Inquirer BusinessPHfinanceAug 28, 2026, 2:12 AMImpact 53.55

EastWest sets P9-billion capital raising push

MANILA, Philippines — East West Banking Corp. is looking to raise about P9 billion through a stock rights offering (SRO) as the Gotianun-led bank seeks fresh capital to fund the next phase of its expansion. In a regulatory filing on Thursday, EastWest said its board approved the proposed SRO on Aug. 27. The transaction will