ABI: Michael Portillio and Jo Brand to headline the 2008 ABI financial media awards
Michael Portillo, one Britain’s most colourful and controversial former politicians, and Jo Brand, one of the country’s most popular comedians, are to host this year’s ABI (Association of British Insurers) Financial Media Awards on 30 October.
Now in their 13th year, the Financial Media Awards celebrate excellence and achievement in financial journalism. The sixteen awards cover national, trade publications and journalists. Winners are voted for by PR professionals from the ABI’s 400 members.
Over 500 representatives from across the financial services industry, together with influential financial journalists, will be attending this year’s event at The Riverbank Plaza, London, SE1.
Full details of the event, including sponsorship opportunities, are available on: www.abi.org.uk/fma2008
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Notes for Editors
1. Enquiries to:
Jonathan French 020 7216 7392 (Mobile: 07958 330 480)
Malcolm Tarling 020 7216 7410 (Mobile: 07776 147 667)
Erfan Hussain 020 7216 7411 (Mobile: 07712 841 184)
Kelly Ostler-Coyle 020 7216 7415 (Mobile: 07968 364 302)
2. In addition to a range of very competitively priced sponsorship opportunities, a limited number of tables (for 10) remain available to host at a cost of £5,000.
3. The ABI is the trade association for Britain’s insurance industry. Its nearly 400 member companies provide over 94% of the insurance business in the UK. It represents insurance companies to the Government, and to the regulatory and other agencies, and is an influential voice on public policy and financial services issues. ABI member companies hold up to a sixth of all investments traded on the London Stock Exchange, on behalf of millions of pensioners and savers.
4. An ISDN line is available for broadcasts.
Copies of all ABI news releases, together with other information from the Association, can be seen on our website http://www.abi.org.uk
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