The Bank of East Asia (BEA)
BankingHong Kong Island, Hong Kong1001-5000 Employees
The Bank of East Asia (BEA) is a Hong Kong-based financial services group founded in 1918. It offers a range of banking and investment services, including wholesale and personal banking, wealth management, and investment solutions for clients in Hong Kong, the Mainland, and other major markets. BEA operates one of the city's largest branch networks and has a substantial cross-border footprint, with a Shanghai office dating back to 1920 and a presence in 38 Mainland cities, as well as offices in Southeast Asia, the United Kingdom, and the United States. Listed on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange, BEA reported total consolidated assets of HK$921.0 billion as of 31 December 2025. In May 2026, the bank announced a distribution partnership with Partners Group, signaling ongoing collaboration with external partners to enhance its distribution capabilities.