Compliance Status
Not Halal
Screened on Oct 16, 2026 · AAOIFI Standard 21
Non-Compliant
Is East West Bancorp, Inc. (EWBC) halal? Not Halal. Based on AAOIFI screening, East West Bancorp, Inc. has involvement in prohibited business activities with a compliance score of 0/100 (Grade: F).
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HalalScreener rates East West Bancorp, Inc. (EWBC) Not Halal, 0/100, grade F under AAOIFI Standard 21, screened Oct 16, 2026. Source: https://halalscreener.app/en/stock/EWBC
Business activity
Involved in prohibited business activities.
Company debt
Close to the limitHow much the company borrows, compared to its total value. AAOIFI allows up to 30%.
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Screened according to AAOIFI Standard 21
What this means for you
Most scholars advise not holding EWBC
It does not pass AAOIFI Shariah screening.
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East West Bancorp, Inc.
$126.88
Market Cap: 17.4B
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About East West Bancorp, Inc.
East West Bancorp, Inc. functions as the parent entity for East West Bank, which delivers a comprehensive suite of personal and commercial banking solutions to both businesses and individual clients. The organization segments its operations into three primary areas: Consumer and Business Banking, Commercial Banking, and Other activities. Customers can access various deposit accounts, including personal and business checking and savings options, money market accounts, and certificates of deposit. The bank's extensive lending portfolio covers residential mortgages and home equity loans, commercial and residential real estate financing, working capital lines of credit, construction loans, trade finance, letters of credit, general commercial business loans, affordable housing initiatives, asset-based lending, asset-backed finance, project finance, and equipment financing. A notable specialization includes financial bridging services aimed at facilitating business transactions between the United States and China. Furthermore, East West Bancorp offers ancillary services such as wealth management, treasury management, foreign exchange, and risk hedging for interest rates and commodities. Digital banking conveniences, like mobile and online platforms, are also provided. As of January 27, 2022, the company operated a significant network of approximately 120 locations spanning the United States and China. This footprint included full-service branches in international hubs like Hong Kong, Shanghai, Shantou, and Shenzhen, alongside representative offices in Beijing, Chongqing, Guangzhou, Taipei, and Xiamen. East West Bancorp, Inc. was established in 1998 and maintains its corporate headquarters in Pasadena, California.
Sector: Financial Services · Industry: Banks - Regional
Why this does not pass
- Business activity: the company earns from an activity AAOIFI treats as prohibited.
- Interest-bearing deposits are over the 30% limit.
- Income from prohibited sources is over the 5% limit.
Screened under AAOIFI Standard 21. The exact figure behind this is part of Pro; the failing check and its limit are always free.
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Business Activity Screen
FailedChecks if the business is involved in prohibited activities (alcohol, gambling, pork, conventional banking, etc.)
- Prohibited industry: Banks - Regional
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Screened according to AAOIFI Standard 21
Compliance History
Not Halal, unchanged since May 2026.
No status changes recorded since we began tracking.
Tracked since May 2026. Updates automatically on each re-screen.
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Screened according to AAOIFI Standard No. 21 · For informational purposes only. Consult a qualified Islamic finance advisor before investing.
Disclaimer: This screening is for informational purposes only and does not constitute financial, legal, or religious advice. Compliance is evaluated using AAOIFI financial standards (debt, deposits, and prohibited income ratios) and publicly available data. Ethical, political, social, or environmental considerations are outside the scope of this screening. Individual scholars and methodologies may differ. Always consult a qualified Islamic finance advisor before making investment decisions.