For Immediate Release
The Bank of East Asia Acquires Additional Floors in BEA Finance Tower Demonstrates confidence in the Chinese Main/and's long-term economic out/ook
Hong Kong, 1 April 2026 - The Bank of East Asia, Limited ("BEA" or the "Bank") announced its acquisition of additional floors in BEA Finance Tower in Lujiazui, Shanghai. The strategic investment will be held for the long term, reflecting the Bank's confidence in and commitment to the Chinese Mainland.
Mr Adrian Li and Mr Brian Li, Co-Chief Executives of BEA, said: "We remain confident in the long-term outlook of the Chinese economy and Shanghai's prominence as a global financial hub. This acquisition, in the heart of Lujiazui, demonstrates our firm commitment to the Chinese Mainland market. As we move forward, we will continue to leverage our cross-boundary expertise to foster growth and actively contribute to the nation's development."
BEA Finance Tower is a landmark grade-A office building in Lujiazui, Shanghai. In 2009, the Bank acquired core floor areas of the building through its wholly-owned, locally-incorporated banking subsidiary, The Bank of East Asia (China) Limited. Since then, the property has served as the Chinese Mainland headquarters of the Group. BEA also holds the naming rights to the building. With the recent purchase, BEA Group now owns approximately 85% of the building's floor area, covering about 78,334 square metres.
As one of the first Hong Kong-based banks to enter the Chinese Mainland market, BEA has been a trusted partner in facilitating financial connectivity between the Chinese Mainland and Hong Kong. This latest investment solidifies BEA's strategic presence in Shanghai and its commitment to the development of the country.
About The Bank of East Asia, Limited
Incorporated in 1918, The Bank of East Asia, Limited ("BEA") is a leading Hong Kong-based financial services group with total consolidated assets of HK$921.0 billion (US$118.3 billion) as of 31 December 2025.
BEA provides a comprehensive range of wholesale banking, personal banking, wealth management and investment services to customers through an extensive network of about 120 outlets covering Hong Kong, the Chinese Mainland, Macau, Taiwan, Southeast Asia, the United Kingdom, and the United States. For more information, please visit: https://www.hkbea.com.
About The Bank of East Asia (China) Limited
Headquartered in Shanghai, The Bank of East Asia (China) Limited ("BEA China") was one of the first foreign banks approved by regulators to be locally incorporated in the Chinese Mainland. Leveraging its deep insights into the Mainland market as well as BEA's banking expertise in Hong Kong and overseas, BEA China offers a wide range of financial services to customers. For more information, please visit https://www.hkbea.com.cn.
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