09:05     FB-HSBC @EP0502<09942> - Withdrawal of Listing                      

    Market participants are requested to note that listing of the 2005        
    European Style (Cash Settled) Put 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    Bank S.A./N.V. (stock code: 9942) will be withdrawn after the             
    close of business today (18/02/2005).