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Business Definition for: Agency Broker

  • a dealer who acts for a client, buying and selling stock for a commission

Additional Resources

Instinet Opens BrokerShare to Non-Broker-Dealers
NEW YORK -- Instinet, a global agency broker and wholly-owned subsidiary of Nomura Holdings, Inc., today announced it has expanded its pioneering BrokerShare([R]) commission sharing arrangement CSA program to include non-broker-dealers. As a result, Instinet will now provide institutional clients with Section 28e eligible services obtained from non-broker-dealers, such as...
Research articles 2007-04-23
Custody, Settlement and Technology News: Instinet retains top UK ranking.(Brief Article)
Instinet, the global electronic agency securities broker, this month kept its place as the number one UK execution broker, according to an annual industry survey of institutional trading costs. Instinet, the global electronic agency securities broker, this month kept its place as the number...
Research articles 2002-12-16
SEC: Brokerage boss bilked clients out of $6 million.
* Head of Cincinnati firm settles with agency One rogue broker can do a lot of damage to investors. That's the moral of Stephen G. Donahue's rise and fall as the head of Cincinnati broker-dealer Donahue Securities...
Tags: investor, SEC
Research articles 2001-03-26
Broker Hilb Rogal & Hobbs is acquiring Banc of America Corporate Insurance Agency, a segment of Bank of America.(Agent/Broker)
Broker HILB ROGAL & HOBBS is acquiring BANC OF AMERICA CORPORATE INSURANCE AGENCY, a segment of Bank of America. Terms of the ... Broker HILB ROGAL & HOBBS is acquiring BANC OF AMERICA CORPORATE INSURANCE AGENCY, a segment of Bank of America. Terms of the ...
Tags: Bank of America Corp.
Research articles 2007-11-01
Dual Agency Interview Guide
Buying a home and planning to use the services of a real estate broker? Whom will the broker represent: buyer, seller, both or neither? The choice is individuals, although many brokers may seem to require that the consent to the practice of dual agency in advance of making a home...
Tags: Business Operations, Marketing, Brokerage Company, Agency, Advertising & Promotion, Real Estate, Choice
White papers 2000-01-01
Contract With Stock Broker
Unless you are a stock broker yourself, you might need to hire a broker to handle your investments for you. Brokers are the people who work for brokerage houses and can buy and sell stock on the stock exchange. A lost of people wonder if they really need a broker....
Tags: Stock Broker, Stock, Broker, Investment, Finance
Tools & templates 2007-12-01
Using a Broker to Sell Your Property Things You Should Know
A real estate broker can be especially helpful when trying to sell a problem property. He may know investors willing to take a hard look at your offer, where the average home buyer will not. Consider the cost of using a broker versus holding a property for six to nine...
Tags: Broker, Real Estate, Business Operations
White papers 2003-01-01
Brown & Brown Inc. has purchased the book of Subway restaurant franchisee insurance accounts from Franchise Insurance Agency Inc., the broker said.(Agent/Broker)
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Tags: insurance
Research articles 2008-04-01
SEC Issues Guidance on the Recording of Expenses and Liabilities by Broker-Dealers
It is common practice for a U.S. registered broker-dealer to enter into an expense-sharing agreement with its parent company or affiliate whereby the parent company or affiliate provides the broker-dealer with certain securities trading services and related administrative functions, as well as certain space, facilities, equipment and other services in...
Tags: Agreement, SEC, White Paper
White papers 2003-12-11
Why Should You Use an Insurance Broker?
Using an insurance broker can help tremendously if your business lacks benefiting personnel or you have limited resources for health benefits administration. A local broker knows the insurance carriers in your area and can help you find the best plan for your business.
Tags: Finance, Corporate Insurance, Business Operations, Financial Planning, Insurance, Broker, AllBusiness.com
White papers 2003-01-01
Driver Alliant Acquires Austin, Cooper & Price
In December of 2002, Driver Alliant Insurance Services, Inc. Driver Alliant, California's largest and most successful privately held brokerage operation, and largest public agency broker, announced the acquisition of Central California-based Austin, Cooper & Price Insurance Agency, Inc. ACP. Founded in 1928, ACP is a full-service property and casualty agency...
Tags: agency, Cooper
Research articles 2003-07-01
SEC Extends Date for Bank Broker Compliance
The SEC extended, to March 31, 2005, the date for bank compliance with the broker registration requirements contained in the Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act. The SEC release said the date was extended to permit the agency to fully consider comments on its co The SEC extended, to...
Tags: bank, compliance, SEC
Research articles 2004-11-03
Morgan Stanley and broker found guilty of fraud and misconduct, must
Morgan Stanley and a broker, named in four complaints in five years, this week were ordered by an arbitration panel to repay $176,500 to a couple of octogenarians who had accused the broker of fraud and negligence.
Tags: Morgan Stanley
Research articles 2003-09-12
SEC's Y2KO for noncompliance is overkill, small brokerages say.(Brief Article)
Agency urged to help prepare firms instead Some small broker-dealers are up in arms over the Securities and Exchange Commission's recent decision to shut those with computers that aren't year 2000 compliant by Dec. 1. and sell their accounts ...
Tags: SEC
Research articles 1999-08-23
HRH Buys Fidelity Insurance Agency.(Hilb, Rogal and Hamilton Company)(Brief Article)
Richmond, Va.-based insurance broker Hilb, Rogal and Hamilton Company announced the acquisition of Fidelity Insurance Agency Inc. of Pittsburgh, Pa. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed. However, HRH said in a press release that it "ac Richmond, Va.-based insurance broker Hilb, Rogal...
Tags: agency, Fidelity Investments
Research articles 2001-01-08
CEO of Instinet Group to Discuss Reg NMS, Trade-Through and NYSE at American Enterprise Institute Conference in D.C
A[micro] Who: Ed Nicoll, CEO, Instinet Group Incorporated. Through its affiliates, Instinet Group is the largest global electronic agency securities broker and has been providing investors with ...
Tags: New York Stock Exchange, NMS
Research articles 2005-01-11
A BROKER WITHOUT BORDERS
Argentine commercial broker has a global perspective
Tags: Borders Books & Music
Research articles 2007-04-01
The eBay Auction Brokers, United Auction Brokers, Announces The Appointment Of The St. Louis Broker Agency And Regional Hub To ADS Logistics In St. Louis
ST. LOUIS -- United Auction BrokersTM announced today the appointment of the Exclusive St. Louis United Auction Broker Agency, and the Missouri Regional Shipping and Receiving Hub to ADS Logistics, DBA United Auction BrokersTM of St. Louis. "We are delighted to reach agreement with Dale Oestreich, the President of ADS...
Tags: ADS, eBay Inc., logistics, United
Research articles 2004-07-26
What To Look For In An Insurance Broker
Considering that purchasing insurance is a very important financial decision you want your broker to be experienced so that they can take care of your insurance needs. One of the first things you can look for in an experienced insurance broker is their education. There are many certificates and seminars...
Tags: Associated Content, Insurance, Financial Planning, Business Operations, Corporate Insurance, Finance
White papers 2007-01-17
Keep your clients happy: broaden your horizons.(CEO insights: 2004 outlook section)
The independent agency network is important to our nation and our economy. Individuals, small and large businesses, non-profits, and public entities depend on their local agent or broker. As President and Chief Executive Officer CEO of Aon Specia The independent agency network is important...
Tags: agency, agent, Aon Corp.
Research articles 2004-01-26
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