Shopping for shares

Article Abstract:

There are two UK share brokerages offering service through banks, and they are Midland Bank and NatWest Bank. Norwich and Peterborough has share shops in the East Anglian region of England. NatWest is the biggest chain with 278 branches offering share dealing. ShareLink is also entering this market and offers free booklets as well as information on screen. Killick and Co offers branches near the M25 freeway. Halifax may also offer share dealing using its branch network and this would change high street share broking in the UK.

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Limited access to the global niche

Article Abstract:

United Kingdom investors seeking to invest abroad tend to be advised to use investment trusts and unit trusts, but they can also deal directly. There are some UK brokers who offer this service though dealing and holding costs tend to be higher than for UK stocks. Additional charges include handling fees imposed by foreign brokers, and there may be currency conversion costs if dividends are paid. There are also currency risks and other risks such as a possible lack of information about companies abroad.

Securities and Commodity Exchanges, Security and commodity exchanges, Securities Exchanges, Economic aspects, Stock-exchange, Stock exchanges, Exchanges

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Information is power

Article Abstract:

UK investors can easily obtain information on shares and the amount available can be confusing. Advisory services geared to the needs of specific investors are offered by 70 brokers in 1996, a drop from 90 brokers offering an advisory service in 1995. Barclays Stockbrokers offers advice for a yearly fee of 100 pounds sterling. NatWest Stockbrokers can provide one-off advice about particular rights issues. ShareLink provides an information service that comes close to being an advisory service.

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