Have spoken to HSBC in Sydney about opening acc in UK & can do,...

Have spoken to HSBC in Sydney about opening acc in UK & can do, $160 to open then 6GBp / mth ongoing fees ..... however they are saying you can't transfer money from the UK via internet banking - new restrictions in UK re money laundering & anti terrorism .... but can't seem to get any clear answers !!
Any advice on getting the funds back to Oz, cost effectively from UK acc.