LONDON: Europe’s largest bank HSBC said on Sunday (Monday in Manila) it would remain headquartered in Britain, rejecting a move to Hong Kong despite concerns about increased regulation in the UK and a possible split from the EU.

The Hong Kong and Shanghai Banking Corp. (HSBC) said London’s many advantages meant it was “ideally positioned” to provide a home base.

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