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'''Money Observer''' is a monthly personal finance and investment magazine published by Guardian Media Group. First published in October 1979 as a supplement in ''The Observer'', the magazine has expanded from just 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.
''Money Observer'' runs a monthly fantasy share trading competition called 'Investor of the Year' in which contestants register a free portfolio, with monthly cash prizes for the best gain per portfolio.
'Regular sections'
What's New: All the latest news from the savings and investment industry, including alerts and analysis of new products and services.
Investment Watch: Share tips and strategies, plus fund profiles and hidden investment opportunities
Personal Finance: Financial planning coverage on topics such as savings, taxation, life assurance, retirement planning and other low-risk investment products. Plus the latest mortgage, cash mini Isa, tax and annuity rates.
Databank: Full performance tables for all UK-authorised funds, investment trusts and UK-listed shares
High Life: Features on overseas property, fine wine, luxury travel and sports betting.
Some awards held:
· Best Consumer Financial Journalist (AITC Journalist Awards, 2006) – Mark King, Deputy Editor ''Money Observer''.
· Winner of the Consumer Financial Magazine of the Year award 2001, 2002 & 2004 (category no longer exists)
· Best Consumer Financial Journalist (Association of Investment Trust Companies Journalist Awards, 2003) – Andrew Pitts, Editor ''Money Observer''.
· Wincott Prize for senior financial journalist of the year (1989) and the Decade of Excellence Award (Business Journalist of the Year ceremony, 2000) – Barry Riley, Monthly Columnist
'External links'
''Money Observer'' homepage [1]
Investor of the Year homepage [2]