The Asian Bankers Association (ABA) is collaborating with The Bank of East Asia (BEA) for a two-part webinar, on “BEA’s Success and Challenges on Its Net Zero Journey” and “The Impact of U.S. Tariff Policy on Monetary Policy and the Outlook of the Chinese Mainland and Hong Kong Economies” scheduled on 24 September 2025, 2PM Taipei Time.
(1) BEA’s Success and Challenges on Its Net Zero Journey
BEA is one of the first banks headquartered in Hong Kong to make a climate pledge. With a diverse lending and investment portfolio covering companies across the Chinese Mainland and beyond - each with distinct decarbonisation agendas and targets - Mr. David Kim, Head of Sustainability at BEA, will delve into the success and unique challenges faced by the Bank and the lessons learned along the way as BEA continues on its journey towards net zero.
(2) The Impact of U.S. Tariff Policy on Monetary Policy and the Outlook of the Chinese Mainland and Hong Kong Economies
Amid global trade uncertainty, Mr. Tristan Zhuo, Chief Economist at BEA, will examine the key developments shaping the current landscape, including the Fed’s response to U.S. tariff policies, as well as the outlook for the Chinese Mainland and Hong Kong economies.
AGENDA
14:00 Opening Remarks.
14:05 BEA’s Success and Challenges on Its Net Zero Journey by Mr. David Kim, Head of Sustainability, BEA
14:25 The Impact of U.S. Tariff Policy on Monetary Policy and the Outlook of the Chinese Mainland and Hong Kong Economies by Mr. Tristan Zhuo, Chief Economist, BEA.
14:45 Q&A
15:00 Closing Remarks
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About The Bank of East Asia, Limited:
Incorporated in Hong Kong in 1918, The Bank of East Asia, Limited is a leading Hong-Kong-based financial services group listed on The Stock Exchange of Hong Kong, with total consolidated assets of HK$891.4 billion (US$113.5 billion) as of 30 June 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 www.hkbea.com.
