London — With a flurry of re-openings, the City of London has spent the past few weeks advertising its exit from lockdown. The first few in-person events suggest there’s a long way to go before the return of the hustle and bustle that was the financial centre’s lifeblood.

“No refreshments will be offered and there will be no mingling,” HSBC Holdings warned shareholders after deciding to allow a small number of them to attend its annual general meeting (AGM) in central London in May...

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