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Location, location, location: Why the HSBC headquarters stayed in London

Moving to a more economically dynamic Hong Kong would subject it to China’s not-yet-ready-for-prime-time economic institutions Richard S. Grossman March 27, 2017: In February this year, HSBC, one of the world’s largest banks, decided not to move its headquarters from London to Hong Kong. The revelation that a company is staying put is usually not...
Economy

UBS may shift its base outside the UK

Banks worry about losing passporting rights IFM Correspondent July 14, 2016: With uncertainty looming large post-Brexit, some banks may shift their headquarters and offices outside London. Andrea Orcel, president of UBS Investment bank, has warned that it is considering moving its staff to a European country, following the UK’s vote to leave the EU. UBS,...