EXHIBIT 23.2 INDEPENDENT AUDITORS' CONSENT We consent to the use of this Registration Statement of East West Bancorp, Inc. on Form S-4 of our report dated January 30, 1998 appearing in the Written Consent Statement/Prospectus, which is part of this Registration Statement, and to the reference to us under the heading "Experts" in such Written Consent Statement/Prospectus. /s/ Deloitte & Touche LLP Los Angeles, California September 17, 1998