The Bank of East Asia, SMBC Ink Framework Agreement Covering Spot and Derivative Deals

MT Newswires Live2025-10-13

The Bank of East Asia (HKG:0023) entered into a framework agreement with Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corp (SMBC) to conduct spot foreign exchange and derivative transactions over 2025-2027, according to an Oct. 10 Hong Kong bourse filing.

Shares of the lender were down over 1% in Monday morning trade.

Under the agreement, BEA and SMBC may enter into spot and derivative contracts on arm's-length, normal commercial terms, with annual caps of HK$25 million for spot transactions and HK$50 million for derivatives in 2025, rising to HK$100 million and HK$200 million, respectively, in both 2026 and 2027.

BEA said the arrangement allows both groups to manage foreign exchange and interest rate risks efficiently and supports the bank's risk management and treasury operations.

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