Cathay General Bancorp (CATY) S-4 Registration of securities issued in business combination transactions

CONSENT OF MR. PETER WU

Exhibit 99.6

The undersigned hereby consents to becoming a director of Cathay Bancorp, Inc. The undersigned also consents to the use of his name in the Cathay Bancorp, Inc. Registration Statement on Form S-4.

/s/    PETER WU        

Name: Peter Wu