09:00     FB-HSBC @EC0503<02170> - 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 of HSBC Holdings plc issued by Fortis Bank     
    S.A./N.V. (stock code: 2170) will be withdrawn after the close of business
    today (08/03/2005).