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Recordkeeping fees per participant · East West Bank Employees 401(k) Savings Plan · plan year 2024
$53.85
Higher than 55% of the 1,697 plans $250M to 1B that report it.
= $211,531 / 3,928
Schedule H, line 2i(3); OTH_RECORDKEEPING_FEES_AMT pos 160; filing 20250626190958NAL0012868800001, received 2025-06-26
participants_with_balance: Form 5500, line 6g(2); PARTCP_ACCOUNT_BAL_CNT pos 78; filing 20250626190958NAL0012868800001, received 2025-06-26
Percentiles compare this plan with the Schedule H plans $250M to 1B in assets of the same plan year, excluding final filings; shown only where at least 50 comparable plans report the figure. Plan year 2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31, filing received 2025-06-26.
Administrative expenses excluding investment management, per participant
$84.85
Higher than 66% of the 2,324 plans $250M to 1B that report it.
= $333,307 / 3,928
derived, admin_expenses (2i(12)) minus invst_mgmt_fees (2i(5)), floored at 0; filing 20250626190958NAL0012868800001, received 2025-06-26
participants_with_balance: Form 5500, line 6g(2); PARTCP_ACCOUNT_BAL_CNT pos 78; filing 20250626190958NAL0012868800001, received 2025-06-26
Administrative expenses per participant
$97.58
Higher than 57% of the 2,405 plans $250M to 1B that report it.
= $383,307 / 3,928
Schedule H, line 2i(12) total administrative expenses; TOT_ADMIN_EXPENSES_AMT pos 109; filing 20250626190958NAL0012868800001, received 2025-06-26
participants_with_balance: Form 5500, line 6g(2); PARTCP_ACCOUNT_BAL_CNT pos 78; filing 20250626190958NAL0012868800001, received 2025-06-26
Administrative expenses as a share of assets
0.060%
Higher than 41% of the 2,407 plans $250M to 1B that report it.
= $383,307 / $635,736,311
Schedule H, line 2i(12) total administrative expenses; TOT_ADMIN_EXPENSES_AMT pos 109; filing 20250626190958NAL0012868800001, received 2025-06-26
assets_eoy: Schedule H, Part I line 1f col (b); TOT_ASSETS_EOY_AMT pos 61; filing 20250626190958NAL0012868800001, received 2025-06-26
Employer contributions per participant
$3,465
Higher than 56% of the 2,457 plans $250M to 1B that report it.
= $13,611,619 / 3,928
Schedule H, Part II line 2a(1)(A); EMPLR_CONTRIB_INCOME_AMT pos 68; filing 20250626190958NAL0012868800001, received 2025-06-26
participants_with_balance: Form 5500, line 6g(2); PARTCP_ACCOUNT_BAL_CNT pos 78; filing 20250626190958NAL0012868800001, received 2025-06-26
Employer share of total contributions
26.5%
Higher than 35% of the 2,459 plans $250M to 1B that report it.
= $13,611,619 / $51,425,130
Schedule H, Part II line 2a(1)(A); EMPLR_CONTRIB_INCOME_AMT pos 68; filing 20250626190958NAL0012868800001, received 2025-06-26
total_contrib: Schedule H, line 2a(3); TOT_CONTRIB_AMT pos 72; filing 20250626190958NAL0012868800001, received 2025-06-26
Employer match
“The Bank matches $0.75 for each $1.00 contributed by Plan participants, up to the first 6% of the Plan participant’s eligible compensation.”
Form 11-K filed 2026-06-25, for the year ended 2025-12-31 · plan description note, contributions · source document
Eligibility
“Employees are eligible to participate in the Plan as of the first day of the first calendar month after the date they have completed three months of service with the Bank and have attained the age of 18.”
Form 11-K filed 2026-06-25, for the year ended 2025-12-31 · plan description note, eligibility · source document
Vesting
“Plan participants become vested in the matching and non-elective contributions received from the employer at the rate of 20% per year for each full year of service and are fully vested after five years of service, or upon reaching normal retirement age (65 years), death, or becoming disabled while an employee.”
Form 11-K filed 2026-06-25, for the year ended 2025-12-31 · plan description note, vesting · source document
Automatic enrollment
“Eligible employees are automatically enrolled in the Plan at a 3% pre-tax contribution rate unless the participants elect otherwise.”
Form 11-K filed 2026-06-25, for the year ended 2025-12-31 · plan description note, eligibility · source document
Terms quoted from the filing for the year ended 2025-12-31. Figures cover plan year 2024. The plan document governs.
2E profit-sharing · 2F ERISA 404(c) plan · 2G fully participant-directed · 2J 401(k) feature · 2K 401(m) arrangement · 2S pre-approved plan document · 2T default investment (QDIA) · 3D IRS pre-approved plan · Form 5500, line 8a; TYPE_PENSION_BNFT_CODE pos 81; filing 20250626190958NAL0012868800001, received 2025-06-26
| Field | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Plan sponsor | EAST WEST BANK | Form 5500, Part II line 2a; SPONSOR_DFE_NAME pos 19; filing 20250626190958NAL0012868800001, received 2025-06-26 |
| Plan name | EAST WEST BANK EMPLOYEES 401(K) SAVINGS PLAN | Form 5500, line 1a; PLAN_NAME pos 16; filing 20250626190958NAL0012868800001, received 2025-06-26 |
| Sponsor EIN / plan number | 95-2795851 / 001 | Form 5500, line 2b; SPONS_DFE_EIN pos 44; filing 20250626190958NAL0012868800001, received 2025-06-26 |
| Plan type | single-employer | Form 5500, Part I line A; TYPE_PLAN_ENTITY_CD pos 4; filing 20250626190958NAL0012868800001, received 2025-06-26 |
| Sponsor location | PASADENA, CA | Form 5500, line 2a; SPONS_DFE_MAIL_US_STATE pos 25; filing 20250626190958NAL0012868800001, received 2025-06-26 |
| Industry (business code) | 522110, Finance and insurance | Form 5500, line 2d; BUSINESS_CODE pos 46; filing 20250626190958NAL0012868800001, received 2025-06-26 |
| Plan year | 2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31 | Form 5500, Part I plan year; FORM_PLAN_YEAR_BEGIN_DATE pos 2; filing 20250626190958NAL0012868800001, received 2025-06-26 |
| Filing received | 2025-06-26 | Form 5500, EFAST2 receipt date; DATE_RECEIVED pos 102; filing 20250626190958NAL0012868800001, received 2025-06-26 |
| Final filing | no | Form 5500, Part I line B; FINAL_FILING_IND pos 8; filing 20250626190958NAL0012868800001, received 2025-06-26 |
| Amended filing | no | Form 5500, Part I line B; AMENDED_IND pos 7; filing 20250626190958NAL0012868800001, received 2025-06-26 |
| Participants, beginning of year | 4,050 | Form 5500, line 5; TOT_PARTCP_BOY_CNT pos 71; filing 20250626190958NAL0012868800001, received 2025-06-26 |
| Active participants | 2,998 | Form 5500, line 6a(2); TOT_ACTIVE_PARTCP_CNT pos 72; filing 20250626190958NAL0012868800001, received 2025-06-26 |
| Participants, end of year | 4,068 | Form 5500, line 6f; TOT_ACT_RTD_SEP_BENEF_CNT pos 77; filing 20250626190958NAL0012868800001, received 2025-06-26 |
| Participants with an account balance | 3,928 | Form 5500, line 6g(2); PARTCP_ACCOUNT_BAL_CNT pos 78; filing 20250626190958NAL0012868800001, received 2025-06-26 |
| Total assets, beginning of year | $537,982,866 | Schedule H, Part I line 1f col (a); TOT_ASSETS_BOY_AMT pos 30; filing 20250626190958NAL0012868800001, received 2025-06-26 |
| Total assets, end of year | $635,736,311 | Schedule H, Part I line 1f col (b); TOT_ASSETS_EOY_AMT pos 61; filing 20250626190958NAL0012868800001, received 2025-06-26 |
| Net assets, end of year | $635,736,311 | Schedule H, line 1l col (b); NET_ASSETS_EOY_AMT pos 67; filing 20250626190958NAL0012868800001, received 2025-06-26 |
| Total income | $144,136,794 | Schedule H, Part II line 2d; TOT_INCOME_AMT pos 97; filing 20250626190958NAL0012868800001, received 2025-06-26 |
| Net income | $97,753,445 | Schedule H, line 2k; NET_INCOME_AMT pos 111; filing 20250626190958NAL0012868800001, received 2025-06-26 |
| Employer contributions | $13,611,619 | Schedule H, Part II line 2a(1)(A); EMPLR_CONTRIB_INCOME_AMT pos 68; filing 20250626190958NAL0012868800001, received 2025-06-26 |
| Participant contributions | $32,355,994 | Schedule H, line 2a(1)(B); PARTICIPANT_CONTRIB_AMT pos 69; filing 20250626190958NAL0012868800001, received 2025-06-26 |
| Other contributions (incl. rollovers) | $5,457,517 | Schedule H, line 2a(1)(C); OTH_CONTRIB_RCVD_AMT pos 70; filing 20250626190958NAL0012868800001, received 2025-06-26 |
| Total contributions | $51,425,130 | Schedule H, line 2a(3); TOT_CONTRIB_AMT pos 72; filing 20250626190958NAL0012868800001, received 2025-06-26 |
| Benefit payments | $45,864,589 | Schedule H, line 2e(4); TOT_DISTRIB_BNFT_AMT pos 101; filing 20250626190958NAL0012868800001, received 2025-06-26 |
| Total expenses (incl. benefit payments) | $46,383,349 | Schedule H, line 2j; TOT_EXPENSES_AMT pos 110; filing 20250626190958NAL0012868800001, received 2025-06-26 |
| Total administrative expenses | $383,307 | Schedule H, line 2i(12) total administrative expenses; TOT_ADMIN_EXPENSES_AMT pos 109; filing 20250626190958NAL0012868800001, received 2025-06-26 |
| Contract administrator fees | $56,107 | Schedule H, line 2i(2); CONTRACT_ADMIN_FEES_AMT pos 106; filing 20250626190958NAL0012868800001, received 2025-06-26 |
| Recordkeeping fees | $211,531 | Schedule H, line 2i(3); OTH_RECORDKEEPING_FEES_AMT pos 160; filing 20250626190958NAL0012868800001, received 2025-06-26 |
| IQPA audit fees | $65,264 | Schedule H, line 2i(4); IQPA_AUDIT_FEES_AMT pos 161; filing 20250626190958NAL0012868800001, received 2025-06-26 |
| Investment advisory and management fees | $50,000 | Schedule H, line 2i(5); INVST_MGMT_FEES_AMT pos 107; filing 20250626190958NAL0012868800001, received 2025-06-26 |
| Administrative expenses excluding investment management | $333,307 | derived, admin_expenses (2i(12)) minus invst_mgmt_fees (2i(5)), floored at 0; filing 20250626190958NAL0012868800001, received 2025-06-26 |
| Held in mutual funds | $487,950,205 | Schedule H, line 1c(13) col (b); INT_REG_INVST_CO_EOY_AMT pos 55; filing 20250626190958NAL0012868800001, received 2025-06-26 |
| Independent auditor | BDO USA, P.C. | Schedule H, Part III line 3a; ACCOUNTANT_FIRM_NAME pos 116; filing 20250626190958NAL0012868800001, received 2025-06-26 |
Position = column in the DOL layout for form year 2024. Filing 20250626190958NAL0012868800001, received 2025-06-26.
| Provider | Relationship | Service codes | Direct compensation | Indirect |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| EMPOWER ANNUITY INSURANCE COMPANY Orecordkeeper | RECORDKEEPER | 13 Contract administrator; 50 Direct payment from the plan; 15 Recordkeeping and information management; 64 Recordkeeping fees; 37 Participant loan processing | $267,638 | yes |
| BDO USA, P.C | AUDITOR | 10 Accounting (including auditing) | $65,264 | no |
| BFSG LLC | INVESTMENT ADVISOR | 27 Investment advisory (plan) | $50,000 | no |
Schedule C Part I line 2: name (a), service codes (b), relationship (c), direct compensation paid by the plan (d), indirect compensation received (e). Filing 20250626190958NAL0012868800001, received 2025-06-26.
| Figure | 2023 | 2024 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total assets | $537,982,866 | $635,736,311 | 18.2% |
| Participants with a balance | 4,037 | 3,928 | -2.7% |
| Administrative expenses | $356,493 | $383,307 | 7.5% |
| Recordkeeping fees per participant | not reported | $53.85 | |
| Employer contributions | $12,708,077 | $13,611,619 | 7.1% |
Prior filing 20240620162440NAL0001116403001, received 2024-06-20; the plan years are contiguous.
Sponsor name as filed: EAST WEST BANK; SEC registrant: EAST WEST BANCORP INC (CIK 1069157, matched by 11-K plan title; display name from the Form 11-K cover).