Stock Brokers > IMIWeb
About IMIWeb
IMIWeb is an on-line, execution only stockbroker owned by IMIWeb Bank S.p.A., which is part of the SANPAOLO IMI banking group from Italy. SANPAOLO IMI is one of the largest banks in Europe, has assets of over $100 billion and provides investment management services throughout the world.
Their sister site in Italy - IMIWeb Trader already provides on-line share-dealing services to over 40,000 investors. And for the fourth time this year it has been voted Italy’s No.1 on-line broker and one of Europe’s Top 15, by independent researcher Bluesky International Marketing Inc.
Needless to say, there's little reason to worry about their financial strength or technological expertise.
IMIWeb is the trading name of IMIWeb (UK) Limited. Based in the heart of the City of London, they are fully regulated by the FSA and a member of both the London Stock Exchange and the Investors Compensation Scheme.
Information
IMIWeb provides you with all the information that you need to trade in London, New York, Frankfurt, Paris, Milan, Amsterdam and Brussels.
They provide you with around 1,000 stories from the USA every day, 400 stories from the UK and 400 from each of Europe’s principle markets. Their European information is supplied by AFX, one of the world's leading information providers, whilst the US stories come from PR Newswire and Business Wire, via AFX.
They also provide coverage for the respective European markets in their native languages. So there is German language coverage for Frankfurt, Italian for Milan and French for news from Paris.
IMIWeb provides additional prices and information on specific stocks, stories and issues, through partnerships with leading providers AFX, Innovative Software, MoneyGuru Research , Reuters and Standard & Poor.
Visit http://www.imiweb.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
