Highly Commended International Private Bank – China Offshore
BEA Private Banking
Jaye Chiu Sai Kar
head of private banking, BEA Private Banking
We are thrilled to receive this new award from Asian Private Banker as Highly Commended International Private Bank – China Offshore. We are deeply honoured to be recognised in this category, which underscores the trust our clients place in us and the outstanding efforts of our dedicated teams.
At BEA Private Banking, we are committed to delivering advisory-led solutions across investments, financing, succession and wealth planning. As our clients diversify globally, we act as a super-connector, providing seamless wealth management and financial services across Greater China to meet their cross-boundary needs.
We will continue to advance our One Bank strategy through close collaboration with our strategic partners, while investing in talent development, platform enhancements and digitalisation. This allows us to offer a highly personalised client experience, helping clients preserve and grow their wealth by meeting both their onshore and offshore wealth management needs. Thank you to Asian Private Banker for this meaningful recognition.
Winners Rationale
“BEA Private Banking has carved out a distinct competitive advantage by serving as a localised yet sophisticated ‘gateway’ for offshore Chinese HNW individuals. Its strength lies in its deep-rooted heritage across both Hong Kong and Mainland China, allowing it to offer a level of cultural and regulatory fluency that many global peers cannot match,” said Stanley Li, senior reporter at Asian Private Banker.
“In 2025, BEA Private Banking achieved record-high investment revenue, fueled by heightened market activity and deepened client engagement. The bank also significantly enhanced its cross-border synergies. By leveraging its extensive mainland branch network, BEA Private Banking provides a seamless onboarding experience for Chinese clients seeking to manage wealth through its Hong Kong booking centre.
“This is further bolstered by the BEA SmarTrade platform, which offers 24/7 digital access to global markets, structured products, and specialised FX solutions tailored to the specific needs of the mainland diaspora.
“The bank’s distinctive Greater Bay Area (GBA) strategy remains a core pillar of its offshore capability. Beyond traditional asset management, BEA offers institutional-grade credit solutions and bespoke insurance-linkage products that address the unique liquidity and protection requirements of Chinese entrepreneurs.
“By combining the agility of a regional specialist with the robust digital infrastructure of a modern private bank, BEA Private Banking has become a premier partner for Chinese families seeking to diversify their wealth within a familiar, Mandarin-speaking service environment. For these reasons, Asian Private Banker is delighted to name BEA Private Banking as Highly Commended International Private Bank – China Offshore.”
