08:50     MB-HSBC @EC0509<03887> - New Listing                                

    Market participants are requested to note that dealings in the 2005       
    European Style Call Warrants (Cash Settled) relating to existing          
    issued ordinary shares of US$0.50 each of HSBC Holdings plc issued        
    by Macquarie Bank Limited will commence at 9:30 a.m. today                
    (21/02/2005) under the following particulars:-                            
                                                                              
    Stock Code      Stock Short Name        Board Lot                         
    ----------      ----------------        ---------                         
    3887            MB-HSBC @EC0509         4,000 units