OREANDA-NEWS. April 07, 2011. The Bank of East Asia (“BEA”) announces the launch of a customer referral programme promoting the securities trading services offered by East Asia Securities Co. Ltd. (“EAS”), BEA’s wholly-owned stock broking arm, reported the press-centre of EAS.

From 1st April until 30th June, 2011, existing customers and any new clients whom they refer will enjoy a privileged securities brokerage rate as low as 0.1% on trading of stocks. To be eligible, existing clients must refer new customers to open a new account with EAS. In addition, existing margin clients can share a margin interest rate of P*-1.45% with the new margin clients they refer. All customers can also enjoy a waiver of service charges on IPO applications via the EAS website during the promotional period.
 
“We are pleased to offer these highly competitive terms to our existing customers and their friends and relatives,” says Mr. Peter Hsiao, General Manager of EAS. “Apart from these attractive offers, customers can also enjoy the convenience of our extensive branch network and highly secure and user-friendly electronic trading platform, and the expertise of our professional financial team.”

To learn more about EAS’s securities broking services and the terms and conditions of this promotion, please visit any BEA Securities Services Centre or EAS outlet, or the EAS homepage at www.easecurities.com.hk. *BEA’s Best Lending Rate (“P”) is currently at 5.25% per annum.

About East Asia Securities Co. Ltd.
Incorporated in Hong Kong in 1985, EAS is a wholly-owned subsidiary of BEA and serves as the Bank’s stock broking arm. EAS provides a full range of securities services including broking services for Hong Kong-listed stocks, China B shares and stock options, margin financing, Initial Public Offering (“IPO”) applications, staging loans for IPOs, and nominee services to cater to the diverse needs of its customers. EAS currently operates 5 offices and 20 conveniently-located Securities Services Centres in Hong Kong.