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                    [Title] => EastWest Bank eyes 10-15% loan growth
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East West Bank Corp. is maintaining a cautiously optimistic outlook for the rest of the year and into 2026, expecting loan growth in the range of 10 to 15 percent as it leans on consumption-driven demand and a stronger focus on small and medium enterprises.

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                    [Title] => EastWest, Visa launch debit card for SMEs
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Gotianun-led East West Banking Corp., in partnership with Visa, has rolled out a new business banking solution designed to help small and medium enterprises manage their finances with greater ease, efficiency and control.

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                    [Title] => EastWest Bank extends partnership with Unioil
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                    [Title] => EastWest Bank sees sustained profit gains
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                    [Title] => EastWest raises P3.7 billion from maiden bond issue
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