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Stock Brokers > Charles Schwab Europe

About Charles Schwab Europe

Charles Schwab Europe is part of the group of companies owned by The Charles Schwab Corporation. Together they have more than 25 years experience in the U.S. and more than 12 years in the UK. The Corporation has earned the trust of more than seven million investors worldwide, providing quality services at greater value than traditional brokerage firms.

They aim to provide a complete execution-only service for private investors, offering the most useful and ethical financial services. They offer easy access to both the UK sterling and US dollar markets. They provide access to essential investment tools, research and information.

Ł Sterling Accounts Available

Frequent Traders Club
A nominee dealing account designed for the more active private investors, benefiting from flat-rate dealing commission fees

Market Master
A nominee dealing account designed for individuals who trade on an irregular basis or those who usually place deals below Ł2000

SIPP
A pension product designed to allow individuals to manage all, or part of their retirement portfolio in a tax efficient and tax effective manner

ISAs
Tax efficient Individual Savings Account ideal for those customers wishing to save and invest

PEPs
Tax efficient investment account for private investors

Traded Options
A nominee dealing and portfolio administration account designed for more sophisticated private investors, enabling clients to buy and sell Equity and Index Options

Investment Club
A nominee asset dealing and portfolio account for a group of private investors who wish to experience dealing on the stock market

Schwab Corporate Account
A sterling nominee dealing and portfolio account for UK and Swiss based corporations

Visit http://www.schwab-worldwide.com/europe

Stock Brokers > First Direct

First Direct Share Dealing

On-line share dealing is available to First Direct banking customers to buy and sell UK equities either on-line or by telephone. You will first need to apply for this service online.

There are also a number of free services that you do not have to register for, including company share prices and market indices, along with market and company headlines.

You will need to register to access specific company share price charts, view the full content of a news story or use their free Portfolio Manager service. Portfolio Manager gives you the facility to create up to three 'model' portfolios for you to monitor the performance of shares you are interested in without having to own or buy them.

Visit http://www.firstdirect.com/shares