Financial Times Personal Finance Reporter , Josephine Cumbo, was named Personal Finance Journalist of the Year at the 2012 ABI Financial Media Awards. Now in its 17th year, the awards recognise the UK’s finest financial journalist. On her win, the judges commented, “We congratulate Josephine Combo for winning the Personal Finance Journalist of the year award at the ABI Financial Media Awards 2012. Josephine was chosen for her keen eye for detail, great tenacity and an admirable ability to get to the heart of issues that matter to UK consumers “.

Over 300 people from the financial media and the financial services community attended the event held at Grange Hotel in London.