The Bank of East Asia, Limited (BEA)

At BEA, we work together to achieve great things, and we value not only our existing but also former colleagues’ contribution to the Bank. We have just launched BEA Alumni Club. Through a diverse array of activities, benefits and communications, we are dedicated to fostering a vibrant alumni community, strengthening ties and keeping everyone engaged. Earlier on, we hosted our first get-together, an inaugural party where our Co-Chief Executive Mr Brian Li, the management team, colleagues and alumni assembled to reconnect with one and other, and celebrated the Club’s establishment. Swipe through for some highlights of this momentous occasion. #BEA #BEAAlumniClub #AlumniNetwork #Connections #Community

BEA was honoured to sponsor Hong Kong Young Industrialists Council 香港青年工業家協會 (HKYIC)’s 2024/2025 Inaugural Ceremony. Our Bank is committed to supporting industrialists and entrepreneurs as we believe they are key stakeholders in driving economic growth and promoting social responsibility. Since its establishment in 1989, HKYIC offers a platform where leaders from different industries can connect and foster collaborations, and we are pleased to play a part in promoting business development in Hong Kong and the Chinese Mainland. #BEA #HKYIC 

BEA was recognised at the Best Corporate Governance and ESG Awards 2024 for Corporate Governance in the Non-Hang Seng Index-Constituent Companies (Medium Market Capitalisation) Category – Special Mention. We are continuously strengthening our corporate governance practices. This year, we launched a mandatory ESG training programme for all Group staff, including Senior Management and Board-level ESG Committee members. The programme contains modules on sustainability, climate change, and climate risk management, thoroughly covering topics closely related to our businesses that all levels of staff should be aware of. Organised by the Hong Kong Institute of Certified Public Accountants (HKICPA), the Awards aim to recognise companies that demonstrate excellence in both corporate governance and ESG practices and reporting, while integrating these two elements into their values, strategies, and operations. #BEA #CorporateGovernance #ESG

Our 2024 ESG Innovation Workshop has drawn to a successful close in Shanghai! This year's workshop brought together 35 colleagues from BEA China to share innovative and actionable ideas to help the Bank achieve its sustainability goals. Teams from across divisions presented proposals on ESG topics, ranging from green and sustainable finance, financial literacy to responsible products and services, and talent attraction and retention. The winning ideas will have the opportunity to be further developed and implemented with management approval in the coming years. Thank you to all participants, as well as our advisors from Head Office, for their invaluable contribution, which helped make this event meaningful and engaging. We look forward to continuing our ESG journey and working towards our sustainability vision together!   #BEA #BEAChina #BEASustainability #ESG #Innovation #GSF #FinancialLiteracy

Encouraging retirees and elders to proactively plan their personal finances, health, interests, and goals is one of the priorities of our “Palliative Care for the Elderly” under the theme of “Golden Adventures”. We hosted a day camp for over 60 seniors in the community lately at Jao Tsung-I Academy, where our volunteers assisted the participants in completing mission games around four forces (四力) – fun (樂力), fitness (體力), finance (財力), and future planning (未力), and motivated them to embrace their golden years. Fundación ”la Caixa” The Salvation Army Hong Kong and Macau Territory #BEAFoundation #BEAVolunteers #PalliativeCareForTheElderly #GoldenAdventures #PositiveAging

We are partnering with Hong Kong Battery Recycling Centre Limited in our mission to recycle an average of 9,000 kg of battery waste annually from 2025 to 2028, contributing 1.5% to the Bank Group’s overall waste recycling rate. By recycling commercial waste lead acid batteries (WLAB) from our Data Centre UPS and Building Services Control Panels in Hong Kong, we are supporting the local recycling industry, preventing environmental hazards and social issues associated with improper disposal, and significantly reducing carbon emissions that result from waste transportation to other countries. Every effort counts in conserving the environment for a sustainable future, and BEA is committed to contributing in every way we could! #BEA #Recycling #Sustainability #WasteManagement

We have recently wrapped up a highly successful #DataHackathon! Organised by our Centre of Excellence Team, the event brought together 40 talented colleagues who spent a month to developing innovative solutions using visualisation and Gen AI with the aim of efficiently achieving our strategic goals.   The hackathon culminated in a compelling presentation of use cases showcasing the teams' achievements. The presentation was attended by over 680 colleagues, in-person and virtually.   This data hackathon underscored the power of collaboration and the revealed the immense talent within our Bank. We are committed to continuously creating opportunities for our employees to explore innovative ideas and leverage cutting-edge technologies, contributing to the company's ongoing success.   #BEA #innovation #GenAI #dataanalytics #visualisation

“Yum Cha” is a Cantonese ritual of sipping Chinese tea and savouring dim sum whilst catching up with family and friends. Yet it can be a luxury for elderly people who have mobility difficulties. Earlier on, we organised a Yum Cha activity for seniors living in residential care homes. Apart from relishing Har Gao and Siu Mai at a local restaurant, we also had some fun games and celebrated birthdays together. It’s really a heartwarming gathering. Fundación ”la Caixa” The Salvation Army Hong Kong and Macau Territory #BEAFoundation #PalliativeCareForTheElderly #GoldenAdventures #PositiveAging #BEAVolunteers

Stephen L., our Group CIO, GM and Head of Technology and Productivity Division, was a panellist on “How CIOs setup AI strategy?” at the Hong Kong International Computer Conference (#HKICC) 2024. #AI is transforming the way we unlock business value, moving beyond traditional automation to enable complex decision making and gain deeper insights from data analytics. During the discussion, Stephen highlighted the significance of AI in improving internal operations and risk detection. He also emphasised the importance of a coordinated data strategy and the need of cultural shifts to embrace AI effectively. Organised by the Hong Kong Computer Society, the HKICC has been held annually since 1978 and is now a leading event in the ICT sector. The Conference sees strong participation from local and overseas industry experts and government leaders, facilitating discussions on key trends and innovations. #BEA #BEASTbyBEA #HKICC2024 

As part of our Greater Bay Area training programme, we recently brought together a diverse group of 20 colleagues on a field trip through the dynamic landscapes of Shenzhen, Guangzhou and Huizhou to learn and connect with various industry leaders in the GBA. This field trip offered unparalleled insights from prominent organisations including Huizhou Daya Bay Qingyuan Environmental Protection Co., Ltd., Jingsh & H Y Leung (Qian Hai) Law Firm, and Vital Materials Co., Ltd. Each visit was accompanied by sessions with the management teams, who shared their operational strategies, challenges, and real-world examples of innovation and resilience. Looking ahead, we will continue to explore more innovative ways to foster talent growth and advocate collaborations in the GBA! #GBA #Trainings