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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 > American Express Sharepeople

About American Express Sharepeople

American Express Sharepeople is one of the leading online brokers in the UK. American Express Sharepeople is the umbrella marketing name for Sharepeople Limited which became one of the American Express group companies following an acquisition in January 2001. The American Express group is one of the world’s leading card and travel service providers. American Express Sharepeople brings together the innovations and market expertise of the retail broking industry with one of the most respected and recognisable service brands in the world. American Express Sharepeople will utilise the strengths of its parent brand along with the experience and knowledge of the Sharepeople team to continue to offer a broad range of investment services aimed at empowering and educating the private investor.

"American Express Sharepeople is committed to making our customers feel valued through the provision of exceptional service. Delivering such service can only be achieved if we have in place both the systems and the people to facilitate it. We strongly believe that we have both. A system, which takes on-line broking into a new dimension and people with years of knowledge and experience in their particular fields.

Our people are dedicated and motivated to meeting the high standards we expect from them. They are encouraged and supported to develop themselves personally and professionally at every opportunity. We do this through creating an environment where people work together, share ideas and continually improve. Everyone in the business has the opportunity to make a difference regardless of who they are or where they work."

Ivan Schouker, CEO American Express Sharepeople

Products and Services

Accounts
Sharepeople offers a Trading Account (with no annual fee) and Maxi and Mini ISA Accounts, all with access to international markets, and commissions from only Ł9.50! Sharepeople also offers a PEP Account giving you the opportunity to transfer existing PEPs into a single provider.

Markets
Sharepeople offers access to a wide range of UK, US, and European securities, via the LSE, NYSE, NASDAQ, AMEX, Jiway and Nasdaq Europe markets in a choice of settlement currencies including Sterling, US Dollars, Euros and other European currencies.

Trading
Sharepeople customers enjoy real-time prices on over 2000 LSE securities, the ability to place ‘fill or kill’ limit orders, trade in multiple currencies, receive e-mail and SMS alerts.

Funds
A wide range of unit trusts and OEICs investing in global markets, including our choice of funds identified in association with Standard & Poor's.

Access
Sharepeople customers have access to their accounts 24 hours a day, 365 days a year via the Internet and Sharepeople VoiceTrader. Our friendly Customer Services Team are available during opening hours.

News and Analysis
Extensive portfolio management tools including Virtual Portfolios and measuring with RiskGrades, with access to Reuters news, Directors' Dealings and broker forecasts.

Education
Enjoy 4 helpful services at the Sharepeople Education Centre. Buy books through their Investment Bookshop, train online with their range of Investment Courses, check out the latest events on the Investment Calendar, and consult our comprehensive Investment Glossary.

Visit http://www.securesharepeople.com