Global and domestic share markets have been trending upwards over the last few months and have been less in line with the G7 economic growth indictors. What this potentially shows is either investors see opportunity for greater economic activity or alternatively, investors are wrong and the market may see a small correction sometime in the future i.e. further volatility.

Active Financial Services welcomes you to the Budget Update 2012 edition. This budget has been called Visionary by some and others have complained too many promises have not been delivered. Hopefully our synopses will help you decide for yourself.

Season’s Greetings one and all.

We think it is fair to say that 2011 has been a very interesting year, or is that an understatement? Think back to the significant floods across eastern Australia and disruptive cyclones across northern Australian. Coal production in mid-north Queensland was hampered over much of the year while banana production was decimated again in north Queensland. There were earthquakes in New Zealand & Japan. And it wasn’t just an earthquake in Japan, but it precipitated a tsunami and nuclear disaster.

This year started on a strong note with significant increases in Australian and Global share markets (relatively speaking). However, investors could be forgiven for getting that "déjà vu all over again" feeling.

Events within global markets are concerning for many investors. Despite strong overall returns in the two years to the end of April, share markets globally have fallen sharply on the back of US economic growth concerns, debt issues within the Eurozone and low market confidence in the ability of policymakers...

Active Financial Services welcomes you to the Budget Update 2011 edition. With the end of the financial year fast approaching it has been a very busy time for all the staff at Active. We have recently made some headway updating our...

Season’s Greetings one and all.

Phew - what a year! For all of the team here at Active Financial Services it has been an extremely busy year.  We've introduced new computer software, and office systems and processes - which we expect will flow on to you in terms of improved reporting and services.