Bank of East Asia customers rush to withdraw savings

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HONG KONG : 24 Sept., 2008 - Thousands of customers crowded into Bank of East Asia (東亞銀行) branches to pull out their savings after rumours that it is in financial trouble since Monday.


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The Bank of East Asia Limited (東亞銀行有限公司) (SEHK: 0023,OTCBB: BKEAY) often abbreviated to BEA, is the largest independent local bank and the third largest bank in Hong Kong. Its Chairman and Chief Executive is The Hon Dr David Li Kwok-po.


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