Xinghua Chen

The Bank of East Asia, Limited (BEA)

Incorporated in 1918, The Bank of East Asia, Limited ("BEA") is a leading Hong Kong-based financial services group listed on The Stock Exchange of Hong Kong, with total consolidated assets of HK$882.8 billion (US$113.1 billion) as of 31st December, 2022. BEA provides a comprehensive range of wholesale banking, personal banking, wealth management, and investment services to customers throughout Greater China and beyond. In Hong Kong, BEA operates one of the largest branch networks, with full-service branches, SupremeGold Centres for high net-worth customers, and innovative, extended hour i-Financial Centres conveniently located throughout the city. On the Mainland, BEA's wholly-owned subsidiary, The Bank of East Asia (China) Limited operates one of the most extensive networks of any foreign bank in China, with outlets in about 40 cities nationwide. In addition to branches in Macau and Taipei, BEA has established a presence in Southeast Asia, the United Kingdom, and the United States. Worldwide, BEA operates about 130 outlets and employs over 8,000 people. The BEA Group is committed to long-term sustainable development. The Group integrates social, environmental, ethical, employee, and customer concerns into its business and operations with the aim of aligning the interests of its stakeholders and the society at large.