09:01     BP-HSBC @EC0501<02141> - Withdrawal of Listing                      

    Market participants are requested to note that listing of 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 BNP        
    Paribas Arbitrage Issuance B.V. (stock code: 2141) will be withdrawn after
    the close of business today (17/01/2005).