Bond was not optimistic that direct-share investment would come to Britain any time soon.

Direct Shares Nelson's sample portfolio was strongly influenced by the fee structures imposed by direct-investing plans. According to Glover, the general partner of Crosspoint Ventures, John B. Bond was not optimistic that direct-share investment would come to Britain any time soon. He added that the plan stemmed from the company's history of giving a bonus to investors who took their dividends in stock. Since every country has its own securities and tax laws, overseas investors who decide to take advantage of U. To receive electronic notification of future investor relations events, including earnings releases, Web casts, etc. The law changed and the British government disallowed the bonus.