Money Observer
Money Observer is a British monthly personal finance and investment magazine published by Moneywise Publishing, a subsidiary of Interactive Investor.
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Cover of August 2013 issue of Money Observer
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
- "About Money Observer". www.moneyobserver.com. Retrieved 16 June 2020.
- "Interactive buys Moneywise magazine". Money Marketing. 13 October 2004. Retrieved 16 June 2020.
- Tryhorn, Chris (22 February 2008). "Guardian News and Media sells Money Observer to Moneywise Publishing". the Guardian. Retrieved 16 June 2020.
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