Launched in April 2009, the site was originally an extension of BNET.com, formerly known as the CBS Interactive Business Network. In November 2011, BNET and CBS MoneyWatch merged and migrated to the CBSNews.com platform. The executive editor of CBS MoneyWatch is Jack Otter. CBS MoneyWatch offers original feature stories, unique daily commentary, original videos, and daily business and financial news. The MoneyWatch name comes from a long-running series of business-oriented segments on the CBS Evening News.