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Temporary closure of Active House

24th March 2020

During these uncertain times, Active’s thoughts go out to all who have been affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. We are a family business and take our responsibilities towards the health…

Disorderly divestments create confusing market dynamics

16th March 2020

Last week could be characterised as an “orderly” repricing of equity markets to the consequences of COVID-19 disruptions. This week has seen second-order market dynamics, driving valuations down to levels…

Coronavirus – Business Contingency Planning

16th March 2020

It is fair to say that circumstances have changed significantly during the last 7 days for everyone with regards to Coronavirus, and we at Active are not immune. As Public…

Tax year end planning – your allowances

4th February 2020

As we are approach the end of the tax year (5th April 2020), our Claire Davison, Independent Financial Adviser summarises the current allowances that may be available to you to…

Yarm School students emulate Broadway stars with help from Active

30th January 2020

Active will be helping Yarm School students become Broadway stars by supporting its upcoming performance of Miss Saigon, after the success of 2018’s production of Les Misérables. We are continuing…

The sad passing of our good friend, Ian Layton

27th January 2020

It is with great sadness, that we advise you of the sudden passing of one of our former Advisers, and good friend, Ian Layton, who sadly passed away just before…

Our culture is key

6th January 2020

With Director & Chartered Financial Planner, Paul Gibson* The German Poet Hanz Magnus Enzensberger once said “Culture is like dropping an Alka-Seltzer into a glass of water – you don’t…

Active adopts the Pensions Transfer Gold Standard

6th January 2020

With Paul Gibson, Director & Chartered Financial Planner* The Gold Standard is a voluntary code of professional standards based on principles of good practice in safeguarded and defined benefit pension…

Active Chairman hands the keys to the next generation

17th December 2019

Active's founder Glyn Pemberton is stepping aside from the day-to-day running of the business and passing the reins onto the next generation. Glyn began his career with Co-operative Insurance Services…

Active Spirit

“Having been a client of Active for many many years and have always been given great advice and direction. I am now looked after by Andrew. He has given excellent advice and service, continuing on the great work this company has always offered me. Always cheerful and helpful; a great asset to Active. I have no problem recommending him to other people.

72% of over 65s do not have Power of Attorney, study finds

22nd October 2024

Advances in health care, and improvements in living and working conditions mean that life expectancy has improved over the last 40 years. However, there may come a time when you…

Welcoming two new appointments due to our continued success

7th October 2024

We are thrilled to welcome two new key appointments due to our continued success. Leanne Rogers, from Middlesbrough joins the team with three years’ financial planning experience, applying the attention…

Client survey results: confidence takes a hit, but retirement remains top concern

12th September 2024

Our regular client survey is a really useful tool to give us a clearer picture of how people are feeling about their financial future, and the challenges and priorities they’re…