Real time trading, direct access to markets and free information. Flat Fee commission of £7 - no account fees, just £7 to Trade. Also get one month commission free trading when you sign-up. They offer at no extra cost statements online, Limits and Stop Losses and daily email reviewing market news, broker views and other interesting ideas and issues. [Hoodless Brennan & Partners Plc]

American Express Investments (formerly American Express Sharepeople) customers enjoy real-time prices on over 2000 LSE securities, the ability to place ‘fill or kill' limit orders and stop losses for up to 90 days, trade in multiple currencies and receive email and SMS alerts. Enjoy unlimited free equity buys from now until 28th February 2005. [American Express Investments]

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]

Offer a comprehensive range of financial services including personal banking, credit cards, insurance, loans, savings, mortgages, investments, ISAs and offshore saving. [Halifax]

A discount broker offering online investing for listed and OTC equities, options, mutual funds, money market and IRA accounts. Flat commissions as low as $8 per trade. [Ameritrade]

Place dealing instructions in any UK listed stock 24 hours a day, 7 days a week Deal immediately in over 1,000 UK stocks during market hours. [NatWest Stockbrokers]

Trade on-line on the US markets, gain access to equity research and quotes and view the status of your account/ portfolio. [Charles Schwab (USA)]

Providers of term life insurance quotes to residents of England, Scotland and Wales. [UK Life Insurance]

Whether you're looking for ways to make your money work harder, have heard about their new Online Sharedealing service, or need help in financing your business, Yorkshire Bank can tailor a solution to meet your needs. [Yorkshire Bank]

A live on-line execution only dealing service for investors in UK stocks. Clients can deal at live prices delivered on line. [Stocktrade]