Asked not to network by HR

Recently applied for an IBD off cycle internship and messaged one VP at the bank. I had a call with him which went quite well but later received an email from HR to avoid direct messages on linkedin and emails to any current employees. Is this normal? I thought networking was a huge part of recruiting so strikes me as odd.

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Networking is mostly an north american thing. They dont want country cliques to develop in offices like London

 

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