The Emergence Of On-line Tradi

Part I of Essay
All the enthusiasm in the brokerage industry no longer centers on mutual funds as it did before internet became an everyday household word. Now, much attention surrounds on-line investing in the brokerage industry. On-line investing has only recently begun to expand at as ....

Part II of Essay
.... brokers are converging towards a middle ground as the industry adapts to this new technology. First, it is necessary to give some background information on this industry. As of September 1998, there were 5,591 firms in the industry. The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and the NASD Regulation (NASDR) regulate these firms. "The Nard's responsibilities include establishing rules governing its broker/dealer members' business conduct; setting qualification standards for securities industry professionals: examining members for their fin ....