09:22     MB-HSBC @EP0509<04720> - New Listing                                

    Market participants are requested to note that dealings in the 2005       
    European Style Put 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                         
    ----------      ----------------        ---------                         
    4720            MB-HSBC @EP0509         4,000 units