Bank of East Asia
Bank of East Asia is a Hong Kong-headquartered financial services company. It is the largest independent bank in the city and one of the two remaining family-run banks in Hong Kong. The other is Dah Sing Bank.
The bank is currently run by brothers Adrian and Brian Li as co-CEOs, taking over after their father David Li stepped down from the role in 2019 after 38 years.
Hong Kong banks report better H2 margins despite CRE risks
Hong Kong banks report better H2 margins despite CRE risks
Margins and income improved in H2 2024 compared to H1..
Bank of East Asia officially opens Global Services Centre
It is an IT Development & Test Centre for fintech solutions and AI adoption.
BEA’s profits up 11.9% to $591.9m in 2024
Operating profit before impairment losses is up 3%.
BEA teams up with GRCB to expand WMC southbound business
GRCB is BEA’s first WMC partner bank outside the BEA group.
BEA and IDA launch HKD-pegged stablecoin
The initiative includes a trial involving a local payment gateway.
BEA saves 553,000 hours in processing time with UiPath
The bank has 77 attended automations as of December 2024.
Bank of East Asia foresees ‘moderate’ economic growth in Hong Kong for 2025
Home prices are slated to recover by around 5% in 2025, BEA’s chief economist said.
Bank of East Asia taps Bi Ming-qiang as deputy chief executive
He brings 27 years of experience in the banking sector.
BEA launches stock trading platform BEA SmarTrade
It has watchlist and stock portfolio features, and gives real-time market quotes.
Bank of East Asia, UDPN test stablecoin transfers via digital currency wallets
BEA was able to gain insights on CBDCs and the mechanism of stablecoins.
BEA lowers HK dollar savings rate, prime rate
The new rates come into effect on 20 September 2024.
Bank of East Asia seen to cut commercial real estate over the next two years
The bank has shifted its focus from real estate to manufacturing, retail trade, and technology.
Bank of East Asia logs HK$2.1b profit for H1
Ongoing commercial real estate (CRE) concerns led to the 19.9% decline.
BEA offers up to HK$100,000 benefits to new CIES clients
BEA Private Banking will waive selected fees for clients who invest at least HK$30m.
BEA’s Mongkok Branch open 7 days a week until 30 June
It will be open from 1PM to 5PM on weekends during the period.
BEA unveils new credit evaluation process for SMEs in trade sector
It has teamed up with PAOCCRA and will use the Commercial Data Interchange of HKMA.
Hong Kong’s BEA launches WMC 2.0 Southbound services
BEA offers 250 eligible fund products under the expanded WMC scheme.
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