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12/05/08 12:02

TD Waterhouse launches new Regular Investment Account and Regular Investment ISA

London 12 May 2008: TD Waterhouse, one of the UK’s leading execution only stock brokers, has launched two new accounts that can help customers build an investment portfolio of shares and/or funds through regular monthly payments at reduced commission costs.

26/03/08 16:33

TD Waterhouse offers lifeline to last minute ISA investors

London, 26 March 2008: There are less than two weeks to go for investors to submit their ISA applications if they want to take advantage of this year’s allowance. With tax year-end falling on a Saturday, TD Waterhouse is offering a lifeline for last minute investors who don’t want to miss out.

18/03/08 14:36

TD Waterhouse rises to the challenge for Sport Relief ’08

18 March 2008: Employees from TD Waterhouse’s offices in Leeds and Manchester played a massive part in Sport Relief 2008 by giving up their time to staff the donation lines on Friday evening, taking 2,500 calls and £81,535 in generous contributions from the public.

11/03/08 17:33

TD Waterhouse launches new CSR strategy

11 March 2008: TD Waterhouse, one of the leading financial services companies in Yorkshire and Lancashire, announces its dedicated Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) strategy to improve the environment and well-being of its 550 employees and the wider communities surrounding Leeds and Manchester.

28/02/08 17:24

The ISA countdown begins as tax-year end draws closer

London, 28 February 2008: Time is running out for those wishing to make the most of their ISA allowance with less than 40 days to go before tax-year end. Luckily for investors, heavy competition in the retail investment sector has resulted in a real downward trend in ISA charges this year, led by TD Waterhouse’s introduction of zero fees on ISAs and PEPs for both new and existing customers.

18/02/08 17:15

TD Waterhouse ISA sales double as investors buck trend

London, 18 February 2008: TD Waterhouse investors remain confident in ISA investment despite recent reports of investor nervousness on the back of market volatility. Sales of Equity ISAs are up two-fold in the last three months compared to the same period in the previous year, according to the award-winning online broker.

06/02/08 16:54

Will the year of the rat bring wealth to shrewd investors?

London, 6 February 2008: Tomorrow marks the beginning of the Chinese Year of the Rat, an animal welcomed in ancient times as a protector and bringer of material wealth because they were viewed to be disciplined, methodical and shrewd. Could the same apply to those who take a similar approach with their investment choices 2008?

21/01/08 16:23

TD Waterhouse reduces the annual administration fee on its SIPP

London, 21 January 2008: TD Waterhouse, the award winning online broker, has introduced another enhancement to its investment pricing following its recent introduction of zero fees on ISAs. With immediate effect, the annual administration fee on the TD Waterhouse Self Invested Personal Pensions (SIPPs) has been reduced, giving investors the potential to save up to £300 a year in fees.

27/12/07 16:05

TD Waterhouse reveals the most traded shares in 2007

London, 27 December 2007: TD Waterhouse, the award winning execution-only broker, revisits the twists and turns that impacted the financial markets in 2007 and takes stock of the sectors and companies that were singled out as hotspots by retail investors.

26/11/07 15:57

Investor activity in Britain reaches all time high in 2007

London, 26 November 2007: More investors in Great Britain are putting their money in the stock market with 90% of active investors (people who have traded in the last 12 months) now owning shares. Despite increased activity, investor confidence has been dented by market jitters this year, with only a third (33%) of British investors more confident than they were at the same time in 2006 (when the figure was 50%).

24/09/07 15:18

TD Waterhouse offers free administration on ISA and PEP accounts

London, 24 September 2007: TD Waterhouse – one of the UK’s leading execution-only brokers – will offer free administration for ISA and PEP trading accounts in a move to increase value and service to customers.

09/07/07 11:00

TD Waterhouse Launches European Trading Platform

London, 9 July 2007: TD Waterhouse, one of the UK's leading execution-only brokers, today announces the launch of online trading in European markets.

12/04/07 09:00

International Trading With The TD Waterhouse Multi-Currency SIPP

London, 12 April 2007: TD Waterhouse, today announces the launch of an optional multi-currency facility on its Self-Invested Personal Pension (SIPP).

In addition to Sterling (GBP), TD Waterhouse SIPP account holders will now be able to hold US Dollars (USD), Canadian Dollars (CAD) and Euros (EUR) within the account.

27/03/07 09:00

TD Waterhouse Launches T20 Extended Settlement Online

London, 27 March 2007: TD Waterhouse, today announces new extended settlement periods up to 20 working days for online traders.

02/03/07 09:00

Invest online with two months free dealing from TD Waterhouse

London, 20 February 2007: TD Waterhouse today announces that it is offering two months' free online trading for new customers opening an account before 30 April 2007.

29/12/06 08:00

TD Waterhouse Annual Retail Investor Review 2006

Looking back at 2006, the two most popular stocks with retail investors over the year have been Vodafone and PartyGaming - both the subject of extensive market speculation and fluctuating prices. Elsewhere the focus has been on banking and energy stocks as investors looked to more defensive sectors.

04/12/06 08:00

UK Investor Confidence At Record High, TD Waterhouse Survey Reveals

* 79% of investors are confident that UK stock market will perform well in next 12 months

* 45% think FTSE 100 will break 7,000 by January 2008 and only 9% expect a fall

* Given £50,000 today, similar numbers would invest in equities and property (46% and 50%)

20/11/06 16:09

TD Waterhouse UK appoints Angus Rigby as Chief Executive Officer

London, 20 November, 2006 - TD Waterhouse, the UK's second largest broker, is pleased to announce the appointment of Angus Rigby as its new CEO. Angus Rigby succeeds Michael Foulkes who is retiring at the end of the year.

18/10/06 08:00

New research from TD Waterhouse reveals overwhelming support for dematerialisaton

London 18 October, 2006: Research released today by TD Waterhouse, the UK's second largest broker, has found that an overwhelming majority of execution-only retail investors are in favour of dematerialisation, the process whereby paper share certificates are replaced by electronic records similar to an online bank account.

29/09/06 08:00

Trade online with TD Waterhouse and win a new laptop

London, 29 September 2006: TD Waterhouse www.tdwaterhouse.co.uk - one of the UK's largest retail brokers - is offering customers who trade online the chance to win a brand new laptop worth £1000 every trading day until 30 November 2006.

08/08/06 10:00

TD Waterhouse launches Financial Spread Betting

London, 8 August, 2006: TD Waterhouse, one of the UK's largest execution-only brokers, has today unveiled a new service, TD Waterhouse Financial Spread Betting - www.tdwaterhousespreadbetting.co.uk.

24/03/06 08:00

New CFD accounts get £150 opening credit - FREE!

London 21 March, 2006: TD Waterhouse, one of the UK's leading execution-only brokers, has unveiled a new offer giving customers opening CFD accounts £150 to get them started.

13/01/06 08:00

TD Waterhouse Announces Seminar Programme for Q1, 2006

TD Waterhouse - the UK's second largest execution-only broker - today announced its programme of FREE investment seminars for Q1, 2006.

Investors should call 0845 601 6205 to reserve a place.

28/12/05 15:48

TD Waterhouse Top 10 Buys and Sells for 2005

TD Waterhouse today announced the Top Ten buys and sells carried out by its clients in 2005.

24/11/05 00:01

TD Waterhouse reaches agreement with American Express regarding the provision of share dealing services for American Express Investments and American Express Investment Service direct dealing customers

London, 24 November 2005: TD Waterhouse UK today confirmed that it has reached an agreement with American Express Financial Services Europe Limited (AEFSE) regarding the provision of share dealing services for its direct dealing retail brokerage customers.

09/11/05 09:00

Eastern promise helps investor confidence hold firm

* 58 per cent of investors say FTSE will rise in next six months
* 57 per cent of investors are more confident now than 12 months ago
* 32 per cent expect value of property investments to fall
* 44 per cent predict FTSE will outperform property market

20/07/05 10:10

Retail Investors Look Further Afield for Equity Returns

London, 20 July 2005: TD Waterhouse – one of the UK’s largest brokers – today revealed that more investors than ever are looking outside the UK for investment opportunities.

05/04/05 10:00

Age and Gender Skew Investor Confidence

London, 4 April 2005: New figures released today by TD Waterhouse - the UK's leading execution-only broker - show that while private investor confidence has grown in the last year stark differences exist between old, young, male and female investors.

15/03/05 12:00

Investors back in love with equities as confidence rises

London, 15 March 2005: New figures released today by TD Waterhouse – the UK’s leading execution-only broker – show that private investor confidence has grown in the last year, driven by improved portfolio performance and a belief by 55 per cent of private investors that the FTSE will rise by up to 10% over the coming months.

24/02/05 08:00

Free Online Trading for 2 months with TD Waterhouse

London, 24 February 2005: TD Waterhouse - the UK’s leading execution-only broker - today announced that it will be offering commission free online trading for new customers opening an account before 30 April 2005.

05/01/05 08:00

TD Waterhouse Announces 2005 Investment Seminar Programme

London, 5 January 2005: TD Waterhouse – one of the UK’s largest execution-only brokers – today announced its programme of FREE Investment Seminars for 2005.

27/10/04 08:00

TD Waterhouse Launches New Website For UK Investors

Easier to use site with faster navigation
One simple trading page for multiple order types and markets
Integrated company information, market data and trading
£12.50 flat rate commission online

09/10/04 08:00

New Figures Show Private Investors Are Back In Town

New figures released today by TD Waterhouse – the UK’s leading execution-only broker – show that private investors are flocking back to the equity market following a prolonged absence.

09/09/04 12:00

TD Waterhouse offers 4 months' free dealing

London, 8 September 2004: TD Waterhouse today announced the launch of a new acquisition campaign targeted at active traders.

17/08/04 09:00

TD Waterhouse Appoints New Chief Executive

London, 17 August 2004: TD Waterhouse - the UK's second largest execution-only broker - today announced the appointment of Michael Foulkes as Chief Executive.

28/07/04 10:00

Investor Confidence Strengthens as Brits follow

61% more confident in shares than 12 months ago
Stock market returns set to outstrip property in 2004
69% of people believe experience of a company is key to investment decisions

30/06/04 10:00

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