OREANDA-NEWS. April 23, 2013. The Bank of East Asia (“BEA”) announces that it has received the Silver Award in the Web Accessibility Recognition Scheme organised by The Office of the Government Chief Information Officer and the Equal Opportunities Commission. BEA is the first financial institution to receive this award in recognition of the accessibility of its website and online services by all segments of the community including persons with disabilities.

Commenting on the award, Mr. Vincent Hui, Head of Channel Management & Operations Department at BEA, said “Our website is one of the major channels through which we deliver information and services to our customers and other stakeholders. We recognised its importance and potential early on, and have dedicated ourselves to ensuring that everyone, including those with special needs such as the blind, can access our website and navigate through our content with ease. Looking ahead, we will continue to focus on enhancing the value of our website to its diverse visitors.”

Visually impaired persons can effectively access BEA’s website using various tools, such as screen reading software and Braille devices to check Bank information, service details, and promotional information. They can also check account balances and account activity, transfer funds, paybills, and more via Cyberbanking.