Andrew Pitts

Andrew Pitts began his career in financial journalism at Euromoney magazine in 1991. He joined Money Observer in 1994 and became editor in May 1998. Andrew was named best Financial Consumer Journalist in 2003 and 2008 by the Association of Investment Companies. He holds the Personal Finance Society’s Financial Planning Certificate.

Cash junkies and a sense of déjà vu

By Andrew Pitts | Mon, 30/04/2012 - 10:00

The precedent that has been set to counter the West's debt crisis suggests that policymakers are not prepared to withdraw quantitative easing, which markets seem to need. But the bill to pay for these regular fixes is steadily creeping up, says Andrew Pitts.

10 higher-risk funds, trusts and ETFs for your ISA

By Andrew Pitts and Faith Glasgow | Thu, 05/04/2012 - 09:00

In the second part of our look at holdings for your ISA, Faith Glasgow and Andrew Pitts profile 10 higher-risk funds, trusts and ETFs that we expect to reward investors over the longer term.

10 core funds, trusts and ETFs for your ISA

By Andrew Pitts and Faith Glasgow | Wed, 04/04/2012 - 10:26

The choices facing ISA investors can be bewildering, but we're here to help investors willing to go the distance. Faith Glasgow and Andrew Pitts profile 10 core funds, trusts and ETFs for your ISA that we expect to reward investors over the longer term.

Even sober souls are excited about Japan

By Andrew Pitts | Thu, 29/03/2012 - 09:07

Opportunities to gain exposure to the Japanese market haven't always been convincing, but today it offers more promise than most others, says Andrew Pitts.

A market surge is as likely as muddle or mayhem

By Andrew Pitts | Thu, 02/02/2012 - 13:36

It could go either way: stockmarkets are poised either for an almighty crash or a sudden surge. Then again, markets could also continue to reflect the 'muddle through' scenario, where policymakers, particularly those involved in attempting to solve the eurozone crisis, do just enough to keep investors sweet.