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If you buy shares on the stock market and do so with the intention of receiving a certificate for the purchase then you should be aware that it not produced by the stockbroker who is in the same position as the purchaser - awaiting delivery from the registrar after ... Read review
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If you buy shares on the stock market and do so with the intention of receiving a certificate for the purchase then you should be aware that it not produced by the stockbroker who is in the same position as the purchaser - awaiting delivery from the registrar after the transfer relating to the purchase has been registered.
If the purchase relates to a company registered ... ...certificate would take even longer and no matter how many times the broker approaches the registrar, it will not speed up the process.
The transfer goes through many stages before a certificate is produced and although as a shareholder you have the right to expect quick delivery, it is not always possible.
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In reply to diver233 of 25-08-00 re. Barclays Stockbrokers.
If you buy shares on the stock market and do so with the intention of receiving a certificate for the purchase then you should be aware that it not produced by the stockbroker who is in the same position as the purchaser - awaiting delivery from the registrar after the transfer relating to the purchase has been registered.
If the purchase relates to a company registered in Ireland it is possible that the issue of the certificate would take even longer and no matter how many times the broker approaches the registrar, it will not speed up the process.
The transfer goes through many stages before a certificate is produced and although as a shareholder you have the right to expect quick delivery, it is not always possible.
Advantages: cheep Disadvantages: not willing to help customers if they have problems
...years and have always used Barclays paper shares system with only a few minor problems. on the 19/08/00 I applied to have my portfolio on line with Barclay. I sent all my certs off & signed all the forms.after a few weeks about half my shares were online but some were not I phoned there help desk and was told that because it was an irish company it would take 2 weeks longer. I waited 2 weeks & phoned again and was told the same thing that it would ... ...said that it was not Barclays fault & I would just have to wait. I said how long he said he did not know. I the asked if he could chase it up hes said he could not & i would have to wait. end of conversation. I have now written to them complaining & will post again with the reply. ...
diver233 25.08.2000
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Advantages: Ease to Use , Cheap , Cash timing advantage Disadvantages: Potential security issue , Only 3 trades in 5 Minutes
...with the Share certificates with Barclays and they offer an exceptionally easy service and you do not have to pay any money out for at least two weeks.The problem I have come across is if you buy a new PC , you actually need to take a copy of your digital certificate which Barclays use to verify you are who you say you are.If you have not like I did you need to re-register and they cancel your old account.Obviously if you sold your PC and did action ...
Foodlover5 02.10.2000
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As a Barclays stocbroker customer of 8 years duration I have noticed customer service quality has plummeted and have recently moved my accounts elsewhere. The Service center has become almost customer hostile, non-responsive, intransigent and bureaucratic. If you fail to respond to a particular notice or requirement for some signature or paper work in a limited time eg because you are on holiday or travelling, woe betide you since you are likely to find your accounts frozen and non-tradeable. Go elsewhere! ...
harptree 17.01.2008 (16.01.2008)
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Advantages: Well known name Disadvantages: Very, very expensive
Barclays stockbrokers administer the Marconi (formerly GEC) PEP.
The 2003 admin charges have increased 50% (after previous increases) and additionally there are charges for closure @ £25 and Crest charges of £15 plus pro-rata admin fees, all plus VAT.
In my case the closure fees amount to more than the value of the stock!
I tried to obtain details of my portfolio on line but my registration was repeatedly rejected and then I was told I was not ... ...also have accounts, Barclays comes at the bottom of the list.
One further irritation, the only telephone number available is an 0845 number. This actually costs me more as I am a fixed monthly tarrif with my phone company - other than premium numbers which are charged extra. Not customer friendly. ...
charlesh 04.04.2003
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Advantages: 2 weeks credit, low maximum charge, get a quote prior to buy/sell. Disadvantages: need day time internet access, fairly slow to load from internet, no portfolio capability
I joined Barclays Stockbrokers recently as I wanted to deal in shares on line. The service at sign up was'nt that good, I had major problems with setting up my password. I wanted to use on that I already have for other accounts but they were'nt to happy. Managed to solve that problem. Being able to buy shares on credit (14days) seemed good but the downside is that you also have to wait 2 weeks to get your money when the shares are sold. There is ... ...your shares and spare cash to fund deals. You can't deal out of business hours and you can't enter limit orders. Overall they are not bad for someone wanting to invest for the medium to long term, a definite no no for the short term day trader. Costs range from £14.50 (minimum)to £39.99 (maximum) at 1%. ...
trevorp 08.08.2000
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Advantages: none Disadvantages: don't send account balance when you close a/c
I closed my MarketMaster account on 19 July 2004.
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Even when I send them a recorded delivery letter and I phoned to check they received it, their reply was "well, ask the post office - they'll tell you whether we've received it"!!!!!!!!
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Advantages: Pauline and her Barclayettes! Disadvantages: Dividends can't buy me love!
ORIGINALLY WRITTEN May 2001
At school I received very little education about personal finance. A few maths lessons covered the calculation of simple and compound interest from the principal or lump sum and APR etc. This really did not stand me in good stead to cope with finances in adult life.
During the mid 1980s I mainly put money in safe building society deposit accounts. A few family friends dealt in shares. But I could not get my head around the volatility of shares.
In 1996 a library book entitled 'The Which Guide to Investing' really enthralled me. I learned about the mechanics of stocks and shares.
SHARE DEALING
I then decided to dabble in shares. The only stockbroker accessible to amateur investors in those days was BarclaysStockbrokers.
The registration process was quite simple. The application form required ...
