Financial Spread Betting made easy. A simple, clearly laid out spread betting service with fast access to global indices, commodities, bonds, and single shares. Try the unique virtual trading simulator with £20,000 in virtual funds. Register online, make your first virtual money trade within moments and take advantage of competitive spreads. [TradIndex]

A revolutionary spread betting service from CMC Markets dedicated to offering the tightest spreads in the market, tax free (tax laws can change). Financial spread bets in over 1000 instruments, including Currencies, Commodities, Treasury and global Equities. CMC Spreadbet Plc is authorised and regulated by the Financial Services Authority. [CMC Markets]

American Express provides a wide range of world-class travel, financial, and card services online to help individuals and businesses do more. [American Express]

Charles Schwab Europe was taken over towards the end of 2003 by Barclays Stockbrokers. They offer a range of accounts tailored to your needs, including flexible dealing charges and tax-efficient opportunities. They also give you access to a comprehensive range of independent research, designed to help you stay ahead of every opportunity. [Charles Schwab]

Deutsche Bank is a leading global investment bank with a strong and profitable private clients franchise. [Deutsche Bank]

Barclays offers a comprehensive range of financial services including mortgages, loans, banking, insurance, life assurance, pensions, ISAs and on-line banking. [Barclays]

The Sunday Times have recently proclaimed, '...IMIWeb (previous name) is so extraordinary. The dealing charge is just £10 whether you invest £1,000 or £10,000. And with no administration costs to pay, it represents the best value package on the market at the moment.' (Sunday Times 20/01/2002) [IWeb]

They claim to bring new ideas and a fresh perspective to banking. Because they have the backing of the Abbey National, they can offer attractive rates and the security of an established financial institution. [Cahoot]

Offering global growth independent investment trusts with solid long term performance and low charges. They provide self select PEPs, ISAs, investment plans and pensions. [Alliance Trusts]

Offer one of the easiest ways for you to invest, with dealing commissions starting from just £2.50. Their aim is to make share ownership easy and affordable for everyone. [The Share Centre]