09:03     BP-HSBC @X 0509<03969> - New Listing                                

    Market participants are requested to note that dealings in the 2005       
    European Style (Cash Settled) Straddle Warrants relating to existing      
    issued ordinary shares of US$0.50 each of HSBC Holdings plc issued by BNP 
    Paribas Arbitrage Issuance B.V. will commence at 9:30 a.m. on Thursday,   
    10/03/2005 under the following particulars:-                              
                                                                              
    Stock Code      Stock Short Name        Board Lot                         
    ----------      ----------------        ---------                         
    3969            BP-HSBC @X 0509         4,000 units