Dominic Ng on diplomacy
From Los Angeles World Affairs Council: World Prize Gala 2025 Highlights · · Los Angeles World Affairs Council
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On , Dominic Ng, Chairman, President & Chief Executive Officer at EAST WEST BANCORP INC, spoke about diplomacy during Los Angeles World Affairs Council: World Prize Gala 2025 Highlights on Los Angeles World Affairs Council.
About Dominic Ng
At East West Bancorp’s 2026 annual meeting of shareholders, Dominic Ng reported that 2025 was “another record-breaking year” for the company, with new highs in revenue, net interest income, fees, non-interest income, earnings per share, and loans and deposits. He noted that the company increased its quarterly dividend in the first quarter of 2026 by 20 cents, or 33%, to 80 cents per share. Ng stated that East West generated a 17% return on average tangible common equity and a 1.7% return on average assets, with an efficiency level he described as “best-in-class.” Ng said the bank now holds over $83 billion in assets and described its balance sheet as increasingly diversified and granular. He acknowledged that the economic environment remains “somewhat uncertain” but said the company is positioned to confront challenges from a position of strength, citing its capital levels, profitability, and balance sheet flexibility. Shareholders voted to approve all agenda items, including director nominees, executive compensation, and the ratification of KPMG as the company’s auditor.