EastWest Bank sustains dividend payouts, braces for tougher environment

MANILA, Philippines — East West Banking Corp. kept dividends flowing to shareholders after posting stronger earnings, even as it prepares for a more challenging operating environment. Following its annual stockholders’ meeting, the Gotianun-led bank announced on Thursday cash dividends amounting to P1.8 billion, or P0.82 per share, payable on May 29 to shareholders on record as