We are pleased to announce that Gavin Lumsden, QuotedData’s head of news, was a winner in the Association of Investment Companies’ (AIC) annual Media Awards this week.

Lumsden (pictured right), who joined QuotedData in January, won the AIC’s “Best Use of Social Media” for his regular posting on investment company news on his @FundFanatic account on X.

Speaking at the awards in London, AIC director Annabel Brodie-Smith (pictured left) said one of the association’s members had described Lumsden’s early morning tweets as “required reading” in the sector.

A total of 11 media awards were announced alongside winners of the AIC’s annual Shareholder Communication Awards. Brodie-Smith said: “Many congratulations to the winners of the AIC Media Awards.

Financial journalists play a crucial role in helping investors understand the opportunities offered by investment trusts. The winners have worked hard to educate investors about investment trusts and their benefits for long-term investing. They have brought investment trusts to life and we very much appreciate their dedication and commitment.”