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Cover of August 2013 issue of Money Observer

Money Observer is a British monthly personal finance and investment magazine published by Moneywise Publishing, a subsidiary of Interactive Investor.

History and profile

First published in October 1979[1] as a supplement in The Observer Sunday newspaper, the magazine has expanded from 12 pages to an average of 100 pages per issue. In addition to a string of successful share tips, the award-winning editorial team offers specific advice designed to help readers find great deals from savings accounts to stock broking.

In 2004 Interactive Investor bought Moneywise,[2] and in 2008 Moneywise acquired Money Observer from Guardian Media Group.[3]

Regular sections

  • EasyMoney: All the latest news from the savings and investment industry, including alerts and analysis of new products and services.
  • GrowMoney: Share tips and strategies, plus fund profiles and hidden investment opportunities
  • SmartMoney: Financial planning coverage on topics such as savings, taxation, life assurance, retirement planning and other low-risk investment products. Plus the latest mortgage, cash Isa, tax and annuity rates.
  • AnalyseMoney: Full performance tables for all UK-authorised funds, investment trusts and UK-listed shares

Awards

  • Winner of the Consumer Financial Magazine of the Year award 2001, 2002 and 2004 (category no longer exists)
  • Best Consumer Financial Journalist (Association of Investment Trust Companies Journalist Awards, 2003 and 2008) – Andrew Pitts, Editor Money Observer
  • Best Consumer Financial Journalist (Association of Investment Companies Awards, 2011 and 2012) – Ruth Emery, Managing Editor Money Observer
  • Personal Finance Trade Newcomer of the Year (Santander Media Awards, 2012) – Holly Black, Staff Writer Money Observer

References

  1. ^ "About Money Observer". www.moneyobserver.com. Retrieved 16 June 2020.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  2. ^ "Interactive buys Moneywise magazine". Money Marketing. 13 October 2004. Retrieved 16 June 2020.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  3. ^ Tryhorn, Chris (22 February 2008). "Guardian News and Media sells Money Observer to Moneywise Publishing". the Guardian. Retrieved 16 June 2020.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)

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