09:37     MB-BEA  @EC0503<09054> - Withdrawal of Listing                      

    Market participants are requested to note that listing of the 2005        
    European Style Call Warrants (Cash Settled) relating to existing          
    issued ordinary shares of HK$2.50 each of The Bank of East Asia,          
    Limited issued by Macquarie Bank Limited (stock code: 9054) will          
    be withdrawn after the close of business today (31/03/2005).