The Bank of East Asia, Limited

Reference number: 204628

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Authorised by the FCA

This firm is on the FCA register and authorised to carry out regulated activities.

Identity

Check their details

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Company details

From the company's Companies House record.

Company number
FC015033
Company status
Active
Company type
Overseas company
Incorporated
1 January 1993 (33 years old)
Registered office
10 Desvoeux Road Central, Hong Kong, Hong Kong

Current directors and secretaries

Name Role Born Appointed
David Kwok Po Li (Dr) Director Mar 1939 13 Jun 1989
Allan Chi Yun Wong Director Nov 1950 1 Jan 1995
Aubrey Kwok Sing Li Director Feb 1950 1 Jan 1995
Stephen Charles Kwok-Sze Li Director Dec 1959 1 May 2006
Kwok Cheung Arthur Li (Prof) Director Jun 1945 10 Jan 2008
Man Bun Brian David Li Director Nov 1974 2 Aug 2014
Man Kiu Adrian David Li Director Sep 1973 2 Aug 2014
Win Kong Daryl Ng (Dr) Director Jun 1978 1 Jun 2015
Lai Tai Rita Hsu (Dr) Director Sep 1945 25 Feb 2016
Kwok Wing Meocre Li Director Apr 1955 1 Sep 2016
Ying Yen Henry Tang Director Sep 1952 1 Mar 2017
Delman Lee (Dr) Director Apr 1967 21 Mar 2017
William Junior Guilherme Doo Director Nov 1973 1 Nov 2019
Tak Yeung David Mong (Dr) Director Jun 1962 15 Jan 2021
Francisco Javier Serrado Trepat (Dr) Director Oct 1958 15 Jan 2021
Chun Tak Law Secretary Not published 1 Jan 2010

Activities and protection

What they can do, and how you are protected

  • Hold or safeguard your money FSCS may apply
    Eligible deposits are typically protected by the FSCS up to £120,000 per person, per banking group.
  • Give regulated advice FSCS may apply
    A claim for unsuitable advice is itself FSCS-protected, up to the limit that applies to the product you were advised on.
  • Manage or trade investments FSCS may apply
    Eligible investment and pension claims are typically FSCS-protected up to £85,000 per person, depending on the product and your circumstances.
  • Advise on or arrange mortgages FSCS may apply
    Mortgage advice and arranging may be FSCS-covered, up to the limit that applies.
  • Lend or arrange credit No FSCS cover
    Consumer credit is not covered by the FSCS, so there is no compensation scheme if the firm fails.
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  • Accepting Deposits
  • Administering a regulated mortgage contract
  • Advising on regulated mortgage contracts
  • Arranging (bringing about) regulated mortgage contracts
  • Credit Broking
  • Dealing in investments as principal
  • Entering into a regulated mortgage contract as lender
  • Entering into regulated credit agreement as Lender (Excluding high-cost short-term credit, bill of sale agreement, and home collected credit agreement)
  • Exercising/having right to exercise lender's rights and duties under a regulated credit agreement (excluding high-cost short-term credit, bill of sale agreement, and home collected credit agreement)

Complaints: You can refer a complaint about this firm to the Financial Ombudsman Service for free, whichever activity it relates to.

Track record

FCA actions and complaints

No FCA disciplinary action, and no complaints recorded with the Ombudsman.

Previously registered as

The FCA register holds one earlier registered name for this firm. A registered name changes when a firm rebrands, and a partnership's changes whenever its partners do.

  • Bank of East Asia Ltd

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Common questions

Frequently asked questions

Is The Bank of East Asia, Limited FCA authorised?
Yes, The Bank of East Asia, Limited (FRN 204628) is authorised by the FCA to carry out regulated activities.
Is my money safe with The Bank of East Asia,?
It depends on the product, but eligible claims may be protected by the FSCS. You can also refer complaints about The Bank of East Asia, to the Financial Ombudsman Service, free of charge.
Is The Bank of East Asia, a scam or clone?
The Bank of East Asia, is a genuine FCA-listed firm. However, scammers sometimes clone authorised firms. Always check that the contact details you were given match those on the FCA register before sending money or sharing information.
What is The Bank of East Asia,'s Firm Reference Number (FRN)?
The Bank of East Asia,'s FRN is 204628. You can verify it on the FCA register.