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.

Bank of East Asia raises savings rate to 0.125% per annum

It is also raising its HK dollar prime rate to 5.375% pa.

Bank of East Asia raises savings rate to 0.125% per annum

It is also raising its HK dollar prime rate to 5.375% pa.

Bank of East Asia joins the Partnership for Carbon Accounting Financials

BEA is required to disclose data publicly on financed emissions within the next three years.

Bank of East Asia reduce emissions by 15%, increase green loans five-fold in 2021

The bank also donated millions to support flood relief efforts.

BEA closes 2021 with 45.8% surge in attributable profits

The bank got a boost from a significant reduction in impairment losses.

Banks welcome launch of Wealth Management Connect in Guangdong-Hong Kong-GBA 

BEA highlights hiring plans, whilst Citi says it will offer 100 types of wealth products under WM Connect.

Bank of East Asia warns of fake website

Customers who used the site are advised to report their cases to the police.

Bank of East Asia profit rebounds nearly 75% to $2.67b in H1

This increased from $1.53m in the same period last year.

Hong Kong lenders gear up sustainability initiatives as post-pandemic era dawns

The total combined headcount across 18 banks in the city is down 2,000 from just 12 months ago.

AIA Hong Kong, Bank of East Asia launch bancassurance partnership

They launched seven products that provide comprehensive life, critical illness, savings, and retirement protection.

Bank of East Asia commences sale of life insurance arm

It hopes to have an agreement for recurrent revenue.

Bank of East Asia's CDO joins speakers list for the ABF Retail Banking Virtual Conference

Ronald Fung talks about the expedition of digitalization in HK and globally.

Bank of East Asia posts 53.2% profit jump to HK$1.5b

Lower impairment losses in Mainland China caused the surge.

The Bank of East Asia, Ltd. hailed at the ABF Awards

The bank was recognised for their all-round achievements in full-year results, client segment growth, digital development, and their strategic alliance.

Bank of East Asia launches cross-boundary mortgage loan service

Hong Kong customers may apply for mortgage loan for properties within the GBA.