09:03     FB-HSBC @EC0503<02170> - 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 of HSBC Holdings plc issued by Fortis Bank     
    S.A./N.V. (stock code: 2170) 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    today (02/03/2005) and listing of which will be withdrawn after           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.