HSBC Holdingsis shutting down its retail-banking business in Russia,The Wall Street Journalreports. The lender will continue to maintain its office in the country for corporate clients.

HSBC, which started retail operations in Russia in mid-2009, has urged customers to close their accounts by June 30, addsReuters. HSBC set up four branch offices in central Moscow and one in St. Petersburg.

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