Bank of East Asia (0023.HK): 1H26 Preview: Solid PPoP Growth Offset by Higher Provisions and Revaluation Losses

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Bank of East Asia (0023.HK): 1H26 Preview: Solid PPoP Growth Offset by Higher Provisions and Revaluation Losses

Bank of East Asia (0023.HK)

24 June 2026 Citi Research

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