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]

Trade Share and Index CFDs on our award winning multi asset trading platform. Fast trade execution, competitive commissions, direct market access and no stamp duty. [Saxobank]

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

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]

Allows customers to trade in UK Shares, Gilts and Exchange Traded Funds. Customers of the InvestDirect Plus service are also able to deal on the US markets. A comprehensive range of online tools is availble to enable you to make informed investment decisions, including daily market news and commentary, analysts’ consensus opinions and broker forecasts. [HSBC InvestDirect]

They offer fixed odds financial betting, a pioneering new way of betting on stock indices and foreign exchange. Accounts are offered tax-free from Malta. All quotes displayed on their site are live dealing prices. New customers receive $5 with no deposit being required. [BetonMarkets]