HSBC Holdings is shutting down its retail-banking business in Russia, The Wall Street Journal reports. 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, adds Reuters. HSBC set up four branch offices in central Moscow and one in St. Petersburg.

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