09:02     FB-HSBC @EC0501<09890> - Last Day of Dealings                       

    Market participants are requested to note that dealings in the 2005       
    European Style (Cash Settled) Call Warrants relating to existing          
    issued ordinary shares of US$0.50 each of HSBC Holdings plc issued        
    by Fortis Bank S.A./N.V. (stock code: 9890) will cease after the          
    close of business on Wednesday, 12/01/2005 and listing of which will      
    be withdrawn after the close of business on Tuesday, 18/01/2005.