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 profit jumps 10%

Bank of East Asia Ltd reported a net profit of HK$2.99 billion in the first-half.

Bank of East Asia profit jumps 10%

Bank of East Asia Ltd reported a net profit of HK$2.99 billion in the first-half.

Bank of East Asia profit up 3%

Net profit for FY11 was HK$4.36b.

Bank Of East Asia Taiwan inaugurates CNY services

Financial Supervisory Commission of Taiwan granted approval of operations.

Bank Of East Asia issues US$3bn Medium Term Note programme

The programme is aimed to achieve greater flexibility and diversity in the lender’s asset and liability management.

Bank of East Asia launches new iPhone app features

The lender’s iPhone app now includes stock trading, consumer loan, property loan, and One Touch Service Hotlines features.

Guoco denies plan of acquiring Bank of East Asia

Yet the conglomerate admitted it raised its stake in the bank to 10.06% from 9.98%.

ICBC to take over Bank of East Asia US unit

The first China acquisition of U.S. retail bank is a strategic move for ICBC to further its global expansion

Bank of East Asia starts offering derivative warrants

The lender committed to launching new investment products to keep pace with market developments and to enhance non-interest income.

Bank of East Asia launches rural bank in China

The rural lender to provide deposit taking, agriculture-related lending and capital settlement services to rural residents and SMEs.

Bank of East Asia and Affin seal MoU

MoU strengthens lenders' ability to serve customers and tap opportunities in Greater China and Southeast Asia.

Bank of East Asia posts $330.9mln 2009 profit

Profit surge from US$5mln in 2008 is attributed to earnings in securities trading.