Stock Brokers > Stocktrade
About Stocktrade
Stocktrade, based in Edinburgh, is the execution-only division of Brewin Dolphin Securities Limited, one of the leading private client investment managers and stockbrokers in the United Kingdom, dating back to the mid-18th Century.
As an execution-only broker, Stocktrade does not offer investment advice but instead deals and settles transactions for investors who make their own investment decisions.
Stocktrade has been establishing new standards in stockbroking and customer service since 1993. Stocktrade's unique combination of established stockbroking heritage and the latest service delivery techniques allows Stocktrade to provide quality low-cost services for all of its customers.
Stocktrade offers a wide range of services and products to a wide range of clients, including individuals, institutions, quoted companies, fund managers, financial advisors and banks.
Active Trader Service
The Active Traders Service is likely to be of interest to experienced traders who actively trade on the market. This is a purely telephone based service where your shares are held electronically in their nominee company, New Town Nominees Ltd.
Features of the Service:
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Instruct purchases up to twice the value of any stock or cash you hold with Stocktrade.
May deal for extended settlement periods of up to T+25 days on request.
May close positions up to 3 days prior to settlement date.
Settlement for purchases may be by direct debit, switch/visa delta or via a deposit account.
Funds held on deposit at an approved bank, currently Bank of Scotland, where they will earn interest at 0.75% below the Bank of Scotland base rate.
Direct access to the market dealers on the dealing desk.
Access to Brewin Dolphin research.
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Features of the Nominee Service:
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Shares are held in our Nominee Company name.
All administration handled by the company on your behalf.
Ease of settlement - increased security as no paperwork involved.
Shorter settlement period from T+ 3.
Your fundamental rights are not impaired. You remain the beneficial owner of the shares held.
Dividends are collected on your behalf and credited to your Stocktrade deposit account.
Dividends transferred to a nominated bank/building society quarterly on request.
Quarterly Income Statements and valuations.
Consolidated Tax Certificate sent to you at the end of each tax year.
You may trade in Foreign stocks* and Unit Trusts.
Your voting rights can only be exercised through us, for which we will charge.
Company information must be requested, for which we will charge.
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Visit http://www.stocktrade.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