Stockbroking in the UK has witnessed dramatic changes in the past five years. Record stock market performance followed by dramatic declines has driven radical shifts in investor activity. These turbulent markets have also had important implications on the success of the execution-only business model.
Scope
Sizes and forecasts UK retail direct equity holdings from 2002-11 Assesses demographic share ownership within the UK Offers detailed competitor assessment Comprehensively assesses contracts for difference and spread betting
Highlights
The retail equity market continues to recover in 2007, but we predict a market downturn within the next 5 years. Online distribution is the future of retail trading, and the majority of trading now takes place online, where competition is increasing rapidly. CFDs and Spread-betting are a strong market and are reaching maturity in the UK. Regulatory measure such as MiFID have set the scene for a strong potential sales opportunity both in Europe and globally.
Reasons to Purchase
Be prepared for the future - obtain detailed data and forecasts for the UK retail equity market from 2002 to 2011. Assess the competition - gain insight into the leading online players, including comprehensive profiles of the top online retail equity distributors. Explore trends including growth of competing products, fees and commissions, regulatory changes, online stockbroking and competition.
