09:14     MB-HSBC@EC0509C<04716> - New Listing                                

    Market participants are requested to note that dealings in the 2005       
    European Style Call Warrants (Cash Settled) relating to existing issued   
    ordinary shares of US$0.50 each of HSBC Holdings plc issued by Macquarie  
    Bank Limited will commence at 9:30 a.m. on Thursday, 24/03/2005 under the 
    following particulars:-                                                   
                                                                              
    Stock Code      Stock Short Name        Board Lot                         
    ----------      ----------------        ---------                         
    4716            MB-HSBC@EC0509C         4,000 units