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How Stronger Core Earnings At BEA Has Changed Its Investment Story
Bank of East Asia reported stronger core earnings in the first half of 2026 as higher net interest income, healthier loan growth in trade finance and retail lending, and firmer fee income from investment products and bancassurance offset elevated credit costs tied to commercial real estate provisions.
The bank also refreshed its governance bench, with long serving company secretary Alson Law retiring on 1 September 2026. Experienced in house lawyer Hanifa Ramjahn, a 27 year legal and...