09:04     BP-HSBC @X 0612<03970> - New Listing                                

    Market participants are requested to note that dealings in the 2006       
    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                         
    ----------      ----------------        ---------                         
    3970            BP-HSBC @X 0612         40,000 units