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.

Website, phone number and address

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  • When hkbea.co.uk first appeared online, and whether it can receive email
  • What kind of line 020 7734 3434 is
  • Who else gives the postcode W1D 5BB
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Other names (1)

If you were contacted under any of these names, it is this firm.

  • Bank of East Asia Ltd Former name

FCA permissions and consumer protection

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

FCA disciplinary action and complaints

No FCA disciplinary action.

The Financial Ombudsman Service only publishes complaint figures for firms with 30 or more new complaints in six months, so there are none here for this firm.

Companies House record

The company behind the firm: its status, age, registered office and directors.

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

Directors and company secretaries

Name Role Born Appointed Other companies
Kwok Po David Li (Dr) Director Mar 1939 13 Jun 1989 5 other companies
Chi Yun Allan Wong Director Nov 1950 1 Jan 1995 None
Kwok Sing Aubrey Li Director Feb 1950 1 Jan 1995 2 other companies
Stephen Charles Li Director Dec 1959 1 May 2006 None
Kwok Cheung Arthur Li (Prof) Director Jun 1945 10 Jan 2008 None
Man Bun Brian David Li Director Nov 1974 2 Aug 2014 None
Adrian Man-Kiu Li Director Sep 1973 2 Aug 2014 None
Win Kong Daryl Ng (Dr) Director Jun 1978 1 Jun 2015 None
Lai Tai Rita Hsu (Dr) Director Sep 1945 25 Feb 2016 None
Kwok Wing Meocre Li Director Apr 1955 1 Sep 2016 None
Ying Yen Henry Tang Director Sep 1952 1 Mar 2017 None
Delman Lee (Dr) Director Apr 1967 21 Mar 2017 None
William Junior Guilherme Doo Director Nov 1973 1 Nov 2019 3 other companies
Tak Yeung David Mong (Dr) Director Jun 1962 15 Jan 2021 None
Francisco Javier Serrado Trepat (Dr) Director Oct 1958 15 Jan 2021 None
Hanifa Ramjahn Secretary Not published 1 Sep 2026 –

Other companies run by these 15 directors

A firm is run by people, and their other companies are their track record: what they built, what closed, and anything that failed. It is the check most people never think to make.

other companies
10
closed down
3
still active
7

In the full report: all 10 companies, named

  • What each company does, and whether it is still trading
  • Which of these 15 directors sit on each board, and since when
  • Any that went into liquidation or administration
  • All 46 people who have ever been directors, with their dates
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Key dates in its history

The Bank of East Asia,’s history from the FCA register and Companies House, newest first.

Key events (7) All events (88)

2023

18 January 2023

  • Changed its registered name from "Bank of East Asia Ltd"

FCA register

2013

1 April 2013

  • Regulated by the FCA from this date
  • Regulated by the Prudential Regulation Authority from this date

FCA register

2001

1 December 2001

  • Regulated by the Financial Services Authority from this date
  • Became authorised by the FCA

FCA register

1998

1 June 1998

  • Regulated by the Financial Services Authority from this date

FCA register

1993

1 January 1993

  • Incorporated at Companies House

Companies House

In the full report: all 88 events

  • All 88 events in its history (7 shown here)
  • Every director appointment and resignation: 77
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  • 10 other companies its directors have run, named
  • 3 background checks on its contact details
  • All 88 events in its history

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Frequently asked questions about this firm

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. It has held its current authorisation since December 2001 and works as a bank or building society. The FCA has placed no limits on its permissions.
What is The Bank of East Asia,’s phone number and website?
The FCA register lists the phone number 020 7734 3434 and the website hkbea.co.uk for The Bank of East Asia,. If you were given different contact details, use these to check with the firm before going any further.
Is The Bank of East Asia, a scam or clone?
The Bank of East Asia, is a genuine FCA-listed firm, and the FCA has published no warnings about fake versions of it. Scammers do copy real firms, though, so check that any contact details you were given match the ones on the register.
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.
Who runs The Bank of East Asia,?
Companies House lists 15 directors of The Bank of East Asia,: Kwok Po David Li (Dr), Chi Yun Allan Wong, Kwok Sing Aubrey Li, Stephen Charles Li, Kwok Cheung Arthur Li (Prof), Man Bun Brian David Li and 9 more.
How long has The Bank of East Asia, been in business?
The company was formed on 1 January 1993, and has held its current FCA authorisation since December 2001.
Does The Bank of East Asia, use any other names?
It has previously used the name Bank of East Asia Ltd.

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