Stock Brokers > Merrill Lynch HSBC

About Merrill Lynch HSBC

Launched in the UK in May 2001, Merrill Lynch HSBC aims to provide a high-quality direct investing and banking service to private investors.

Merrill Lynch HSBC was originally a joint venture between Merrill Lynch, the pre-eminent American investment bank, and HSBC, the global financial services group. They used the skill and resources of both companies to create a product that won the Most Consumer-Friendly Online Broker award at the Investor's Week Online Finance Awards in 2001.

In July 2002, Merrill Lynch HSBC became 100% owned by HSBC, and became a full member of the HSBC Group.

Products and Services

Your Merrill Lynch HSBC Investment and Banking Portfolio (IBP) lets you make the most of Merrill Lynch HSBC. With an IBP, you can enjoy:

A total wealth snapshot anytime Cash Accounts online in Sterling, Euro, and US Dollar currencies Higher Interest Savings Account in Sterling TESSA cash rollover into a TESSA ISA ISA and PEP dealing in both UK and US equities Protected Investment Products (PIPs) Share Dealing in US and UK equities in one investment account Trading Reserve overdraft facility Research from Merrill Lynch and HSBC, 24 hours a day

Visit http://www.mlhsbc.co.uk

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Stock Brokers > NatWest Stockbrokers

About NatWest Stockbrokers

BrokerLine is NatWest Stockbrokers' Internet and telephone share dealing service, providing regular dealers with a fast and easy-to-use service.

Why deal online with NatWest Stockbrokers?

Deal with one of the UK's leading stockbrokers React quickly to market opportunities from the comfort of your own home or office Pay for deals from your own bank account - no need to set up a special account or deposit money with us Place dealing instructions 7 days a week, 24 hours a day During market hours,deal at guaranteed, real-time prices in over 1,400 leading UK stocks Access up-to-date news, key market indices and company information Follow the progress of your shares online and track the developments of stocks which interest you Join one service and have access to both telephone and Internet share dealing

Shareholding Options

With BrokerLine you can hold your shares electronically through their CREST Personal Membership or their Nominee Service: alternatively you can deal using share certificates. Both the CREST and Nominee services are ideal for regular dealers (five times or more per year), while dealing using share certificates is more suited to those who trade only once in a while.

How you hold your shares will determine how fast your trades are settled, the charges you pay and whether or not the shares are registered in your name.

Visit http://www.natweststockbrokers.co.uk