Pestle Analysis

Report: The environmental factors within the PESTLE analysis which are having an impact on Charles Stanley 1.0 - Introduction to the PESTLE analysis……………………………….........................3 2.0 – Introduction - Charles Stanley 2.1 - Pestle Analysis of Charles Stanley Stockbrokers 3.0 – Detailed Focus - Two Key Factors 3.1 – Impact factors on HR strategy and practise 3.2 – Recommendations 3.3 – Conclusions 4.0 – Conclusion Appendix References Bibliography Concept Completing a PESTLE analysis in order to see the ‘bigger picture’, can be a simple or a rather complex task, depending on how much detail is gathered and also how many people are involved as people see things differently. The six elements form detailed below form a helpful tool for firms for example HR can use this when reviewing a strategy. The PESTLE analysis can be used for business planning, organisational changes, strategic decision making or marketing purposes from a departmental or an individual perspective to assist organisations to identify trends, in potential opportunities and threats before their competitors or to simply ensure that the basic factors are not overlooked.

CS PESTLE Analysis Pestle analysis of Charles Stanley Stockbrokers. Introduction - Charles Stanley Charles Stanley is one of the UK's largest independently owned full service stockbrokers, advising on substantial client funds. Charles Stanley is a member of the London Stock Exchange and was established over 200 years ago. They provide stock broking, corporate finance and investment services throughout the UK with a network of 30 national branches, including the head office located in the City of London. The factors within the PESTLE framework which are exerting an impact on Charles Stanley are displayed in the table (Appendix 1) Political

Political factors which affect Charles Stanley include government policies, deregulation of the market, tax policies, laws and regulations, trade restrictions and tariffs especially at this point in time when the financial markets are in crisis. The government plays a big part within the operation of financial services in terms of specific policy formulation, regulation/legislation and decisions on government spending. The tax changes have caused concern in the private equity business within Charles Stanley with a belief that these changes will drive investors out of the UK market and reduce the competitiveness and attractiveness of the UK for the private equity investor.