09:17     INTL BK OF ASIA<00636> - Change of Company Name                     

    Market participants are requested to note that the name of                
    International Bank of Asia Limited has been changed to "Fubon             
    Bank (Hong Kong) Limited". Accordingly, the stock short name of           
    its ordinary shares (stock code: 636) will also be changed to             
    "FUBON BK (HK)" with effect from Friday, 15/04/2005.