OREANDA-NEWS. May 17, 2011. The Bank of East Asia (“BEA”) announces a number of new mobile banking features in its comprehensive iPhone application, including an enhanced Stock Trading function and new Consumer and Property Loan functions, offering customers greater convenience and financial flexibility, reported the press-centre of Bank of East Asia.

The latest version of the application also features a new game, “Take a Pic”, which offers customers a chance to win attractive prizes including a digital SLR camera.

New iPhone application features

Stock Trading
BEA’s all-in-one account customers with a securities sub-account can now conveniently view their portfolio and trade stocks wherever they are through the BEA iPhone application. The new Stock Trading function allows customers to check their portfolios, track order status, place buy/sell orders, amend or cancel orders, and access real-time quotes and the latest financial information. With a simplified login procedure and direct access to the stock trading menu, app users can now grasp investment opportunities anytime, anywhere.

Consumer Loan
BEA iPhone application users can now finance their dreams with the tap of a finger. The Consumer Loan function provides updates on BEA’s latest loan offers, and allows customers to apply for a loan directly through the application or call the service hotline to speak to a BEA representative.

Property Loan
The new Property Loan function makes applying for a mortgage a simple, hassle-free process. Customers can use the BEA iPhone application to calculate mortgage repayments, and then call the service hotline to apply.

“One Touch” Service Hotlines
For added convenience, customers can now search a consolidated list of BEA hotlines, including those for personal banking and corporate banking services, via the BEA iPhone application. By simply touching a hotline displayed onscreen, customers can instantly access extensive information on the banking service they need, or directly speak to a customer service representative.