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Exploring Real Estate Banking: What You Need to Know

There are hundreds of investment types people can choose to put funds into, but one of the most rewarding is real estate investment. Continue reading to learn what resources real estate investment banking can lend you and discover if this method is right for your company. Keep reading
Executive businesswoman in a blue suit and white blouse, Ann Kono, smiles and poses in a professional studio setting for a corporate headshot.

AAPI Voices — Educate to Elevate

In honor of AAPI Heritage Month, one of our board members, Ann Kono, shares her journey from her career start to co-founding TeachAAPI. Her story is one about passion and dedication to uplifting the AAPI community. Keep reading
Executive businesswoman in a blue suit and white blouse, Ann Kono, smiles and poses in a professional studio setting for a corporate headshot.
Cathay Bank’s headquarters Chinatown Los Angeles.

Empowering Communities, Leading With Heart

Cathay Bank has been committed to social responsibility as it grows. In its early years, the bank held charity golf tournaments to support local community developments. Today, the bank’s foundation raises $2 million annually to support a range of nonprofit organizations, contributing $40 million over the past two decades. Keep reading
Cathay Bank’s headquarters Chinatown Los Angeles.
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U.S.-China 2025 Annual Economic Report

The latest report, “Change and Uncertainty: When Trump Shock 2.0 Meets China Shock 2.0,” discusses emerging trends in international trade and supply chains and the latest developments in China’s economy. Keep reading
A 2025 US-China UCLA Anderson Forecast logo floats over shipping containers off a U.S. port.
A client logs onto their online banking platform through a laptop using two factor authentication through their mobile device.

Two-Factor Authentication Explained

Our world is increasingly digitized. That means safeguarding digital assets like your financial records, personal data, intellectual property, and digital platforms is essential. Failure to protect these assets can lead to serious consequences, including financial loss, identity theft, and reputational damage. Keep reading
A client logs onto their online banking platform through a laptop using two factor authentication through their mobile device.
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How To Recognize and Avoid Check Fraud: A Comprehensive Guide

Are you curious how you can better protect yourself from check fraud? We’ll provide details that can help you identify and stop this type of scam before it causes you economic harm or snowballs into a bigger problem. Keep reading
An adult male bank manager stands at the counter to answer the adult woman's questions about her monthly statements and recent check cashing.
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Vishing: Understanding, Identifying, and Preventing Voice-Based Attacks

With advancing tech also comes increasingly complex threats. One is vishing — or “voice phishing.” Curious about what exactly this risk is and how it can be prevented? We’re covering that in this blog. Keep reading
A graphic design depicts a blue padlock over a dark background with orange and yellow embers surrounding it to emphasize the importance of cybersecurity.
Executive Vice President, Director of CRE & Construction Lending, Kirk Malmrose, poses for a professional headshot.

Recovery & Beyond: SoCal Wildfires

Kirk Malmrose, Executive Vice President and Director of Commercial Real Estate and Construction Lending, joined the Los Angeles Business Journal to provide insights on the aftermath of the California Wildfires. Keep reading
Executive Vice President, Director of CRE & Construction Lending, Kirk Malmrose, poses for a professional headshot.
A woman with short black hair sits on a couch at home while trying to open an online banking account using her laptop.

How To Open a Bank Account Online

How easy is it to open an online bank account? Truthfully, it’s pretty simple when you choose the right bank. Let’s look at how to open an online bank account and share key benefits and helpful tips to get started. Keep reading
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A Comprehensive Guide to Foreign Currency Exchange

Are you running an international business or preparing to travel abroad? You’ll need to swap out your local money for foreign currency. But what’s the most efficient and cost-effective way to do this? Use this blog to guide converting U.S. dollars to foreign currencies and vice versa. Keep reading
A couple sips coffee and tracks the foreign currency exchange value over a mobile application before they travel abroad.
A woman wearing a yellow sweater looks cozy while sitting on the couch in her living room while holding important financial documents and checking her credit history on her cell phone.

Mastering Credit: Understanding, Building, and Managing Your Credit

Every financial decision you make can impact your credit score. Consider this as your guide to mastering credit. We’re covering how to build and manage credit history so you can start doing so and be more strategic in your credit building. Keep reading
A woman wearing a yellow sweater looks cozy while sitting on the couch in her living room while holding important financial documents and checking her credit history on her cell phone.