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Bank of East Asia

(东亚银行)

Bank of East Asia

东亚银行

Founded in 1918, Bank of East Asia is the largest independent local bank and third largest bank in Hong Kong. It was co-founded in 1918 by Li Koon-chun, grandfather of David Li Kwok-po, who has been its chief executive since 1981.

Chairman / President

David LI Kwok-po

CEO / Managing Director

LI Man-kiu、LI Man-bun

CFO / Finance Director

LI Man-kiu、LI Man-bun

Industry

Finance

Website

hkbea.com

Headquarters address

Hong Kong

Stock Code

SEHK: 0023
OTC Pink: BKEAY

Year founded

1918

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View of Hong Kong from the Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) headquarters at IFC in Central district on October 9, 2024. Photo: May Tse

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A view across the Hong Kong-Shenzhen border. Photo: SCMP/May Tse

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BEA cut its exposure to China’s crisis-hit property sector last year

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Bank of East Asia said the group faced multiple headwinds and challenges in its business environment in the first half. Photo: Bloomberg

Banking & finance

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Banking & finance

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Bank of East Asia plans to open a branch in Haikou, the capital of Hainan province. Photo: Handout

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Banking & finance

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