09:09     EFN 1.61 0505<04108> - Last Day of Dealings                         

    Market participants are requested to note that dealings in the 1.61%      
    Exchange Fund Notes due 2005 issued by the Hong Kong Monetary Authority on
    behalf of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Government for the  
    account of the Exchange Fund (stock code: 4108) will cease after the close
    of business on Wednesday, 11/05/2005 and listing of which will be         
    withdrawn after the close of business on Friday, 13/05/2005.