Stock Brokers > HSBC
HSBC Internet Share Dealing
With HSBC Internet Share dealing, registered clients are able to view market data and track potential investments in fantasy portfolios. When you register for their trading facility, you will also benefit from access to live dealing prices and you may follow the position of your actual portfolio. You may also monitor transactions through their online bargain history information.
Online trading with HSBC offers a number of advantages over traditional certificated services. You can deal in a range of CREST eligible securities quoted on the London Stock Exchange, with real-time prices which you can view before you commit yourself to the trade.
All shares are held in individual CREST Personal Membership accounts that HSBC Internet Sharedealing maintain on your behalf. Your securities are held in your own name and you will receive dividends and corporate information directly from the companies you invest in. When you complete a trade through HSBC Internet Sharedealing, shares are deposited into or withdrawn directly from your CREST Personal Membership account. Settlement occurs automatically through your nominated HSBC current account, with trading undertaken on a T+5 settlement basis.
HSBC Internet Sharedealing is a highly automated, secure dealing and settlement service which enables you to trade without signing or posting certificates, transfer forms or cheques.
The usual high levels of HSBC security and client support back up all aspects of our service.
Visit http://www.esharedealing.hsbc.co.uk

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