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Cathay General Bancorp completes HSBC West Coast acquisition, adding 10 California branches
CATHAY GENERAL BANCORP
- Subsidiary Cathay Bank completed purchase of HSBC Bank USA's West Coast mass retail consumer and retail business banking business.
- Adds 10 retail branches in California and additional loans and deposits from HSBC's West Coast operations.
- CEO Chang M. Liu stated the acquisition complements Cathay's existing footprint and broadens product offerings.
- Cathay Bank now operates 47 branches in California; new total will reach 57 after integration.