| 1 | Segregation of the functions of commercial banks, thus to prevent bank "run" from happening. | |
| 2 | An investigation by Macao authorities into the bank triggered a rush on deposits and the Macao government had to take over the bank. | |
| 3 | It is an international bank run that pushed Ireland into its unpopular bailout last fall. | |
| 4 | The collapse of Bear Stearns was triggered by a run of its creditors and customers, analogous to the run of depositors on a commercial bank. | |
| 5 | Lessons can be learned from this week's bank run that saw thousands of customers withdrawing cash from the Bank of East Asia. |