Money Observer

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

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] In July 2020 the owners announced that the August 2020 edition would be the last and that the magazine would cease publication.

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.
  2. "Interactive buys Moneywise magazine". Money Marketing. 13 October 2004. Retrieved 16 June 2020.
  3. 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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