EX-23.1 4 a2111307zex-23_1.htm EXHIBIT 23.1
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EXHIBIT 23.1

INDEPENDENT AUDITORS' CONSENT

        We consent to the incorporation by reference in this Registration Statement of East West Bancorp, Inc. on Form S-8 of our report dated January 31, 2003 (March 14, 2003 as to Note 24), appearing in the Annual Report on Form 10-K of East West Bancorp, Inc. for the year ended December 31, 2002.

/s/ DELOITTE & TOUCHE LLP        

 
 
 
 
 
Los Angeles, California
May 15, 2003		        
         


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INDEPENDENT AUDITORS' CONSENT