Cathay General Bancorp CATY

CATY Company Overview

Cathay General Bancorp is a U.S.-based bank holding company headquartered in Los Angeles, California, and is the parent company of Cathay Bank, a commercial bank focused on relationship-based banking services for businesses, professionals, and individual customers. The company operates primarily in the banking and financial services industry, with a concentration in commercial banking, real estate lending, trade finance, and wealth management. Its primary revenue drivers are net interest income from commercial and consumer lending activities, supplemented by fee income from treasury management, international banking, and other financial services.

Founded in 1962 to serve the Chinese-American community in Southern California, the company expanded into a broader multicultural and international commercial banking franchise. Cathay General Bancorp has developed a strategic position through its strong ties to Asian-American business communities and cross-border banking capabilities involving the United States and Asia. The institution has historically emphasized commercial real estate lending, small- and middle-market business banking, and trade-related financial services, particularly for clients engaged in Pacific Rim commerce.