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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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Bank of East Asia

(东亚银行)

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