09:28     FB-HSBC @EC0504<09891> - Last Day of Dealings                       

    Market participants are requested to note that dealings in the 2005       
    European Style (Cash Settled) Call Warrants relating to existing          
    issued ordinary shares of US$0.50 each of HSBC Holdings plc issued        
    by Fortis Bank S.A./N.V. (stock code: 9891) will cease after the close    
    of business on Friday, 01/04/2005 and listing of which will be            
    withdrawn after the close of business on Friday, 08/04/2005.