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Bank of Hope, History
The following are major historical events for Bank of Hope, including mergers and acquisitions.
| 1986-03-18 | Institution established: Original name:California Central Bank | |
| 1993-05-07 | Acquired Wilshire Center Bank, National Association (24653) in LOS ANGELES, CA | |
| 2001-11-21 | Changed institution class to INSURED COMMERCIAL BANKS, STATE, NOT MEMBERS OF THE FRS | |
| 2001-11-21 | Changed primary regulatory agency from FEDERAL RESERVE BOARD to FEDERAL DEPOSIT INSURANCE CORPORATION | |
| 2002-12-16 | Changed name to Center Bank | |
| 2004-04-23 | Acquired Korea Exchange Bank (33667) in CHICAGO, IL | |
| 2005-04-15 | Reorganized. | |
| 2010-04-16 | Acquired Innovative Bank (23876) in OAKLAND, CA as part of a government assisted transaction. | |
| 2011-12-01 | Acquired Nara Bank (27530) in LOS ANGELES, CA | |
| 2011-12-01 | Changed name to BBCN Bank | |
| 2013-02-21 | Acquired Pacific International Bank (57246) in SEATTLE, WA | |
| 2013-08-13 | Acquired The Foster Bank (27447) in CHICAGO, IL | |
| 2016-07-29 | Changed name to Bank of Hope | |
| 2016-07-29 | Acquired Wilshire Bank (23301) in LOS ANGELES, CA |