Cathay Bank Participates in CFA Institute Research Challenge

Core Points - Cathay Bank is participating in the CFA Institute Research Challenge, which offers university students practical mentoring and training in financial analysis and ethics [1][2] - The challenge evaluates students on various skills, providing them with real-world experience as research analysts, with a structured competition process leading to a global final in May 2026 [2][3] Company Overview - Cathay Bank, a subsidiary of Cathay General Bancorp, was established in 1962 in Los Angeles to serve the immigrant community and currently operates over 60 branches in the U.S. and has a presence in Hong Kong and several cities in China [4] - The bank's participation as a subject company in the research challenge enhances its recognition and allows students to analyze a real financial institution [3][4]