Stock Brokers > Cortal
About Cortal
Cortal was the first bank in Europe to offer exclusively telephone banking and has since then become the specialist in savings and investment for private investors. Cortal is the leading French online broker with a 33% market share.
Today, Cortal offers its savings and investment services to customers in more than 5 European countries.
Whether you are a financially savvy investor or a beginner wishing a little guidance, with Cortal you will find the right investment device. In the first case they provide you with independent financial information that will help make your investment decisions. In the second case they happily guide you to fully packaged investments.
Why Choose Cortal?
A complete offer of investment and savings products for the private investor
Cortal is a specialist in savings and investment and offers you an extensive product range, where you will find a solution for your investment needs. With Cortal's online brokerage service you can trade on 9 of the most important international stock exchanges throughout Europe and North America. With Cortal's The Funds Shop you can invest in mutual funds, accessing a rigorous selection of almost 100 mutual funds, even those of our competitors. For short term investments, you can choose between a range of fixed term deposit accounts.
Today, more than 626,000 customers throughout Europe confirm the success of Cortal's philosophy: to make everything possible and to help you get the most out of your money.
Over 15 years experience
Cortal Bank was founded in 1984 and was the first European bank without counters nor a credit business. Since then, and for over 15 years now, Cortal has been steadily innovating financial services with products like cash management accounts, the first European mutual funds supermarket and the first European online brokerage service giving access to 9 international stock markets.
The security of BNP Paribas Group
Cortal is a wholly owned subsidiary of BNP Paribas, the second most profitable bank in the euro zone, and therefore benefits from the dynamic and knowledge of a globally represented group. BNP Paribas had a net income of euro 4.12 billion for the year 2000 and is present in more than 85 countries.
Cortal Trading Account
With a Cortal Trading Account you can trade in real-time and total security on 9 international Stock Exchanges.
Your trading screens will contain price information and your current holdings for shares and cash balance available for purchase. An easy to read overview of your account holdings informs you about valuation and account movements, gives you details of your order book and realised profit and loss, all you need to successfully manage your portfolio.
Your personal details as a Cortal client are confidential and completely secured. When you open your Trading Account, you will receive a personal client number and a confidential access code.
The Trading Account can be personalised by using parameters that you can use to customise your account to best suit your needs.
In addition, you can create and manage a virtual portfolio to track stocks, try out new investment strategies and learn about trading and investing.
Visit http://www.e-cortal.com
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.
£ 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 £2000
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
