09:13     BP-HSBC@EC0505B<04660> - 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 BNP Paribas
    Arbitrage Issuance B.V. (stock code: 4660) will cease after the close of  
    business on Monday, 09/05/2005 and listing of which will be withdrawn     
    after the close of business on Friday, 13/05/2005.