09:09     MB-HSBC @EC0603<04919> - New Listing                                

    Market participants are requested to note that dealings in the 2006       
    European Style (Cash Settled) Call Warrants relating to existing          
    issued ordinary shares of US$0.50 each of HSBC Holdings plc issued        
    by Macquarie Bank Limited will commence at 9:30 a.m. today                
    (12/05/2005) under the following particulars:-                            
                                                                              
                                                                              
    Stock Code      Stock Short Name        Board Lot                         
    ----------      ----------------        ---------                         
    4919            MB-HSBC @EC0603         4,000 units