By Ben Power.

Most private traders will have dealt with, or will need to deal with, a broker. Ben Power provides a checklist to simplify the process.

When the Internet revolution swept through stock broking in the late 1990s, many predicted the demise of full-service brokers. Online brokers provided cheaper rates and a range of DIY tools. Traditional (full-service) brokers were struggling to justify their existence. But ten years on full-service brokers – while doing it tough in the bear market – don’t appear to be...

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