09:18     BP-HSBC@EC0505B<04660> - 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 BNP Paribas Arbitrage Issuance B.V. (stock code: 4660) will be         
    withdrawn after the close of business today (13/05/2005).