UPDATE 1-HSBC aims to pacify Hong Kong investors after rejecting break-up call from Ping An


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(Adds comments from Hong Kong district council member, share move) By Selena Li and Anshuman Daga Hong Kong/SINGAPORE, Aug 2 (Reuters) - HSBC's bosses will meet retail investors on Tuesday in Hong Kong, the biggest market for Europe's largest lender, seeking to convince them their strategy to operate as a global bank is vital to boosting growth. The London-headquartered group is under pressure from its largest shareholder, Ping An Insurance Group Co of China Ltd , to explore options including spinning off its mainstay Asia business to increase shareholder returns. The informal meeting, which will discuss earnings and strategy, comes...