09:13     BP-FXI25@EC0512<04976> - New Listing                                

    Market participants are requested to note that dealings in the            
    2005 European Style (Cash Settled) Index Call Warrants relating           
    to the FTSE/Xinhua China 25 Index issued by BNP Paribas Arbitrage         
    Issuance B.V. will commence at 9:30 a.m. on Friday, 27/05/2005            
    under the following particulars:-                                         
                                                                              
    Stock Code      Stock Short Name        Board Lot                         
    ----------      ----------------        ---------                         
    4976            BP-FXI25@EC0512         10,000 units