09:01     CS-HSBC@EC0503B<04440> - 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 Credit Suisse First Boston (stock code: 4440) will cease after the     
    close of business today (02/03/2005) and listing of which will            
    be withdrawn after the close of business on Tuesday, 08/03/2005.