SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSIONSEC FORM 17-C

CURRENT REPORT UNDER SECTION 17
OF THE SECURITIES REGULATION CODE
AND SRC RULE 17.2(c) THEREUNDER

1. Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported)

Aug 5, 2020

2. SEC Identification Number

AS094-002733

3. BIR Tax Identification No.

003-921-057-000

4. Exact name of issuer as specified in its charter

EAST WEST BANKING CORPORATION

5. Province, country or other jurisdiction of incorporation

Metro Manila, Philippines

6. Industry Classification Code(SEC Use Only)

7. Address of principal office

The Beaufort, 5th Avenue corner 23rd Street, Fort Bonifacio Global City, Taguig City Postal Code 1634

8. Issuer's telephone number, including area code

+632 8575 3888

9. Former name or former address, if changed since last report

NA

10. Securities registered pursuant to Sections 8 and 12 of the SRC or Sections 4 and 8 of the RSA

Title of Each Class	Number of Shares of Common Stock Outstanding and Amount of Debt Outstanding
Common	2,249,975,411

11. Indicate the item numbers reported herein

Item 9

The Exchange does not warrant and holds no responsibility for the veracity of the facts and representations contained in all corporate disclosures, including financial reports. All data contained herein are prepared and submitted by the disclosing party to the Exchange, and are disseminated solely for purposes of information. Any questions on the data contained herein should be addressed directly to the Corporate Information Officer of the disclosing party.

East West Banking CorporationEW

PSE Disclosure Form 4-31 - Press Release References: SRC Rule 17 (SEC Form 17-C)
Section 4.4 of the Revised Disclosure Rules

Subject of the Disclosure
EastWest net income up 65% to ₱4.5 billion in 1H 2020
Background/Description of the Disclosure
Please be advised that the attached information will be made available to the press and major newspapers
Other Relevant Information
Please see attached