09:09     FB-HSBC @EC0504<09891> - Withdrawal of Listing                      

    Market participants are requested to note that listing of 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    S.A./N.V. (stock code: 9891) will be withdrawn after the close of business
    today (08/04/2005).