Hope Bancorp’s Bank of Hope completes purchase of SMBC Manubank commercial banking unit

By Public Technologies
  • Hope Bancorp’s Bank of Hope completed the acquisition of SMBC MANUBANK’s Commercial Banking Unit.
  • Deal adds a commercial banking franchise and staff, broadening deposits and expanding Bank of Hope’s Greater Los Angeles footprint.
  • Transaction aims to deepen ties across Korean and Japanese business communities, strengthening its middle-market focus.
  • A Bank of Hope–SMBC collaboration agreement is now effective, targeting Japan-based middle-market and retail clients needing U.S. banking services.


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