09:04     FB-HSBC @EC0501<09890> - 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    by Fortis Bank S.A./N.V. (stock code: 9890) will be withdrawn after       
    the close of business today (18/01/2005).