, 2011
Residential:
Single-family	$	1,768,149	$	11,239	$	17,247	$	—	$	1,796,635
Multifamily		810,458		25,531		97,179		—		933,168
CRE:
Income producing		3,211,386		63,066		213,414		—		3,487,866
Construction		109,184		—		62,226		—		171,410
Land		125,534		7,954		39,601		—		173,089
C&I:
Commercial business		2,492,904		62,409		100,357		247		2,655,917
Trade finance		467,822		7,161		11,572		—		486,555
Consumer:
Student loans		305,880		188		257		—		306,325
Other consumer		273,692		—		3,769		—		277,461
Total	$	9,565,009	$	177,548	$	545,622	$	247	$	10,288,426

	Pass/Watch		Special Mention		Substandard		Doubtful		Total
	(In thousands)
December 31, 2010
Residential:
Single-family	$	1,076,281	$	12,376	$	30,367	$	—	$	1,119,024
Multifamily		789,631		42,887		142,227		—		974,745
CRE:
Income producing		3,054,197		80,714		258,073		—		3,392,984
Construction		202,385		—		75,662		—		278,047
Land		146,499		4,656		84,552		—		235,707
C&I:
Commercial business		1,553,218		34,449		81,185		5,846		1,674,698
Trade finance		296,430		4,069		8,158		—		308,657
Consumer:
Student loans		490,314		—		—		—		490,314
Other consumer		238,964		1,486		2,762		—		243,212
Total	$	7,847,919	$	180,637	$	682,986	$	5,846	$	8,717,388

              Nonaccrual and Past Due Loans—Loans are tracked by the number of days borrower payments are past due. The table below presents an age analysis of nonaccrual and past due non-covered loans and loans held for sale, segregated by class of loans, as of December 31, 2011 and 2010:

	Accruing Loans 30-59 Days Past Due		Accruing Loans 60-89 Days Past Due		Total Accruing Past Due Loans		Nonaccrual Loans Less Than 90 Days Past Due		Nonaccrual Loans 90 or More Days Past Due		Total Nonaccrual Past Due Loans		Current Loans		Total
	(In thousands)
December 31, 2011
Residential:
Single-family	$	6,991	$	1,198	$	8,189	$	—	$	3,569	$	3,569	$	1,784,877	$	1,796,635
Multifamily		6,366		745		7,111		6,889		11,306		18,195		907,862		933,168
CRE:
Income producing		18,179		1,549		19,728		6,885		25,690		32,575		3,435,563		3,487,866
Construction		—		—		—		26,482		14,688		41,170		130,240		171,410
Land		—		573		573		1,136		9,589		10,725		161,791		173,089
C&I:
Commercial business		342		2,957		3,299		4,394		6,843		11,237		2,641,381		2,655,917
Trade finance		—		—		—		—		—		—		486,555		486,555
Consumer:
Student loans		109		188		297		—		257		257		305,771		306,325
Other consumer		1,130		—		1,130		—		2,249		2,249		274,082		277,461
Loans held for sale		—		—		—		—		25,655		25,655		252,948		278,603
Total	$	33,117	$	7,210	$	40,327	$	45,786	$	99,846	$	145,632	$	10,381,070		10,567,029
Unearned fees, premiums and discounts, net																(16,762	)
Total recorded investment in non-covered loans and loans held for sale															$	10,550,267

	Accruing Loans 30-59 Days Past Due		Accruing Loans 60-89 Days Past Due		Total Accruing Past Due Loans		Nonaccrual Loans Less Than 90 Days Past Due		Nonaccrual Loans 90 or More Days Past Due		Total Nonaccrual Past Due Loans		Current Loans		Total
	(In thousands)
December 31, 2010
Residential:
Single-family	$	5,449	$	5,432	$	10,881	$	355	$	7,058	$	7,413	$	1,100,730	$	1,119,024
Multifamily		18,894		4,368		23,262		7,694		9,687		17,381		934,102		974,745
CRE:
Income producing		27,002		6,034		33,036		7,962		38,454		46,416		3,313,532		3,392,984
Construction		—		1,486		1,486		25,688		9,778		35,466		241,095		278,047
Land		479		—		479		20,761		8,138		28,899		206,329		235,707
C&I:
Commercial business		3,216		1,086		4,302		14,437		8,235		22,672		1,647,724		1,674,698
Trade finance		—		—		—		—		—		—		308,657		308,657
Consumer:
Student loans		—		—		—		—		—		—		490,314		490,314
Other consumer		781		1,485		2,266		—		620		620		240,326		243,212
Loans held for sale		—		—		—		—		14,062		14,062		205,993		220,055
Total	$	55,821	$	19,891	$	75,712	$	76,897	$	96,032	$	172,929	$	8,688,802		8,937,443
Unearned fees, premiums and discounts, net																(56,781	)
Total recorded investment in non-covered loans and loans held for sale															$	8,880,662

              Generally, loans 90 or more days past due are placed on nonaccrual status, at which point interest accrual is discontinued and all unpaid accrued interest is reversed against interest income. Additionally, loans that are not 90 or more days past due but have identified deficiencies, including delinquent TDR loans, are also put on nonaccrual status. Nonaccrual loans totaled $145.6 million and $172.9 million at December 31, 2011 and 2010, respectively. Loans not 90 or more days past due totaled $45.8 million and $76.9 million as of December 31, 2011 and 2010, respectively, were included in non-covered nonaccrual loans.

              The following is a summary of interest income foregone on nonaccrual loans:

	For the Year Ended December 31,
	2011			2010			2009
	(In thousands)
Interest income that would have been recognized had nonaccrual loans performed in accordance with their original terms	$	9,384		$	12,689		$	13,743
Less: Interest income recognized on nonaccrual loans on a cash basis		(3,519	)		(7,880	)		(10,231	)
Interest income foregone on nonaccrual loans	$	5,865		$	4,809		$	3,512

              Troubled debt restructurings—A troubled debt restructuring ("TDR") is a modification of the terms of a loan when the lender, for economic or legal reasons related to the borrower's financial difficulties, grants a concession to the borrower. The concessions may be granted in various forms, including a below-market change in the stated interest rate, reduction in the loan balance or accrued interest, extension of the maturity date with a stated interest rate lower than the current market rate or note splits referred to as A/B notes. In A/B note restructurings, the original note is bifurcated into two notes where the A note represents the portion of the original loan which allows for acceptable loan-to-value and debt coverage on the collateral and is expected to be collected in full and the B note represents the portion of the original loan where there is a shortfall in value and is fully charged-off. The A/B note balance is comprised of the A note balances only. A notes are not disclosed as TDRs in years after the restructuring if the restructuring agreement specifies an interest rate equal to or greater than the rate that the Bank was willing to accept at the time of the restructuring for a new loan with comparable risk and the loan is not impaired based on the terms specified by the restructuring agreement.

              TDRs may be designated as performing or nonperforming. A TDR may be designated as performing if the loan has demonstrated sustained performance under the modified terms. The period of sustained performance may include the periods prior to modification if prior performance met or exceeded the modified terms. For nonperforming restructured loans, the loan will remain on nonaccrual status until the borrower demonstrates a sustained period of performance, generally six consecutive months of payments. The Company had $99.6 million and $122.1 million in total performing restructured loans as of December 31, 2011 and December 31, 2010, respectively. Nonperforming restructured loans were $38.9 million and $42.1 million at December 31, 2011 and December 31, 2010, respectively. Included as TDRs were $22.8 million and $57.3 million of performing A/B notes as of December 31, 2011 and December 31, 2010, respectively. All TDRs are included in the balance of impaired loans.

              The following table provides information on loans modified as of December 31, 2011 that were modified as TDRs during the year ended December 31, 2011:

	Loans Modified as TDRs During the Year Ended December 31, 2011
	Number of Contracts		Pre-Modification Outstanding Recorded Investment		Post-Modification Outstanding Recorded Investment(1)		Financial Impact(2)
	(Dollars in thousands)
Residential:
Single-family		13	$	3,102	$	2,972	$	665
Multifamily		15	$	6,442	$	4,903	$	1,279
CRE:
Income producing		11	$	32,404	$	29,933	$	4,983
Construction		3	$	3,740	$	4,221	$	220
Land		11	$	35,554	$	34,381	$	4,279
C&I:
Commercial business		24	$	18,247	$	16,706	$	4,443
Trade finance		1	$	4,127	$	4,127	$	—
Consumer:
Student loans		—	$	—	$	—	$	—
Other consumer		—	$	—	$	—	$	—

⁽¹⁾

Includes subsequent payments after modification and reflects the balance as of December 31, 2011.

⁽²⁾

The financial impact includes chargeoffs at modification date and specific reserves.

              Potential TDRs are individually evaluated and the type of restructuring is selected based on the loan type and the circumstances of the borrower's financial difficulty in order to maximize the bank's recovery. As of December 31, 2011, modifications of residential TDRs, including single and multi-family loans, primarily included non-market interest rate reductions, maturity extensions and A/B note splits. A/B note splits result in a partial chargeoff or loss for the bank at the modification date. For the year ended December 31, 2011 residential TDRs modified using non-market interest rate reductions, maturity extensions and/or A/B note splits totaled $7.9 million, as of December 31, 2011. Commercial real estate TDRs, including income producing, construction and land loans, were primarily modified through A/B note splits, maturity extensions, forbearance payments and/or non-market interest rate changes with an impact of a partial chargeoff or loss for the bank and reduction of interest collected over the life of the loan. Commercial real estate TDRs modified through A/B note splits and/or maturity extensions totaled $40.6 million as of December 31, 2011. Commercial real estate TDRs modified through forbearance payments and/or non-market interest changes totaled $27.9 million as of December 31, 2011. Commercial and industrial TDRs, including commercial business and trade finance loans, were restructured in various ways, including A/B note splits, non-market interest rate changes and/or maturity extensions with an impact of both a reduction of interest collected over the life of the loan and/or an extended time period for collection of principal and interest, for a total of $20.8 million as of December 31, 2011. Performing TDRs at December 31, 2011 were comprised of $19.1 million in residential loans, $60.2 million in commercial real estate loans and $20.3 million in commercial and industrial loans. Nonperforming TDRs at December 31, 2011 were comprised of $2.7 million in residential loans, $34.6 million in commercial real estate loans and $1.6 million in commercial and industrial loans.

              Subsequent to restructuring, a TDR that becomes delinquent, generally beyond 30 days for commercial and industrial, and commercial real estate and consumer loans, and beyond 90 days for residential loans, becomes nonaccrual and is considered to have defaulted. The following table provides information on TDRs that subsequently defaulted as of December 31, 2011 for the year ended December 31, 2011.

	Loans Modified as TDRs that Subsequently Defaulted During the Year Ended December 31, 2011
	Number of Contracts		Recorded Investment
	(Dollars in thousands)
Residential:
Single-family		—	$	—
Multifamily		—	$	—
CRE:
Income producing		—	$	—
Construction		1	$	890
Land		1	$	11,695
C&I:
Commercial business		2	$	307
Trade finance		—	$	—
Consumer:
Student loans		—	$	—
Other consumer		—	$	—

              All TDRs are included in the impaired loan quarterly valuation allowance process. See the sections below Impaired Loans and Allowance for Loan Losses for the complete discussion. All portfolio segments of TDRs are reviewed for necessary specific reserves in the same manner as impaired loans of the same portfolio segment which have not been identified as TDRs. The modification of the terms of each TDR is considered in the current impairment analysis of the respective TDR. For all portfolio segments of delinquent TDRs and when the restructured loan is less than the recorded investment in the loan, the deficiency is charged-off against the allowance for loan losses. If the loan is a performing TDR the deficiency is included in the specific allowance, as appropriate. As of December 31, 2011, the allowance for loan losses associated with TDRs was $10.5 million for performing TDRs and $139 thousand for nonperforming TDRs.

              As a result of adopting the amendments in ASU 2011-02, the Company reassessed all restructurings that occurred on or after the beginning of the current fiscal year (January 1, 2011) for identification as TDRs. The Company identified as TDRs certain loan receivables for which the allowance for credit losses had previously been measured under the general allowance for credit losses methodology. Upon identifying those loan receivables as TDRs, the Company identified them as impaired under the guidance in Section 310-10-35. The amendments in ASU 2011-02 require prospective application of the impairment measurement guidance in Section 310-10-35 for those receivables newly identified as impaired. At the end of the first interim period of adoption (September 30, 2011), the recorded investment in receivables for which the allowance for credit losses was previously measured under the general allowance for credit losses methodology and are now impaired under Section 310-10-35 was $17.8 million, and the allowance for credit losses associated with those loan receivables, on the basis of a current evaluation of loss, was $2.2 million.

              Impaired Loans—A loan is considered impaired when, based on current information and events, it is probable that the Company will be unable to collect all scheduled payments of principal or interest due according to the original contractual terms of the loan agreement. Impaired loans include noncovered loans held for investment on nonaccrual status, regardless of the collateral coverage, and loans modified in a TDR.

              The Bank's loans are grouped into heterogeneous and homogeneous (mostly consumer loans) categories. The Bank considers loans to be impaired if, based on current information and events, it is probable the Bank will not be able to collect all amounts due according to the original contractual terms of the loan agreement. Nonaccrual loans and performing troubled debt restructurings in the heterogeneous category are selected and evaluated for impairment on an individual basis. For loans determined to be impaired, the bank utilizes the most applicable asset valuation method for the loan from the following valuation methods: fair value of collateral less costs to sell, present value of expected future cash flows, or the loan's observable market price. When the value of an impaired loan is less than the recorded investment in the loan and the loan is 90 or more days delinquent, the deficiency between the current value and the recorded investment is charged-off against the allowance for loan losses. Generally, if the loan is less than 90 days past due or in process of modification, the deficiency will be recorded as a specific reserve.

              At December 31, 2011 and December 31, 2010, impaired loans totaled $219.6 million and $281.0 million, respectively. Impaired non-covered loans as of December 31, 2011 and December 31, 2010 are set forth in the following tables. The interest income recognized on impaired loans, excluding performing TDRs, is recognized on a cash basis when received.

	Unpaid Principal Balance		Recorded Investment With No Allowance		Recorded Investment With Allowance		Total Recorded Investment		Related Allowance		Average Recorded Investment		Interest Income Recognized(1)
	(In thousands)
As of and for the year ended December 31, 2011
Residential:
Single-family	$	10,248		6,578		2,535		9,113		1,131		9,408		65
Multifamily		37,450		28,272		3,520		31,792		1,124		35,855		473
CRE:
Income producing		69,664		55,701		7,941		63,642		1,187		68,087		1,030
Construction		75,714		45,413		1,067		46,480		815		64,398		1,099
Land		40,615		25,806		8,692		34,498		3,949		36,002		341
C&I:
Commercial business		38,857		20,772		6,650		27,422		4,835		32,033		484
Trade finance		4,127		4,127		—		4,127		—		4,127		—
Consumer:
Student loans		257		257		—		257		—		257		—
Other consumer		2,249		2,249		—		2,249		—		2,251		27
Total	$	279,181	$	189,175	$	30,405	$	219,580	$	13,041	$	252,418	$	3,519

	Unpaid Principal Balance		Recorded Investment With No Allowance		Recorded Investment With Allowance		Total Recorded Investment		Related Allowance		Average Recorded Investment		Interest Income Recognized(1)
	(In thousands)
As of and for the year ended December 31, 2010(2)
Residential:
Single-family	$	19,769	$	18,521	$	355	$	18,876	$	219	$	21,212	$	209
Multifamily		34,708		32,012		631		32,643		90		39,350		540
CRE:
Income producing		95,899		82,345		6,354		88,699		1,557		100,004		2,174
Construction		88,586		81,789		2,436		84,225		1,366		95,324		1,728
Land		39,937		22,082		6,920		29,002		4,324		32,820		1,326
C&I:
Commercial business		37,668		23,044		3,897		26,941		2,468		27,378		1,199
Trade finance		—				—		—		—		—		—
Consumer:				—
Student loans		—				—		—		—		—		—
Other consumer		1,261		620		—		620		—		1,072		28
Total	$	317,828	$	260,413	$	20,593	$	281,006	$	10,024	$	317,160	$	7,204

⁽¹⁾

Excludes interest from performing TDRs.

⁽²⁾

The table has been corrected to include performing TDRs in the prior period presentation. Previously, the Company did not include performing TDRs as impaired loans. The amount of performing TDR's as of December 31, 2010 totaled approximately $122 million.

Allowance for Loan Losses

              The allowance consists of specific reserves and a general reserve. The Bank segregates loans into heterogeneous and homogeneous (mostly consumer loans) categories. Impaired loans in the heterogeneous category are subject to specific reserves. Loans in the homogeneous category, as well as non-impaired loans in the heterogeneous category, are evaluated as part of the general reserve. The general reserve is calculated by utilizing both quantitative and qualitative factors. There are different qualitative risks for the loans in each portfolio segment. As of December 31, 2011, the Residential and CRE segments' predominant risk characteristic is the collateral and the geographic location of the property collateralizing the loan. The risk is qualitatively assessed based on the change in the real estate market in those geographic areas. The C&I segment's predominant risk characteristics are global cash flows of the guarantors and businesses we lend to and economic and market conditions. Consumer loans, excluding the student loan portfolio guaranteed by the U.S. Department of Education, are largely comprised of home equity lines of credit, for which the predominant risk characteristic is the real estate collateral securing the loan.

              Our methodology to determine the overall appropriateness of the allowance is based on a classification migration model and qualitative considerations. The migration analysis examines pools of loans having similar characteristics and analyzes their loss rates over a historical period. We utilize historical loss factors derived from trends and losses associated with each pool over a specified period of time. Based on this process, we assign loss factors to each loan grade within each pool of loans. Loss rates derived by the migration model are based predominantly on historical loss trends that may not be indicative of the actual or inherent loss potential. As such, we utilize qualitative and environmental factors as adjusting mechanisms to supplement the historical results of the classification migration model. Qualitative considerations include, but are not limited to, prevailing economic or market conditions, relative risk profiles of various loan segments, volume concentrations, growth trends, delinquency and nonaccrual status, problem loan trends, and geographic concentrations. Qualitative and environmental factors are reflected as percentage adjustments and are added to the historical loss rates derived from the classified asset migration model to determine the appropriate allowance amount for each loan pool.

              Covered Loans—As of the respective acquisition dates, WFIB's and UCB's loan portfolios included unfunded commitments for commercial lines of credit, construction draws and other lending activity. The total commitment outstanding as of the respective acquisition dates is covered under the shared-loss agreements. However, any additional advances on these loans subsequent to acquisition date are not accounted for under ASC 310-30. As additional advances on these commitments have occurred, the Bank has considered these amounts in the allowance for loan losses calculation. As of December 31, 2011 and 2010, $6.6 million, or 3.1% and $4.2 million, or 1.8%, of the total allowance is allocated to the allowance for loan losses on covered loans. The covered loans acquired are and will continue to be subject to the Bank's internal and external credit review and monitoring. Credit deterioration, if any, beyond the respective acquisition date fair value amounts of the covered loans under ASC 310-30 will be separately measured and accounted for under ASC 310-30. If required, the establishment of an allowance for covered loans accounted for under ASC 310-30 will result in a charge to earnings with a partially offsetting noninterest income item reflected in the increase to the FDIC indemnification asset or receivable. As of December 31, 2011 and 2010, there is no allowance for the covered loans accounted for under ASC 310-30 due to deterioration of credit quality.

              The Company recorded $95.0 million in loan loss provisions during 2011, as compared to $200.2 million during 2010. It is the Company's policy to promptly charge-off the amount of impairment on a loan which represents the difference between the outstanding loan balance and the fair value of the collateral or discounted cash flow. Recoveries are recorded when payment is received on loans that were previously charged-off through the allowance for loan losses. During 2011, the Company recorded $112.1 million in net charge-offs in comparison to $202.5 million during 2010. The following table details activity in the allowance for loan losses, for both non-covered and covered loans, by portfolio segment for the year ended December 31, 2011 and 2010. Allocation of a portion of the allowance to one segment of the loan portfolio does not preclude its availability to absorb losses in other segments.

	Residential			CRE			C&I			Consumer			Covered Loans Subject to Allowance for Loan Losses(1)		Unallocated			Total
	(In thousands)
Year ended December 31, 2011
Beginning balance	$	49,491		$	117,752		$	59,737		$	3,428		$	4,225	$	—		$	234,633
Provision for loan losses		15,416			22,817			50,848			2,455			2,422		1,048			95,006
Allowance for unfunded loan commitments and letters of credit		—			—			—			—			—		(1,048	)		(1,048	)
Charge-offs		(13,323	)		(78,803	)		(30,606	)		(1,959	)		—		—			(124,691	)
Recoveries		596			4,691			7,041			295			—		—			12,623
Net charge-offs		(12,727	)		(74,112	)		(23,565	)		(1,664	)		—		—			(112,068	)
Ending balance	$	52,180		$	66,457		$	87,020		$	4,219		$	6,647	$	—		$	216,523
Ending balance allocated to:
Loans individually evaluated for impairment	$	2,255		$	5,951		$	4,835		$	—		$	—	$	—		$	13,041
Loans collectively evaluated for impairment		49,925			60,506			82,185			4,219			6,647		—			203,482
Loans acquired with deteriorated credit quality(2)		—			—			—			—			—		—			—
Ending balance	$	52,180		$	66,457		$	87,020		$	4,219		$	6,647	$	—		$	216,523

	Residential			CRE			C&I			Consumer			Covered Loans Subject to Allowance for Loan Losses(1)		Unallocated			Total
	(In thousands)
Year ended December 31, 2010
Beginning balance	$	38,025		$	147,591		$	50,487		$	2,730		$	—	$	—		$	238,833
Provision for loan losses		59,525			97,548			34,613			2,415			4,225		1,833			200,159
Allowance for unfunded loan commitments and letters of credit		—			—			—			—			—		(1,833	)		(1,833	)
Charge-offs		(49,685	)		(137,460	)		(35,479	)		(2,579	)		—		—			(225,203	)
Recoveries		1,626			10,073			10,116			862			—		—			22,677
Net charge-offs		(48,059	)		(127,387	)		(25,363	)		(1,717	)		—		—			(202,526	)
Ending balance	$	49,491		$	117,752		$	59,737		$	3,428		$	4,225	$	—		$	234,633
Ending balance allocated to:
Loans individually evaluated for impairment	$	309		$	7,247		$	2,468		$	—		$	—	$	—		$	10,024
Loans collectively evaluated for impairment		49,182			110,505			57,269			3,428			4,225		—			224,609
Loans acquired with deteriorated credit quality(2)		—			—			—			—			—		—			—
Ending balance	$	49,491		$	117,752		$	59,737		$	3,428		$	4,225	$	—		$	234,633

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This allowance is related to drawdowns on commitments that were in existence as of the acquisition dates of WFIB and UCB and, therefore, are covered under the shared-loss agreements with the FDIC. Allowance on these subsequent drawdowns is accounted for as part of the allowance for loan losses.

⁽²⁾

The Company has elected to account for all covered loans acquired in the FDIC-assisted acquisitions under ASC 310-30.

              The Company's recorded investment in total loans receivable as of December 31, 2011and 2010 related to each balance in the allowance for loan losses by portfolio segment and disaggregated on the basis of the Company's impairment methodology is as follows:

	Residential		CRE		C&I		Consumer		Covered Loans Subject to Allowance for Loan Losses		Total
	(In thousands)
December 31, 2011
Loans individually evaluated for impairment	$	43,395	$	143,631	$	31,338	$	2,249	$	—	$	220,613
Loans collectively evaluated for impairment		2,686,408		3,688,734		3,111,135		581,536		583,804		10,651,617
Loans acquired with deteriorated credit quality(1)		1,331,615		2,322,062		413,479		67,124		—		4,134,280
Ending balance	$	4,061,418	$	6,154,427	$	3,555,952	$	650,909	$	583,804	$	15,006,510

	Residential		CRE		C&I		Consumer		Covered Loans Subject to Allowance for Loan Losses		Total
	(In thousands)
December 31, 2010
Loans individually evaluated for impairment	$	51,519	$	201,926	$	26,941	$	620	$	—	$	281,006
Loans collectively evaluated for impairment		2,042,250		3,704,812		1,956,415		732,905		561,725		8,998,107
Loans acquired with deteriorated credit quality(1)		1,614,732		3,059,133		634,560		85,623		—		5,394,048
Ending balance	$	3,708,501	$	6,965,871	$	2,617,916	$	819,148	$	561,725	$	14,673,161

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The Company has elected to account for all covered loans acquired in the FDIC-assisted acquisitions under ASC 310-30. The total principal balance is presented and excludes the purchase discount and any additional advances subsequent to acquisition date.

              Allowance for Unfunded Loan Commitments, Off-Balance Sheet Credit Exposures and Recourse Provisions—The allowance for unfunded loan commitments, off-balance sheet credit exposures and recourse provisions is maintained at a level believed by management to be sufficient to absorb estimated probable losses related to these unfunded credit facilities. The determination of the adequacy of the allowance is based on periodic evaluations of the unfunded credit facilities including an assessment of the probability of commitment usage, credit risk factors for loans outstanding to these same customers, and the terms and expiration dates of the unfunded credit facilities. As of December 31, 2011 and 2010, the allowance for unfunded loan commitments, off-balance sheet credit exposures, and recourse provisions amounted to $11.0 million and $10.0 million, respectively. Net adjustments to the allowance for unfunded loan commitments, off-balance sheet credit exposures, and recourse provisions are included in the provision for loan losses.

              Loans serviced for others amounted to $2.10 billion and $1.81 billion at December 31, 2011 and 2010, respectively. These represent loans that have either been sold or securitized for which the Bank continues to provide servicing and has limited recourse. The majority of these loans are residential and CRE at December 31, 2011. Of the total allowance for unfunded loan commitments, off-balance sheet credit exposures and recourse provisions, $4.4 million and $4.7 million pertain to these loans as of December 31, 2011 and 2010, respectively. These loans are maintained off-balance sheet and are not included in the loans receivable balance.

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SUMMARY OF OPERATIONS AND SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (Details 3)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2011 Y
Building and Building Improvements
Premises and equipment
Estimated useful lives of assets (in years)	25
Furniture, fixtures and equipment
Premises and equipment
Estimated useful lives of assets, minimum (in years)	3
Estimated useful lives of assets, maximum (in years)	7

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REGULATORY REQUIREMENTS (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2011	Dec. 31, 2010	Dec. 31, 2009
Actual
Total Capital (to Risk-Weighted Assets), Amount	$ 2,296,274,000	$ 2,075,480,000
Tier I Capital (to Risk-Weighted Assets), Amount	2,074,963,000	1,865,602,000
Tier I Capital (to Average Assets), Amount	2,074,963,000	1,865,602,000
Total Capital (to Risk-Weighted Assets), Ratio (as a percent)	16.40%	17.50%
Tier I Capital (to Risk-Weighted Assets), Ratio (as a percent)	14.80%	15.70%
Tier I Capital (to Average Assets), Ratio (as a percent)	9.70%	9.30%
For Capital Adequacy Purposes
Total Capital (to Risk-Weighted Assets), Amount	1,123,413,000	950,680,000
Tier I Capital (to Risk-Weighted Assets), Amount	561,706,000	475,340,000
Tier I Capital (to Average Assets), Amount	859,098,000	801,850,000
Total Capital (to Risk-Weighted Assets), Ratio (as a percent)	8.00%	8.00%
Tier I Capital (to Risk-Weighted Assets), Ratio (as a percent)	4.00%	4.00%
Tier I Capital (to Average Assets), Ratio (as a percent)	4.00%	4.00%
Regulatory Requirements - Additional Disclosure
Minimum total consolidated assets for exclusion of trust preferred securities as Tier I regulatory capital	15,000,000,000		15,000,000,000
Trust preferred securities as a percentage of the Company's Tier I capital	6.40%	8.30%
East West Bank
Actual
Total Capital (to Risk-Weighted Assets), Amount	2,283,178,000	2,068,922,000
Tier I Capital (to Risk-Weighted Assets), Amount	2,061,896,000	1,859,102,000
Tier I Capital (to Average Assets), Amount	2,061,896,000	1,859,102,000
Total Capital (to Risk-Weighted Assets), Ratio (as a percent)	16.30%	17.40%
Tier I Capital (to Risk-Weighted Assets), Ratio (as a percent)	14.70%	15.70%
Tier I Capital (to Average Assets), Ratio (as a percent)	9.60%	9.30%
For Capital Adequacy Purposes
Total Capital (to Risk-Weighted Assets), Amount	1,123,228,000	950,301,000
Tier I Capital (to Risk-Weighted Assets), Amount	561,614,000	475,151,000
Tier I Capital (to Average Assets), Amount	858,765,000	800,863,000
Total Capital (to Risk-Weighted Assets), Ratio (as a percent)	8.00%	8.00%
Tier I Capital (to Risk-Weighted Assets), Ratio (as a percent)	4.00%	4.00%
Tier I Capital (to Average Assets), Ratio (as a percent)	4.00%	4.00%
To Be Well Capitalized Under Prompt Corrective Action Provisions
Total Capital (to Risk-Weighted Assets), Amount	1,404,035,000	1,187,877,000
Tier I Capital (to Risk-Weighted Assets), Amount	842,421,000	712,726,000
Tier I Capital (to Average Assets), Amount	1,073,457,000	1,001,079,000
Total Capital (to Risk-Weighted Assets), Ratio (as a percent)	10.00%	10.00%
Tier I Capital (to Risk-Weighted Assets), Ratio (as a percent)	6.00%	6.00%
Tier I Capital (to Average Assets), Ratio (as a percent)	5.00%	5.00%
Reserve Requirement
Daily average reserve requirement	$ 186,500,000	$ 80,900,000

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NON COVERED LOANS AND ALLOWANCE FOR LOAN LOSSES (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2011	Dec. 31, 2010
Non-Covered loans receivable disclosures
Loans receivable, excluding covered loans, gross	$ 10,288,426,000	$ 8,717,388,000
Unearned fees, premiums and discounts, net	(16,762,000)	(56,781,000)
Allowance for non-covered loans receivable	(209,876,000)	(230,408,000)
Non-covered loans receivable, excluding covered loans, net	10,061,788,000	8,430,199,000
Accrued interest on covered and non-covered loans receivable	68,500,000	65,600,000
Covered and non-covered loans receivable pledged to secure borrowings from the FHLB and the Federal Reserve Bank	8,650,000,000	8,140,000,000
Residential
Non-Covered loans receivable disclosures
Loans receivable, excluding covered loans, gross	2,729,803,000	2,093,769,000
Acquired mortgage loans with variable payment option features	14,000,000	16,900,000
Ratio of mortgage loans with variable payment option features to total mortgage loans within same portfolio category (as a percent)	1.00%	1.00%
Residential | Minimum
Non-Covered loans receivable disclosures
Number of units of residential property securing fixed and adjustable rate first mortgage loans	1
Residential | Maximum
Non-Covered loans receivable disclosures
Number of units of residential property securing fixed and adjustable rate first mortgage loans	4
Residential | Single-family
Non-Covered loans receivable disclosures
Loans receivable, excluding covered loans, gross	1,796,635,000	1,119,024,000
New first mortgage loans originated	924,300,000	430,800,000
Mortgage loans with interest-only features	5,600,000	7,800,000
Ratio of mortgage loans with interest-only features to total mortgage loans within same portfolio category (as a percent)	1.00%	1.00%
Residential | Multifamily
Non-Covered loans receivable disclosures
Loans receivable, excluding covered loans, gross	933,168,000	974,745,000
New first mortgage loans originated	47,600,000	26,400,000
Residential | Multifamily | Minimum
Non-Covered loans receivable disclosures
Adjustable rate mortgage, term of initial fixed interest rates	6 months
Residential | Multifamily | Midrange
Non-Covered loans receivable disclosures
Adjustable rate mortgage, term of initial fixed interest rates	3 years
Residential | Multifamily | Maximum
Non-Covered loans receivable disclosures
Adjustable rate mortgage, term of initial fixed interest rates	5 years
Commercial Real Estate ("CRE")
Non-Covered loans receivable disclosures
Loans receivable, excluding covered loans, gross	3,832,365,000	3,906,738,000
Commercial Real Estate ("CRE") | Income producing
Non-Covered loans receivable disclosures
Loans receivable, excluding covered loans, gross	3,487,866,000	3,392,984,000
Commercial Real Estate ("CRE") | Construction
Non-Covered loans receivable disclosures
Loans receivable, excluding covered loans, gross	171,410,000	278,047,000
Commercial Real Estate ("CRE") | Land
Non-Covered loans receivable disclosures
Loans receivable, excluding covered loans, gross	173,089,000	235,707,000
Commercial and Industrial ("C&I")
Non-Covered loans receivable disclosures
Loans receivable, excluding covered loans, gross	3,142,472,000	1,983,355,000
Commercial and Industrial ("C&I") | Commercial Business
Non-Covered loans receivable disclosures
Loans receivable, excluding covered loans, gross	2,655,917,000	1,674,698,000
Commercial and Industrial ("C&I") | Trade finance
Non-Covered loans receivable disclosures
Loans receivable, excluding covered loans, gross	486,555,000	308,657,000
Consumer
Non-Covered loans receivable disclosures
Loans receivable, excluding covered loans, gross	583,786,000	733,526,000
Consumer | Student loans
Non-Covered loans receivable disclosures
Loans receivable, excluding covered loans, gross	306,325,000	490,314,000
Consumer | Other Consumer
Non-Covered loans receivable disclosures
Loans receivable, excluding covered loans, gross	$ 277,461,000	$ 243,212,000

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BUSINESS COMBINATIONS (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended	1 Months Ended	6 Months Ended		1 Months Ended				12 Months Ended	1 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2011	Jun. 30, 2010 Washington First International Bank (WFIB)	Dec. 31, 2010 Washington First International Bank (WFIB)	Jun. 11, 2010 Washington First International Bank (WFIB)	Jun. 30, 2010 Washington First International Bank (WFIB) Commercial mortgage loans Y	Jun. 30, 2010 Washington First International Bank (WFIB) Single-family residential mortgage loans Y	Jun. 30, 2010 Washington First International Bank (WFIB) Maximum D Y	Nov. 30, 2009 United Commercial Bank (UCB)	Dec. 31, 2010 United Commercial Bank (UCB)	Nov. 30, 2009 United Commercial Bank (UCB) Commercial mortgage loans Y	Nov. 30, 2009 United Commercial Bank (UCB) Single-family residential mortgage loans Y	Nov. 30, 2009 United Commercial Bank (UCB) Maximum D
Business Combinations
Period of accrued interest on loans that will be covered by FDIC under shared loss agreements (in days)							90					90
Percentage of losses absorbed by FDIC under shared loss agreements	80.00%	80.00%						80.00%
Percentage of loss recoveries shared by FDIC under shared loss agreements		80.00%						80.00%
Threshold amount of losses absorbed by FDIC under shared loss agreements								$ 2,050,000,000
Period for which shared-loss agreements are in effect (in years)					5	10				5	10
Period for which loss recovery provisions are in effect (in years)					8	10				8	10
Cash received from FDIC		51,700,000
Fair value of assets acquired				492,600,000				9,860,000,000
Percentage of losses absorbed by FDIC under shared loss agreements exceeding $2.05 billion								95.00%
Percentage of loss recoveries shared by FDIC under shared loss agreements exceeding $2.05 billion								95.00%
Book value of assets transferred to the bank				486,300,000
Pre-tax bargain purchase gain		19,500,000	1,600,000					471,000,000	5,000,000
After-tax bargain purchase gain		$ 11,300,000
Measurement period (in years)							1

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CUSTOMER DEPOSIT ACCOUNTS (Details3) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2011	Dec. 31, 2010	Dec. 31, 2009
CUSTOMER DEPOSIT ACCOUNTS
Deposit Liabilities, Accrued Interest	$ 7,100,000	$ 2,600,000
Interest expense on customer deposits by account type
Interest-bearing checking	3,009,000	2,349,000	1,507,000
Money market accounts	20,610,000	29,514,000	25,583,000
Savings deposits	2,988,000	3,986,000	3,322,000
Time deposits:
Less than $100,000	29,329,000	34,958,000	32,073,000
$100,000 or greater	51,174,000	45,930,000	66,992,000
Total	107,110,000	116,737,000	129,477,000
Time deposits within the Certificate of Deposit Account Registry Service (CDARS) program	$ 580,900,000	$ 713,500,000

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SUMMARY OF OPERATIONS AND SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (Details 2) (Premium on deposits)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2011 Y
Premium on deposits
Goodwill and other intangible assets
Projected useful life, minimum (in years)	7
Projected useful life, maximum (in years)	15

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NON COVERED LOANS AND ALLOWANCE FOR LOAN LOSSES (Details 8) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2011		Dec. 31, 2010
Recorded investment in total loans receivable related to each balance in the allowance for loan losses
Loans individually evaluated for impairment	$ 220,613		$ 281,006
Loans collectively evaluated for impairment	10,651,617		8,998,107
Loans acquired with deteriorated credit quality	4,134,280	[1]	5,394,048	[1]
Ending balance	15,006,510		14,673,161
Residential
Recorded investment in total loans receivable related to each balance in the allowance for loan losses
Loans individually evaluated for impairment	43,395		51,519
Loans collectively evaluated for impairment	2,686,408		2,042,250
Loans acquired with deteriorated credit quality	1,331,615	[1]	1,614,732	[1]
Ending balance	4,061,418		3,708,501
Commercial Real Estate ("CRE")
Recorded investment in total loans receivable related to each balance in the allowance for loan losses
Loans individually evaluated for impairment	143,631		201,926
Loans collectively evaluated for impairment	3,688,734		3,704,812
Loans acquired with deteriorated credit quality	2,322,062	[1]	3,059,133	[1]
Ending balance	6,154,427		6,965,871
Commercial and Industrial ("C&I")
Recorded investment in total loans receivable related to each balance in the allowance for loan losses
Loans individually evaluated for impairment	31,338		26,941
Loans collectively evaluated for impairment	3,111,135		1,956,415
Loans acquired with deteriorated credit quality	413,479	[1]	634,560	[1]
Ending balance	3,555,952		2,617,916
Consumer
Recorded investment in total loans receivable related to each balance in the allowance for loan losses
Loans individually evaluated for impairment	2,249		620
Loans collectively evaluated for impairment	581,536		732,905
Loans acquired with deteriorated credit quality	67,124	[1]	85,623	[1]
Ending balance	650,909		819,148
Covered Loans Subject to Allowance For Loan Losses
Recorded investment in total loans receivable related to each balance in the allowance for loan losses
Loans collectively evaluated for impairment	583,804		561,725
Ending balance	$ 583,804		$ 561,725

[1] The Company has elected to account for all covered loans acquired in the FDIC-assisted acquisitions under ASC 310-30. The total principal balance is presented and excludes the purchase discount and any additional advances subsequent to acquisition date.

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PARENT COMPANY FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2011

PARENT COMPANY FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

PARENT COMPANY FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

27.         PARENT COMPANY FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

              The financial information of East West Bancorp, Inc. as of December 31, 2011 and 2010 and for the years ended December 31, 2011, 2010 and 2009 are as follows:

BALANCE SHEETS

	December 31,
	2011			2010
	(In thousands)
ASSETS
Cash and cash equivalents	$	9,287		$	4,973
Certificates of deposit		—			198
Investment securities available-for-sale		—			—
Investment in subsidiaries		2,436,574			2,268,453
Other investments		538			1,136
Other assets		3,012			5,081
TOTAL	$	2,449,411		$	2,279,841
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
Long-term debt	$	137,178		$	160,570
Other liabilities		490			5,340
Total liabilities		137,668			165,910
STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
Preferred stock (par value $0.001 per share)
Authorized—5,000,000 shares
Issued—200,000 shares in Series A, non-cumulative convertible preferred stock in 2011 and 2010 Outstanding—85,710 and 85,741 shares in 2011 and 2010		83,027			83,058
Common stock (par value $0.001 per share)
Authorized—200,000,000 shares
Issued—156,798,011 shares in 2011 and 155,743,241 shares in 2010 Outstanding—149,327,907 shares in 2011 and 148,542,940 shares in 2010		157			156
Additional paid in capital		1,443,883			1,434,277
Retained earnings		934,617			720,116
Treasury stock, at cost—7,470,104 shares in 2011 and 7,200,301 shares in 2010		(116,001	)		(111,262	)
Accumulated other comprehensive (loss) income, net of tax		(33,940	)		(12,414	)
Total stockholders' equity		2,311,743			2,113,931
TOTAL	$	2,449,411		$	2,279,841

STATEMENTS OF INCOME

	Year Ended December 31,
	2011		2010		2009
	(In thousands)
Dividends from subsidiaries	$	72,129	$	85,158	$	23,576
Interest income		—		1,095		794
Gain on sales of investment securities available-for-sale		—		556		—
Impairment writedown on investment securities available-for-sale		—		—		(5,863	)
Impairment writedown on other investments		—		—		(581	)
Other income		372		3		—
Total income		72,501		86,812		17,926
Interest expense		4,734		5,302		6,197
Compensation and net occupancy reimbursement to subsidiary		2,537		2,921		2,288
Goodwill impairment		—		—		—
Other expense		2,339		2,132		1,179
Total expense		9,610		10,355		9,664
Income before income taxes and equity in undistributed income of subsidiaries		62,891		76,457		8,262
Income tax benefit		3,830		3,592		6,361
Equity in undistributed income (loss) of subsidiaries		178,513		84,515		62,019
Net income	$	245,234	$	164,564	$	76,642

STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS

	Year Ended December 31,
	2011			2010			2009
	(In thousands)
Cash flows from operating activities:
Net income	$	245,234		$	164,564		$	76,642
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:
Equity in undistributed (income) loss of subsidiaries		(178,513	)		(84,515	)		(62,019	)
Depreciation and amortization		1,034			623			470
Impairment writedown on investment securities available-for-sale		—			—			5,863
Impairment writedown on other investments		—			—			581
Prepayment penalty on other borrowings		526			—			—
Stock compensation costs		1,767			8,761			5,330
Gain on sale of investment securities available-for-sale		—			(556	)		—
Tax provision (benefit) from stock plans		(717	)		170			(1,012	)
Net change in other assets		1,797			(1,605	)		(1,841	)
Net change in other liabilities		(3,709	)		(596	)		4,509
Net cash provided by operating activities		67,419			86,846			28,523
Cash flows from investing activities:
Purchases of:
Investment securities available-for-sale		—			(20,746	)		(31,981	)
Certificates of deposit		—			—			(17,714	)
Proceeds from:
Redemption of certificates of deposit		198			17,516			—
Repayments, maturity and redemption of investment
Sale/call of investment securities available-for-sale		—			48,224			5,000
Capital contributions to subsidiaries, net		—			—			(350,000	)
Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities		198			44,994			(394,695	)
Cash flows from financing activities:
Payment for:
Repayment of long-term debt		(23,918	)		—			—
Purchase of treasury shares		(649	)		(1,207	)		(430	)
Cash dividends on preferred stock		(6,857	)		(24,060	)		(26,076	)
Cash dividends on common stock		(23,822	)		(5,545	)		(3,586	)
Repurchase of Series B preferred stock		—			(306,546	)		—
Repurchase of common stock warrants		(14,500	)		—			—
Proceeds from:
Issuance of common stock pursuant to various stock plans and agreements		5,726			4,454			263,336
Issuance of preferred stock and common stock warrants		—			—			325,120
Tax (provision) benefit from stock plans		717			(170	)		—
Net cash (used in) provided by financing activities		(63,303	)		(333,074	)		558,364
Net (decrease) increase in cash and cash equivalents		4,314			(201,234	)		192,192
Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of year		4,973			206,207			14,015
Cash and cash equivalents, end of year	$	9,287		$	4,973		$	206,207
Supplemental Cash Flow Information:
Cash paid during the year for:
Interest	$	5,167		$	5,306		$	6,373
Noncash financing activities:
Conversion of preferred stock to common stock		31			325,299			—
Amortization of preferred stock discount		—			21,042			3,847
Issuance of common stock in lieu of Board of Director retainer fees		520			281			219

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FEDERAL HOME LOAN BANK ADVANCES (Tables)

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2011

FEDERAL HOME LOAN BANK ADVANCES

Summary of FHLB advances and their related weighted average interest rates

	December 31, 2011					December 31, 2010
Year of Maturity	Amount		Rate			Amount		Rate
	(Dollars in thousands)
2011	$	—		—	%	$	246,046		0.97	%
2012		—		—	%		100,000		1.03	%
2013		78,683		4.43	%		186,546		4.55	%
2014		52,656		4.43	%		53,800		4.43	%
2015		21,557		4.46	%		216,616		4.46	%
After 2015		302,355		4.04	%		411,140		4.16	%
Total	$	455,251		4.17	%	$	1,214,148		3.38	%

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MORTGAGE SERVICING ASSETS

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2011

MORTGAGE SERVICING ASSETS

MORTGAGE SERVICING ASSETS

14.         MORTGAGE SERVICING ASSETS

              Mortgage servicing assets are recorded when loans are sold to third parties and the servicing of those loans is retained by the Bank. The Company has the following classes of mortgage servicing assets, which result from sales and securitizations; single-family loans, multifamily loans and SBA loans. Mortgage servicing assets are subject to interest rate risk and may become impaired when interest rates fall and borrowers refinance or prepay their mortgage loans. Mortgage servicing assets are included in other assets.

              Income from servicing loans is reported as ancillary loan fee income, a component of noninterest income in the Company's consolidated statements of income, and the amortization of mortgage servicing assets is reported as a reduction to ancillary loan fee income. Late fees and charges collected on delinquent loans are recorded as a component of loans receivable interest income in the consolidated statements of income.

              Information regarding the Company's mortgage servicing assets ("MSAs") for the years ended December 31, 2011 and 2010 is as follows:

	Year ended December 31,
	2011			2010
	(In thousands)
MSAs balance, beginning of year	$	13,574		$	16,001
Additions		50			309
Amortization		(2,431	)		(2,736	)
MSAs before valuation allowance, end of year		11,193			13,574
Valuation allowance		(4,310	)		(3,383	)
MSAs, end of year	$	6,883		$	10,191
Fair value, beginning of year	$	14,509		$	16,284
Fair value, end of year	$	11,252		$	14,509
Valuation allowance, beginning of year	$	(3,383	)	$	(2,575	)
Impairment		(927	)		(808	)
Valuation allowance, end of year	$	(4,310	)	$	(3,383	)
Key Assumptions:
Weighted average discount		12.34	%		12.43	%
Weighted average prepayment speed assumption		11.72	%		8.17	%

              Estimated future amortization of mortgage servicing assets for the succeeding five years and thereafter is as follows:

	Total
	(In thousands)
Estimate for the year ending December 31,
2012	$	1,491
2013		1,158
2014		902
2015		704
2016		551
Thereafter		2,077
Total	$	6,883

              The following table shows the hypothetical effect on the fair value of our mortgage servicing assets using various unfavorable variations of the expected levels of certain key assumptions used in the valuations as of December 31, 2011 and 2010. These sensitivities are hypothetical and are presented for illustration purposes only. As the amounts indicate, changes in fair value based on variations in assumptions generally cannot be extrapolated because the relationship of the change in assumption to the change in fair value may not be linear. Also, in this table, the effect of a variation in a particular assumption on the fair value of the interest that continues to be held by the transferor is calculated without changing any of the other assumptions. In reality, changes in one factor may result in changes in another factor which might magnify or counteract the sensitivities.

	December 31,
	2011			2010
	(Dollars in thousands)
Balance sheet net carrying value	$	6,883		$	10,191
CPR assumption		11.72	%		8.17	%
Impact on fair value of 10% adverse change of prepayment speed	$	(131	)	$	(118	)
Impact on fair value of 20% adverse change of prepayment speed	$	(256	)	$	(232	)
Discount rate assumption		12.34	%		12.43	%
Impact on fair value of 10% adverse change of discount rate	$	(165	)	$	(264	)
Impact on fair value of 20% adverse change of discount rate	$	(319	)	$	(511	)

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EMPLOYEE BENEFIT PLANS (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2011	Dec. 31, 2010	Dec. 31, 2011 Supplemental Executive Retirement Plan (SERP) executive	Dec. 31, 2010 Supplemental Executive Retirement Plan (SERP)	Dec. 31, 2009 Supplemental Executive Retirement Plan (SERP)
Defined Benefit Plans
Maximum percentage of contribution by eligible employees	15.00%
Employer's contribution	$ 3,000,000	$ 2,000,000
Benefits accrued			1,600,000	2,600,000	2,300,000
Surrender value related to life insurance contracts	107,486,000	103,048,000	43,300,000
Number of executives terminating their SERP benefits			1
Elected lump sum payment received by one executive terminating their SERP benefits			$ 11,200,000

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CAPITAL RESOURCES

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2011

CAPITAL RESOURCES

CAPITAL RESOURCES

19.         CAPITAL RESOURCES

              Junior Subordinated Debt—As of December 31, 2011, the Company has seven statutory business trusts for the purpose of issuing junior subordinated debt to third party investors. Junior subordinated debt is recorded as a component of long-term debt and includes the value of the common stock issued by the Trusts to the Company in conjunction with these transactions. The common stock is recorded in other assets for the amount issued in connection with these junior subordinated debt issuances. Junior subordinated debt outstanding, issued by the Trusts to the Company, was $133.0 million and $155.8 million at December 31, 2011 and 2010, respectively. During 2011, the Company called $21.4 million of junior subordinated debt securities with an associated early repayment penalty of $526 thousand. The related two statutory business trusts were dissolved during 2011 after the repayment of the related debt. The debt securities were repaid in order to reduce higher interest-bearing debt and in anticipation of the phase out of trust preferred securities as Tier I regulatory capital beginning in 2013. The related common stock outstanding, issued by the Trust to the Company was $4.2 million and $4.8 million as of December 31, 2011 and 2010, respectively.

              The proceeds from these issuances represent liabilities of the Company to the Trusts and are reported in the consolidated balance sheets as a component of long-term debt. Interest payments on these securities are made either quarterly or semi-annually and are deductible for tax purposes. These securities are not registered with the Securities and Exchange Commission. For regulatory reporting purposes, these securities qualify for Tier I capital treatment. Under Dodd-Frank, depository institution holding companies, such as the Company, with more than $15 billion in total consolidated assets as of December 31, 2009, will no longer be able to include trust preferred securities as Tier I regulatory capital as of the end of a phase-out period in 2016, and will be obligated to replace any outstanding trust preferred securities issued prior to May 19, 2010, with qualifying Tier I regulatory capital during the phase-out period.

              The table below summarizes pertinent information related to outstanding junior subordinated debt issued by each Trust as of December 31, 2011 and 2010:

						Balance at December 31,
		Stated Interest Rate	Rate at December 31, 2011
Trust Name	Maturity Date(1)					2011		2010
						(Dollars in thousands)
East West Capital Trust I	March 2030	10.88%, fixed		—	%	$	—	$	10,750
East West Capital Trust II	July 2030	10.95%, fixed		—	%		—		10,000
East West Capital Statutory Trust III	December 2033	3-month Libor + 2.85%		3.41	%		10,000		10,000
East West Capital Trust IV	July 2034	3-month Libor + 2.55%		2.97	%		10,000		10,000
East West Capital Trust V	November 2034	3-month Libor + 1.80%		2.10	%		15,000		15,000
East West Capital Trust VI	September 2035	3-month Libor + 1.50%		2.05	%		20,000		20,000
East West Capital Trust VII	June 2036	3-month Libor + 1.35%		1.90	%		30,000		30,000
East West Capital Trust VIII	June 2037	3-month Libor + 1.40%		1.93	%		18,000		20,000
East West Capital Trust IX	September 2037	3-month Libor + 1.90%		2.45	%		30,000		30,000
						$	133,000	$	155,750

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All of the above debt instruments are subject to various call options.

              Subordinated Debt—In 2005, the Company issued $75.0 million in subordinated debt in a private placement transaction. For the subordinated debt, the maturity is September 23, 2015 and the interest rate is based on the three-month LIBOR plus 110 basis points, payable on a quarterly basis. At December 31, 2011, the interest rate on this debt instrument was 1.54%. The subordinated debt was issued through the Bank and qualifies as Tier II capital for regulatory reporting purposes and is included as a component of long-term debt in the accompanying consolidated balance sheets.

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INVESTMENTS IN AFFORDABLE HOUSING PARTNERSHIPS (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2011 investment Y	Dec. 31, 2010 investment	Dec. 31, 2009
INVESTMENTS IN AFFORDABLE HOUSING PARTNERSHIPS
Minimum compliance period to fully utilize the tax credits (in years)	15
Tax credit partnerships, Amount
Equity method	$ 94,874,000	$ 111,593,000
Cost method	48,587,000	43,481,000
Total tax credit partnerships	143,461,000	155,074,000
Tax exempt bonds	984,000
Grand total	144,445,000	155,074,000
Tax credit partnerships, Count
Equity method (number of investments)	26	29
Cost method (number of investments)	17	17
Grand Total (number of investments)	43	46
Notes payable	52,434,000	49,690,000
Remaining tax credits	183,186,000	168,521,000
Usage of federal tax credits	11,100,000	12,400,000	7,100,000
Investment amortization	14,600,000	9,400,000	7,000,000
Reduction in the UCB affordable housing investments		3,000,000
Number of investments sold	3	1
Amount of investments sold	25,700,000	3,200,000
Loss on sale of investments in affordable housing partnerships	3,700,000	1,200,000
Impairment charge	$ 1,300,000

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CUSTOMER DEPOSIT ACCOUNTS (Tables)

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2011

CUSTOMER DEPOSIT ACCOUNTS

Summary of customer deposit account balances

	December 31,
	2011		2010
	(In thousands)
Noninterest-bearing demand	$	3,492,795	$	2,676,466
Interest-bearing checking		971,179		757,446
Money market accounts		4,678,409		4,457,376
Savings deposits		1,164,618		984,518
Total core deposits		10,307,001		8,875,806
Time deposits:
Less than $100,000		2,186,604		2,239,836
$100,000 or greater		4,959,397		4,525,617
Total time deposits		7,146,001		6,765,453
Total deposits	$	17,453,002	$	15,641,259

Scheduled maturities of time deposits

	$100,000 or Greater		Less Than $100,000		Total
	(In thousands)
2012	$	4,241,832	$	1,962,274	$	6,204,106
2013		345,327		165,990		511,317
2014		101,042		6,648		107,690
2015		43,151		45,776		88,927
2016		73,520		5,908		79,428
Thereafter		154,525		8		154,533
Total	$	4,959,397	$	2,186,604	$	7,146,001

Summary of interest expense on customer deposits by account type

	December 31,
	2011		2010		2009
			(In thousands)
Interest-bearing checking	$	3,009	$	2,349	$	1,507
Money market accounts		20,610		29,514		25,583
Savings deposits		2,988		3,986		3,322
Time deposits:
Less than $100,000		29,329		34,958		32,073
$100,000 or greater		51,174		45,930		66,992
Total	$	107,110	$	116,737	$	129,477

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SECURITIES SOLD UNDER REPURCHASE AGREEMENTS (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2011	Dec. 31, 2010	Dec. 31, 2009
Amount of securities sold under repurchase agreements
Total	$ 1,020,208,000	$ 1,083,545,000
Other disclosures
Total interest expense recorded on repurchase agreements	48,561,000	48,993,000	49,725,000
Securities Sold Under Repurchase Agreements
Securities sold under repurchase agreements
Short-term repurchase agreements	25,200,000	88,500,000
Interest rates on short-term repurchase agreements (as a percent)	0.57%	0.54%
Amount of securities sold under repurchase agreements
Total	1,020,208,000	1,083,545,000
Interest rate on securities sold under repurchase agreements
Total (as a percent)	4.66%	4.42%
Other disclosures
Total interest expense recorded on repurchase agreements	48,600,000	49,000,000	49,700,000
Available borrowing capacity from repurchase agreements	979,800,000	1,210,000,000
Securities Sold Under Repurchase Agreements | Minimum
Securities sold under repurchase agreements
Interest rates on long-term repurchase agreements (as a percent)	4.15%
Securities Sold Under Repurchase Agreements | Maximum
Securities sold under repurchase agreements
Interest rates on long-term repurchase agreements (as a percent)	5.13%
Securities Sold Under Repurchase Agreements | Maturities in Next Twelve Months
Amount of securities sold under repurchase agreements
Total		88,545,000
Interest rate on securities sold under repurchase agreements
Total (as a percent)		0.54%
Securities Sold Under Repurchase Agreements | Maturities in Year Two
Amount of securities sold under repurchase agreements
Total	25,208,000
Interest rate on securities sold under repurchase agreements
Total (as a percent)	0.57%
Securities Sold Under Repurchase Agreements | Maturities in Year Five
Amount of securities sold under repurchase agreements
Total	245,000,000	245,000,000
Interest rate on securities sold under repurchase agreements
Total (as a percent)	4.49%	4.49%
Securities Sold Under Repurchase Agreements | Maturities in Year Six
Amount of securities sold under repurchase agreements
Total	700,000,000	700,000,000
Interest rate on securities sold under repurchase agreements
Total (as a percent)	4.91%	4.91%
Securities Sold Under Repurchase Agreements | Maturities in Year Seven
Amount of securities sold under repurchase agreements
Total	$ 50,000,000	$ 50,000,000
Interest rate on securities sold under repurchase agreements
Total (as a percent)	4.15%	4.15%

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INVESTMENT SECURITIES (Tables)

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2011

INVESTMENT SECURITIES

Investment securities available-for-sale portfolio

	Amortized Cost		Gross Unrealized Gains		Gross Unrealized Losses			Estimated Fair Value
	(In thousands)
As of December 31, 2011
Investment securities available-for-sale:
U.S. Treasury securities	$	19,892	$	833	$	—		$	20,725
U.S. Government agency and U.S. Government sponsored enterprise debt securities		575,148		1,709		(279	)		576,578
U.S. Government agency and U.S. Government sponsored enterprise mortgage-backed securities:
Commercial mortgage-backed securities		46,008		3,307		—			49,315
Residential mortgage-backed securities		963,688		30,854		(772	)		993,770
Municipal securities		76,255		3,696		(5	)		79,946
Other residential mortgage-backed securities:
Investment grade		—		—		—			—
Non-investment grade		—		—		—			—
Corporate debt securities:
Investment grade		1,411,409		6,762		(95,610	)		1,322,561
Non-investment grade(1)		30,693		—		(11,078	)		19,615
Other securities		9,875		195		(2	)		10,068
Total investment securities available-for-sale	$	3,132,968	$	47,356	$	(107,746	)	$	3,072,578

	Amortized Cost		Gross Unrealized Gains		Gross Unrealized Losses			Estimated Fair Value
	(In thousands)
As of December 31, 2010
Investment securities available-for-sale:
U.S. Treasury securities	$	19,847	$	607	$	—		$	20,454
U.S. Government agency and U.S. Government sponsored enterprise debt securities		1,349,289		2,297		(18,121	)		1,333,465
U.S. Government agency and U.S. Government sponsored enterprise mortgage-backed securities:
Commercial mortgage-backed securities		18,620		512		—			19,132
Residential mortgage-backed securities		295,140		11,574		—			306,714
Municipal securities		—		—		—			—
Other residential mortgage-backed securities:
Investment grade		—		—		—			—
Non-investment grade		14,996		—		(8,742	)		6,254
Corporate debt securities:
Investment grade		1,056,537		9,095		(8,765	)		1,056,867
Non-investment grade(1)		50,015		31		(11,316	)		38,730
Other securities		95,966		267		(1,908	)		94,325
Total investment securities available-for-sale	$	2,900,410	$	24,383	$	(48,852	)	$	2,875,941

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For 2011, the Company recorded $633 thousand, on a pre-tax basis, of OTTI through earnings and $5.1 million of the non-credit portion of OTTI for pooled trust securities and other mortgage-backed securities in other comprehensive income. For 2010, the Company recorded $16.7 million, on a pre-tax basis, of OTTI through earnings and $15.4 million of the non-credit portion of OTTI for pooled trust securities and other mortgage-backed securities in other comprehensive income.

Schedule of other than temporary impairment, credit losses recognized in earnings

	2011			2010
	(In thousands)
Beginning balance	$	124,340		$	107,671
Addition of other-than-temporary impairment that was not previously recognized		—			6,340
Additional increases to the amount related to the credit loss for which an other-than-temporary impairment was previously recognized		633			10,329
Reduction for securities sold		(9,561	)		—
Ending balance	$	115,412		$	124,340

Gross unrealized losses and related fair values of investment securities available-for-sale

	Less Than 12 Months					12 Months or More					Total
	Fair Value		Unrealized Losses			Fair Value		Unrealized Losses			Fair Value		Unrealized Losses
	(In thousands)
As of December 31, 2011
Investment securities available-for-sale:
U.S. Treasury securities	$	—	$	—		$	—	$	—		$	—	$	—
U.S. Government agency and U.S. Government sponsored enterprise debt securities		143,265		(279	)		—		—			143,265		(279	)
U.S. Government agency and U.S. Government sponsored enterprise mortgage-backed securities:
Commercial mortgage-backed securities		—		—			—		—			—		—
Residential mortgage-backed securities		195,393		(772	)		—		—			195,393		(772	)
Municipal securities		1,158		(5	)		—		—			1,158		(5	)
Other residential mortgage-backed securities:
Investment grade		—		—			—		—			—		—
Non-investment grade		—		—			—		—			—		—
Corporate debt securities:
Investment grade		754,055		(61,935	)		350,181		(33,675	)		1,104,236		(95,610	)
Non-investment grade		9,973		(565	)		9,595		(10,513	)		19,568		(11,078	)
Other securities		4,503		(2	)							4,503		(2	)
Total investment securities available-for-sale	$	1,108,347	$	(63,558	)	$	359,776	$	(44,188	)	$	1,468,123	$	(107,746	)

	Less Than 12 Months					12 Months or More					Total
	Fair Value		Unrealized Losses			Fair Value		Unrealized Losses			Fair Value		Unrealized Losses
	(In thousands)
As of December 31, 2010
Investment securities available-for-sale:
U.S. Treasury securities	$	—	$	—		$	—	$	—		$	—	$	—
U.S. Government agency and U.S. Government sponsored enterprise debt securities		935,654		(18,121	)		—		—			935,654		(18,121	)
U.S. Government agency and U.S. Government sponsored enterprise mortgage-backed securities:
Commercial mortgage-backed securities		—		—			—		—			—		—
Residential mortgage-backed securities		—		—			—		—			—		—
Municipal securities		—		—			—		—			—		—
Other residential mortgage-backed securities:
Investment grade		—		—			—		—			—		—
Non-investment grade		—		—			6,254		(8,742	)		6,254		(8,742	)
Corporate debt securities:
Investment grade		656,434		(8,765	)		—		—			656,434		(8,765	)
Non-investment grade		24,105		(623	)		9,926		(10,693	)		34,031		(11,316	)
Other securities		76,692		(1,908	)		—		—			76,692		(1,908	)
Total investment securities available-for-sale	$	1,692,885	$	(29,417	)	$	16,180	$	(19,435	)	$	1,709,065	$	(48,852	)

Schedule maturities of investment securities

	Amortized Cost		Estimated Fair Value
	(In thousands)
Due within one year	$	708,317	$	704,059
Due after one year through five years		372,837		357,446
Due after five years through ten years		1,001,425		933,429
Due after ten years		1,050,389		1,077,644
Total investment securities available-for-sale	$	3,132,968	$	3,072,578

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INCOME TAXES (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended								12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2011	Sep. 30, 2011	Jun. 30, 2011	Mar. 31, 2011	Dec. 31, 2010	Sep. 30, 2010	Jun. 30, 2010	Mar. 31, 2010	Dec. 31, 2011	Dec. 31, 2010	Dec. 31, 2009
Current income tax expense (benefit):
Federal									$ (86,157)	$ 9,942	$ (109,092)
State									34,760	69,026	2,916
Foreign											1,758
Total current income tax expense (benefit)									(51,397)	78,968	(104,418)
Deferred income tax expense (benefit):
Federal									193,834	55,083	127,668
State									(7,706)	(48,273)	11,571
Foreign									3,369	5,567	(12,107)
Total deferred income tax expense (benefit)									189,497	12,377	127,132
Provision (benefit) for income taxes	$ 37,133	$ 35,253	$ 35,205	$ 30,509	$ 29,357	$ 26,576	$ 22,386	$ 13,026	$ 138,100	$ 91,345	$ 22,714
Difference between the effective tax rate implicit in the consolidated financial statements and the statutory federal income tax rate
Federal income tax provision at statutory rate (as a percent)									35.00%	35.00%	35.00%
State franchise taxes, net of federal tax effect (as a percent)									4.30%	5.30%	8.10%
Tax credits (as a percent)									(2.70%)	(4.80%)	(6.90%)
Foreign subsidiaries acquisition (as a percent)											(14.40%)
Other, net (as a percent)									(0.60%)	0.20%	(0.10%)
Effective income tax rate (as a percent)									36.00%	35.70%	21.70%

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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY AND COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Total	Additional Paid In Capital Preferred Stock	Common Stock	Additional Paid In Capital Common Stock	Retained Earnings	Treasury Stock	Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax	Comprehensive Income	Preferred stock, Series A, non-cumulative convertible Additional Paid In Capital Preferred Stock	Preferred stock, Series A, non-cumulative convertible Common Stock	Preferred stock, Series A, non-cumulative convertible Additional Paid In Capital Common Stock	Preferred stock, Series A, non-cumulative convertible Retained Earnings	Preferred stock, Series B, cumulative Additional Paid In Capital Preferred Stock	Preferred stock, Series B, cumulative Retained Earnings	Preferred stock, Series C, cumulative convertible Additional Paid In Capital Preferred Stock	Preferred stock, Series C, cumulative convertible Common Stock	Preferred stock, Series C, cumulative convertible Additional Paid In Capital Common Stock
BALANCE at Dec. 31, 2008	$ 1,550,766	$ 472,311	$ 70	$ 695,521	$ 580,282	$ (102,817)	$ (94,601)
Comprehensive income:
Net income	76,642				76,642			76,642
Net unrealized gain (loss) on investment securities available-for-sale, net of taxes (benefits) of ($13,007), ($4,028) and $52,749 and reclassification of ($12,084), $5,714, and ($63,730) net gain (loss) included in net income, for the year ended, December 31, 2011, 2010 and 2009 respectively	72,844						72,844	72,844
Net unrealized gain as a result of desecuritization, net of taxes of $22,124	30,552						30,552	30,552
Noncredit-related impairment loss on securities, net of taxes (benefits) of ($2,143), ($6,492) and ($5,935) for the year ended, December 31, 2011, 2010 and 2009 respectively	(8,196)						(8,196)	(8,196)
Total comprehensive income								171,842
Stock compensation costs	5,330			5,330
Tax benefit (provision) from stock compensation plans, net	(1,012)			(1,012)
Preferred stock issuance and conversion costs	(9,928)	(9,928)
Common stock issuance costs	(10,392)			(10,392)
Induced conversion of 110,764 shares of Series A preferred stock	(107,474)								(107,474)
Issuance of 1,024,925, 1,867,194 and 488,256 shares of common stock pursuant to various stock compensation plans and agreements, for the year ended, December 31, 2011, 2010 and 2009 respectively	949		1	948
Conversion of preferred stock into common stock	107,474									10	125,804	(18,340)
Issuance of 23,247,012 shares common stock from various private placements	192,454		24	192,430
Issuance of 12,650,000 shares common stock from public offering	80,328		12	80,316
Issuance of 27,831, 17,910 and 22,386 shares pursuant to Director retainer fee, for the year ended, December 31, 2011, 2010 and 2009 respectively	219			219
Issuance of 335,047 shares Series C preferred stock, net of stock issuance costs	335,047														335,047
Cancellation of 240,193, 343,029 and 76,962 shares of common stock due to forfeitures of issued restricted stock, for the year ended, December 31, 2011, 2010 and 2009 respectively				1,883		(1,883)
Purchase of 29,610, 65,834 and 37,020 shares of treasury stock due to the vesting of restricted stock, for the year ended, December 31, 2011, 2010 and 2009 respectively	(430)					(430)
Amortization of Series B preferred stock discount	(3,847)												3,847	(3,847)
Preferred stock dividends	(26,928)				(26,928)
Common stock dividends	(3,586)				(3,586)
BALANCE at Dec. 31, 2009	2,284,659	693,803	117	1,091,047	604,223	(105,130)	599
Comprehensive income:
Net income	164,564				164,564			164,564
Net unrealized gain (loss) on investment securities available-for-sale, net of taxes (benefits) of ($13,007), ($4,028) and $52,749 and reclassification of ($12,084), $5,714, and ($63,730) net gain (loss) included in net income, for the year ended, December 31, 2011, 2010 and 2009 respectively	(5,563)						(5,563)	(5,563)
Noncredit-related impairment loss on securities, net of taxes (benefits) of ($2,143), ($6,492) and ($5,935) for the year ended, December 31, 2011, 2010 and 2009 respectively	(8,966)						(8,966)	(8,966)
Foreign currency translation adjustments, net of taxes (benefits) of ($438) and $1,098 for the year ended, December 31, 2011 and 2010 respectively	1,516						1,516	1,516
Total comprehensive income								151,551
Stock compensation costs	8,480			8,480
Tax benefit (provision) from stock compensation plans, net	(170)			(170)
Issuance of 1,024,925, 1,867,194 and 488,256 shares of common stock pursuant to various stock compensation plans and agreements, for the year ended, December 31, 2011, 2010 and 2009 respectively	4,454		2	4,452
Conversion of preferred stock into common stock															(325,299)	37	325,262
Issuance of 27,831, 17,910 and 22,386 shares pursuant to Director retainer fee, for the year ended, December 31, 2011, 2010 and 2009 respectively	281			281
Cancellation of 240,193, 343,029 and 76,962 shares of common stock due to forfeitures of issued restricted stock, for the year ended, December 31, 2011, 2010 and 2009 respectively				4,925		(4,925)
Purchase of 29,610, 65,834 and 37,020 shares of treasury stock due to the vesting of restricted stock, for the year ended, December 31, 2011, 2010 and 2009 respectively	(1,207)					(1,207)
Amortization of Series B preferred stock discount	(21,042)												21,042	(21,042)
Preferred stock dividends	(22,084)				(22,084)
Common stock dividends	(5,545)				(5,545)
Repurchase of 1,517,555 common stock warrants for the year ended, December 31, 2011 and 306,546 shares of Series B preferred stock for the year ended, December 31, 2010	(306,488)												(306,488)
BALANCE at Dec. 31, 2010	2,113,931	83,058	156	1,434,277	720,116	(111,262)	(12,414)
Comprehensive income:
Net income	245,234				245,234			245,234
Net unrealized gain (loss) on investment securities available-for-sale, net of taxes (benefits) of ($13,007), ($4,028) and $52,749 and reclassification of ($12,084), $5,714, and ($63,730) net gain (loss) included in net income, for the year ended, December 31, 2011, 2010 and 2009 respectively	(17,961)						(17,961)	(17,961)
Noncredit-related impairment loss on securities, net of taxes (benefits) of ($2,143), ($6,492) and ($5,935) for the year ended, December 31, 2011, 2010 and 2009 respectively	(2,960)						(2,960)	(2,960)
Foreign currency translation adjustments, net of taxes (benefits) of ($438) and $1,098 for the year ended, December 31, 2011 and 2010 respectively	(605)						(605)	(605)
Total comprehensive income								223,708
Stock compensation costs	13,543			13,543
Tax benefit (provision) from stock compensation plans, net	717			717
Issuance of 1,024,925, 1,867,194 and 488,256 shares of common stock pursuant to various stock compensation plans and agreements, for the year ended, December 31, 2011, 2010 and 2009 respectively	5,206		1	5,205
Conversion of preferred stock into common stock									(31)		31
Issuance of 27,831, 17,910 and 22,386 shares pursuant to Director retainer fee, for the year ended, December 31, 2011, 2010 and 2009 respectively	520			520
Cancellation of 240,193, 343,029 and 76,962 shares of common stock due to forfeitures of issued restricted stock, for the year ended, December 31, 2011, 2010 and 2009 respectively				4,090		(4,090)
Purchase of 29,610, 65,834 and 37,020 shares of treasury stock due to the vesting of restricted stock, for the year ended, December 31, 2011, 2010 and 2009 respectively	(649)					(649)
Preferred stock dividends	(6,857)				(6,857)
Common stock dividends	(23,876)				(23,876)
Repurchase of 1,517,555 common stock warrants for the year ended, December 31, 2011 and 306,546 shares of Series B preferred stock for the year ended, December 31, 2010	(14,500)			(14,500)
BALANCE at Dec. 31, 2011	$ 2,311,743	$ 83,027	$ 157	$ 1,443,883	$ 934,617	$ (116,001)	$ (33,940)

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NON COVERED LOANS AND ALLOWANCE FOR LOAN LOSSES (Details 4) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2011	Dec. 31, 2010	Dec. 31, 2009
Age analysis of past due non-covered loans and loans held for sale
Accruing loans 30 - 59 days past due	$ 33,117	$ 55,821
Accruing loans 60 - 89 days past due	7,210	19,891
Total accruing past due loans	40,327	75,712
Nonaccrual loans less than 90 days past due	45,786	76,897
Nonaccrual loans 90 or more days past due	99,846	96,032
Total nonaccrual past due loans	145,632	172,929
Current loans	10,381,070	8,688,802
Total non-covered loans and loans held for sale, gross	10,567,029	8,937,443
Unearned fees, premiums and discounts, net	(16,762)	(56,781)
Recorded investment in non-covered loans and loans held for sale	10,550,267	8,880,662
Interest Income Foregone on Nonaccrual Loans
Interest income that would have been recognized had nonaccrual loans performed in accordance with their original terms	9,384	12,689	13,743
Less: Interest income recognized on nonaccrual loans on a cash basis	(3,519)	(7,880)	(10,231)
Interest income foregone on nonaccrual loans	5,865	4,809	3,512
Minimum
Age analysis of past due non-covered loans and loans held for sale
Number of days past due generally required before loan is placed on nonaccrual status (in days)	90 days
Loans Held for Sale
Age analysis of past due non-covered loans and loans held for sale
Nonaccrual loans 90 or more days past due	25,655	14,062
Total nonaccrual past due loans	25,655	14,062
Current loans	252,948	205,993
Total non-covered loans and loans held for sale, gross	278,603	220,055
Residential | Single-family
Age analysis of past due non-covered loans and loans held for sale
Accruing loans 30 - 59 days past due	6,991	5,449
Accruing loans 60 - 89 days past due	1,198	5,432
Total accruing past due loans	8,189	10,881
Nonaccrual loans less than 90 days past due		355
Nonaccrual loans 90 or more days past due	3,569	7,058
Total nonaccrual past due loans	3,569	7,413
Current loans	1,784,877	1,100,730
Total non-covered loans and loans held for sale, gross	1,796,635	1,119,024
Residential | Multifamily
Age analysis of past due non-covered loans and loans held for sale
Accruing loans 30 - 59 days past due	6,366	18,894
Accruing loans 60 - 89 days past due	745	4,368
Total accruing past due loans	7,111	23,262
Nonaccrual loans less than 90 days past due	6,889	7,694
Nonaccrual loans 90 or more days past due	11,306	9,687
Total nonaccrual past due loans	18,195	17,381
Current loans	907,862	934,102
Total non-covered loans and loans held for sale, gross	933,168	974,745
Commercial Real Estate ("CRE") | Income producing
Age analysis of past due non-covered loans and loans held for sale
Accruing loans 30 - 59 days past due	18,179	27,002
Accruing loans 60 - 89 days past due	1,549	6,034
Total accruing past due loans	19,728	33,036
Nonaccrual loans less than 90 days past due	6,885	7,962
Nonaccrual loans 90 or more days past due	25,690	38,454
Total nonaccrual past due loans	32,575	46,416
Current loans	3,435,563	3,313,532
Total non-covered loans and loans held for sale, gross	3,487,866	3,392,984
Commercial Real Estate ("CRE") | Construction
Age analysis of past due non-covered loans and loans held for sale
Accruing loans 60 - 89 days past due		1,486
Total accruing past due loans		1,486
Nonaccrual loans less than 90 days past due	26,482	25,688
Nonaccrual loans 90 or more days past due	14,688	9,778
Total nonaccrual past due loans	41,170	35,466
Current loans	130,240	241,095
Total non-covered loans and loans held for sale, gross	171,410	278,047
Commercial Real Estate ("CRE") | Land
Age analysis of past due non-covered loans and loans held for sale
Accruing loans 30 - 59 days past due		479
Accruing loans 60 - 89 days past due	573
Total accruing past due loans	573	479
Nonaccrual loans less than 90 days past due	1,136	20,761
Nonaccrual loans 90 or more days past due	9,589	8,138
Total nonaccrual past due loans	10,725	28,899
Current loans	161,791	206,329
Total non-covered loans and loans held for sale, gross	173,089	235,707
Commercial and Industrial ("C&I") | Commercial Business
Age analysis of past due non-covered loans and loans held for sale
Accruing loans 30 - 59 days past due	342	3,216
Accruing loans 60 - 89 days past due	2,957	1,086
Total accruing past due loans	3,299	4,302
Nonaccrual loans less than 90 days past due	4,394	14,437
Nonaccrual loans 90 or more days past due	6,843	8,235
Total nonaccrual past due loans	11,237	22,672
Current loans	2,641,381	1,647,724
Total non-covered loans and loans held for sale, gross	2,655,917	1,674,698
Commercial and Industrial ("C&I") | Trade finance
Age analysis of past due non-covered loans and loans held for sale
Current loans	486,555	308,657
Total non-covered loans and loans held for sale, gross	486,555	308,657
Consumer | Student loans
Age analysis of past due non-covered loans and loans held for sale
Accruing loans 30 - 59 days past due	109
Accruing loans 60 - 89 days past due	188
Total accruing past due loans	297
Nonaccrual loans 90 or more days past due	257
Total nonaccrual past due loans	257
Current loans	305,771	490,314
Total non-covered loans and loans held for sale, gross	306,325	490,314
Consumer | Other Consumer
Age analysis of past due non-covered loans and loans held for sale
Accruing loans 30 - 59 days past due	1,130	781
Accruing loans 60 - 89 days past due		1,485
Total accruing past due loans	1,130	2,266
Nonaccrual loans 90 or more days past due	2,249	620
Total nonaccrual past due loans	2,249	620
Current loans	274,082	240,326
Total non-covered loans and loans held for sale, gross	$ 277,461	$ 243,212

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FAIR VALUE

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2011

FAIR VALUE

FAIR VALUE

3.           FAIR VALUE

              Fair value is defined as the price that would be received to sell an asset or paid to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants at the measurement date. In determining fair value, the Company uses various methods including market and income approaches. Based on these approaches, the Company utilizes certain assumptions that market participants would use in pricing the asset or liability. These inputs can be readily observable, market corroborated, or generally unobservable inputs. The Company utilizes valuation techniques that maximize the use of observable inputs and minimize the use of unobservable inputs. Based on the observability of the inputs used in the valuation techniques, the Company is required to provide the following information according to the fair value hierarchy noted below. The hierarchy is based on the quality and reliability of the information used to determine fair values. The hierarchy gives the highest priority to quoted prices available in active markets and the lowest priority to data lacking transparency. Financial assets and liabilities carried at fair value will be classified and disclosed in one of the following three categories:

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  Level 1—Quoted prices for identical instruments that are highly liquid, observable and actively traded in over-the-counter markets. Level 1 financial instruments typically include U.S. Treasury securities.

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  Level 2—Quoted prices for similar instruments in active markets; quoted prices for identical or similar instruments in markets that are not active; and model-derived valuations whose inputs are observable and can be corroborated by market data. Level 2 financial instruments typically include U.S. Government debt and agency mortgage-backed securities, corporate debt securities, municipal securities, single issue trust preferred securities, equity swap agreements, foreign exchange options, interest rate swaps and OREO.

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  Level 3—Unobservable inputs that are supported by little or no market activity and that are significant to the fair value of the assets or liabilities. Level 3 assets and liabilities include financial instruments whose value is determined using pricing models, discounted cash flow methodologies, or similar techniques, as well as instruments for which the determination of fair value requires significant management judgment or estimation. This category typically includes mortgage servicing assets, impaired loans, private-label mortgage-backed securities, pooled trust preferred securities and derivatives payable.

              The Company records investment securities available-for-sale, equity swap agreements, derivatives payable, foreign exchange options and interest rate swaps at fair value on a recurring basis. Certain other assets such as mortgage servicing assets, impaired loans, other real estate owned, goodwill, premiums on acquired deposits and private equity investments are recorded at fair value on a nonrecurring basis. Nonrecurring fair value measurements typically involve assets that are periodically evaluated for impairment and for which any impairment is recorded in the period in which the remeasurement is performed.

              In determining the appropriate hierarchy levels, the Company performs a detailed analysis of assets and liabilities that are subject to fair value disclosure. The following tables present both financial and nonfinancial assets and liabilities that are measured at fair value on a recurring and nonrecurring basis. These assets and liabilities are reported on the consolidated balance sheets at their fair values as of December 31, 2011 and December 31, 2010. Financial assets and liabilities are classified in their entirety based on the lowest level of input that is significant to their fair value measurement. There were no transfers in an out of Levels 1 and 2 during 2011. There were also no transfers in and out of Level 1 and 3 or Levels 2 and 3.

	Assets (Liabilities) Measured at Fair Value on a Recurring Basis as of December 31, 2011
	Fair Value Measurements December 31, 2011			Quoted Prices in Active Markets for Identical Assets (Level 1)		Significant Other Observable Inputs (Level 2)			Significant Unobservable Inputs (Level 3)
	(In thousands)
Investment securities available-for-sale:
U.S. Treasury securities	$	20,725		$	20,725	$	—		$	—
U.S. Government agency and U.S. Government sponsored enterprise debt securities		576,578			—		576,578			—
U.S. Government agency and U.S. Government sponsored enterprise mortgage-backed securities:
Commercial mortgage-backed securities		49,315			—		49,315			—
Residential mortgage-backed securities		993,770			—		993,770			—
Municipal securities		79,946			—		79,946			—
Other residential mortgage-backed securities:
Investment grade		—			—		—			—
Non-investment grade		—			—		—			—
Corporate debt securities:
Investment grade		1,322,561			—		1,322,561			—
Non-investment grade		19,615			—		17,380			2,235
Other securities		10,068			—		10,068			—
Total investment securities available-for-sale	$	3,072,578		$	20,725	$	3,049,618		$	2,235
Equity swap agreements	$	202		$	—	$	202		$	—
Foreign exchange options		3,899			—		3,899			—
Interest rate swaps		20,474			—		20,474			—
Short-term foreign exchange contracts		1,403			—		1,403			—
Derivatives liabilities		(24,164	)		—		(21,530	)		(2,634	)

	Assets (Liabilities) Measured at Fair Value on a Recurring Basis as of December 31, 2010
	Fair Value Measurements December 31, 2010			Quoted Prices in Active Markets for Identical Assets (Level 1)		Significant Other Observable Inputs (Level 2)			Significant Unobservable Inputs (Level 3)
	(In thousands)
Investment securities available-for-sale:
U.S. Treasury securities	$	20,454		$	20,454	$	—		$	—
U.S. Government agency and U.S. Government sponsored enterprise debt securities		1,333,465			—		1,333,465			—
U.S. Government agency and U.S. Government sponsored enterprise mortgage-backed securities:
Commercial mortgage-backed securities		19,132			—		19,132			—
Residential mortgage-backed securities		306,714			—		306,714			—
Municipal securities		—			—		—			—
Other residential mortgage-backed securities:
Investment grade		—			—		—			—
Non-investment grade		6,254			—		—			6,254
Corporate debt securities:
Investment grade		1,056,867			—		1,056,867			—
Non-investment grade		38,730			—		35,957			2,773
Other securities		94,325			—		94,325			—
Total investment securities available-for-sale	$	2,875,941		$	20,454	$	2,846,460		$	9,027
Equity swap agreements	$	206		$	—	$	206		$	—
Foreign exchange options		5,084			—		5,084			—
Interest rate swaps		13			—		13			—
Short-term foreign exchange contracts		1,220			—		1,220			—
Derivatives liabilities		(4,498	)		—		(1,049	)		(3,449	)

	Assets Measured at Fair Value on a Non-Recurring Basis for the Twelve Months Ended December 31, 2011
	Fair Value Measurements December 31, 2011		Quoted Prices in Active Markets for Identical Assets (Level 1)		Significant Other Observable Inputs (Level 2)		Significant Unobservable Inputs (Level 3)		Total Gains (Losses) for the Twelve Months Ended December 31, 2011
	(In thousands)
Non-covered impaired loans:
Total residential	$	16,626	$	—	$	16,626	$	—	$	(7,380	)
Total commercial real estate		45,679		—		45,679		—		(39,839	)
Total commercial and industrial		12,516		—		—		12,516		(14,330	)
Total consumer		—		—		—		—		—
Total non-covered impaired loans	$	74,821	$	—	$	62,305	$	12,516	$	(61,549	)
Mortgage servicing assets
(single-family, multifamily and commercial)	$	11,252	$	—	$	—	$	11,252	$	(927	)
Non-covered OREO	$	8,491	$	—	$	8,491	$	—	$	(3,015	)
Covered OREO(1)	$	35,926	$	—	$	35,926	$	—	$	(26,251	)
Loans held for sale	$	14,527	$	—	$	—	$	14,527	$	(12,867	)
Investment in affordable housing partnerships	$	7,726	$	—	$	—	$	7,726	$	(1,296	)

	Assets Measured at Fair Value on a Non-Recurring Basis for the Twelve Months Ended December 31, 2010
	Fair Value Measurements December 31, 2010		Quoted Prices in Active Markets for Identical Assets (Level 1)		Significant Other Observable Inputs (Level 2)		Significant Unobservable Inputs (Level 3)		Total Gains (Losses) for the Twelve Months Ended December 31, 2010
	(In thousands)
Non-covered impaired loans:
Total residential	$	7,486	$	—	$	7,486	$	—	$	(2,955	)
Total commercial real estate		39,325		—		39,325		—		(25,229	)
Total commercial and industrial		6,405		—		—		6,405		(6,427	)
Total consumer		538		—		538		—		(641	)
Total non-covered impaired loans	$	53,754	$	—	$	47,349	$	6,405	$	(35,252	)
Mortgage servicing assets
(single-family, multifamily and commercial)	$	14,509	$	—	$	—	$	14,509	$	(808	)
Non-covered OREO	$	12,940	$	—	$	12,940	$	—	$	(7,054	)
Covered OREO(1)	$	54,919	$	—	$	54,919	$	—	$	(44,002	)
Loans held for sale	$	14,559	$	—	$	—	$	14,559	$	(4,104	)
Investment in affordable housing partnerships	$	—	$	—	$	—	$	—	$	—

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Covered OREO results from the WFIB and UCB FDIC-assisted acquisitions for which the Company entered into shared-loss agreements with the FDIC whereby the FDIC will reimburse the Company for 80% of eligible losses. As such, the Company's liability for losses is 20% of the $26.3 million in losses, or $5.3 million, and 20% of the $44.0 million in losses, or $8.8 million, for the year ended December 31, 2011 and 2010, respectively.

              At each reporting period, all assets and liabilities for which the fair value measurement is based on significant unobservable inputs are classified as Level 3. The following tables provide a reconciliation of the beginning and ending balances for major asset and liability categories measured at fair value on a recurring basis using significant unobservable inputs (Level 3) for the years ended December 31, 2011 and December 31, 2010:

	Investment Securities Available-for-Sale
				Other Residential Mortgage-Backed Securities			Corporate Debt Securities
	Total			Non-Investment Grade			Investment Grade		Non-Investment Grade			Derivatives Payable
	(In thousands)
Beginning balance, January 1, 2011	$	9,027		$	6,254		$	—	$	2,773		$	(3,449	)
Total gains or (losses):(1)
Included in earnings		(6,293	)		(5,660	)		—		(633	)		815
Included in other comprehensive loss (unrealized)(2)		8,567			8,763			—		(196	)		—
Purchases, issuances, sales, settlements(3)
Purchases		—			—			—		—			—
Issuances		—			—			—		—			—
Sales		(9,357	)		(9,357	)		—		—			—
Settlements		291			—			—		291			—
Transfer from investment grade to non-investment grade		—			—			—		—			—
Transfers in and/or out of Level 3(4)		—			—			—		—			—
Ending balance, December 31, 2011	$	2,235		$	—		$	—	$	2,235		$	(2,634	)
Changes in unrealized losses included in earnings relating to assets and liabilities still held at December 31, 2011	$	633		$	—		$	—	$	633		$	(815	)

	Investment Securities Available-for-Sale
				Other Residential Mortgage-Backed Securities			Corporate Debt Securities
	Total			Non-Investment Grade			Investment Grade			Non-Investment Grade			Derivatives Payable
	(In thousands)
Beginning balance, January 1, 2010	$	15,671		$	12,738		$	978		$	1,955		$	(14,185	)
Total gains or (losses):(1)
Included in earnings		(13,996	)		(5,903	)		5			(8,098	)		152
Included in other comprehensive loss (unrealized)(2)		7,363			(152	)		308			7,207			—
Purchases, issuances, sales, settlements(3)		(11	)		(429	)		(9	)		427			10,584
Transfer from investment grade to non-investment grade		—			—			(1,282	)		1,282			—
Transfers in and/or out of Level 3(4)		—			—			—			—			—
Ending balance, December 31, 2010	$	9,027		$	6,254		$	—		$	2,773		$	(3,449	)
Changes in unrealized losses included in earnings relating to assets and liabilities still held at December 31, 2010	$	(14,447	)	$	(6,340	)	$	—		$	(8,107	)	$	(152	)

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Total gains or losses represent the total realized and unrealized gains and losses recorded for Level 3 assets and liabilities. Realized gains or losses are reported in the consolidated statements of income.

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Unrealized gains or losses on investment securities are reported in accumulated other comprehensive loss, net of tax in the consolidated statements of changes in stockholders' equity and comprehensive income.

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Purchases, issuances, sales and settlements represent Level 3 assets and liabilities that were either purchased, issued, sold, or settled during the period. The amounts are recorded at their end of period fair values.

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Transfers in and/or out represent existing assets and liabilities that were either previously categorized as a higher level and the inputs to the model became unobservable or assets and liabilities that were previously classified as Level 3 and the lowest significant input became observable during the period. These assets and liabilities are recorded at their end of period fair values.

Valuation Methodologies

              Investment Securities Available-for-Sale—The fair values of available-for-sale investment securities are generally determined by prices obtained from independent external pricing service providers who have experience in valuing these securities or by comparison to and/or average of at least two quoted market prices obtained from independent external brokers. In obtaining such valuation information from third parties, the Company has reviewed the methodologies used to develop the resulting fair values.

              The Company's Level 3 available-for-sale securities include four pooled trust preferred securities. The fair values of these investment securities represent less than 1% of the total available-for-sale investment securities. The fair values of the pooled trust preferred securities have traditionally been based on the average of at least two quoted market prices obtained from independent external brokers since broker quotes in an active market are given the highest priority. However, as a result of the continued illiquidity in the pool trust preferred securities market, the market for these securities has been inactive since mid-2007. It is the Company's view that current broker prices (which are typically non-binding) on certain pooled trust preferred securities are based on forced liquidation or distressed sale values in very inactive markets that are not representative of the fair value of these securities. As such, the Company considered what weight, if any, to place on transactions that are not orderly when estimating fair value.

              For the pooled trust preferred securities, the fair value was derived based on discounted cash flow analyses (the income method) prepared by management. In order to determine the appropriate discount rate used in calculating fair values derived from the income method for the pooled trust preferred securities, the Company has made assumptions using an exit price approach related to the implied rate of return which have been adjusted for general changes in market rates, estimated changes in credit quality and liquidity risk premium, specific nonperformance, and default experience in the collateral underlying the securities. The losses recorded in the period are recognized in noninterest income.

              Equity Swap Agreements—The Company has entered into equity swap agreements to hedge against market fluctuations in a promotional equity index certificate of deposit product offered to bank customers. This deposit product, which has a term of 5 years, pays interest based on the performance of the Hang Seng China Enterprises Index ("HSCEI"). The fair value of these equity swap agreements is based on the income approach. The fair value is based on the change in the value of the HSCEI and the volatility of the call option over the life of the individual swap agreement. The option value is derived based on the volatility, the interest rate and the time remaining to maturity of the call option. The Company's consideration of its counterparty's credit risk resulted in a nominal adjustment to the valuation of the equity swap agreements for the year ended December 31, 2011. The valuation of equity swap agreements falls within Level 2 of the fair value hierarchy due to the observable nature of the inputs used in deriving the fair value of these derivative contracts. The fair value of the derivative contracts is provided by a third party that the Company places reliance on.

              Derivatives Liabilities—The Company's derivatives liabilities include derivatives payable that falls within Level 3 and all other derivative liabilities which fall within Level 2. The derivatives payable are recorded in conjunction with certain certificates of deposit ("host instrument"). These CD's pay interest based on changes in either the HSCEI or based on changes in the Chinese currency Renminbi ("RMB"), as designated, and are included in interest-bearing deposits on the condensed consolidated balance sheets. The fair value of these embedded derivatives is based on the income approach. The Company's consideration of its own credit risk resulted in a nominal adjustment to the valuation of the derivative liabilities for the year ended December 31, 2011. The valuation of the derivatives payable falls within Level 3 of the fair value hierarchy since the significant inputs used in deriving the fair value of these derivative contracts are not directly observable. The Level 2 derivative liabilities are mostly comprised of the off-setting interest rate swaps. Refer to "Interest Rate Swaps" within this footnote for complete discussion.

              Foreign Exchange Options—The Company has entered into foreign exchange option contracts with major investment firms. The settlement amount is determined based upon the performance of the Chinese currency RMB relative to the U.S. Dollar ("USD") over the 5-year term of the contract. The performance amount is computed based on the average quarterly value of the RMB per the USD as compared to the initial value. The fair value of the derivative contract is provided by third parties and is determined based on the change in the RMB and the volatility of the option over the life of the agreement. The option value is derived based on the volatility of the option, interest rate, currency rate and time remaining to maturity. The Company's consideration of the counterparty's credit risk resulted in a $0.3 million adjustment to the valuation of the foreign exchange options for the year ended December 31, 2011. The valuation of the option contract falls within Level 2 of the fair value hierarchy due to the observable nature of the inputs used in deriving the fair value of this derivative contract.

              Interest Rate Swaps—The Company has entered into a pay-fixed, receive-variable swap contracts with institutional counterparties to hedge against interest rate swap products offered to bank customers. This product allows borrowers to lock in attractive intermediate and long-term interest rates by entering into a pay-fixed, receive-variable swap contract with the Company, resulting in the customer obtaining a synthetic fixed rate loan. The Company has also entered into pay-variable, receive-fixed swap contracts with institutional counterparties to hedge against certificates of deposit issued. This product allows the Company to lock in attractive floating rate funding. The fair value of the interest rate swap contracts is based on a discounted cash flow approach. The Company's consideration of the counterparty's credit resulted in a $0.5 million adjustment as of December 31, 2011. The valuation of the interest rate swap falls within Level 2 of the fair value hierarchy due to the observable nature of the inputs used in deriving the fair value of this derivative contract.

              Short-term Foreign Exchange Contracts—The Company entered into short-term foreign exchange contracts to purchase/sell foreign currencies at set rates in the future. These contracts economically hedge against foreign exchange rate fluctuations. The Company enters into contracts with institutional counterparties to hedge against foreign exchange products offered to bank customers. These products allow customers to hedge the foreign exchange risk of their deposits and loans denominated in foreign currencies. The Company does not assume any foreign exchange rate risk as the contract with the customer and the contract with the institutional party mirror each other. The value is mark to market at each reporting period based on the change in the foreign exchange rate. Given the short term nature of the contracts, the counterparties' credit risks are considered nominal and resulted in no adjustments to the valuation of the short-term foreign exchange contracts for the year ended December 31, 2011. The valuation of the contract falls within Level 2 of the fair value hierarchy due to the observable nature of the inputs used in deriving the fair value of this derivative contract.

              Mortgage Servicing Assets ("MSAs")—The Company records MSAs in conjunction with its loan sale and securitization activities since the servicing of the underlying loans is retained by the Bank. MSAs are initially measured at fair value using an income approach. The initial fair value of MSAs is determined based on the present value of estimated net future cash flows related to contractually-specified servicing fees. The valuation for MSAs falls within Level 3 of the fair value hierarchy since there are no quoted prices for MSAs and the significant inputs used to determine fair value are not directly observable. The valuation of MSAs is determined using a discounted cash flow approach utilizing the appropriate yield curve and several market-derived assumptions including prepayment speeds, servicing cost, delinquency and foreclosure costs and behavior, and float earnings rate. Net cash flows are present valued using a market-derived discount rate. The resulting fair value is then compared to recently observed bulk market transactions with similar characteristics.

              Impaired Loans—The Company's impaired loans are generally measured using the fair value of the underlying collateral, which is determined based on the most recent valuation information received. The fair values may be adjusted as needed based on factors such as the Company's historical knowledge and changes in market conditions from the time of valuation. Impaired loans fall within Level 2 or Level 3 of the fair value hierarchy as appropriate. Level 2 values are measured at fair value based on the most recent valuation information received on the underlying collateral. Level 3 values, additionally include adjustments by the Company for historical knowledge and for changes in market conditions.

              Other Real Estate Owned—The Company's OREO represents properties acquired through foreclosure or through full or partial satisfaction of loans and are recorded at estimated fair value less cost to sell at the time of foreclosure and at the lower of cost or estimated fair value less cost to sell subsequent to acquisition. The fair values of OREO properties are based on third party appraisals, broker price opinions or accepted written offers. These valuations are reviewed and approved by the Company's appraisal department, credit review department, or OREO department. OREO properties are classified as Level 2 assets in the fair value hierarchy. The non-covered OREO balance of $29.3 million and the covered OREO balance of $63.6 million are included in the consolidated balance sheets as of December 31, 2011.

              Loans Held for Sale—The Company's loans held for sale are carried at the lower of cost or market value. These loans are currently comprised of mostly student loans. For those loans, the fair value of loans held for sale is derived from current market prices and comparative current sales. For the remainder of the loans held for sale, which fall within Level 3, the fair value is derived from third party sale analysis, existing sale agreements, or appraisal reports on the loans' underlying collateral. As such, the Company records any fair value adjustments on a nonrecurring basis.

Fair Value of Financial Instruments

              The carrying amounts and fair values of the Company's financial instruments at December 31, 2011 and 2010 were as follows:

	December 31,
	2011				2010
	Carrying Amount or Notional Amount		Estimated Fair Value		Carrying Amount or Notional Amount		Estimated Fair Value
	(In thousands)
Financial Assets:
Cash and cash equivalents	$	1,431,185	$	1,431,185	$	1,333,949	$	1,333,949
Short-term investments		61,834		61,834		143,560		143,560
Securities purchased under resale agreements		786,434		791,745		500,000		505,826
Investment securities available-for-sale		3,072,578		3,072,578		2,875,941		2,875,941
Loans held for sale		278,603		285,181		220,055		225,221
Loans receivable, net		13,984,930		13,520,712		13,231,075		13,043,932
Investment in Federal Home Loan Bank stock		136,897		136,897		162,805		162,805
Investment in Federal Reserve Bank stock		47,512		47,512		47,285		47,285
Accrued interest receivable		89,686		89,686		82,090		82,090
Equity swap agreements		22,709		202		22,884		206
Foreign exchange options		85,614		3,899		85,614		5,084
Interest rate swaps		585,196		20,474		4,098		13
Short-term foreign exchange contracts		210,295		1,403		92,625		1,220
Financial Liabilities:
Customer deposit accounts:
Demand, savings and money market deposits		10,307,001		10,307,001		8,875,806		8,875,806
Time deposits		7,146,001		7,194,125		6,765,453		6,762,892
Federal funds purchased		—		—		22		22
Federal Home Loan Bank advances		455,251		479,029		1,214,148		1,199,151
Securities sold under repurchase agreements		1,020,208		1,177,331		1,083,545		1,296,522
Notes payable		85,987		85,987		49,690		49,690
Accrued interest payable		15,447		15,447		13,797		13,797
Long-term debt		212,178		144,392		235,570		125,633
Derivatives liabilities		835,913		24,164		130,752		4,498

              The methods and assumptions used to estimate the fair value of each class of financial instruments for which it is practicable to estimate that value are explained below:

              Cash and Cash Equivalents—The carrying amounts approximate fair values due to the short-term nature of these instruments.

              Short-Term Investments—The fair values of short-term investments generally approximate their book values due to their short maturities.

              Securities Purchased Under Resale Agreements—Securities purchased under resale agreements with original maturities of 90 days or less are included in cash and cash equivalents. The fair value of securities purchased under resale agreements with original maturities of more than 90 days is estimated by discounting the cash flows based on expected maturities or repricing dates utilizing estimated market discount rates.

              Investment Securities Available-For-Sale—The fair values of the investment securities available-for-sale are generally determined by reference to the average of at least two quoted market prices obtained from independent external brokers or independent external pricing service providers who have experience in valuing these securities. In obtaining such valuation information from third parties, the Company has reviewed the methodologies used to develop the resulting fair values. For pooled trust preferred securities, fair values are based on discounted cash flow analyses.

              Loans Held for Sale—The fair value of loans held for sale is derived from current market prices and comparative current sales. For loans held for sale, which fall within Level 3, the fair value is derived from third party sale analysis, existing sale agreements, or appraisal reports.

Loans Receivable, net (includes covered and non-covered loans)—The fair value of loans is determined based on the discounted cash flow approach. The discount rate is derived from the associated yield curve plus spreads, and reflects the offering rates in the market for loans with similar financial characteristics. No adjustments have been made for changes in credit within the loan portfolio. It is management's opinion that the allowance for loan losses pertaining to performing and nonperforming loans results in a fair valuation of credit for such loans.

              Investment in Federal Home Loan Bank Stock and Federal Reserve Bank Stock—The carrying amount approximates fair value, as the stock may be sold back to the Federal Home Loan Bank and the Federal Reserve Bank at carrying value.

              Accrued Interest Receivable—The carrying amount of accrued interest receivable approximates fair value due to its short-term nature.

              Equity Swap Agreements—The fair value of the derivative contracts is provided by a third party and is determined based on the change in value of the HSCEI and the volatility of the call option over the life of the individual swap agreement. The option value is derived based on the volatility of the option, interest rate and time remaining to maturity. We also considered the counterparty's credit risk in determining the fair value.

              Foreign Exchange Options—The fair value of the derivative contracts is provided by third parties and is determined based on the change in the RMB and the volatility of the option over the life of the agreement. The option value is derived based on the volatility of the option, interest rate and time remaining to the maturity. We also considered the counterparty's credit risk in determining the fair value.

              Interest Rate Swaps—The fair value of the interest rate swap contracts is provided by a third party and is determined based on a discounted cash flow approach. We also considered the counterparty's credit risk in determining the fair value.

              Short-term Foreign Exchange Contracts—The fair value of short-term foreign exchange contracts is determined based on the change in foreign exchange rate. We also considered the counterparty's credit risk in determining the fair value.

              Customer Deposit Accounts—The carrying amounts approximate fair value for demand and interest checking deposits, savings deposits, and certain money market accounts as the amounts are payable on demand at the reporting date. For time deposits, the cash flows are based on the contractual runoff and are discounted by the Bank's current offering rates, plus spread.

              Federal Funds Purchased—The carrying amounts approximate fair values due to the short-term nature of these instruments.

              Federal Home Loan Bank Advances—The fair value of FHLB advances is estimated based on the discounted value of contractual cash flows, using rates currently offered by the FHLB of San Francisco for fixed-rate credit advances with similar remaining maturities at each reporting date.

              Securities Sold Under Repurchase Agreements—For securities sold under repurchase agreements with original maturities of 90 days or less, the carrying amounts approximate fair values due to the short-term nature of these instruments. At December 31, 2011 and 2010, most of the securities sold under repurchase agreements are long-term in nature and the fair values of securities sold under repurchase agreements are calculated by discounting future cash flows based on expected maturities or repricing dates, utilizing estimated market discount rates and taking into consideration the call features of each instrument.

              Notes Payable—The carrying amount of notes payable approximates fair value as these notes are payable on demand.

              Accrued Interest Payable—The carrying amount of accrued interest payable approximates fair value due to its short-term nature.

              Long-Term Debt—The fair values of long-term debt are estimated by discounting the cash flows through maturity based on current market rates the Bank would pay for new issuances.

              Derivatives Liabilities—The Company's derivatives liabilities include "derivatives payable" and all other derivative liabilities. The Company's derivatives payable are recorded in conjunction with certain certificates of deposit ("host instrument"). These CD's pay interest based on changes in either the HSCEI or based on changes in the RMB, as designated. The fair value of derivatives payable is estimated using the income approach. Additionally, we considered our own credit risk in determining the valuation. The other derivative liabilities are mostly comprised of the off-setting interest rate swaps. The fair value of the interest rate swap contracts is provided by a third party and is determined based on a discounted cash flow approach. The Company also considered the counterparty's credit risk in determining the fair value.

              The fair value estimates presented herein are based on pertinent information available to management as of each reporting date. Although we are not aware of any factors that would significantly affect the estimated fair value amounts, such amounts have not been comprehensively revalued for purposes of these financial statements since that date, and therefore, current estimates of fair value may differ significantly from the amounts presented herein.

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REGULATORY REQUIREMENTS (Tables)

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2011

REGULATORY REQUIREMENTS

Schedule of actual and required capital amounts and ratios

	Actual					For Capital Adequacy Purposes					To Be Well Capitalized Under Prompt Corrective Action Provisions
	Amount		Ratio			Amount		Ratio			Amount		Ratio
	(Dollars in thousands)
As of December 31, 2011:
Total Capital (to Risk-Weighted Assets)
Consolidated Company	$	2,296,274		16.4	%	$	1,123,413		8.0	%		N/A		N/A
East West Bank	$	2,283,178		16.3	%	$	1,123,228		8.0	%	$	1,404,035		10.0	%
Tier I Capital (to Risk-Weighted Assets)
Consolidated Company	$	2,074,963		14.8	%	$	561,706		4.0	%		N/A		N/A
East West Bank	$	2,061,896		14.7	%	$	561,614		4.0	%	$	842,421		6.0	%
Tier I Capital (to Average Assets)
Consolidated Company	$	2,074,963		9.7	%	$	859,098		4.0	%		N/A		N/A
East West Bank	$	2,061,896		9.6	%	$	858,765		4.0	%	$	1,073,457		5.0	%
As of December 31, 2010:
Total Capital (to Risk-Weighted Assets)
Consolidated Company	$	2,075,480		17.5	%	$	950,680		8.0	%		N/A		N/A
East West Bank	$	2,068,922		17.4	%	$	950,301		8.0	%	$	1,187,877		10.0	%
Tier I Capital (to Risk-Weighted Assets)
Consolidated Company	$	1,865,602		15.7	%	$	475,340		4.0	%		N/A		N/A
East West Bank	$	1,859,102		15.7	%	$	475,151		4.0	%	$	712,726		6.0	%
Tier I Capital (to Average Assets)
Consolidated Company	$	1,865,602		9.3	%	$	801,850		4.0	%		N/A		N/A
East West Bank	$	1,859,102		9.3	%	$	800,863		4.0	%	$	1,001,079		5.0	%

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COVERED ASSETS AND FDIC INDEMNIFICATION ASSET (Details 2) (USD $)	Dec. 31, 2011	Dec. 31, 2010
Credit Quality Indicators
Additional advances under shared-loss agreements	$ 583,800,000
Total allowance allocated to additional advances	6,600,000
Percentage of allowance allocated to additional advances	3.10%
Carrying Amounts And Composition Of Covered Loans
Total principal balance	4,718,084,000	5,955,773,000
Covered discount	(788,295,000)	(1,150,672,000)
Net valuation of loans	3,929,789,000	4,805,101,000
Allowance on covered loans	(6,647,000)	(4,225,000)
Total covered loans, net	3,923,142,000	4,800,876,000
Pass/Watch
Carrying Amounts And Composition Of Covered Loans
Total principal balance	3,439,848,000	4,323,086,000
Special Mention
Carrying Amounts And Composition Of Covered Loans
Total principal balance	146,585,000	297,863,000
Substandard
Carrying Amounts And Composition Of Covered Loans
Total principal balance	1,112,568,000	1,277,504,000
Doubtful
Carrying Amounts And Composition Of Covered Loans
Total principal balance	19,083,000	57,320,000
Real Estate Loans
Carrying Amounts And Composition Of Covered Loans
Total principal balance	3,788,478,000	4,776,263,000
Real Estate Loans | Pass/Watch
Carrying Amounts And Composition Of Covered Loans
Total principal balance	2,700,389,000	3,382,602,000
Real Estate Loans | Special Mention
Carrying Amounts And Composition Of Covered Loans
Total principal balance	111,878,000	232,825,000
Real Estate Loans | Substandard
Carrying Amounts And Composition Of Covered Loans
Total principal balance	961,813,000	1,115,181,000
Real Estate Loans | Doubtful
Carrying Amounts And Composition Of Covered Loans
Total principal balance	14,398,000	45,655,000
Real Estate Loans | Residential Single-family
Carrying Amounts And Composition Of Covered Loans
Total principal balance	442,732,000	553,541,000
Real Estate Loans | Residential Single-family | Pass/Watch
Carrying Amounts And Composition Of Covered Loans
Total principal balance	427,918,000	525,979,000
Real Estate Loans | Residential Single-family | Special Mention
Carrying Amounts And Composition Of Covered Loans
Total principal balance	1,085,000	2,153,000
Real Estate Loans | Residential Single-family | Substandard
Carrying Amounts And Composition Of Covered Loans
Total principal balance	13,729,000	25,157,000
Real Estate Loans | Residential Single-family | Doubtful
Carrying Amounts And Composition Of Covered Loans
Total principal balance		252,000
Real Estate Loans | Residential Multifamily
Carrying Amounts And Composition Of Covered Loans
Total principal balance	918,941,000	1,093,331,000
Real Estate Loans | Residential Multifamily | Pass/Watch
Carrying Amounts And Composition Of Covered Loans
Total principal balance	779,694,000	1,008,274,000
Real Estate Loans | Residential Multifamily | Special Mention
Carrying Amounts And Composition Of Covered Loans
Total principal balance	26,124,000	15,114,000
Real Estate Loans | Residential Multifamily | Substandard
Carrying Amounts And Composition Of Covered Loans
Total principal balance	113,123,000	67,366,000
Real Estate Loans | Residential Multifamily | Doubtful
Carrying Amounts And Composition Of Covered Loans
Total principal balance		2,577,000
Real Estate Loans | Commercial and Industrial Real Estate
Carrying Amounts And Composition Of Covered Loans
Total principal balance	1,773,760,000	2,085,674,000
Real Estate Loans | Commercial and Industrial Real Estate | Pass/Watch
Carrying Amounts And Composition Of Covered Loans
Total principal balance	1,249,781,000	1,520,135,000
Real Estate Loans | Commercial and Industrial Real Estate | Special Mention
Carrying Amounts And Composition Of Covered Loans
Total principal balance	43,810,000	89,870,000
Real Estate Loans | Commercial and Industrial Real Estate | Substandard
Carrying Amounts And Composition Of Covered Loans
Total principal balance	472,003,000	466,588,000
Real Estate Loans | Commercial and Industrial Real Estate | Doubtful
Carrying Amounts And Composition Of Covered Loans
Total principal balance	8,166,000	9,081,000
Real Estate Loans | Construction and Land
Carrying Amounts And Composition Of Covered Loans
Total principal balance	653,045,000	1,043,717,000
Real Estate Loans | Construction and Land | Pass/Watch
Carrying Amounts And Composition Of Covered Loans
Total principal balance	242,996,000	328,214,000
Real Estate Loans | Construction and Land | Special Mention
Carrying Amounts And Composition Of Covered Loans
Total principal balance	40,859,000	125,688,000
Real Estate Loans | Construction and Land | Substandard
Carrying Amounts And Composition Of Covered Loans
Total principal balance	362,958,000	556,070,000
Real Estate Loans | Construction and Land | Doubtful
Carrying Amounts And Composition Of Covered Loans
Total principal balance	6,232,000	33,745,000
Other Loans
Carrying Amounts And Composition Of Covered Loans
Total principal balance	929,606,000	1,179,510,000
Other Loans | Pass/Watch
Carrying Amounts And Composition Of Covered Loans
Total principal balance	739,459,000	940,484,000
Other Loans | Special Mention
Carrying Amounts And Composition Of Covered Loans
Total principal balance	34,707,000	65,038,000
Other Loans | Substandard
Carrying Amounts And Composition Of Covered Loans
Total principal balance	150,755,000	162,323,000
Other Loans | Doubtful
Carrying Amounts And Composition Of Covered Loans
Total principal balance	4,685,000	11,665,000
Other Loans | Commercial Business
Carrying Amounts And Composition Of Covered Loans
Total principal balance	831,762,000	1,072,020,000
Other Loans | Commercial Business | Pass/Watch
Carrying Amounts And Composition Of Covered Loans
Total principal balance	643,117,000	834,252,000
Other Loans | Commercial Business | Special Mention
Carrying Amounts And Composition Of Covered Loans
Total principal balance	34,707,000	64,702,000
Other Loans | Commercial Business | Substandard
Carrying Amounts And Composition Of Covered Loans
Total principal balance	149,253,000	161,401,000
Other Loans | Commercial Business | Doubtful
Carrying Amounts And Composition Of Covered Loans
Total principal balance	4,685,000	11,665,000
Other Loans | Other Consumer
Carrying Amounts And Composition Of Covered Loans
Total principal balance	97,844,000	107,490,000
Other Loans | Other Consumer | Pass/Watch
Carrying Amounts And Composition Of Covered Loans
Total principal balance	96,342,000	106,232,000
Other Loans | Other Consumer | Special Mention
Carrying Amounts And Composition Of Covered Loans
Total principal balance		336,000
Other Loans | Other Consumer | Substandard
Carrying Amounts And Composition Of Covered Loans
Total principal balance	1,502,000	922,000
Residential
Credit Quality Indicators
Additional advances under shared-loss agreements	12,700,000
Total allowance allocated to additional advances	70,000
Commercial Real Estate ("CRE")
Credit Quality Indicators
Additional advances under shared-loss agreements	149,100,000
Total allowance allocated to additional advances	4,000,000
Commercial and Industrial ("C&I")
Credit Quality Indicators
Additional advances under shared-loss agreements	390,300,000
Total allowance allocated to additional advances	2,400,000
Consumer
Credit Quality Indicators
Additional advances under shared-loss agreements	31,600,000
Total allowance allocated to additional advances	$ 174,000

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CAPITAL RESOURCES (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended			12 Months Ended					12 Months Ended		12 Months Ended		12 Months Ended		12 Months Ended		12 Months Ended		12 Months Ended		12 Months Ended		12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2011 trust	Dec. 31, 2010	Dec. 31, 2009	Dec. 31, 2011 Junior Subordinated Debt	Dec. 31, 2011 Junior Subordinated Debt East West Capital Trust I	Dec. 31, 2010 Junior Subordinated Debt East West Capital Trust I	Dec. 31, 2011 Junior Subordinated Debt East West Capital Trust II	Dec. 31, 2010 Junior Subordinated Debt East West Capital Trust II	Dec. 31, 2011 Junior Subordinated Debt East West Capital Statutory Trust III	Dec. 31, 2010 Junior Subordinated Debt East West Capital Statutory Trust III	Dec. 31, 2011 Junior Subordinated Debt East West Capital Trust IV	Dec. 31, 2010 Junior Subordinated Debt East West Capital Trust IV	Dec. 31, 2011 Junior Subordinated Debt East West Capital Trust V	Dec. 31, 2010 Junior Subordinated Debt East West Capital Trust V	Dec. 31, 2011 Junior Subordinated Debt East West Capital Trust VI	Dec. 31, 2010 Junior Subordinated Debt East West Capital Trust VI	Dec. 31, 2011 Junior Subordinated Debt East West Capital Trust VII	Dec. 31, 2010 Junior Subordinated Debt East West Capital Trust VII	Dec. 31, 2011 Junior Subordinated Debt East West Capital Trust VIII	Dec. 31, 2010 Junior Subordinated Debt East West Capital Trust VIII	Dec. 31, 2011 Junior Subordinated Debt East West Capital Trust IX	Dec. 31, 2010 Junior Subordinated Debt East West Capital Trust IX	Dec. 31, 2011 Subordinated Debt	Dec. 31, 2005 Subordinated Debt
CAPITAL RESOURCES
Number of statutory business trusts formed for the purpose of issuing junior subordinated debt to third party investors	7
Related statutory business trusts dissolved after repayment of related debt	2
Common stock issued by the Trust of the Company	$ 4,200,000	$ 4,800,000
Minimum total consolidated assets for exclusion of trust preferred securities as Tier I regulatory capital	15,000,000,000		15,000,000,000
Capital Resources
Junior subordinated debt securities called by the Company				21,400,000
Associated early repayment penalty				526,000
Stated Interest Rate (as a percent)					10.88%		10.95%
Stated Interest Rate, base									3-month Libor		3-month Libor		3-month Libor		3-month Libor		3-month Libor		3-month Libor		3-month Libor		3-month Libor
Stated Interest Rate, basis spread (as a percent)									2.85%		2.55%		1.80%		1.50%		1.35%		1.40%		1.90%		1.10%
Interest rate as of reporting date (as a percent)									3.41%		2.97%		2.10%		2.05%		1.90%		1.93%		2.45%		1.54%
Balance at the end of the period	133,000,000	155,750,000				10,750,000		10,000,000	10,000,000	10,000,000	10,000,000	10,000,000	15,000,000	15,000,000	20,000,000	20,000,000	30,000,000	30,000,000	18,000,000	20,000,000	30,000,000	30,000,000
Issue of debt																								$ 75,000,000

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FAIR VALUE (Details 3) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2011		Dec. 31, 2010
Reconciliation of the beginning and ending balances for major asset categories measured at fair value on a recurring basis using significant unobservable inputs (Level 3)
Beginning balance	$ 9,027		$ 15,671
Total gains or (losses)
Included in earnings	(6,293)	[1]	(13,996)	[1]
Included in accumulated other comprehensive loss (unrealized)	8,567	[1],[2]	7,363	[1],[2]
Purchases, issuances, sales, settlements			(11)	[3]
Sales	(9,357)	[3]
Settlements	291	[3]
Ending balance	2,235		9,027
Total gains or (losses)
Changes in unrealized losses included in earnings relating to assets still held at end of period	633		(14,447)
Derivative Payable
Reconciliation of the beginning and ending balances for major liability categories measured at fair value on a recurring basis using significant unobservable inputs (Level 3)
Beginning balance	(3,449)		(14,185)
Total gains or (losses)
Included in earnings	815		152
Purchases, issuances, sales, settlements			10,584
Ending balance	(2,634)		(3,449)
Changes in unrealized losses included in earnings relating to assets still held at end of period	(815)		(152)
Other Residential Mortgage-Backed Securities | Non-investment grade.
Reconciliation of the beginning and ending balances for major asset categories measured at fair value on a recurring basis using significant unobservable inputs (Level 3)
Beginning balance	6,254		12,738
Total gains or (losses)
Included in earnings	(5,660)	[1]	(5,903)	[1]
Included in accumulated other comprehensive loss (unrealized)	8,763	[1],[2]	(152)	[1],[2]
Purchases, issuances, sales, settlements			(429)	[3]
Sales	(9,357)	[3]
Ending balance			6,254
Total gains or (losses)
Changes in unrealized losses included in earnings relating to assets still held at end of period			(6,340)
Corporate debt securities | Investment grade.
Reconciliation of the beginning and ending balances for major asset categories measured at fair value on a recurring basis using significant unobservable inputs (Level 3)
Beginning balance			978
Total gains or (losses)
Included in earnings			5	[1]
Included in accumulated other comprehensive loss (unrealized)			308	[1],[2]
Purchases, issuances, sales, settlements			(9)	[3]
Transfer from investment grade to non-investment grade			(1,282)
Corporate debt securities | Non-investment grade.
Reconciliation of the beginning and ending balances for major asset categories measured at fair value on a recurring basis using significant unobservable inputs (Level 3)
Beginning balance	2,773		1,955
Total gains or (losses)
Included in earnings	(633)	[1]	(8,098)	[1]
Included in accumulated other comprehensive loss (unrealized)	(196)	[1],[2]	7,207	[1],[2]
Purchases, issuances, sales, settlements			427	[3]
Settlements	291	[3]
Transfer from investment grade to non-investment grade			1,282
Ending balance	2,235		2,773
Total gains or (losses)
Changes in unrealized losses included in earnings relating to assets still held at end of period	$ 633		$ (8,107)

[1] Total gains or losses represent the total realized and unrealized gains and losses recorded for Level 3 assets and liabilities. Realized gains or losses are reported in the consolidated statements of income.

[2] Unrealized gains or losses on investment securities are reported in accumulated other comprehensive loss, net of tax in the consolidated statements of changes in stockholders' equity and comprehensive income.

[3] Purchases, issuances, sales and settlements represent Level 3 assets and liabilities that were either purchased, issued, sold, or settled during the period. The amounts are recorded at their end of period fair values.

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INCOME TAXES

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2011

INCOME TAXES

INCOME TAXES

20.         INCOME TAXES

              The provision (benefit) for income taxes consists of the following components:

	Year Ended December 31,
	2011			2010			2009
	(Dollars in thousands)
Current income tax expense (benefit):
Federal	$	(86,157	)	$	9,942		$	(109,092	)
State		34,760			69,026			2,916
Foreign		—			—			1,758
Total current income tax expense (benefit)		(51,397	)		78,968			(104,418	)
Deferred income tax expense (benefit):
Federal		193,834			55,083			127,668
State		(7,706	)		(48,273	)		11,571
Foreign		3,369			5,567			(12,107	)
Total deferred income tax expense (benefit)		189,497			12,377			127,132
Provision (benefit) for income taxes	$	138,100		$	91,345		$	22,714

              The difference between the effective tax rate implicit in the consolidated financial statements and the statutory federal income tax rate can be attributed to the following:

	Year Ended December 31,
	2011			2010			2009
Federal income tax provision at statutory rate		35.0	%		35.0	%		35.0	%
State franchise taxes, net of federal tax effect		4.3			5.3			8.1
Tax credits		(2.7	)		(4.8	)		(6.9	)
Foreign subsidiaries acquisition		—			—			(14.4	)
Other, net		(0.6	)		0.2			(0.1	)
Effective income tax rate		36.0	%		35.7	%		21.7	%

              The Company recognizes investment tax credits from low income housing and other investments in the year the credit arises under the flow-through method of accounting.

              The tax effects of temporary differences that give rise to significant portions of the deferred tax assets (liabilities) are presented below:

	December 31,
	2011												2010
	Federal			State			Foreign			Total			Federal			State			Foreign			Total
	(In thousands)
Deferred tax liabilities:
Core deposit intangibles	$	(19,449	)	$	(5,537	)	$	133		$	(24,853	)	$	(26,574	)	$	(8,723	)	$	133		$	(35,164	)
Affordable housing partnerships		(15,091	)		(3,904	)		—			(18,995	)		(14,889	)		(4,489	)		—			(19,378	)
Fixed assets		(21,640	)		(6,305	)		—			(27,945	)		(27,053	)		(9,504	)		—			(36,557	)
FHLB stock		(24,088	)		(6,874	)		—			(30,962	)		(32,191	)		(10,202	)		—			(42,393	)
Deferred loan fees		(3,041	)		(844	)		—			(3,885	)		(3,854	)		(1,194	)		—			(5,048	)
Purchased loan discounts		(160	)		(44	)		—			(204	)		(199	)		(61	)		—			(260	)
State taxes		(10,749	)		—			—			(10,749	)		—			—			—			—
Mortgage servicing assets		(2,560	)		(711	)		—			(3,271	)		(3,227	)		(999	)		—			(4,226	)
Section 597 gain		(142,934	)		(3,588	)		—			(146,522	)		—			—			—			—
FDIC receivable		(371,049	)		(9,314	)		—			(380,363	)		(420,752	)		31,026			—			(389,726	)
Acquired debt		(10,812	)		(1,012	)		(300	)		(12,124	)		(51,070	)		(922	)		(300	)		(52,292	)
Other, net		(4,155	)		(986	)		—			(5,141	)		(2,531	)		(454	)		(600	)		(3,585	)
Total gross deferred tax (liabilities)		(625,728	)		(39,119	)		(167	)		(665,014	)		(582,340	)		(5,522	)		(767	)		(588,629	)
Deferred tax assets:
Allowance for loan losses and REO reserves		79,269			18,556			(5,220	)		92,605			84,337			21,896			(5,220	)		101,013
Deferred compensation		14,533			4,101			—			18,634			15,407			4,854			—			20,261
State taxes		—			—			—			—			2,734			—			—			2,734
Purchased loan premium		832			231			—			1,063			966			299			—			1,265
Unrealized loss on securities		69,239			20,267			—			89,506			77,760			24,336			—			102,096
Net operating loss carryforwards		1,052			34,395			—			35,447			3,057			34,813			2,041			39,911
Acquired loans and REOs		577,883			30,015			7,957			615,855			303,045			(7,298	)		11,926			307,673
Other, net		10,016			4,277			97			14,390			12,013			3,751			97			15,861
Total gross deferred tax assets		752,824			111,842			2,834			867,500			499,319			82,651			8,844			590,814
Valuation allowance		—			(603	)		—			(603	)		—			(624	)		(2,041	)		(2,665	)
Net deferred tax (liabilities) assets	$	127,096		$	72,120		$	2,667		$	201,883		$	(83,021	)	$	76,505		$	6,036		$	(480	)

              Management believes that it is more likely than not that all of the deferred tax assets recorded at December 31, 2011 will be realized (except to the extent of the recorded valuation allowance) because it expects to have sufficient taxable income in future years to fully realize them. A valuation allowance has been provided for the state net operating losses ("NOLs") (for states other than California, Georgia, Massachusetts and New York) since management believes that these NOLs may not be fully utilized. The valuation allowance for China loss has been fully reversed in 2011. In preparing the 2010 federal income tax return, the Bank made adjustments to the purchase price allocation to various assets related to the UCB acquisition which resulted in Section 597 gain of $666.0 million.

              At December 31, 2011 and 2010, the Bank had federal net operating loss carryforwards of approximately $3.0 million and $3.3 million, respectively. At December 31, 2011 and 2010, the Bank had state net operating loss carryforwards of approximately $312.3 million and $321.1 million, respectively. Of this amount, $3.0 million of the state net operating loss resulted from the acquisition of Desert Community Bank ("DCB") in 2007 and will expire in 2021. The remaining state net operating loss carryforward expires in various years through 2031. Federal and state tax laws related to a change in ownership, such as that resulting from the acquisition of DCB, place limitations on the annual amount of net operating loss carryovers that can be utilized to offset post-acquisition taxable income. Under Internal Revenue Code Section 382, which is also applicable for California tax purposes, certain changes in the ownership of a loss company can result in limitations on the utilization of net operating and any built-in losses. This annual limitation is generally based on the value of the loss company at the ownership change date. In 2010, California suspended the utilization of net operating losses for tax years 2010 and 2011 but allowed taxpayers to carryforward net operating losses for 20 years properly increased for any years in which the loss is suspended.

              The following table summarizes the activity related to our unrecognized tax benefits:

	Year Ended December 31,
	2011			2010
	(Dollars in thousands)
Balance, beginning of year	$	4,952		$	5,763
Additions for tax positions of prior years		794			721
Reductions for tax positions of prior years		(3,208	)		(288	)
Additions for tax positions of current year		794			634
Settlements		—			(1,878	)
Balance, end of year	$	3,332		$	4,952

              During 2011, the Company increased the unrecognized tax benefits reserve by $1.6 million for the California enterprise zone net interest deduction. The Company also reduced the unrecognized tax benefits for the California enterprise zone net interest deduction by $3.2 million due to work performed to find additional qualified enterprise zone loans from 2005 to 2008. As of December 31, 2011 and 2010, the liability for uncertain tax positions was $4.8 million and $6.2 million, respectively. Also, as of December 31, 2011 and 2010, the total amount of unrecognized tax benefits that, if recognized, would impact the effective tax rate is $2.2 million and $3.0 million, respectively.

              During 2011, the Company finalized the Internal Revenue Service examination for the tax years 2006 to 2009 and for Florida for the tax years ended 2006 to 2008 with no material changes. The Company is currently under examination by California for tax years ended 2003 through 2008. For federal tax purposes, tax years from 2007 and beyond remain open and for California franchise tax purposes tax years from 2003 and beyond remain open. The Company does not believe that there are any other tax jurisdictions in which the outcome of unresolved issues or claims is likely to be material to the Company's financial position, cash flows or results of operations. The Company further believes that adequate provisions have been made for all income tax uncertainties. The Company does not anticipate that the total amount of unrecognized tax benefits will significantly change during the year ending December 31, 2012.

              The Company recognizes interest and penalties, if applicable, related to the underpayment of income taxes as a component of income tax expense in the consolidated statement of operations. The Company accrued interest and penalties of $287 thousand, $796 thousand and $1.15 million for its unrecognized tax positions as of December 31, 2011, 2010 and 2009, respectively. Total interest and penalties accrued as of December 31, 2011 and 2010 were $1.5 million and $1.2 million, respectively.

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STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY AND EARNINGS PER SHARE (Details 2) (USD $)	12 Months Ended	1 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2011	Jan. 31, 2011 Warrants	Dec. 31, 2010 Warrants	Dec. 31, 2008 Warrants
Class of Warrant or Right
Initial price per share of common stock for which the warrants may be exercised (in dollars per share)				$ 15.15
Allocated fair value of warrants				$ 25,200,000
Warrants repurchased (in shares)			1,517,555
Cash paid to repurchase warrants	$ 14,500,000	$ 14,500,000

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QUARTERLY FINANCIAL INFORMATION (unaudited) (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, except Per Share data, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended								12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2011	Sep. 30, 2011	Jun. 30, 2011	Mar. 31, 2011	Dec. 31, 2010	Sep. 30, 2010	Jun. 30, 2010	Mar. 31, 2010	Dec. 31, 2011	Dec. 31, 2010	Dec. 31, 2009
QUARTERLY FINANCIAL INFORMATION (unaudited)
Interest and dividend income	$ 268,904	$ 282,741	$ 274,468	$ 254,335	$ 292,195	$ 231,400	$ 253,533	$ 318,703	$ 1,080,448	$ 1,095,831	$ 722,818
Interest expense	39,830	44,959	47,132	45,501	45,633	48,595	49,910	56,979	177,422	201,117	237,129
Net interest income	229,074	237,782	227,336	208,834	246,562	182,805	203,623	261,724	903,026	894,714	485,689
Provision for loan losses	20,000	22,000	26,500	26,506	29,834	38,648	55,256	76,421	95,006	200,159	528,666
Net interest income after provision for loan losses	209,074	215,782	200,836	182,328	216,728	144,157	148,367	185,303	808,020	694,555	(42,977)
Noninterest (loss) income	937	(13,545)	12,491	11,041	(17,279)	29,315	35,685	(8,451)	10,924	39,270	390,953
Noninterest expense	106,672	104,552	117,597	106,789	113,743	99,945	125,318	138,910	435,610	477,916	243,254
Income before provision for income taxes	103,339	97,685	95,730	86,580	85,706	73,527	58,734	37,942	383,334	255,909	104,722
Provision for income taxes	37,133	35,253	35,205	30,509	29,357	26,576	22,386	13,026	138,100	91,345	22,714
Net income	66,206	62,432	60,525	56,071	56,349	46,951	36,348	24,916	245,234	164,564	76,642
Preferred stock dividends and amortization of preferred stock discount	1,714	1,714	1,714	1,715	24,109	6,732	6,147	6,138	6,857	43,126	49,115
Net income available to common stockholders	$ 64,492	$ 60,718	$ 58,811	$ 54,356	$ 32,240	$ 40,219	$ 30,201	$ 18,778	$ 238,377	$ 121,438	$ 27,527
Basic earnings per share	$ 0.44	$ 0.41	$ 0.40	$ 0.37	$ 0.22	$ 0.27	$ 0.21	$ 0.17	$ 1.62	$ 0.88	$ 0.35
Diluted earnings per share	$ 0.43	$ 0.41	$ 0.39	$ 0.37	$ 0.22	$ 0.27	$ 0.21	$ 0.13	$ 1.60	$ 0.83	$ 0.33

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INVESTMENT SECURITIES (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2011		Dec. 31, 2010
Schedule of Available-for-sale Securities
Investment securities available-for-sale, amortized cost	$ 3,132,968,000		$ 2,900,410,000
Gross Unrealized Gains	47,356,000		24,383,000
Gross Unrealized Losses	(107,746,000)		(48,852,000)
Fair Value	3,072,578,000		2,875,941,000
Other than temporary impairment, pre-tax basis, credit portion recognized in earnings	633,000		16,700,000
Other than temporary impairment, pre-tax basis, non-credit portion recognized in other comprehensive income	5,100,000		15,400,000
U.S. Treasury securities
Schedule of Available-for-sale Securities
Investment securities available-for-sale, amortized cost	19,892,000		19,847,000
Gross Unrealized Gains	833,000		607,000
Fair Value	20,725,000		20,454,000
U.S. Government agency and U.S. Government sponsored enterprise debt securities
Schedule of Available-for-sale Securities
Investment securities available-for-sale, amortized cost	575,148,000		1,349,289,000
Gross Unrealized Gains	1,709,000		2,297,000
Gross Unrealized Losses	(279,000)		(18,121,000)
Fair Value	576,578,000		1,333,465,000
U.S. Government agency and U.S. Government sponsored enterprise mortgage-backed securities - Commercial mortgage-backed securities
Schedule of Available-for-sale Securities
Investment securities available-for-sale, amortized cost	46,008,000		18,620,000
Gross Unrealized Gains	3,307,000		512,000
Fair Value	49,315,000		19,132,000
U.S. Government agency and U.S. Government sponsored enterprise mortgage-backed securities - Residential mortgage-backed securities
Schedule of Available-for-sale Securities
Investment securities available-for-sale, amortized cost	963,688,000		295,140,000
Gross Unrealized Gains	30,854,000		11,574,000
Gross Unrealized Losses	(772,000)
Fair Value	993,770,000		306,714,000
Municipal securities
Schedule of Available-for-sale Securities
Investment securities available-for-sale, amortized cost	76,255,000
Gross Unrealized Gains	3,696,000
Gross Unrealized Losses	(5,000)
Fair Value	79,946,000
Other residential mortgage-backed securities: | Non-investment grade
Schedule of Available-for-sale Securities
Investment securities available-for-sale, amortized cost			14,996,000
Gross Unrealized Losses			(8,742,000)
Fair Value			6,254,000
Corporate debt securities | Investment grade
Schedule of Available-for-sale Securities
Investment securities available-for-sale, amortized cost	1,411,409,000		1,056,537,000
Gross Unrealized Gains	6,762,000		9,095,000
Gross Unrealized Losses	(95,610,000)		(8,765,000)
Fair Value	1,322,561,000		1,056,867,000
Corporate debt securities | Non-investment grade
Schedule of Available-for-sale Securities
Investment securities available-for-sale, amortized cost	30,693,000	[1]	50,015,000	[1]
Gross Unrealized Gains			31,000	[1]
Gross Unrealized Losses	(11,078,000)	[1]	(11,316,000)	[1]
Fair Value	19,615,000	[1]	38,730,000	[1]
Other securities
Schedule of Available-for-sale Securities
Investment securities available-for-sale, amortized cost	9,875,000		95,966,000
Gross Unrealized Gains	195,000		267,000
Gross Unrealized Losses	(2,000)		(1,908,000)
Fair Value	$ 10,068,000		$ 94,325,000

[1] For 2011, the Company recorded $633 thousand, on a pre-tax basis, of OTTI through earnings and $5.1 million of the non-credit portion of OTTI for pooled trust securities and other mortgage-backed securities in other comprehensive income. For 2010, the Company recorded $16.7 million, on a pre-tax basis, of OTTI through earnings and $15.4 million of the non-credit portion of OTTI for pooled trust securities and other mortgage-backed securities in other comprehensive income.

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SUMMARY OF OPERATIONS AND SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (Tables)

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2011

SUMMARY OF OPERATIONS AND SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES

Schedule of userful lives for premises and equipment

Buildings and building improvements	25 years
Furniture, fixtures and equipment	3 to 7 years
Leasehold improvements	Term of lease or useful life, whichever is shorter

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GOODWILL AND OTHER INTANGIBLE ASSETS

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2011

GOODWILL AND OTHER INTANGIBLE ASSETS

GOODWILL AND OTHER INTANGIBLE ASSETS

13.         GOODWILL AND OTHER INTANGIBLE ASSETS

• • Goodwill

              The carrying amount of goodwill remained at $337.4 million as of December 31, 2011 and 2010. Goodwill is tested for impairment on an annual basis as of December 31, or more frequently as events occur, or as circumstances and conditions warrant. The Company records impairment write-downs as charges to noninterest expense and adjustments to the carrying value of goodwill. Subsequent reversals of goodwill impairment are prohibited.

              As of December 31, 2011, the Company's market capitalization based on total outstanding common and preferred shares was $2.99 billion and its total stockholders' equity was $2.31 billion. The Company performed its annual impairment test as of December 31, 2011 to determine whether and to what extent, if any, recorded goodwill was impaired. The analysis compared the fair value of each of the reporting units, including goodwill, to the respective carrying amounts. If the carrying amount of the reporting unit, including goodwill exceeds the fair value of that reporting unit, then further testing for goodwill impairment is performed.

              During the first quarter of 2010, the Company re-aligned its management reporting structure and identified three business divisions that meet the criteria of an operating segment in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles. The Company's three operating segments are Retail Banking, Commercial Banking, and Other. The Company determined that there were no additional reporting units below each operating segment and therefore the reporting units are equivalent to the operating segments. For complete discussion and disclosure see Note 26 to the Company's consolidated financial statements presented elsewhere in this report.

              In order to determine the fair value of the reporting units, a combined income and market approach was used. Under the income approach, the Company provided a net income projection for the next 5 years plus a terminal growth rate was used to calculate the discounted cash flows and the present value of the reporting units. Under the market approach, the fair value was calculated using the current fair values of comparable peer banks of similar size, geographic footprint and focus. The market capitalizations and multiples of these peer banks were used to calculate the market price of the Company and each reporting unit. The fair value was also subject to a control premium adjustment, which is the cost savings that a purchaser of the reporting units could achieve by eliminating duplicative costs. Under the combined income and market approaches, the value from each approach was appropriately weighted to determine the fair value. As a result of this analysis, the Company determined that there was no goodwill impairment at December 31, 2011 as the fair values of all reporting units exceeded the current carrying amounts of the goodwill. No assurance can be given that goodwill will not be written down in future periods.

              The changes in the carrying amount of goodwill for the years ended December 31, 2011 and 2010 are summarized in the following table:

	As of December 31,
	2011		2010
Balance, beginning of year	$	337,438	$	337,438
Additions to goodwill		—		—
Impairment write-down		—		—
Purchase accounting adjustments		—		—
Balance, end of year	$	337,438	$	337,438

Premiums on Acquired Deposits

              The Company also has premiums on acquired deposits which represent the intangible value of depositor relationships resulting from deposit liabilities assumed in various acquisitions. These intangibles are tested for impairment on an annual basis, or more frequently as events occur, or as current circumstances and conditions warrant. As of December 31, 2011 and 2010, the gross carrying amount of premiums on acquired deposits totaled $117.6 million and $117.6 million, respectively, and the related accumulated amortization totaled $50.4 million and $38.1 million, respectively. During 2010, the Company recorded $3.1 million in premiums on deposits acquired in the WFIB Acquisition. During 2009, the Company recorded $74.4 million in premiums on deposits acquired in the UCB Acquisition.

              The Company amortizes premiums on acquired deposits based on the projected useful lives of the related deposits. Amortization expense of premiums on acquired deposits was $12.3 million, $13.3 million and $5.9 million for the years ended December 31, 2011, 2010 and 2009, respectively. The Company did not record any impairment write-downs on deposit premiums during 2011, 2010 and 2009.

              The following table provides the estimated future amortization expense of premiums on acquired deposits for the succeeding five years is as follows:

Estimate For The Year Ending December 31,	Amount
	(In thousands)
2012	$	10,906
2013		9,364
2014		8,454
2015		7,543
2016		6,634
Thereafter		24,289
Total	$	67,190

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CUSTOMER DEPOSIT ACCOUNTS (Details2) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2011	Dec. 31, 2010
Scheduled maturities of time deposits
2012	$ 6,204,106
2013	511,317
2014	107,690
2015	88,927
2016	79,428
Thereafter	154,533
Total time deposits	7,146,001	6,765,453
Time deposits, less than $100,000.
Scheduled maturities of time deposits
2012	1,962,274
2013	165,990
2014	6,648
2015	45,776
2016	5,908
Thereafter	8
Total time deposits	2,186,604
Time deposits, $100,000 or greater
Scheduled maturities of time deposits
2012	4,241,832
2013	345,327
2014	101,042
2015	43,151
2016	73,520
Thereafter	154,525
Total time deposits	$ 4,959,397