08:57     FB-HSBC @EC0505<02171> - 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 of HSBC Holdings plc issued by Fortis Bank S.A 
    ./N.V. (stock code: 2171) will be withdrawn after the close of business   
    today (18/05/2005).