HSBC says jobs may go to Paris after sticking with UK HQ

摘要

HSBC holdings said it is keeping its headquarters in Britain, but warned that it could move 1,000 of its London investment bankers to Paris if Britain exits the European Union. HSBC, Europe's biggest bank, opted to keep its domicile in Britain after a 10-month review that considered moving its base to Hong Kong or elsewhere. It said the decision was based on Britain being an important and globally connected economy with a respected regulatory framework and legal system and experience in handling complex international affairs. It also cited the UK's large pool of highly skilled, international talent. But any relief for its 5,000 London-based investment bank staff was short-lived. Chief executive Stuart Gulliver said just hours after the HQ decision was announced that about 20% of their roles could be relocated to Paris if Britain leaves the EU.